Events in 2012

Wahkiakum County has a variety of events throughout the year that really showcase the strength of the community.

February 11 - Valentine Diamond Dinner, 6 to 9 pm at the Skamokawa Grange Hall. Contact: 360-795-3434. Wahkiakum County Fair Board Fundraising Event. Enjoy a Steak dinner while being entertained by local musicians, not to mention the opportunity to win a diamond necklace.

March 10 - Crab & Oyster Feed at Puget Island Norse Hall in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-795-9996 e-mail: wchamber@cni.net

March 11 - Season Kick-off Scramble at Skyline Golf Course, Cathlamet, WA. Contact: 360-795-8785. Whether you want to improve your game or enjoy a challenging course layout, Skyline Golf Course and Driving Range provides for all.

April 6 - Easter Bingo at JA Wendt MultipurposeRoom, Wahkiakum County Fair Board,Fund Raising Event Contact 360-795-3480 or 560-0371 Lots of bingo for the whole family and raffle drawings too.

April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt at Vista Park, Skamokawa, WA, Sponsored by the Lions Club, time TBD Even the Easter Bunny comes to Vista Park!

April 22 - Rosburg Club Chicken Dinner at Rosburg Hall in Rosburg, WA 11:30
am - 2:00 pm, Contact 360-465-2919. This funds raised from this wonderful dinner insures that the hall will be maintained, scholarships will be awarded and more. So if you love chicken with all the trimmings and desserts, this is the place to be.

April 28 - 4th Annual Traditional English Tea & Plant Sale Benefit for St. James Family Center, held at St. James Episcopal Church. 1134 Columbia St., Cathlamet, Contact: 360-849-4181. Celebrate the coming of spring with a traditional English Tea serving traditional recipes for both savory and sweet courses.

May 1- Oct. 31, Fridays - Two Islands Farm Market on Puget Island in Cathlamet, WA Contact: 360-849-4145

May 13 - Spring Tea is sponsored by the Grays River Friendship Circle, at Rosburg Community Hall, Rosburg, WA Contact: For information contact: 360-465-2740

May 19 - Annual Great White-tail 5K & 10K Fun Run at JBH Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa, WA Do you love to run with your dog? Walkers or runners will choose between a 10k, 5k or 2 mile distance with recognition given for overall male and female winners in each event. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age division. This event is a fund raiser for the Wahkiakum based 4-H program and all proceeds will be used to benefit the county program. Contact 360-465-2275

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

June 2 - Rods & Reels Car Show at Wahkiakum Fairgrounds in Skamokawa, WA Contact 360-430-4377, Dollars for Scholars Fundraising Event.

June 2 - Sturgeon Derby at Wahkiakum Fairgrounds in Skamokawa, WA Contact 360-849-4193 Dollars for Scholars Fundraising Event

June 22-24 - Puget Island Garage & Yard Sale on Puget Island in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-849-4253. A shoppers paradise a you make your way around the entire island finding treasures.

June 29- July 1 – The Smoky Water Follies at Skamokawa Grange in Skamokawa, WA Contact: 360-795-8770 Take a step back in time while being entertained by local talent in the riverboat town of Skamokawa, at one time accessible only by water.

July 7 – Kiwanis Golf Tournament Scramble, tee off at 9 am. at Skyline Golf Course in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-795-8052

July 21 - Bald Eagle Festival on Main Street in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-795-9996
E-mail: wchamber@cni.net

July 21 - Bald Eagle Run - Walk Challenge on Puget Island in Cathlamet, WA
Contact: 360-849-4305

July 21 – Kiwanis Club Breakfast at Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet, WA Contact: 360-795-8052

July 21 – Fireworks Display at Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet, WA Contact: 360-795-9996 E-Mail: wchamber@cni.net

July 22 - Wooden Boat Show at Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-795-3501 Website: www.cathlametmarina.org

August 4-WHS Mule Trail All School Reunion, WHS Gym, Noon to 5 - E-mail: sjmcq1@yahoo.com

August 16-18 - Wahkiakum County Fair at Fairgrounds in Skamokawa, WA Contact: 360-795-3480 or 560-0371. Fun for all ages. 4H, FFA, Exhibits, animals, vendors, games, great food and entertainment.

August 24-26 – Cathlamet Downhill Corral Longboard Races downtown Cathlamet, WA
Contact: 360-795-9996,
Email: wchamber@cni.net
Website: www.cathlametcorral.com

Sept. 1 - Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-Off at Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-795-9996 E-mail: wchamber@cni.net

Sept. 8 - Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at Wahkiakum Fairgrounds in Skamokawa, WA Contact 360-795-8031. Benefit for the River Life Interpretive Center. Sponsored by Friends of Skamokawa. Wonderful evening of food, fun and friends as you put in your bids to support Redmen Hall..

Oct 5 - Oktoberfest & Punkin Chunkin at Two Islands Farm Market, Puget Island Contact: 369-795-9996, E-mail: wchamber@cni.net

Oct 5-7– Columbia River Country Days in Wahkiakum County, WA
Contact: 360-795-3278

Oct 6– Covered Bridge Dinner in Wahkiakum County, WA Contact: 360-795-3278 The Grays River Covered Bridge, built over 100 years ago and still in use is Washington's last covered bridge. Closed to vehicles and lamp-lit for guests to
enjoy a wonder filled evening of dining.

Oct. 31 - Neewollah Daze-Community Halloween Costume & Poster Contest on Main Street and Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-795-9996 E-mail: wchamber@cni.net

Nov. 16 - Turkey Bingo at JA Wendt Multipurpose Room, Cathlamet, WA Wahkiakum County Fair Board Fundraising Event. .Contact 360-795-3480

Nov. 16 - Holiday Bazaar at St. James Family Center in Cathlamet, WA Contact 360-849-4181 or 360-795-3332. Vendors, baked goods and a special children's Christmas store. Sponsored by St. James Episcopal Church.

Nov. 26 - Christmas Lighting Festival & Festival of Trees on Main Street in Cathlamet, WA, Contact 360-795-9996 or e-mail: wchamber@cni.net

TBD - Holiday Bazaar Day at Rosburg Community Hall in Rosburg, WA Contact 360-484-7723

Dec. TBD- Holiday Open House at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, WA Contact 360-795-3007. Sponsored by Friends of Skamokawa.

Dec. TBD- Holiday Tour of Homes / Old Time Christmas Celebration at Deep River Church and Naselle, WA Contact: 360-465-2234