Annual Events
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FEBRUARY
Bite of Blaine - March 2012
Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa
Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA
Time: Doors Open 6:00 PM with No Host Bar xxx Dinner: 6:30PM
Tickets: $25/pp
This
annual event brings together local restaurants
and area food
confectioners from Blaine and Birch Bay
serving up tasty samplings. Attended by
hundreds of hungry people this
event is sold out every year.
Get your tickets early, there will be no ticket sales at the door. Purchase tickets at:
Pacific Building Center, 2677 Bell Road, Blaine - (360) 332-5335
Blaine Cost Cutter, 1733 H Street, Blaine - (360) 332-5909
Semiahmoo Resort, Spa & Golf, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine -(360)-318-2000
Blaine Visitor Information Center , 728 Peace Portal Dr. -(360)-332-4544
You can purchase your tickets via credit card at the Blaine Visitor Information Center at (360) 332-4544.
For more information contact the Blaine Visitor Center at (360) 332-4544.
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MARCH 17, 2012
10th Annual Wings Over Water Pacific Northwest
Birding Festival -
Every April, Downtown Blaine - I-5 Exit 276 from 10AM to 4PM.
Great
for avid enthusiasts and casual observers!
Join the
celebration at this  annual event held
in one of the
Pacific Northwest's premier bird viewing
areas.
Originally known as the Washington Brandt
Festival, this festival
focuses
on the thousands of brant geese and other
birds that visit the pristine shores
of Blaine and Birch Bay on their annual
migration. Events include viewing stations,
seminars, exhibits,
live raptor displays, walking field trips
of Semiahmoo Spit, and Blaine’s
Marine Park.
For more information on this event, please
visit:
www.blainechamber.com/wow
OTHER RESOURCEFUL LINKS:
www.washingtonbrant.org
North
Cascades Audubon Society
http://wa.audubon.org
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13th Annual Semiahmoo
Bay International Sailing Regatta -
April - May 2012 - A 2-day annual yacht race featuring the best of the US Pacific NW fleets and the best in Western Canada. This race takes place on the border between White Rock, British Columbia and Blaine, Washington. Also features mini sailboat races (sponsored by West Marine and the Blaine Sailing Program) and a Sunday BBQ at the Blaine Harbor Marina.
For more information visit www.semiahmooyachtclub.com
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 MAY
Springfest Art Studio Tour of Blaine-
Mother's Day Weekend 2012 - 10AM to 5PM - Plan to join us for this 2 day self-guided tour through scenic Blaine Washington and the surrounding
country side. Visit the private studios of some of the area’s premier local artists. This thriving
community of artists, many of regional and national acclaim, is sure to spark your interest in the
visual arts, the creative process and the unique studio environment of the working artist. Brochures are available at the Blaine Chamber of Commerce or at www.blaineartists.com
Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition -
May 2011 through October 2011 -
The
international fine arts program features
outdoor sculptures in Peace Arch State
Park's magnificent gardens with some
sculptures placed in downtown Blaine.
The exhibit features sculptors from
the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe and is
held annually. For more information on the Peace Arch Park and Sculpture Exhibit, please visit: www.peacearchpark.org.  Location Map.
Blessing of the Fleet - May 2012 - The annual Blessing of the Fleet is held at the Sawtooth Dock in Blaine Harbor. This annual event brings commercial fishers and their families and friends to both welcome and bless those boats which will be fishing through the coming months, and remembering and honoring those local commercial fishers who were lost at sea over the last 100 years, as well as remembering local fishers who have died since last year’s Blessing of the Fleet.
Blaine Gardener's Market
May 28, 2011 through
October 2011
Every Saturday
10 AM to 2 PM
Located on H Street Plaza in downtown Blaine, the market offers a variety of handmade and home grown items. From baked goods to farm products to art & crafts. Something new is added every week. This is the only market in the region that is free to vendors. What a great way to support the community and KEEP IT LOCAL. For more information, call (360) 332-6484.
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JUNE
Hands Across The Border - June 2012. Peace Arch State Park, I-5 Exit 276. Join hundreds of scouts and veterans
who participate in the
hands across the border ceremony
held the second Sunday in June. This event takes place
at Peace Arch State Park between the United
States and Canada. The International Peace Arch Association
sponsors this celebration that includes a
flag exchange, speeches, a parade through
the arch and a peace ceremony. Location Map.
