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Annual Events for 2008 - July to December

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Southwest Washington and Coastal Oregon

Wahkiakum County • Cathlamet • Puget Island
Deep River • Skamokawa • Naselle • Ocean Park
Cowlitz County • Longview • Kelso • Long Beach
Portland • Astoria • Clatskanie

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The Lodge at RiverMile39 is a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath fully equipped vacation rental home overlooking the Columbia River surrounded by a 110-acre historic farm.
The Farm at RiverMile39

 
Photo from Bald Eagle Days in Cathlamet, Washington
 An all-American float in the annual parade.
 Enjoy the parade, street festival, and the best small town fireworks!
Bald Eagle Day Parade in July in Cathlamet, WA
 
Click Here for a Map of the Area
 
January • February • March • April • May • June • July
August • September • October • November • December
 
Please contact us if you have an event that's coming up.
We will do our best to get it on the calendar.
(Events in Wahkiakum County only, please!)

 
 
July
 
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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
Performers To Be Announced
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
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:  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

 
August
 

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 22-24:  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
Any Band USA - Contemporary with Latin Rhythms
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

 
September
 

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
Columbia River Brass Quintet - Classical-Jazz
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

 
October
 

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

 
November
 

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

 
December
 

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

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