2025 Seattle AEN Events.
Maple Valley Days
AEN Authors attending: Irina Van Patten, Sarah Blum, Rita Wirkala, Jason Kilmore, Rick Fordyce, Keith Madsen, Terrel Lefferts
This FREE event will take place at the Bremerton Boardwalk next to the Seattle Bremerton Ferry Terminals. We will feature makers, music, food and beer garden.
Marysville Strawberry Festival
AEN Authors attending: Catherine Matthews, Brittany Padgett, Brittany Tucker, Lynne Pearson, Jason Kilmore, Patrick Foley, Steve Scribner, Sarah Blum.
We welcome you to join us for the 2026 Marysville Strawberry Festival when we bring more fun and excitement to one of Washington state's longest-running parades and festivals. Most of the activities such as the Funtastic Carnival, trike races, the Market and Grand Parade happen the weekend of June 18-21, but there are other events earlier in the week for the community to enjoy.
Fremont Festival
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Karen Eisenbrey, Adrienne Scanlan, Elizabeth Li, Susan Kemp, Peter Stockwell, Rick Fordyce.
Experience the magic of the Fremont Fair, a beloved summer tradition where locals and visitors alike come together for a weekend of joy and creativity. Explore bustling streets filled with eclectic vendors, savor delicious local eats, enjoy live music, and more. Fremont Fair promises a memorable experience for all ages.
Bremerton Bridge Blast
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Irina Van Patten, Robin Jeffrey, Rick Fordyce, Patrick Foley, Denise Frisino, Peter Stockwell, Sarah Blum, Keith Madsen
This event packs the Bremerton boardwalk with energy! Vendors, nonstop entertainment, huge crowds, and an amazing fireworks show off the Bremerton Manette Bridge, which lights up the city. This unique event features over 30,000 people in the surrounding area with views of the bridge, and is mere steps from the Bremerton / Seattle Ferry.
West Seattle Summer Fest
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Karen Eisenbrey, Rebecca Douglas, Irina Van Patten, Allan Batchelder, Susan Kemp, Teresa Janssen, Rita Wirkala, Adrienne Scanlan, Sarah Blum, Elizabeth Li, Joe Follansbee, Genet Simone, Rick Fordyce.
othing beats summer and shopping in Seattle! West Seattle Summer Fest is one of the best summer festivals in Seattle to shop 'til you drop! Shopping opportunities can be found in multiple locations around the festival. There's an amazing variety of goods and services available for you to explore!
Ballard Seafood Festival
AEN Authors attending: Peter Stockwell, Steve Scribner, Rita Wirkala, David Horowitz, Carmine Valentine, Rick Fordyce.
The festival, formerly known as the Ballard SeafoodFest, has been rebranded as the Ballard Music & Seafoodfest while maintaining its focus on seafood, live music, and community activities in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival
AEN Authors attending: Peter Stockwell, Susan Kemp, Rebecca Douglas, Rick Fordyce, Sarah Blum, Rita Wirkala, Patrick Foley, Julie Brown.
Vashon Island annual community event and parade.
KLA HA YA Days
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Catherine Matthews, Denise Frisino, Irina Van Patten, Keith Madsen, Steve Scribner, Terrel Lefferts.
It takes a village. The annual success of the KlaHaYa Events and the impact it has on our community is due in large part to our Sponsor Partners, our Menagerie of Vendors AND especially our Family of Volunteers. Be sure to click on our past sponsor organizations below to connect with these great folks....and then click to find out how you can participate as one or all of these incredible people.
Stanwood Camano Community Fair
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Brittany Padgett, Brittany Tucker, Steve Scribner, Rick Fordyce, Denise Frisino, Rita Wirkala, Sarah Blum, Jason Kilmore, Keith Madsen, Patrick Foley.
History is happening this summer! As the nation reflects on 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair is celebrating our own deep roots. We’ve grown from a humble one-day harvest festival in 1932 into the community’s favorite summer tradition. Join us for a historic celebration of our past, present, and future. We have aligned our 2026 theme to reflect on this 250th anniversary and our Fair's 95th anniversary since its humble beginnings as a one-day harvest celebration. (It's actually our 93rd Fair since we took a couple years off during the pandemic!) Join us as we honor the American spirit and the local heritage that brings us together.
Lake City Summer Fest & Parade
AEN Authors attending: Irina Van Patten, Karen Eisenbrey, Susan Kemp, Rick Fordyce, Steve Scribner, David Horowitz, Elizabeth Li.
The mission of The Lake City Summer Festival and Parade is to present clean, safe, and family-friendly events that are free for everyone. We strive to represent all groups in our programming and welcome everyone to our events, regardless of income and background.
