Wahkiakum County Events
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2008 Calendar of Events! |
2008
May 2 - October - Two Islands Farm Market Friday's 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. located on Stockhouse's Farm 62 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet.
May 3 - June 22 - Water Stories Art Collection Reception
A collection of Artwork by Gayle Kiser & Mitzi Christensen displayed from May 3, 2008 - June 22, 2008 on Thursday - Sundays
Location: Redmen Hall, 1394 W. SR4 in Skamokawa, WA
Time: Noon - 4:00 pm
Contact: Bernadette Goodroe 360-795-8031
May 2 - October - Two Islands Farm Market Friday's 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. located on Stockhouse's Farm 62 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet.
July 12 Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Cathlamet Kiwanis ClubLocation: Skyline Golf Course, 20 Randall Drive, Cathlamet, WA
Contact: Carol Danker - 360-795-3281 or 360-795-8052
Time: 8:30 am, Tee time starts at 9:00 am
This is an annual event the first Saturday after July 4th
July 12 - Medley of Music Performances -Arcato String Quartet
Sponsored by Pioneer Church Association
Location: Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: 360-795-8428
July 19 -Bald Eagle Run-Walk Challenge
Sponsored by Wahkiakum High School
Location: Starts on Main Street in Cathlamet across the Puget Island Bridge
Contact: Mike Riley 360-849-4305
Time: Registration starts at 8:00am – 9:00am, Race starts at 9:30am
This is an annual event
July 19 - Garden Art Show
Location: JBH Heritage Center
Open Call for Artists to exhibit their work during the day's activities
Contact: Kayrene Gilbertsen 360-795-8805
Website: wahkiakumfoundation.com
July 19 - Annual Pioneer Loggers' Picnic
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Potluck & Program
Location: American Legion Hall, Deep River, WA
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July 18,19 - Bald Eagle Days! Fireworks, Street Fair, Parade and Festival!
Photo by Dimmick Photography
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Location: Cathlamet, WA Time: Friday Night kicks off with a Concert and dance (7:00 p.m.) on the dock at the end of Broadway Street in Cathlamet. On Saturday there is a parade at 11:00 a.m., an all-day street fair with children's activities and Saturday night is a concert and BIG fireworks show at the marina. Come to Cathlamet this weekend for the best small-town event in the West! |
July 20 Wooden Boat Show & Festival
Sponsored by Elochoman Slough Marina
Location: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd St., Cathlamet, WA
Contact: Jackie Lea - 360-795-3501
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
This is an annual event always the day after the Bald Eagle Festival.
May - October: Two Islands Farm Market Friday's 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. located on Stockhouse's Farm 62 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet.
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August 2 - The 4th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration Location: Grays River Covered Bridge, Loop Road, Grays River, WA Contact for General Information: Bonnie Linquist – 360-777-8300, E-mail Contact for Walk-Run: Mike Matthews, 360-465-2320, E-mail Contact for Parade: Ray Badger, 360-795-3828 Events: 9:00 a.m. Walk-Run (Registration 7 a.m.) 10:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony for Race Noon-5:00 pm Beer Garden, Music and Dancing Naselle School Marimba Band and Quick Release Band!! 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Food and Craft Vendors Covered Bridge Fund Raffle, Kite Making, Buffalo Burgers, and the Famous Watermelon Eating Contest.
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August 5th-
National Night Out-
Where: Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA.
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live Music and Food Available
Contact: Joannie Bjorge at 360-795-3242
A Prepare Fair sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office and the Dept. of Emergency Management
Come out and learn what emergency services are available in Wahkiakum County, what to do in an emergency, and finally how you can prepare for natural disasters!
August 7th- Garden Party at the JBH House!
" Champagne and Diamonds"
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation
Where: 35 Butler Street, Cathlamet WA.
Time: 6:30 pm
Light Hors D'oeuvres, Champagne and Desserts in the Garden.
Contact: 360-465-2414 to RSVP.