For official information on this annual event, please visit:
http://www.peacearchpark.org/peacearchcelebration.htm
Skywater Tennis Tournament
June 2010
For more information, contact the Blaine Chamber of Commerce at (360) 332-4544.
Historic Plover Passenger Ferry Rides
May 27, 2012 through
Labor Day 2012
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The oldest passenger foot ferry in Washington State, the MV Plover was used to shuttle cannery workers to the Alaskan Salmon Cannery on Semiahmoo Spit, now home to Semiahmoo Resort & Spa. MV Plover now provides passenger foot-ferry services during the summer season, shuttling up to 17 passengers along with bicycles & strollers to summer activities happening on both sides of Drayton Harbor. The Plover is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. Complete details on the Historic Plover with sailing times, routes, history and fares can be found at: www.draytonharbormaritime.org
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JULY
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - Come
spend the day celebrating the 4th of
July in Blaine. Thousands of people come
to celebrate the 4th  with
day-long activities that include a pancake
breakfast, a parade
at Noon, an art & crafts
fair with over 80+ vendors, a show & shine,
live entertainment, and plenty
of good food. Get your spot in Blaine
Marine Park for a community picnic and
jazz concerts. Ride the historic Plover
Ferry from Blaine to Semiahmoo Resort
where you can make an afternoon and evening
of it with a salmon BBQ and a perfect
spot to watch the fireworks over Semiahmoo
Bay!
For lodging accommodation, click
here.
July 4, 2012
 Old Fashioned 4th of July
SHOW-N-SHINE -
344 H Street, Blaine, WA 98230
Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles.
Entry Fee: $10
Time: 8:00 AM
Dash Plaques, Goodie Bags, Raffles & Trophies
For More Information: call, VIC (360) 332-4544, or
City of Blaine at (360) 332-8311, ext 0
 Blaine
Jazz Festival - July 14, 2012
Six
exciting days of rehearsals, combos,
improv,
composition, and other great classes
for teens with an internationally recognized
faculty culminating in a jazz concert
featuring student big bands, combos
and vocal groups PLUS multiple performances
by visiting jazz artists. Sponsored
by the Pacific Arts Association, an
all volunteer
organization, that produces annual
series of concerts by professional
artists throughout the year in Blaine
at the Blaine School Performing Arts
Center. For more information on the
Blaine Jazz Festival visit www.pacificartsassoc.org.
 6th Annual Art-2-Jazz Street Fair -
July 14, 2012, Peace Portal Drive - An Art & Crafts Fair that is held in conjunction with the Blaine Jazz Festival. This event features the work of local artists and artisans with free jazz concerts all afternoon. Vendor space is free. For more information, call the Blaine Visitor Information Center at (360) 332-6484.
July 14, 2012 - Art 2 Jazz Festival
AUGUST
The Tall Ships Visit Blaine Harbor -
August 2012
Just off I-5 Exit 276 MAP-IT
For five days the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain will be at Blaine Harbor. The Lady Washington is the Official Ship of the State of Washington. The Hawaiian Chieftain accompanies her on her voyages and goodwill missions. Both ships will welcome the public during their visit to Blaine Harbor. Both ships and crews provide educational, vocational, recreational, and ambassadorial activities and experiences that promote and preserve the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest. During their visit you can take dockside tours, Battleship Sails or take an Adventure Sail.
Battle Sails
Our popular three-hour Battle Sails feature booming cannons,
close- quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century maritime life aboard tall ships. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
WHAT IS A BATTLE SAIL: A Battle Sail is a recreation of a typical 18th century naval action. Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain maneuver around each other for the best position to fire small, but loud cannon. Which boat will survive? Of course, both boats use blanks, and it's all in good fun! Buy a ticket and join us today! To purchase tickets call 1-800-200-5239 or visit:
www.historicalseaport.org
 Adventure Sails
Hawaiian Chieftain only || Our three-hour family-oriented Adventure Sail features a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tall Ship Dockside Tours:
For more information on the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, please visit:
www.historicalseaport.org
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 August 4 & 5, 2012
Drayton Harbor Days Festival
Street Fair & Maritime Celebration
A weekend packed with fun for the entire family!
Location: Blaine Boating Center
235 Marine Drive
Blaine, WA
Just off I-5 Exit 276 MAP-IT
A two day weekend event packed with kids games, crafts, scavenger hunt, the "Prestigious George Raft Race", pirate costume judging contest, arts, crafts & food vendors, vintage steam boats and much more!
