Wine, boats, sand sculptures and Jeff Bridges in concert on today's calendar

Maritime Fest, Sand in the City, a wine festival. a picnic and a concert with Jeff Bridges are among today's top events.

MARY ANDERSON; staff writer

Published: 08/28/11 8:00 am

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MUSIC

Jeff Bridges 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville; www.ste-michelle.com/events/concerts.

FESTIVALS

Sand in the City 10 a.m-5 p.m.. Aug. 28, Port of Olympia Plaza, 704 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. Free. (360) 956-0818, www.hocm.org.

Tacoma Maritime Fest 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 28, Thea’s Park on Tall Ships Tacoma Festival Grounds, 535 Dock St., Tacoma. Free, www.maritimefest.org.

Auburn Wine and Music Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28, Auburn City Hall Plaza, 25 West Main St., Auburn. Tasting Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the event. (253) 261-6728, www.auburndt.org.

COMMUNITY

Fort Steilacoom presents: Founders’ Day Picnic 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 28, Historic Fort Steilacoom, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood. Free. (253) 582-5838, www.historicfortsteilacoom.com.

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