May 2012: Date TBD
Don't Miss This! Annual Mules Hall of Fame
10:00am: 18-hole Scramble Golf Tournament at Skyline Golf Course
6:00pm: Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Silent Auction

May 13, 2012 (12 noon):  Spring Tea
Rosburg Community Hall, Rosburg, WA
Sponsored by the Friendship Circle of the Grays River
    United Methodist Church,
360-465-2740

Apr 21 - May 13, 2012:  Lilac Festival
Tour the historic 19th-century home and enjoy the lilac gardens.
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, Woodland, WA, 360-225-8996

May 19, 2012 (8:30am):  Annual Great Whitetail Deer 5K & 10K Fun Run
Benefits the Wahkiakum County 4-H Program
Julia Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge, Skamokawa, WA, 360-465-2275

May 26, 2012:  Armed Forces Day
Pancake Breakfast at the Deep River Legion Hall
Contact: 360-465-2740

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

June 2, 2012:  Rods and Reels - Two Fun-Filled Family Events
Plus a BBQ Dinner, Music, and Prizes!
Held at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA


Reels: Sturgeon Fishing Derby (great prizes!) and Free Kids' Trout Pond
Click to Download the Sturgeon Fishing Derby Schedule of Events,
Derby Entry Form, and Official Derby T-Shirt Order Form
     Food: Fantastic Salmon and Chicken BBQ Dinner (1:00 - 4:30pm)
     Music: The Naselle High School Marimba Band (Noon - 2pm)
     Prizes: Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes!
          The Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program
          sponsors this community fundraiser to raise scholarship funds for our local
          Wahkiakum and Naselle Grays River Valley HS students.
          Entering the fishing derby, buying raffle ticket, and enjoying a great BBQ dinner will
          all help our local students work toward their post-high-school education goals.
          For more info about the Fishing Derby, call 360-849-4193

     Rods and Reels Rod Run: Classic Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show
     Enter your vehicle, enjoy the day, and win one of over 60 trophies.
     Don't have a car to enter?
     Check out the wonderful cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display.
     Download the Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show Entry Form
     Download the Order Form for Rod Run T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
     For more info about the Rod Run, call 360-430-4377
 

June 8, 2012 (7:30pm):  Graduation - Wahkiakum High School
Congratulations, Class of 2012!
Cathlamet, WA, 360-795-3271

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 20 - June 17, 2012:  Portland Rose Festival
Parade, Rides, Fireworks, Fleet Week (TBA)
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR

Jun 14-17, 2012:  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 16-17, 2012:  Annual Northwest Garlic Festival
Food, Arts & Crafts, Music, and Family Fun
Sheldon Park, Ocean Park, WA

June 22-24, 2012 (9 am - 4 pm):  Annual Puget Island Garage Sale
Puget Island, Cathlamet, WA
Shop for treasures, enjoy a Farmer's Market, have fun!
Have stuff to sell and want to get on the map?
Click to Download the Details for Registering Your Garage Sale - JUST $10!!!
For more info, call: 360-849-4253 or 360-849-4700

June 29-30 (evening) and July 1 (matinee), 2012:  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

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

July, 2012 (Date TBD):  Hobie Cats Racing Regatta
Skamokawa Vista Park, Skamokawa, WA
The public is invited to watch hobie cat racing from the shore.

July 7, 2012:  Kiwanis Golf Tournament
Skyline Golf Course, 20 Randall Drive, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Cathlamet Kiwanis Club, 360-795-8052

July 21-22, 2012:  Bald Eagle Days Festival
Parade (11am, Saturday), Old Car Show, Street Fair, Bald Eagle Fun Run,
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast (6:30a - 10:30a), Arts & Crafts Show, Live Music
and Fireworks, Saturday, 10pm at the Marina
Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

July 21, 2012 (9:30am):  Bald Eagle Fun Run Challenge
Starts on Main Street in Cathlamet, WA

July 22, 2012:  Wooden Boat Show (10a - 2p) and Barbeque (6pm)
Elochoman Slough Marina, Cathlamet, WA, 360-795-3501

June 29 - July 4, 2012:  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, 2012:  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, 2012:  Clatskanie Heritage Days Festival and 4th of July Parade
Down Home Family Fun along the Clatskanie River
Clatskanie, OR, 503-728-4222

July 19-21, 2012:  Kalama Community Fair, Theme: Remember When?
Kalama Fairgrounds, Kalama, WA

July 27-29, 2012:  Finnish-American Folk Festival
Authentic Food and Entertainment
Naselle High School on SR4, Naselle, WA, 360-484-3376

July 28-29, 2012:  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

July 2012 (Dates TBD):  Cowlitz County Fair and Rodeo
Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, Longview, 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

August 4, 2012:  WHS Mule Train All School Reunion
WHS Gym, Noon - 5pm
For detailed info, visit the Wahkiakum Mules All School Reunion Facebook Page

Aug 16-18, 2012:  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 20-26, 2011:  Washington State International Kite Festival
Kite Flying Events, Fireworks
Long Beach, WA, 1-800-451-2542

Aug 24-26, 2012:  Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Longboard Races
Downtown Cathlamet, Washington
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Aug 2012 (Dates TBD):  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

Sept 1, 2012 (10am-4pm, Tasting Starts at 1pm):
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, Raffles, Live Music, and Beer Garden
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Sept 8, 2012, 6:30pm:  Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Benefit for the River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall)
Enjoy a delightful evening of fun and "spirited" bidding at the annual wine-tasing auction.
Skamokawa Grange Hall, Skamokawa, Washington
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation,
360-795-8031

Sept 2012 (Date TBD)(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!

