BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Summer weather is finally coming to Whatcom County. It is time to bust out the sunscreen and sunglasses. From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
The Deming Logging Show runs all weekend long at the log show grounds in Deming, WA. Since 1963, the Deming Logging Show has highlighted the culture and tradition of the logging industry with competitions like cable splicing, pole falling, axe throwing, speed climbing and more. Plus, the good folks in Deming will be cooking up some delicious food for the masses. BBQ beef and salmon, a logger’s breakfast, and strawberry shortcake are all on the menu.
The Deming Logging Show is a fundraiser to help busted up loggers and their families. It runs all day long on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.
Listen to a full interview with Logging Show organizer Bob Larsen here.
Meanwhile in Bellingham, the Community Boating Center is hosting Pride Paddle Parade on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can dress up in costumes, decorate kayaks, get their faces painted, celebrate PRIDE and take a paddle on Bellingham Bay. If you would rather watch the parade, head to Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock.
Registration for the Pride Paddle Parade is required and check in starts at 11 a.m.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup kicked off on Thursday, June 11 and the Bellingham Bells are getting into the spirit of the world’s biggest sporting event. Saturday’s game against the Portland Pickles is Soccer Night. The first 750 fans will get free a Bells soccer scarf.
Show up early and enjoy some baseball on a beautiful day. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m.
If you would rather watch soccer, there are a ton of options in Bellingham this weekend. Businesses across town are hosting watch parties for the World Cup. The USMNT plays Paraguay on Friday, June 12 at 6 p.m. If you want to enjoy the sun, Trackside is a great option. Menace Brewing in the Fountain District is the official Sounders Bar in Bellingham and they will have giveaways and more during the games.
Check out our 2026 World Cup Preview here.
Our featured live show this week is at Schweinhaus Biergarten on Saturday night. Schweinhaus, downtown Bellingham’s German beer garden, serves up delicious food and drinks. It is also an officeal Fan Zone for the World Cup. True Stars will perform at 8 p.m. Fans of pop rock and punk don’t want to miss this one.
Stay cool out there this weekend and plan ahead to get safely home if you will be drinking. Enjoy!
Listen to this week’s Lifestyle Lookout below and every Friday on the KGMI Morning News:
