Chief Seattle Days is a 3-day public festival established in 1911 to honor chief Seattle, a famous leader of the Suquamish People for whom the City of Seattle is named. The first event was started on the current Celebration Grounds in Downtown Suquamish by local Tribal Members, community residents and civic leaders from the City of Seattle. At the time, the new town of Suquamish was linked to Seattle by foot passenger ferries which allowed city residents to travel across Puget Sound and enjoy the celebration.
Many of the same activities from the 1911 celebration are still featured today including the traditional salmon bake, canoe races, baseball tournaments, drumming and dancing, and a memorial service for Chief Seattle at his gravesite in Suquamish.
Throughout the years other events have been added to the celebration. These include a Coastal Jam, Powwow, Fun Run, craft and food vendors and the Chief Seattle Days Youth Royalty Pageant.
Don't miss:
Museum Scavenger Hunts & Merchandise Visit the Suquamish Museum during Chief Seattle Days 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday to participate in a Family designed Scavenger Hunt for ages 3 and up! Small prize for children who participate (limited to the first 100 participants). Free Museum admission passes also available at the information booth!
Salmon Dinners Saturday and Sunday noon-5pm there are traditionally prepared Salmon Dinners for sale. The meal includes Alder Baked Salmon, Red Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, a Bread Roll and Bottled Water. The price of the meal is $9 for adults and $6 for Seniors (55+) and children under the age of twelve.
Saturday Parade Community members and organizations are encouraged to join! No registration necessary. Simply bring your family-friendly costumes, floats and banners to the Suquamish Tribal Administration Building at 10am on Saturday for the parade line up. Parade begins at 11am.
Free admission; items for purchase