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

Oct 5-6, 2012:   Columbia River Country Days and Grays River Covered Bridge Dinner
Friday, Oct 5: 2:30pm - Slow Moving Parade, from Elochoman Marina to Puget Island
Friday, Oct 5: 3:00 - 6:30pm Farmers Market, 4-H/FOE Pie Social,
          and Chamber of Commerce Punkin' Chunkin' at Two Islands Farm Market
Saturday, October 6: 4:30pm - 4H Grays River Covered Bridge Dinner
          tickets available at Bank of the Pacific and WSU Extension Office
          Bus shuttle from Johnson Park, beginning at 3:45pm
Come and enjoy all the fun of a harvest festival celebrating
the land and the people of Wahkiakum County along the Columbia River
Don't Miss This Wonderful Event! More Info: 360-795-3278

Oct 2012 (Date TBD), 4:30 - 7:00 pm:  Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
Location: Bank of the Pacific, Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
In support of the Charlotte House and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mark your calendars for this delightfully delicious evening.
If you are interested in baking for this event, please call us at 360-795-6401

Oct 31, 2012 4pm:  Neewollah Daze Community Halloween Costume & Poster Contest
Bank of the Pacific, Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
For Kids of All Ages! Costume Judging Begins at 4pm
Judges will be looking for beautiful, funny, or scary costumes.
Several categories and a prize for all who enter.
Cookies and punch will be served!
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996 or 360-795-3228

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

October 5-8, 2012:  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
Held at the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive West, Long Beach, WA - 360-665-6041

Nov 16, 2012 (1p-7p) and Nov 19 (10a-4p):  Holiday Bazaar
St. James Family Center, Cathlamet WA
Sponsored by the St. James Episcopal Church
Enjoy international baked goods, lunch/dinner/snacks, a wide variety of vendors,
    raffles, special book signing, and a children's Christmas store.
360-795-8612

Nov 16, 2012, 7pm:  Turkey Bingo Night for the Wakiakum County Fair
This is an absolutely wonderful family night out!
Tons of bingo games and raffle drawings.
No one goes away disappointed - just tons of fun, while supporting the County Fair.
Held at the JA Wendt Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, Cathlamet, WA, 360-795-3480

Nov 2012 (Dates TBD) (9a - 3p):  Sons of Norway Lefse Baking Classes
Learn to make HARDANGER LEFSA and go home with the recipe!
Nov TBD (10a - 2pm) Annual Sons of Norway Lefse Bake Sale, Bazaar, and Raffle
Enjoy and buy lefse, lots of other Scandanavian goodies, and unique gifts
Norse Hall, SR409, Puget Island, Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Sons of Norway, 360-795-8759

Nov 2012 (Date TBD) (10am - 3pm):  Holiday Bazaar
Rosburg Community Hall
Rosburg, WA
360-484-7723

Nov 2012 (Date TBD) (Saturday), 6pm :  Donkey Basketball Fundraiser - DON'T MISS THIS!
Wahkiakum High School Gym
The Wahkiakum Athletics Department is sponsoring the best fundraiser ever!
All proceeds will be used to support athletics in the Wahkiakum School District.
Call 360-795-3261 or 360-795-3271 to reserve your tickets now - tickets also available at the door
Go Mules and Warriors!

Nov-Dec 2012 (Dates TBD):  Holiday Open House and Bazaar
Open House Noon - 4pm: November 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18, from noon to 4 p.m.
River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall), 1394 SR 4, Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation, 360-795-3007

Nov 24, 2012:  Wahkiakum Festival of Lights Celebration
Starting at 3:00pm enjoy Christmas caroling, hot cider, and the
arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at about 4:30pm in downtown Cathlamet, WA
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Nov-Dec 2012 (Dates TBD):  Annual Wahkiakum Festival of Trees
Get those creative juices flowing and submit a decorated tree!
Entry forms available at Bank of the Pacific or at the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
You can vote for your favorite tree!
Or, better yet, take one home via the Silent Auction.
On display at the Bank of the Pacific, 56 Main Street
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Nov-Dec 2012 (Dates TBD):  Holiday Open House and Bazaar
Open House Hours are Noon - 4pm: November 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18
River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall), 1394 SR 4, Skamokawa, WA
Sponsored by the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation, 360-795-3007

Nov-Dec 2012 (Dates TBD):  Annual Wahkiakum Festival of Trees
Get those creative juices flowing and submit a decorated tree!
Entry forms available at Bank of the Pacific or at the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce
You can vote for your favorite tree!
Or, better yet, take one home via the Silent Auction.
On display at the Bank of the Pacific, 56 Main Street
Sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, 360-795-9996

Dec 2012 (Date TBD) (10am - 3pm):  Holiday Tour of Homes / Old Time Christmas Celebration
Deep River Church and Naselle, WA
360-465-2234