So much to see, so much to do with August events

Even in the dog days of summer, there is no shortage of events to satisfy diverse entertainment cravings over the next couple of weeks.

The Anacortes Arts Festival runs Aug. 4-6. The annual show attracts up to 90,000 guests. It fills several blocks of Commercial Avenue in downtown Anacortes with some 200 arts and crafts vendor booths, plus jazz and main performance stages, art demonstrations, a kids’ discovery area, beer and wine gardens, food vendors and more. Info: anacortesartsfestival.com.

The Chamber of Commerce hosts the 23rd annual La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the La Conner Marina. See beautiful boats built before 1979 and an array of classic cars on display. Info: LoveLaConner.com.

The Skagit County Fair starts Wednesday, Aug. 9, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 12, at the fairgrounds in Mount Vernon. See farm animals and pets, visit the carnival, check out entertainment on several stages. Info: skagitcounty.net/fair.

The Lincoln Theatre presents its 21st annual BrewFest on the Skagit from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Come for the dozens of craft beers and food, stay for the dancing. Info: ­lincolntheatre.org.

The Swinomish Tribal Community hosts its annual Swinomish Days festival with events planned for the weekend of Aug. 12 and 13.

The Skagit River Poetry Foundation presents “You Make Me Wanna Holler,” a festival of poetry and music, from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Pioneer Park. Musicians include Delta Promenade and the Erik Christensen Band, plus open mic stages for poetry readings. Hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream will be available for purchase. Bring a camp chair. Free admission.

Source: La Conner Weekly News