July 3-6:  Go Fourth Celebration
Parade, Street Fair, Kids Activities, and Fireworks
Lake Sacajawea, Longview, Washington
Sponsored by Longview/Kelso Chamber of Commerce, 360-577-1800

July 2-5:  Vancouver Rodeo
Enjoy a fun, family outing with rodeo events (such as barrel racing, drill teams, and team roping),
food, and entertainment, including the Vancouver Rodeo Clown and Mascot, Lumpy.
Held at the Clark County Saddle Club, 10505 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 503-706-3254

July 4th:  Clatskanie Heritage Days Festival and 4th of July Parade
Down Home Family Fun along the Clatskanie River
Clatskanie, OR, 503-728-4222

July 12 (8:30am):  Skyline Golf Tournament
Skyline Golf Course, 20 Randall Drive, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Cathlamet Kiwanis Club, 360-795-3281

July 12 (7:30pm):  Medley of Music Performances
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association,
360-849-4328 or 360-465-2519

July 19-20:  Bald Eagle Festival
Parade (11am, Saturday), Old Car Show, Street Fair, Run-Walk Challenge,
and Fireworks, Saturday, 9:45pm at the Marina
Click for Full Schedule
Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

July 19 (8:00am):  Bald Eagle Run-Walk Challenge
Starts on Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by Wahkiakum High School, 360-849-4305

July 20 (10a - 4p):  Wooden Boat Show and Salmon BBQ
PLUS the Wahkiakum Farmer's Market
Elochoman Slough Marina, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Elochoman Slough Marina, 360-795-3501

July 25-27:  Finnish-American Folk Festival
Authentic Food and Entertainment
Naselle High School on SR4, Naselle, WA, 360-484-3376

July 26-27:  Annual Long Beach Rodeo
Lots of fun activities for the whole family! Enjoy a cowboy (and cowgirl!) breakfast each morning.
Also beef and pork BBQ all day. Family night on Saturday night has games, contests, and pony rides!
Watch great rodeo events including bareback, bull riding, roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing.
Held at the Peninsula Saddle Club, 6407 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, WA, 360-642-8903

July:  Historic Deep River Pioneer Church Music Series
Sundays at 3pm at the Deep River Pioneer Church
Deep River Valley Road, Deep River, WA, 360-665-4421

May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 7pm):  Two Islands Farm Market
Click for Map: 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for locally grown plants, flowers, herbs, produce,
poultry, beef and lamb, along with delicious bread and pies.
Visit the Master Gardener and 4H booths, while enjoying live music.
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-849-4145

May - Sept (10a - 4p):  Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco
Shop in a beautiful setting for food, baked goods, produce,
artwork, jewelry, soaps, candles, and plants.
Ilwaco, WA
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-642-3495

Jul 30 - Aug 2:  Cowlitz County Fair and Rodeo
Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, Longview, WA

Aug 2:  Home and Garden Tour
Selected local area homes, Cathlamet and Skamokawa, Washington
Sponsored by the Cathlamet Women's Club,
360-849-4312 or 360-849-3441

Aug 2:  Grays River Covered Bridge Centennial Celebration
Stop by for some fun and also
shop for goodies at the Wahkiakum Farmer's Market
Loop Road, Grays River, WA, 360-465-2281

Aug 21-23:  Wakiakum County Fair and Farmer's Market
Farm Animal & Agricultural Exhibits, 4H & FFA
Carnival Rides and Games, Great Food, Fun Music & Entertainment
Don't forget to shop for locally grown produce at the Farmer's Market
Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa WA, 360-795-3480

Aug 18-24:  Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup
Some of the nation's top kayaking coaches are lined up to offer a
spectrum of classes, games, and tours for all levels of kayakers.
Enjoy this weekend, community event that includes a local farmer's
market, open grill cookout, musicians, and slide presentations.
For more info, visit: Columbia River Kayaking
Cathlamet and Skamokawa, (Wahkiakum County) WA

August 23 (7:30pm):  Medley of Music Performances
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association,
360-849-4328 or 360-465-2519

Aug TBA:  Hobie Cats Racing Regatta
Skamokawa Vista Park, Skamokawa, WA
The public is invited to watch hobie cat racing from the shore.