Stanwood Book Festival
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Catherine Matthews, Genet Simone, Rita Wirkala, Steve Scribner, Keith Madsen, Terrell Lefferts, Rick Fordyce.
Join the Stanwood–Camano book community for this family-friendly event. Enjoy meeting local and visiting authors, networking with book professionals, shopping for books and bookish items, and enjoying local eats.
Stanwood Bookfest will be hosted on the historic Stanwood Brick Road, 270th Street NW.
Taste of Kitsap
AEN Authors attending: Peter Stockwell, Denise Frisino, Jason Kilmore, Guy Morris, Sarah Blum, Julie Brown, Rita Wirkala
We’re serving up Kitsap’s best bites and boldest flavors—from mouthwatering food trucks and sizzling street eats to sweet treats and tasty surprises. Every tasting item is $8 or less, so go ahead… try one of everything!
Kitsap County Fair
AEN Authors attending in the Pavilion: Guy Morris, Irina Van Patten, Peter Stockwell, Patrick Foley, Lynne Pearson, Rita Wirkala.
One of our biggest events of the year.
Blackberry Festival
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Adrienne Scanlan, Karen Eisenbrey, Robin Jeffrey, Patrick Foley, Denise Frisino, Irina Van Patten, Jason Kilmore, Rick Fordyce, Rita Wirkala.
The Bremerton Blackberry Festival is the juiciest party of the summer—just steps from the Seattle–Bremerton ferry and set against the stunning backdrop of Sinclair Inlet! This waterfront bash is bursting with blackberry everything: cobblers, pies, donuts, ice cream, wine, jams, sauces—you name it, we’ve probably turned it into something delicious. With over 150 vendors slinging handmade goods, berry-themed merch, and tasty treats, there’s something for everyone to snack, shop, and sip. Add in nonstop live entertainment, gorgeous waterfront views, and big community vibes, and you’ve got a festival that’s as fun and flavorful as a handful of fresh-picked berries!
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
AEN Authors signing books: Guy Morris, Patrick Foley, Catherine Matthews, Denise Frisino, Karen Eisenbrey, Susan Kemp, Rita Wirkala, Rick Fordyce, Steve Scribner.
The 2026 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival is a free, family-friendly event that features food vendors, a beer garden, live music, children’s activities, a parade, and Snohomish County’s largest fireworks display. The festival is held every year in Lighthouse Park, Mukilteo, WA, the weekend after Labor Day.
Tacoma Holiday Market
AEN Authors signing books: Guy Morris, Denise Frisino, Allan Batchfelder, Peter Stockwell, Julie Brown, Jason Kilmore, Teresa Janssen, Joe Follansbee.
Join us for a festive celebration of the holiday season at the 43rd annual Tacoma Holiday Festival!
This annual event brings together the Tacoma community and the PNW to enjoy a delightful array of food, gifts, entertainment, and holiday spirit. Whether you're shopping for unique gifts, savoring delicious food, or seeking a fun family outing, our festival has something for everyone.
Lowell Elementary Holiday Market
AEN Authors Signing Books: Irina Van Patten, Catherine Matthews, Denise Frisino, Rita Wirkala, Teresa Janssen, Patrick Foley, Genet Simone.
Lowell Elementary in Everett annual holiday bazaar.
Jingle Fest
AEN Authors Signing Books: Guy Morris, Patrick Foley, Denise Frisino, Jason Kilmore, Teresa Janssen, Rita Wirkala, Peter Stockwell, Julie Brown.
Annual holiday bazaar for Meals on Wheels in Kitsap.
Shoreline Holiday Arts
AEN Authors Signing Books: Karen Eisenbrey, Adrienne Scanlan, Brittany Padgett, Brittany Tucker, Patrick Foley, David Horowitz, Terrel Lefferts, Irina Van Patten.
We can't think of anything more quintessentially wintery than a stroll through a unique holiday market. We are excited to bring the Shoreline Arts Market in downtown Ridgecrest in conjunction with Ridgecrest Books and the Drumlin at ShoreLake Arts - 521 NE 165th St, Shoreline.
Monroe Artisan Holiday Market
AEN Authors Signing Books: Guy Morris, Catherine Matthews, Irina Van Patten, Brittany Padgett, Brittany Tucker, Terrel Lefferts, Keith Madsen.
Monroe Artisan Holiday Market is a fabulous market to shop for friends, family and even yourself.
Folk Life
AEN Authors attending: Guy Morris, Irina Van Patten, Peter Stockwell, Rick Fordyce, Julie Brown, Jason Kilmore, Rita Wirkala, Adrienne Scanlan, Susan Kemp, Allan Batchelder, Elizabeth Li, and David Horowitz.