August
21,22 & 23rd Wahkiakum
County Fair
Sponsored by Wahkiakum County Fair Association
Location: Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, WA
Contact: The Manager at 360-795-3480
Time: 10:00am – 10:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This event is held annually the 4th Thursday, Friday, & Saturday in August
August 23 - Medley of Music Performances - Any Band USA, Contemporary with Latin Rhythms
Sponsored by Pioneer Church Association
Location: Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: 360-795-8428
May - October - Two Islands Farm Market Friday's 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. located on Stockhouse's Farm 62 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet.
August 30 - Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-Off
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
Location: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WAContact: 360-795-9996
Time: Cooks start at 11:00 am, Open to public 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
This is an annual event the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend
September 13th - Wine Tasting & Auction
Sponsored by Friends of Skamokawa Foundation
Location: Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, T Building, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, WA
Contact: Bernadette Goodroe 795-8031
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Advanced Tickets Available at Mary's Flower Shop, Bank of the Pacific, Bank of America and Redmen Hall.
Silent Auction begins at 7:00 p.m. and the Live Auction begins at 8:00 p.m.
If you would like to make a donation, they will be happily accepted by either George Exum at 849-4324
or Bernadette Goodroe at 795-8031.
September 20 - Medley of Music Performances - Columbia Brass
Sponsored by Pioneer Church Association
Location: Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: 360-849-4328 or 360-465-2519
October 15-31 - Used Book Sale
Sponsored by Bradley Memorial Library
Location: Bradley Memorial Library, 100 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Contact: 360-795-3254
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday&Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday
October 31 - Neewollah Daze-Community Halloween Costume & Poster Contest
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
Location: Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Awards and contest at The Bank of the Pacific
Contact: 360-795-9996
This is an annual event
Nov. 7 - Grays River Stew Luncheon, Bazaar & Bake Sale
Location: Grays River United Methodist Church in Grays River, WA
Contact 360-465-2240
Nov. TBA -Turkey Bingo
Location: The Cathlamet Grade School
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fundraiser for the Wahkiakum County Fair
Nov. 21 &22 - Holiday Bazaar
Location: St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by St. James Episcopal Church & Lutheran Thrivent Organization
Contact: Rachael Wolford - 360-849-4181 or JoAnn Wren – 360-795-3332
Friday: 1:00-7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
This is an annual event the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Nov. 8 - Holiday Bazaar
Location: Rosburg Hall
Sponsored by: the Rosburg Community Club
Time: 10-3, Lunch will be available and desserts too!
Contact: Jennifer Badger 503-298-2035
Nov.28 and 29 - Maude K. Butler Art Show
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Community Foundation
Location: Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center & Gibskov Glassblowing Studio, Cathlamet, WA
Contact: Karen Bertroch 360-795-8805
November 29 - Christmas Lighting Festival
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Location: Courthouse on Main Street, Cathlamet, WAContact: 360-795-9996
Time: 4:45 pm
This is an annual event the Saturday after Thanksgiving
November 28-December 14 - Wahkiakum Festival of Trees
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
Location: Hotel Cathlamet Assisted Living Lobby, 69 Main Street, Cathlamet
Contact: Tanja Winebrenner – 360-795-9996
Time: All Day
This is an annual event.
December TBA - Christmas Carnival
Fundraiser for the Wahkiakum County Fair,
held at the Fairgrounds in Skamokawa, WA
December TBA - Holiday Open House
Sponsored by Friends of Skamokawa Foundation
Location: Redmen Hall,1394 West SR4, Skamokawa, WA
Contact: Lori Martin 360-795-3007
Time: Friday 2:00pm-6:30pm, Saturday 10:00am – 3:30pm
This is an annual event.
December TBA -Teddy Bear Christmas Story Hour
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Community Foundation
Location: Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, Butler Street, Cathlamet, WA
Contact: Karen Bertroch 360-795-8805
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
December TBA - Holiday Tour of Homes/Old Time Christmas Celebration
Sponsored by Naselle Finnish-American Folk Festival Committee
Location: Deep River Pioneer Church & Selected Area Homes
Contact: Anita Raistakka – 360-484-3376
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
This is an annual event the middle of December
For more information on these or other Wahkiakum or Naselle Events contact us.
