Powerland Steam Up Family Festival

Powerland Heritage Park West of I-5 at exit 263, Brooks, OR

The second weekend of fun at Powerland Heritage Park just north of Salem, OR. Do your kids love all things that move?  Fanatic for trains? Anything with wheels?  Or perhaps that is you? Bring the family and enjoy a fun day at Powerland Heritage Museum’s annual Steam-Up celebration.  Also held... Read More

Ho’ike & Hawaiian Festival

Esther Short Park 415 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

A four day celebration of the culture and community of Hawaii.  Food, music, dance, vendors, and workshops.  Come wander through Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver and experience the sights and sounds of Hawaii. 7/25 Hula and craft workshops and Thurs night party at Clark College 7/26 Hula competition 7/27... Read More

Northwest FolkLife Festival

Seattle Center 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA, United States

Celebrating the 49th annual Folk Life Festival in Seattle.  A free and open festival with a huge list of activities to participate in or watch.  From dancing, film, musical performances, crafts, the list goes on and on.  Watch bollywood dancers, learn to do swing dance, listen to storytellers... you can... Read More

McMenamins UFO Festival

downtown McMinnville, OR McMinnville, OR

Come to the out-of-this-world 21st annual UFO Festival in McMinnville! 70 years ago, the town of McMinnville was struck with UFO fever when a local family spotted a flying disc from their farm, making national news. 50 years later, in 1999, the fever descended again with the very first UFO... Read More

Hazel Dell Parade of Bands

downtown Hazel Dell Vancouver, WA

Everyone loves a parade, and everyone enjoys listening to the school bands play their hearts out walking in this annual parade. The Hazel Dell parade is a beloved fixture in southwest Washington.  They say it never rains on their parade!   Located just north of Vancouver along I-5, Hazel Dell... Read More

Sprint Boat Races at Webb’s Slough

Webb's Slough 4480 Rogers Rd., St. John, WA

Have a need for speed?  You don't have to be a Nascar fan to enjoy watching these speed boats race in the Poulouse in eastern Washington on a manicured water course unlike any other race you've seen. Enjoy a full day of Jet Sprint Boat Racing action at Webb's Slough... Read More

Cathlamet Bald Eagle Days Festival

Downtown Cathlamet, WA Cathlamet, WA

A small town with a big festival. What started off 38 years ago as just a small town parade has turned into a weekend full of festivities in a little city on the banks of the beautiful Columbia River. Vendor Fair Fireworks Show Professional bull riding exhibition Face painting and... Read More

Bread & Butter Day at Cedar Creek Grist Mill *cancelled

Cedar Creek Grist Mill 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland, WA

UPDATE: The Grist Mill has unfortunately had to cancel this event unexpectedly.  See more information on their website. Come help churn some rich, fresh butter to put on freshly made bread made from flour milled right at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill near Woodland, WA.  This annual event helps kick... Read More