Aug 18-24:  Washington State International Kite Festival
Kite Flying Events, Fireworks
Long Beach, WA, 1-800-451-2542

Aug 23-24:  Kalama Days of Discovery
2 Day Hawaiian and Native Indian Heritage Cultural Event
Arts, Crafts, Music Foods, Workshops
PLUS: Hawaiian Traditional Concert and Luau
For more information, call: 360-673-3230
Marina Park at the Port of Kalama, Kalama WA

May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 7pm):  Two Islands Farm Market
Click for Map: 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for locally grown plants, flowers, herbs, produce,
poultry, beef and lamb, along with delicious bread and pies.
Visit the Master Gardener and 4H booths, while enjoying live music.
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-849-4145

May - Sept (10a - 4p):  Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco
Shop in a beautiful setting for food, baked goods, produce,
artwork, jewelry, soaps, candles, and plants.
Ilwaco, WA
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-642-3495

Aug 30 (Cooking/11am, Tasting/noon - 6pm):
Buzzard's Breath Chili Cook-Off
Elochoman Slough Marina, Cathlamet WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
    and the Lower Columbia EDC
    (Economic Development Council), 360-795-9996

Sep TBA (10a - 4p) and Sep 4 (10a - 2p):   Used Book Sale
Bradley Memorial Library, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House),
Cathlamet WA
Sponsored by the Bradley Memorial Library, 360-795-3254

Sep 13:  Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Benefit for the River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall)
Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, Washington
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation,
360-795-8031 or 360-849-4324

September 13 (7:30pm):  Medley of Music Performances
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association,
360-849-4328 or 360-465-2519

May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 7pm):  Two Islands Farm Market
Click for Map: 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for locally grown plants, flowers, herbs, produce,
poultry, beef and lamb, along with delicious bread and pies.
Visit the Master Gardener and 4H booths, while enjoying live music.
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-849-4145

May - Sept (10a - 4p):  Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco
Shop in a beautiful setting for food, baked goods, produce,
artwork, jewelry, soaps, candles, and plants.
Ilwaco, WA
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-642-3495

May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 7pm):  Two Islands Farm Market
Click for Map: 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for locally grown plants, flowers, herbs, produce,
poultry, beef and lamb, along with delicious bread and pies.
Visit the Master Gardener and 4H booths, while enjoying live music.
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-849-4145

Oct 10 - 13:  Fall Art Show and Sale
The Peninsula Arts Association of Long Beach, WA, sponsors this annual
juried, art show. Encompassing a wide range of art mediums,
this fall show also offers exciting artist-created items for sale
via the Inspired Creations shopping experience.
Hosted by the Long Beach PAA
World Kite Museum, Long Beach, WA - 360-665-3433 or 360-665-6041

Oct 31:  Neewollah Daze Community Halloween Costume & Poster Contest
Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Nov TBA:   New Book Sale
Bradley Memorial Library, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House),
Cathlamet WA
Sponsored by the Bradley Memorial Library, 360-795-3254

Nov TBA (2 - 7pm):  Holiday Bazaar
St. James Family Center, Cathlamet WA
Sponsored by the St. James Episcopal Church and the
    Lutheran Thrivent Organization,
360-849-4181 or 360-795-3332

Nov TBA (10a - 3p):  Holiday Bazaar Day
Rosburg Community Hall, Rosburg WA
Sponsored by the Rosburg Community Club, 360-465-2234

Nov 28-29:  Maude K. Butler Art Show
Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation, 360-795-8805

Nov 29:  Wahkiakum Festival of Lights Celebration
Starting at 4:45pm enjoy Christmas caroling, hot cider, and the
arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in downtown Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Nov 28 - Dec 14:  Annual Wahkiakum Festival of Trees
Get those creative juices flowing and submit a decorated tree!
The trees will be on display in downtown Cathlamet
You can vote for your favorite tree!
Or, better yet, take one home via the Silent Auction.
Stop by the Cathlamet Hotel and bid today!
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Dec TBA (10a - 3:30p):  Holiday Open House
River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall), Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation, 360-795-3007

Dec TBA (2 - 5pm):  Teddy Bear Christmas Story Hour
Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation, 360-795-8805

Dec TBA:  Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
Sponsored by the Naselle Finnish-American Folk Festival Committee
Tour Deep River Pioneer Church and selected area homes. 360-484-3376

Feb 8 (5 - 8pm):  Chocolate Extravaganza
Cathlamet Hotel - Assisted Living Center, Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Charlotte House, 360-795-3602

Feb 10 (11:30a - 2p):  Valentine Smorgasbord
Naselle High School, Naselle, WA
Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, 360-484-3412

Feb 15 (1 - 4 pm):  Annual Pie Social
Cathlamet Hotel - Assisted Living Center,
Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Cathlamet Women's Club, 360-795-0610

Mar 1 (5:30p - midnight):  Crab and Oyster Feed
Rosburg Community Hall, Rosburg, WA
Hosted by the American Legion Post 111,
360-465-2234 or 360-465-2615

Mar 8 (3 - 9pm, 3 seatings):  Crab and Oyster Feed
Must purchase tickets in advance
Puget Island Norse Hall, Cathlamet, WA
Hosted by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Mar TBA:  Used Book Sale
Bradley Memorial Library, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House),
Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Library, 360-795-3254

April 5 (8a - 4:30pm):  Ag Summit 2008
4th Annual Ag Summit for anyone interested in organic and sustainable farming systems
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network and the Wahkiakum WSU Extension Service
Location: River Street Meeting Room, 68 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA

