Swim Upstream to Issaquah Salmon Days
Salmon and people alike will be heading toward Issaquah next weekend. The salmon make their annual swim upstream to the lakes, streams and fish hatcheries, and the people make their annual trek to Issaquah and the Salmon Days Festival.
Salmon Days events include an art show, food vendors, activities for kids and families, live entertainment, parade, a tours of the fish hatchery. It will be a full weekend of salmon fun, with the proceeds of many activities, parking lots, and sales, benefiting local non-profit agencies.
Location: Issaquah Directions, shuttle, and parking information here.
Dates & Times: October 6 – 7th, 10 am – 6 pm daily.
Admission: FREE. Art and food available for purchase. Small charge for certain activities.
Spawn on!
Photo credit: SXC
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What kind of salmon is this? Coho? Do they turn red and mutate into beasts?
My wife is 8 months pregnant and her face looks like a spawning salmon…