The Puget Sound Bead Festival began in 1995 and is owned and operated by Viki & Mark Lareau of The Bead Factory Incorporated in Tacoma, Washington. Our show has move venues four times to accommodate our ever growing list of vendors, class selections and attendance.

Now in its twelfth year with over 100 vendors, 120 classes and expected attendance this year at around 10,000, the PSBF is now the largest national bead show on the west coast.

But regardless of how big we grow, our show philosophies are the same: to deliver a bead show unlike any other, with the highest quality vendors, classes & show services for the vendor, teachers, students and attendees. No matter how one in involved with our show you are treated like family to create an atmosphere that is inspiring, creative, and fun!

We hope that this is your experience. Anything we can be of help with, directions, class selection, travel info…please don’t hesitate to call me or one of our shows assistants.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Beading!

Viki Lareau, Carrie Hamm ~ Show Producers
Christine Briggs, Melissa Lovejoy ~ Show Coordinators