Overview
Kent is located in King County, and is the second oldest incorporated city after Seattle in the county. Home to the ShoWare Center and the Pacific Raceways, Kent offers visitors and residents alike a taste of something different with each visit.
Fun Facts
- Kent is currently the 6th largest city in the State of Washington according to a 2014 estimate
- The city is home to about 124,929 residents
- Was known as the lettuce capital of the country during the Great Depression
- Physical size: 34.19 square miles
Upcoming Events in Kent
2-Day Competition Race Licensing – Fully Accredited for SCCA, Conference, and SOVREN
April 23 @ 8:00 am - April 24 @ 5:00 pm
Prerequisite: One-Day High Performance Driving Experience at Pacific Raceways or equivalent, and fam...
Kent Nerd Party 2025
June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Geek out at the Kent Nerd Party! Featuring outdoor vendors, a cosplay contest, a Lego museum, LARP g...
Cajun & Creole Fest ’25
August 16 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Have a ragin’ Cajun good time where southern culture and hospitality turn downtown Kent into L...
Street of Treats 2025
October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Trick-or-treat from business to business downtown! Show off your creativity and dress up in your fav...
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