Enjoy a weekend full of family fun! Art, Craft Vendors, Plover Ferry Rides, and Drayton Harbor Maritime's Community Sailing Program. Watch the prestigious George Raft Race. Activities include Children's Games, a Scavenger Hunt, Art & Crafts Fair. Come be part of the fun! For
more information contact the Blaine Visitor and information
center at (360) 332-4544 or the Blaine
Harbor Master's office at (360) 332-1042.
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Peace Arch Park International Concert Series - Every Sunday in August. Enjoy music and dance from around the world. All concerts begin @ 2PM.
Cost: Free
The Peace Arch Park International Concert Series is a Washington State Park Folk & Traditional Arts in the Parks Program event. For more information on these concerts, please visit: http://www.peacearchpark.org/concerts.htm
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SEPTEMBER
Sam
Hill Peace Arch Dedication Days - September 2012 -
Take a walk down memory lane and welcome the late Samuel Hill and other re enactors back to Blaine to commemorate the Peace Arch's Dedication Days, or "Sam Hill Days". Sam Hill was the creator and builder of the Peace Arch Monument on the border of U.S. and Canada. He built the monument in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain. Attendees at the original dedication included arch creator Sam Hill, his friend Queen Marie of Romania, Blaine's mayor H.W. Hunter and British Columbia Premier John Oliver. During this annual event, community members dress in period costumes impersonating the famous people who took part in the original dedication. For more information on Sam Hill Dedication Days, please visit: www.peacearchpark.org.
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OCTOBER
Bountiful
Fall Harvest - Mid-October through Mid-November 2011 -
Celebrating the changing of
seasons welcoming the Fall harvest
and holidays. Activities include Scarecrow
building and an artist studio tours.
More on this event can be obtained
from the Blaine Visitor Center.
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DECEMBER
Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Harbor Lights - December 3, 2011 -
Enjoy
a day of music, caroling, library book sale, senior center bazaar, winery open house, art show and refreshments from 10am to 7pm.
Mr. & Mrs.
Santa arrive at 4:30pm in downtown Blaine, free candy canes, hot cider & prize drawing. Come on downtown for a festive holiday celebration. Lighted boat parade, music & caroling by school band and choir, free horse & carriage rides. Boats in Blaine Harbor sail around the harbor with their holiday lights. Makes for a wonderful festive day. For
more information on the event, please
contact the Blaine Visitor Center at (360) 332-4544.
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Surrounding Communities Annual
Events
Birch Bay
JANUARY
 Birch Bay Polar Bear Swim - January 1st, 2012 - The 2011 Annual Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge drew approximately 600 participants that took the plunge in to the bays icy waters. This event also draws about 1,500 on-shore onlookers/cheerleaders watching as hundreds of
shivering brave souls plunge in to the
icy waters of Birch Bay as a kind-of
ritual celebrating the start to a new year. Sponsored
by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Prizes are given for:
1. Oldest Plunger
2. Most years Plunging at Birch Bay
3. Furtherest Traveled Plunger
4. Best Individual Costume
5. Best Group Costume
JUNE
 JUNE 2012
Birch Bay Sand Castle Contest
Location: Birch Bay Waterfront
7900 Birch Bay Drive xxxxx Map-It
Birch Bay, WA 98230
Time: TBA
Registration: TBA
Judging: TBA
Cost: No cost for participants
Get ready to dig in. It's amazing how with a little imagination the beach at Birch Bay transforms in to a series of sand castles and sand sculptures. Be creative and build sand sculptures from geometric freeform's, sea turtles to alligators, mermaids to mythical castles, or your favorite pet. For more information, call the chamber office at (360) 371-5004. For
more information on this event contact
the Birch
Bay Chamber of Commerce.
JULY
July 2012
33rd Annual Birch Bay Discovery Days
Location: 7900 Birch Bay Drive xxxxx Map-It
Birch Bay, WA 98230
Time: Sat.,: 10 AM to 7PM xxx Sun.,: 10AM to 5PM
A weekend of family fun with a Grand Parade on Saturday, followed by the 30th Annual Discovery Days Arts & Crafts Festival. For complete details, please visit Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce or call (360) 371-5004.
DECEMBER
Ring of Fire & Hope - December 31st, 2011 - This annual event celebrates ringing in hope for the coming new year.
This event draws hundreds of participants
who gather along the shores of Birch Bay
with lighted
flares. Sponsored by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce.
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