April 19 (7:00pm):  Medley of Music Performances
Americana Duo: Steve and Kristi Nebel
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association,
360-849-4328 or 360-465-2519

Apr - May:  Lilac Festival
Tour the historic 19th-century home and enjoy the lilac gardens.
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, Woodland, WA, 360-225-8996

Mar - Apr TBA:  Spring Salmon Derby
Elochoman Slough Marina, Daily, 8am - 5pm, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Elochoman Slough Marina;
Contact Jackie Lea, 360-795-3501

Apr 3 - 6:  Spring Art Show and Sale
The Peninsula Arts Association of Long Beach, WA, sponsors this annual
juried, art show. Encompassing a wide range of art mediums,
this spring show also offers exciting artist-created items for sale
via the Inspired Creations shopping experience.
Hosted by the Long Beach PAA
World Kite Museum, Long Beach, WA - 360-665-3433 or 360-665-6041

Apr 25 - 27:  Annual Crab & Seafood Festival
Over 200 vendors bringing together the flavor of the Northwest
with food, arts, crafts, wines, beer garden, and entertainment.
Family Fun, Crab Races, Petting Zoo
Hosted by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria/Warrenton, OR, 800-875-6807

May 10 (7:00pm):  Medley of Music Performances
Janet Bowler - Classic and Contemporary Flute and Piano
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association,
360-795-8428

May 17 (8:30am):  Annual Great Whitetail 5K & 10K Fun Run
Julia Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge, Skamokawa, WA, 360-795-3278

May 18 (12 noon):  Spring Tea
Rosburg Community Hall, Rosburg, WA
Sponsored by the Friendship Circle of the Grays River
    United Methodist Church,
360-484-7749 or 360-465-2740

May 31:  Rods and Reels: (Hot Rods) Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
Support Dollars for Scholars and buy raffle tickets for
a chance to win some great prizes!
Click Here For More Information and entry forms or call 360-849-4257

May 31:  Rods and Reels: Sturgeon Fishing Derby
      followed by a Salmon and Chicken BBQ (Noon - 3pm)
Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
Support Dollars for Scholars and buy raffle tickets for
a chance to win some great prizes!
Click Here For More Information and entry forms or call 360-849-4257

May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 7pm):  Two Islands Farm Market
Click for Map: 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for locally grown plants, flowers, herbs, produce,
poultry, beef and lamb, along with delicious bread and pies.
Visit the Master Gardener and 4H booths, while enjoying live music.
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-849-4145

May - Sept (10a - 4p):  Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco
Shop in a beautiful setting for food, baked goods, produce,
artwork, jewelry, soaps, candles, and plants.
Ilwaco, WA
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-642-3495

May 29 - June 8:  Portland Rose Festival
Parade, Rides, Fireworks, Fleet Week (TBA)
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR

June 14 (7:00pm):  Medley of Music Performances
String of Pearls - Jazz and Contemporary
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Community Association,
360-795-8428

June 13 (7:30pm):  Graduation - Wahkiakum High School
Congratulations, Class of 2008!
Cathlamet, WA, 360-795-3271

June 14:  Julia Butler Hansen Celebration and Open House
Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation, 360-795-8805

Jun 19-22:  Woodland Planter's Days
Parade, Rides, Games, Frog Jumping Contest, Bed Races,
Classic Cruise-In Car Show, Water Ski Show, and a Raffle
Woodland, Washington

June 21-22:  Annual Northwest Garlic Festival
Food, Arts & Crafts, Music, and Family Fun
Sheldon Park, Ocean Park, WA, 1-888-751-9354

June 20-22:  The Smoky Water Follies - a 1908 Vaudeville Show
Great Music, Entertainment, and Family Fun
Benefits the Annual Wahkiakum County Fair
Skamokawa Grange, Skamokawa, WA, 1-360-795-8770

June 27-28 (9a - 4p):  Annual Puget Island Garage Sale
Puget Island, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for treasures, enjoy a Farmer's Market, have fun!
Sponsored by the Norse Hall Grange, 360-849-4100

June:  Historic Deep River Pioneer Church Music Series
Sundays at 3pm at the Deep River Pioneer Church
Deep River Valley Road, Deep River, WA, 360-465-2414

May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 7pm):  Two Islands Farm Market
Click for Map: 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for locally grown plants, flowers, herbs, produce,
poultry, beef and lamb, along with delicious bread and pies.
Visit the Master Gardener and 4H booths, while enjoying live music.
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-849-4145

May - Sept (10a - 4p):  Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco
Shop in a beautiful setting for food, baked goods, produce,
artwork, jewelry, soaps, candles, and plants.
Ilwaco, Washington
For more info or to be a vendor, 360-642-3495