Dear Atlas: Where Can I Find the Most Unusual Festivals in the U.S.?

Dear Atlas: Where Can I Find the Most Unusual Festivals in the U.S.?

Dear Atlas is Atlas Obscura’s travel advice column, answering the questions you won’t find in traditional guidebooks. Have a question for our experts? Submit it here. * * * Dear Atlas, I love a niche, regional festival. Are there any really unusual ones in the U.S. that I should consider attending? And how do I be respectful as a visitor to the community throwing one? In the nichest of niches, the usual rules of responsible travel apply: come wi…

Eleven unusual Washington festivals worth a road trip

If you’re ready to prep the car and buy tickets for a unique experience, here are 11 festivals you might find only in Washington.