Wahkiakum County Events
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2008 Calendar of Events! |
2008
March 11
Wahkiakum County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Location: Riverview Restaurant, Downtown Cathlamet, WA.
Time: Noon
Guest Speaker: Sarah Flohr, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Vulnerable Adult Taskforce
Contact: Tanja Winebrenner, 360-795-9996
March 15
Italian Country Cooking-The Inn at Crippen Creek Farms
Location: The Inn at Crippen Creek Farms, Skamokawa, WA.
Time: 4 pm
Contact: Don and Kitty Speranza, 360-795-0585
Cost of class includes 5 course Italian meal.
March 20
"The Blue Tarp Affair" Fundraiser for the Julia Butler Hansen Heritage House
Location: The Villa at Little Cape Horn, Cathlamet, WA.
Time: 6 pm
Contact: Kayrene Gilbertson, 360-849-4421 or 360-795-8805
An Elegant Chinese Dinner specially prepared by Rob and Diane Stockhouse of Stockhouse Farms.
March 22
Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Skamokawa Vista Park, Skamokawa, WA.
Time: 11:00 am
Contact: Carol McClain, 360-795-3337
March 22
Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Naselle-Grays River Valley Football Field, Naselle, WA.
Time: 11 am
Contact: Jennifer Johnson, 503-298-2135
March 22
The Pioneer Community Association Concert- Kim Angelis and Josef
Location: The Pioneer Church, Downtown Cathlamet
Time: 7 pm
Contact: 360-795-8428
April 13 Rosburg Club Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Rosburg Community Club
Location: Rosburg Community Hall, 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road, Rosburg, WA
Time: 11:30 am 2:00 pm
Contact: Barbara Rose - 360-465-2234
April - Annual Spring Salmon Derby
Sponsored by Elochoman Slough Marina
Location: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA
Time: morning until 5:00 pm daily
Contact: Jackie Lea 360-795-3501
May -Mother's Day Raffle Tickets Available Fundraiser for the Wahkiakum County Fair. Please call (360)849-4394 or 795-3480
May 1 - Annual National Day of Prayer
Prayer, Music, and testimonies. Hamburgers, chips and Drinks will be provided
Location: Strong Park at the Museum on River Street, Cathlamet, WA
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Contact: None Available
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 - Free Gardening Workshop
The workshop will feature the essentials of backyard composting and the basics of mason bees in the garden.
Location: Stockhouse's Farm at 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Contact: Rob Stockhouse 360-849-4145 or 360-560-3785
May 3 - Water Stories Art Collection Reception
A collection of Artwork by Gayle Kiser & Mitzi Christensen displayed from May 3, 208 - 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 3 - May Day Dance Concert
Location: Skamokawa Grange Hall in Skamokawa, WA
This is a fundraiser for the Skamokawa Stage. The Skamokawa Festival Orchestra will play classic rock.
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 am
Suggested donation is $10.00
Contact: Jessica Fletcher at 360-795-8770
May 3 - Quick Classic Pasta Sauces Cooking Class
Location: The Inn at Crippen Creek Farm
Don & Kitty will demonstrate how to make delicious sauces and participants will enjoy a dinner of pastas with salad and dessert, bread and wine.
Cost: $60.00 per person
Time: 6:00 pm
Contact: Don & Kitty Speranza 360-795-0585 Please call for reservations.
May 10 - Mother's Day Celebration - Afternoon Tea
Location: JBH Heritage Center, Butler Street, Cathlamet,WA
Time: 2:00 pm
Contact: Kayrene Gilbertsen 360-795-8805
May 10 - Medley of Music Performances-Janet Bowler Flutist & Singer
Sponsored by Pioneer Church Assoc.
Location: Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: 360-795-8428
May 17 - Annual Great White-tail 5K & 10K Fun Run
Location: Julia Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge, Steamboat Slough Road in Skamokawa, WA
Time: 8:30 am to end
Contact: Lore Hammond-Twiet - 360-795-3278
This is an annual event the Saturday after Mothers Day in May
May 18 - Spring Tea
Sponsored by The Friendship Circle of Grays River United Methodist Church
Location: Rosburg Community Hall, 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road, Rosburg, WA
Time: 12:00 pm
Contact: Cheryl Dutcher - 360-465-2740 or 360-484-7749
This is an annual event
May 24 - Northwest Native Plants Book Signing
Location: Trillium Book Store, 65 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Cathy LaBerge 360-795-0595
May 31st Rods & Reels Car Show
Sponsored by Dollars for Scholars
Location: Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
Time:
Contact: Lee Tischer 360-849-4257
WEBSITE: Click Here
This is an annual event Sponsored by Dollars for Scholars
May 31st - Sturgeon Derby
Sponsored by Dollars for Scholars
Location: Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
WEBSITE: Click Here
Contact: Lee Tischer 360-849-4257
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.
June 7 - Art & Photo Day In Cathlamet
Location: JBH Heritage Center, Butler Street, Cathlamet, WA
Time: TBA
Website: wahkiakumfoundation.com
Contact: Kayrene Gilbertsen 360-795-8805
June 14 - Julia Butler Hansen Celebration and Open House
Sponsored by Wahkiakum Community Foundation
Location: Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center, in CathlametContact: Karen Bertroch 360-795-8805
This is an annual event.
June 14 - Medley of Music Performances- String of Pearls, Jazz and Contemporary
Sponsored by Pioneer Church Association
Location: Pioneer Church, 100 Main Street in Cathlamet, WA
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: 360-795-8428
June 20 - 22 - The Smoky Water Follies, a 1908 Vaudeville Show
Sponsored by Wahkiakum County Fair Association and Skamokawa Grange
Location: Skamokawa Grange in Skamokawa, WA
Proceeds will support the Wahkiakum Fair
Contact: Jessica Fletcher at 360-795-8770
June 27th and 28th - Puget Island Garage & Yard Sale
Sponsored by Puget Island Residents
Location: Puget Island in Cathlamet, WA
Time: 9:00 am 4:00 pm
Contact: Muriel Prestegard - 360-849-4100
This is an annual event the last Friday & Saturday in June
Sundays in June - Historic Deep River Pioneer Church Music Series
Location: Deep River Pioneer Church, Deep River Valley Road, Deep River, WA
Time: Sundays at 3:00 pm
Contact: karen Bertroch-360-465-2414
This is an annual event
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.
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.
August 2 - Home & Garden Tour
Sponsored by Cathlamet Womens Club
Location: Selected Local Area Homes
Contact: Mary Dominique 360-849-4312 or Maureen Zacher-Bockius 360-849-3441
This is an annual event
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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 360-465-2281, 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 11:00 a.m. All-Comers Parade & Rededication of Bridge 12:00-4:00 "The Spirit of Chief Wahkiakum" Scenic Trolley Rides, $5.00 for Adults, Children Under 12 are $3.00. Tickets Available, E-mail 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tractor and Model T Races, Marimba Band from Naselle H.S., Local Entertainers, Vendors, Farmers Market, Sawmill Demonstration (Cut Limber Will be Auctioned), Beer Garden with Music & Dancing.
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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. TBA - 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
Time: Friday 2:00pm 7:00pm, 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.
