The 13th Annual Bead Festival includes over 100 bead merchants and artisans from across the country, bringing beads from all over the world.
The thirteenth annual Puget Sound Bead Festival, Fri - Sun July 11th - 13th 2008,is located in the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center at 1500 Broadway in Tacoma, WA. The festival includes over one hundred bead merchants and artisans from across the country, bringing beads from all around the world. Beads made from glass, clay, semi-precious stones, silver, wood, and polymer. Beads range from hundreds of years old to contemporary one of a kind glass beads made by local artists. The festival also features over one hundred workshops from nationally known instructors on glass bead making, seedbeading, wireworking and contemporary jewelry design. Hours are 10AM to 6 PM Friday, 10AM to 7PM Saturday, and 11AM -5PM on Sunday. $7 admission is good for all three days, group rates available.

