Downtown Renton Spring Festival and Poker Run

My son Jeff and I had a fun time today attending the Spring Festival at the Piazza on 3rd and Burnett. There were several vendors selling their goods from homemade honey to jewelry and live music for entertainment. Jeff and I signed up for the poker run and headed off to collect our best poker hand. We stopped at every business that was open to hand out cards. Jeff ended up with 4 of a kind which beat my measly straight! We stopped at DC's Bar and Grill along the route for a hotdog that they were selling outside. On our way to Renton History Museum we stopped at Veteran's Park where Jeff located his Grandpa Hal's name on the memorial wall for his service during both World War II and the Korean War.

It would be interesting to know just how far we walked to reach all the businesses because we were both a little tired by the end! It certainly helped that the weather cooperated too! Thanks to all the volunteers that helped make it a very enjoyable event!

Downtown Renton Poker Run and Spring Festival - April 18

Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this weekend? Head on down to the annual Downtown Renton Poker Run and Spring Festival located at the Piazza located at S. 3rd St. and Burnett from noon to 5:00PM. Admission for the festival is free and all activites begin at noon. Register for the poker run at the piazza (cost to play is a suggested donation of $1 or a can of food for the local Renton Salvation Army) and then visit the sponsored businesses to collect a card. The first 200 registrants will receive a great "goody" bag. You then use your best five cards to make your best poker hand. There are great prizes for the winning hands donated by the local businesses. You can also enjoy all the other fun at the Spring Festival. There will be vendors for arts, crafts, flowers and produce. Also on hand for your entertainment there will be live music. And if finding a bargain is your thing don't miss the Piazza Attic rummage sale.