Aug. 13-16, 2026

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Issaquah, WA

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Aug. 13-16, 2026 · Issaquah, WA ·

 

Prepare for summer fun!

  • Children at an outdoor craft table with red painted papier-mâché pumpkins, supervised by an adult woman, surrounded by trees and a fenced yard.

    Arts & Activities

    Murals painting, printmaking, art workshops, paraglider simulator 

  • People parasailing with a yellow parasail, skydiving harnesses, and sunglasses, against a clear blue sky.

    Free Flight

    Adventure cinema, flight simulator, local sport history, gear demos

  • Person dressed in a chicken costume performing with a hula hoop at an outdoor event during sunset.

    Performances

    Flying trapeze , street arts, music, dance, theatre, and circus

  • A person in a white protective suit, helmet, and backpack reaching out to children seated on the grass outdoors, with children extending their hands to shake his.

    Family Friendly

    All ages, Food Trucks, Free admission by donation

Festival Schedule

  • Outdoor movie screening setup in a park with a large blank screen, surrounded by chairs, trees, and warm sunset lighting.

    Thursday

    Opening Ceremony, Live Music and Outdoor film screenings

  • Group of four people performing an acrobatic balancing act outdoors with trees in the background. One person supports another in a handstand while a third person balances on top.

    Friday

    “Crosswinds” a industry Conversation and Emerald Trapeze performance

  • Two people standing inside a yellow airplane-shaped vehicle, wearing helmets and sunglasses, smiling, with a forested background.

    Saturday

    Flying Trapeze, flights, demos performances, Family arts & hands-on activities, Live music, circus artist and parade.

  • A woman with pink hair and a bright smile is hula hooping on a stage, wearing a pink animal print outfit and matching arm sleeves. She appears to be enjoying herself.

    Sunday

    Continued street arts programming Family arts & hands-on activities, Live music, circus artist and parade.

Upcoming Events

Calendar
Chalk Art Festival
Jul 2
Chalk Art Festival
Night at the Grand Opera
Jul 10
Night at the Grand Opera
ANIMAL MASK MAKING & PERFORMANCE
Jul 27
ANIMAL MASK MAKING & PERFORMANCE
View Pre-Festival Events →

Transit

The festival will take place in Issaquah, Washington centered along Rainier Trail and the Issaquah Community Center.   

By Car

Issaquah is just 30 minutes east of Seattle via I-90.

By Transit

King County Metro buses serve Issaquah, connecting you from Seattle and Bellevue. The Issaquah Transit Center is close to festival venues. 

By Bike

Cascade Bicycle Club is providing free valet bike racks at the festival. Ride in and park with confidence! 

Accommodations

Hotel

We're proud to partner with Hilton Issaquah for your stay during the festival. A special room block has been reserved exclusively for Aire Craft Festival attendees.→ Book your room

Camping

Prefer to sleep under the stars? Several great campgrounds are within 30–40 minutes of Issaquah.

Restaurant and shopping 

Discover Issaquah’s charm in its local restaurants, boutiques, and shops. Be sure to check out the Aire Craft Festival Passport for special offers and unique finds!

 
Logo for Visit Issaquah featuring mountain peaks and a river

Our Partners

Logo of Northwest Paragliding featuring mountains, pine trees, and a paraglider in the sky.
Logo for Clown Garage with text and website URL
Channel 4 logo with the word 'CULTURE' beneath it.
Logo of the City of Issaquah, Washington featuring a stylized dragon and mountain scene.
Logo for Rowley Properties with mountain and sunset design.
Sancea School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts logo with dark blue text and a star replacing the letter A in Sancea.