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July 2-5: 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 1-4: 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 11 (8:30am): Kiwanis Golf Tournament
Skyline Golf Course, 20 Randall Drive, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Cathlamet Kiwanis Club, 360-795-8052
July 18-19: Bald Eagle Festival
Parade (11am, Saturday), Old Car Show, Street Fair, Run-Walk Challenge,
and Fireworks, Saturday, 9:45pm at the Marina
Click For More Info from the Cathlamet Chamber
Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996
July 18 (8:00am): Bald Eagle Run-Walk Challenge
Starts on Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by Wahkiakum High School, 360-849-4305
July 19 (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 23-25: Finnish-American Folk Festival
Authentic Food and Entertainment
Naselle High School on SR4, Naselle, WA, 360-484-3376
July 25-26: 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 - 6:30pm): 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
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Jul 29 - Aug 1: Cowlitz County Fair and Rodeo
Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, Longview, WA
Aug 1: Grays River Covered Bridge Celebration & Raffle
Stop by for lots of fun! Crafts for kids from 10am - 5pm
Walk/Run at 9am (Registration at 7am)
Classic cars, tractors, and horse drawn vehicles!
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation
From 10am: Great Food, Beer Garden, Music, & Dancing
Loop Road, Grays River, WA, 360-777-8300
Aug TBA: Hobie Cats Racing Regatta
Skamokawa Vista Park, Skamokawa, WA
The public is invited to watch hobie cat racing from the shore.
For more info, visit: Hobie Fleet 72 - Portland, Oregon
Aug 17-23: Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup
Cathlamet and Skamokawa, (Wahkiakum County) WA
A fun, community-minded skill-based sea kayak symposium for all levels.
It's held at Slow Boat Farm in Wahkiakum County, WA. Courses include
BCU trainings, assessments, and Coach 2 course; Greenland paddling, rolling, and
paddle carving; a surf class, a canoe class, games, and a paddle-up Farmers Market.
Guest coaches come from the UK, the Netherlands, and around the country.
Contact Ginni Callahan at 360-849-4016 (after May 1) or ginnical@yahoo.com
For more info, visit: Columbia River Kayaking
or www.LocoRoundup.com
Aug 17-23: Washington State International Kite Festival
Kite Flying Events, Fireworks
Long Beach, WA, 1-800-451-2542
Aug 20-22: 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
August 22(9am - 4pm): Coast Guard Open House and Port of Astoria Air Fair
Planned activities include the famous car drop, paraglide demonstrations,
flyovers, and a rock climbing wall. Displays include several aircraft and
multiple interactive exhibits. A Crafts Fair will be held in the yellow hangar.
Lunch sold 10am - 3pm and proceeds will fund the Coast Guard Spouses Association's
annual scholarship, Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive, and children's programs.
See you there!
Aug 29-30: 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 - 6:30pm): 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
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Sept 5 (10am - 4pm):
Buzzard's Breath Chili Cook-Off
Elochoman Slough Marina, Cathlamet WA
Great family fun! Chili Cook-Off Contest - Enter YOUR Chili and Win!
Tortilla Throwing Contest, Cow Plop Raffle, Live Music, and Beer Garden
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
and the Lower Columbia EDC
(Economic Development Council), 360-795-9996
Sept 12: 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
Sept 13 (1pm): Norse Hall 75th Anniversary Celebration
Serving split pea soup!
360-795-8759
May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 6:30pm): 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
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October 2-3: Columbia River Country Days
Friday, Oct 2 (2:30 - 8pm), Saturday, October 3 (10am - 9pm)
Click Here for the 2008 Schedule
Various locations around Wahkiakum County including
Cathlamet, Puget Island, Skamokaway, and Grays River WA
Come and enjoy all the fun of a harvest festival celebrating
the land and the people of Wahkiakum County along the Columbia River
There will be a Farmer's Market, Pumpkin Patch, Farm Tours,
Old Time Auction, Wine and Chocolate Fete, and a Pie Social and Dance
Don't Miss This Wonderful Event!
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Extension, 360-849-4000
October 17, 1 pm - 6 pm: Oktoberfest!
Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds
Fun for Everyone! Gourmet Sausages, Brews, Games, and Live Music
Skamokawa WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Fair, 360-795-3480
May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 6:30pm): 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 30: Neewollah Daze Community Halloween Costume & Poster Contest
Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996
Oct 31: All Day Halloween Haunted House and Carnival
Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Fair, 360-795-3480
Oct 9 - 12: 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
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Nov 20, 1p-7p and Nov 21, 10a-4p: 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 TBA: Maude K. Butler Art Show
Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation, 360-795-8805
Nov 27-29 and Dec 5 & 6(10a - 4p): Holiday Open House
River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall), Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation, 360-795-3007
Nov 28: 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
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Nov 27 - Dec 13: 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
Nov 27-29 and Dec 5 & 6(10a - 4p): Holiday Open House
River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall), Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation, 360-795-3007
Dec 6: Kids Christmas Party at Norse Hall
Puget Island, Cathlamet, WA
360-795-8759
Dec 12 (3pm - 6pm): Christmas Carnival and Bazaar
Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Fair, 360-795-3480
Dec 13: 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
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Feb 8 (11:30a - 2p): Valentine Smorgasbord
Naselle High School, Naselle, WA
Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, 360-484-3412
Feb 13 (5 - 8 pm): Chocolate Extravaganza
Cathlamet Hotel - Assisted Living Center, Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Charlotte House, 360-795-3602
Feb 20 (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
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Mar 7 (5:30p - midnight): Crab and Oyster Feed
Rosburg Community Hall, Rosburg, WA
Hosted by the American Legion Post 111,
360-465-2234
March 14 (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
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April 11 (8:30a - 4:00p): Annual Food & Farm Summit
Workshops for Urban and Rural Growers: A Guide for Urban and Rural Growers
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Food and Farm Network
and the Wahkiakum WSU Extension Service & Master Gardeners
Speakers:
Suzanne Martison, Keynote Speaker:
The Farm-to-Table Movement, Good Food Close to Home
Lavon La Fresnaye: Growing Your Own Vegetables
Linda Eggiman: Putting Your Garden on Paper
Jeb Thurow: Planning a Home Orchard
Click Here to Download the Registration Form
Location: River Street Meeting Room, 25 River Street, Cathlamet, WA
Registration Fee: $20/person or $35/couple; includes lunch and continental breakfast
For more information, call 360.431.5133 or email howescar@centurytel.net
April 16 (9:00a - 3:30p): Wahkiakum Business Fair
Improve Your Odds... Build To Reach New Heights
Sponsored by the Lower Columbia EDC
This is a one-day, one-stop opportunity to gather information
that will be helpful in riding out this economic wave,
with classes offered to assist your business.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Click Here to Download the Registration Form
Location: Norse Hall, Puget Island, Cathlamet, WA
Registration Fee: $5 by April 10, 2009 or $10 after April 10th.
For more information, call 360.795.3996 or email lcedc@cni.net
April - TBA (7pm): Medley of Music Performances
Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street (behind the Fire House), Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Pioneer Music Association,
360-849-4328
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 - 5, 10am - 5pm: 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 - 360-665-6041
Apr 24 - 26: 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
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May 16 (8:30am): Annual Great Whitetail 5K & 10K Fun Run
Julia Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge, Skamokawa, WA, 360-795-3278
May 30: 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 to Enter Your Vehicle or call 360-849-4257
May 30: 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 Info and Entry Forms or call 360-849-4257
May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 6:30pm): 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
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May 28 - June 14: Portland Rose Festival
Parade, Rides, Fireworks, Fleet Week (TBA)
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR
June 12 (7:30pm): Graduation - Wahkiakum High School
Congratulations, Class of 2009!
Cathlamet, WA, 360-795-3271
Jun 18-21: 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 20-21: Annual Northwest Garlic Festival
Food, Arts & Crafts, Music, and Family Fun
Sheldon Park, Ocean Park, WA, 1-888-751-9354
June 26, 27, 28: The Smoky Water Follies Show
Great Music, Entertainment, and Family Fun
Benefits the Annual Wahkiakum County Fair
Skamokawa Grange, Skamokawa, WA, 1-360-795-8770
June 26-27 (9 am - 4 pm): Annual Puget Island Garage Sale
Puget Island, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for treasures, enjoy a Farmer's Market, have fun!
For more info, call: 360-849-4253
June: Historic Deep River Pioneer Church Music Series
Sundays at 3pm at the Deep River Pioneer Church
Deep River Valley Road, Deep River, WA, 360-795-0419
May - Oct (Fridays 3 - 6:30pm): 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
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