Summerfest Brings Weekend of Music and Art to Kirkland
Diverse lineup of bands, new KidZone entertain festival goers of all ages.
By Katie Metzger | Courtesy of KirklandReporter.com
The main stage at Kirkland Summerfest featured many bands, including The Dusty 45s and Creme Tangerine. Photo via Facebook
KEXP presented Kirkland Summerfest on Aug. 10-12, featuring music, art and entertainment for all ages.
Summerfest is a three day festival, where attendees can discover a diverse lineup of acclaimed local musicians performing on the waterfront main stage, according to its website, kirklandsummerfest.com.
New this year was a KidZone and Create Zone at Heritage Park, featuring train rides, an obstacle course, a rock wall, bouncy houses, Touch-A-Truck, interactive arts, robotics and tasty treats.
Kirkland Summerfest is a benefit for the Kirkland Downtown Association.
Star Wars characters meet local families in the KidZone at Heritage Park during Kirkland Summerfest. Katie Metzger/staff photo
The 11-acre KidZone entertains children and adults with inflatables, activities and more. Photo via Facebook
Families learn to draw at Summerfest, Kirkland’s annual music and arts festival. Katie Metzger/staff photo
Kids get to Touch-a-Truck at Kirkland Summerfest. Photo via Facebook
Families play with bubbles in the KidZone at Kirkland Summerfest on Aug. 11. Katie Metzger/staff photo
Kirkland Summerfest featured a variety of food vendors. Katie Metzger/staff photo
Hair Nation, the regions’s ultimate 80’s hair rock band, performed at Kirkland Summerfest. Photo via Facebook