The annual U District Street Fair kicks off Seattle’s summer event season with a 15 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”). The two-day event featured free live music and performances, and over 50 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 90,000 visitors and is accessible by link light rail which will transport visitors to the middle of the event at NE 43rd Street.
U District Street Fair
AEN Authors will include: Guy Morris, Adrienne Scanlan, Patrick Foley, Karen Eisenbrey, Sarah Blum, Elizabeth Li, David Horowitz, Susan Kemp, Allan Batchelder, Julie Brown, and Rita Wirkala.
The annual U District Street Fair kicks off Seattle’s summer event season with a 15 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”). The two-day event featured free live music and performances, and over 50 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 90,000 visitors and is accessible by link light rail which will transport visitors to the middle of the event at NE 43rd Street.
Kingston Sunday Market
Kingston Sunday Market is like home base for AEN Authors. Whenever we are NOT at other major events in the Puget Sound, we will be at the Kingston Sunday Market on the following dates:
May 10, 17, 31 | June 7,14 | July 5, 26 | August 9, 16, 23 | September 13, 20, 27 | October 4, 10
Bremerton Night Market
AEN Authors attending: Robin Jeffrey, Rita Wirkala, Peter Stockwell, Teresa Janssen, and Guy Morris.
This FREE event will take place at the Bremerton Boardwalk next to the Seattle Bremerton Ferry Terminals. We will feature makers, music, food and beer garden.
SPRING DAZE
AEN Authors Singing Books: Guy Morris, Patrick Foley, Peter Stockwell, Sarah Blum.
We are just warming up with a Port Orchard community event.
Roosevelt High Holiday Market
Roosevelt High in Seattle features a great holiday market for family.
AEN will feature award-winning authors of poetry, nature literary, children’s, fantasy, literary fiction, murder-mystery and science fiction.
Located at: 1410 NE 66th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Monroe Artisan Market
AEN authors will feature award-winning literary fiction, women’s fiction, fantasy, memoir, mystery, and thriller.
Located at: 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272
Shoreline Holiday Market
Shoreline Market is a Great Holiday market in Shoreline, WA.
AEN will feature award-winning authors of murder-mystery, children’s, literary nature, science fiction, literary fiction and fantasy.
Kitsap Jingle Fest
A festival to benefit Meals on Wheels. The 2025 show will feature a wonderful selection of exhibitors and crafters offering a wide array of gifts and personal items.
AEN will feature award-winning thrillers, murder-mystery, children’s, YA fantasy, memoir, and historical fiction.
Located at the Kitsap Co Fairgrounds
President's Hall
1250 NW Fairgrounds Road
Bremerton, WA 98311
Lowell Elementary Holiday Market
Lowell Elementary is located in Everett, WA . AEN will feature six authors of award-winning children’s, literary fiction, fantasy and YA adventures.
Located at: 5010 View Dr, Everett, WA 98203 · 17 mi
Bremerton Nights
Bremerton Night Market is the last of the summer season Friday Night markets with great vendors, food and entertainment.
AEN will feature science fiction, murder-mystery and thrillers.
Mukilteo Lighthouse
End the summer by the water. Music, vendors, food and MORE! PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Kitsap Co Fair
Great fun, rides, shows, rodeo and MORE! PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Blackberry Festival
Best Bremerton event of the summer. Tour a real Navy Destroyer! MORE! PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Taste of Kitsap
Great summer event on the Bremerton Board walk with music, vendors, food and parade - PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Lake City Summer Fest
Historic community in Seattle celebrate summer with music, vendors, food and parade - PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Vashon Island Strawberry
Take a ferry to Vashon for the day and enjoy the music, vendors, food and parade - PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
West Seattle Summer Fest
Join West Seattle’s biggest street festival with music, vendors, food and parade - PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Bremerton Bridge Blast
Kick off 4th of July Weekend with Fireworks over the water. Music, vendors, food and parade - PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Strawberry Festival
Located in Marysville, this is a great community event where AEN will have fantasy and children’s authors.
Fremont Festival
Join Seattle’s wildest street festival with music, vendors, food and parade - PLUS - meet amazing authors! Come see us!
Folk Life
Located at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, Seattle’s largest event with over 200,000 in attendance over four days. Come see us!
U District Street Fair
Near the University of Washington campus. A fun way to find a new mystery to solve.
Bremerton Nights
Stroll along the waterway boardwalk, enjoy some great food and discover some amazing new authors.
Washington State Fair
Largest county or state fair in Washington. Great rides. Great food. And the best authors in the northwest!