So much to see, so much to do with August events

Even in the dog days of summer, there is no shortage of events to satisfy diverse entertainment cravings over the next couple of weeks.

The Anacortes Arts Festival runs Aug. 4-6. The annual show attracts up to 90,000 guests. It fills several blocks of Commercial Avenue in downtown Anacortes with some 200 arts and crafts vendor booths, plus jazz and main performance stages, art demonstrations, a kids’ discovery area, beer and wine gardens, food vendors and more. Info: anacortesartsfestival.com.

The Chamber of Commerce hosts the 23rd annual La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m....