| Date |
Location |
Event |
Contact |
| March 22 |
Mineral |
Bunny Hunt Express
A train ride ending in an Easter Bunny/egg hunt in the foothills of Mt. Rainier. Children 12 years and under are welcome. | www.mrsr.com Email: admin@mrsr.org or call 888-STEAM11 |
| March 23 |
Packwood |
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by the Packwood Volunteer Fire Dept., this event is open to children from toddlers to 6th graders. It is held on the Cowlitz River Lodge grounds. Starts @ Noon.
|
Packwood Volunteer Fire Department
www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| March 23 |
Crystal Mountain |
Easter Sunday Buffet |
www.crystalmountain.com
1-800-968-7686 |
| April 4-6 |
Mineral |
Mount Rainier Music Festival
23 blues & jazz bands, 3 food vendors, 3 wineries, 2 micro breweries, 20 arts & crafts vendors. RV parking available |
Mineral Lake Events Center or call 360-492-5039 |
| April 19-20 |
Packwood |
Sports Car Club of America
SCCA Events are held at the no-longer-active Hampton Mill site on the West side of Packwood, accessible from Highway 12 |
www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| April 25-27 |
Mineral |
Opening weekend of Fishing Season
80 vendors at Lewis County’s largest indoor swap meet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available. |
Mineral Lake Events Center or call 360-492-5039 |
| May 2-4 |
Ashford-Mineral |
2nd Anuual Rainier Independent Film Festival |
Win Whittaker
www.rainierfilmfest.com 1-253-370-3520 |
| May 2-4 |
Packwood |
Packwood Mountain Festival & Quilt Show
This festival honors local culture, customs & history. |
Destination Packwood Association www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| May 3-4 |
Eatonville |
Migratory Madness
Visitors to the park can learn more about how these feathered globe trotters are affected by conditions both here and abroad. |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| May 5-6 |
Eatonville |
Heritage Days
Come dressed as a pioneer and do the Pioneer Farm “hands on” tour. Chores of fun for children of all ages. |
Pioneer Farm Museum
www.pioneerfarm
museum.org or call 360-832-6300 |
| May 17 |
Eatonville |
Bear Awareness Day
NW Trek offers an opportunity to learn how to discourage bear break-ins. Volunteers will be available to do health checks on your own teddy bear in our "clinic". |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| May 23 |
Packwood |
Memorial Day Flea Market
One of the largest in the Western U.S. Hundreds of vendors sell antiques, novelties, clothing, and all kinds of household items. |
Destination Packwood Association www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| May 23-25 |
Crystal Mountain |
Birdies, Beers, & Brats Weekend
Kick off Summer with this Memorial Day Weekend Package, which includes two nights' lodging, unlimited golf with cart, two breakfasts, and admission to Crystal's "Michigan Beer & Brat Festival" on Saturday May 24.
|
www.crystalmountain.com
800-968-7686 ext 6050 |
| May 24 |
Mineral |
2008 Gospel Festival
12 plus Gospel Artists, Entertainment on 3 stages, 2 food vendors, Arts/Crafts vendors, RV parking, please call for details.
|
Mineral Lake Events Center or call 360-492-5039 |
| June 7 |
Eatonville |
Summer Volksmarch
The Over-the-Hill Gang Volkssport club is sponsoring a free summer walk at NW Trek. Register from 8am to 1pm.
|
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| June 7-8, 28-29 |
Packwood |
Sports Car Club of America
SCCA Events are held at the no-longer-active Hampton Mill site on the West side of Packwood, accessible from Highway 12. |
www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| June 21-22 |
Eatonville |
Slug Fest
Shine up you tentacles and slap on some slippery slime. Learn about the Pacific Northwest's most valuable and misunderstood mollusk – the yellow-greenish banana slug. Enjoy a day filled with sluggy activities great for the whole family. |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| July 4-5 |
Mineral |
A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Rally |
Mineral Lake Events Center or call 360-492-5039 |
| July 12 |
Mineral |
2nd Annual Country Music Show
Five bands. |
Mineral Lake Events Center or call 360-492-5039 |
| July 17 |
Eatonville |
NW Trek's 33rd Birthday |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| July 26-27 |
Packwood |
Annual East Enders Rod Run
Held @ the Cowlitz River Lodge. This event opens at 9am on Saturday and ends at 4pm on Sunday |
Call Rick for more information, 1-360-494-4275 |
| August 9 |
Morton |
Loggers Jubilee Days Parade
Parade starts @ 11:30am |
http://www.loggers
jubilee.com/ 1-541-922-4276 |
| August 15 |
Packwood |
Sports Car Club of America
SCCA Events are held at the no-longer-active Hampton Mill site on the West side of Packwood, accessible from Highway 12. |
www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| August 29 - Sept 1 |
Packwood |
Labor Day Flea Market
Packwood turns into a huge treasure hunt for that perfect antique, painting, or sterling silver you’ve been looking for. Hundreds of vendors offer clothes, rugs, household items, tools, toys and food. |
Destination Packwood Association www.destination
packwood.com
1-360-494-2223 |
| August 30 - Sept 1 |
Eatonville |
Get out of the rut
If you're stuck in a rut, leave it to the action of clashing antlers, snorting herding, bugling and charging to help you "Get Out of the Rut." Make your own set of antlers or horns, join in moose story time, play wild games and listen to a keeper talk about the rut. |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| September 13-14 |
Ashford |
7th Annual Mountain Festival
Raffle, alpine games, live music, 5K run, food, & fun, plus great deals on mountain wear. |
Jeremy Foust
www.RainierMountain
Fest.com or call 1-800-238-5756 |
| September 20 |
Eatonville |
Run Wild
10th Anniversary |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| September 20 |
Mineral |
2nd Annual Blues, Brews & Jazz Festival
9 bands, wineries, microbreweries, and food |
Mineral Lake Events Center or call 360-492-5039 |
| September 27-28 |
Eatonville |
Wildlife Art Show
Lucas Art Gallery is sponsoring a juried wildlife art show. |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
October
3-5 |
Ashford |
2nd Annual Rainier Arts Festival
Enjoy art from local artist, live music, raffles, workshops, food and fun. |
Andrea Brannon
www.rainierarts.com or call 1-360-569-2140 |
| October 24-25 |
Eatonville |
Hoot 'n' Howl
One of the few times the park is open at night. Come see the animals in their nocturnal behavior. Games, crafts & lots of non scary fun. Treats are available too. |
Northwest Trek
http://www.nwtrek.org/ or call 360-832-6117 |
| November 13-16 |
Crystal Mountain |
Vintner Food & Wine Celebration
A truly exquisite weekend combining fine wines with culinary classes and a guest chef. Package includes lodging, breakfast, Friday reception, food and wine classes. |
www.crystalmountain.com
1-800-968-7686 |
| December |
Mineral |
Snowball Express
Every Saturday & Sunday in December |
www.mrsr.com or call 888-STEAM11 |
| December |
Mineral |
Christmas in Mineral |
Mineral Lake Campground
1-360-492-9142 |
