2010 SKAMANIA COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR Saturday, June 26
JANUARY
MAY
Saturday, January 23
Saturday, May 8
WinterFest
Ridge Run and Fitness Fair
Oldman Pass Snow Park north of Carson. Sponsored by Skamania County Community Events & Recreation. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us.
Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us Wednesday, May 12
Skamania Charity Tournament
FEBRUARY Saturday, February 27
Winter Blues Shamble Golf Tournament 18 holes at Skamania Lodge Golf Course, Stevenson. 800-293-0418
MARCH Saturday, March 13
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, 18th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction Catered by Skamania Lodge, proceeds benefit the museum. Over 100 auction items. 6–10pm at CGIC Museum in Stevenson. 509-427-8211 or 800-991-2338 www.columbiagorge.org Thursday-Saturday, March 18-20
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Thursday evening open to members only, Friday and Saturday open to the public. Stevenson Community Library. 509-427-5471 Friday-Saturday, March 19-20
Boer Goat Show Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us
18-hole golf tournament benefits local charities including Skamania County Food Bank, Skamania/Klickitat United Way and Relay for Life. 800-293-0418 Saturday, May 22
CGICM 14th Anniversary Celebration & Annual General Membership Meeting Annual free admission day. Demonstrations of traditional handcrafts, music, etc. 800-991-2338 www.columbiagorge.org
Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us Sunday, April 25
Skamania Scramble Golf Tournament 18-holes at Skamania Lodge Golf Course, Stevenson. 800-293-0418 Month of April
Guest Artist Series, Skamania Performing Arts Foundation
JULY Sunday, July 4
Mill A Community 4th of July Parade
Sunday, July 4
Celebration at Rock Creek Park and Fireworks Display
JUNE
Old-fashioned 4th of July in Rock Creek Park. Skamania County Community Events & Recreation. 509-427-3980
Thursday, June 10
Concert in the Street Annual performance by Stevenson High School Band on Highway 14 in downtown Stevenson. 6:30pm. Directed by Mark McCormick. 800-989-9178 Saturday, June 12
Guest Artist Series, Skamania Performing Arts Foundation
Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival Freestyle format kiteboarding, trick clinic, downwind race, mini-music festival, food on the Stevenson waterfront. www.DaBridge.us Friday-Sunday, June 25-27
Sternwheeler Days Annual summer celebration including arts and crafts vendors, food, beverages, music, parade and Sternwheeler rides in Cascade Locks, Oregon. 541-374-8619 www.cascadelocks.net
Check the website for performance details. 509-427-7047 www.skamaniaarts.org
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Annual Cowboy Breakfast at Camp Howe in Hemlock. 8am–1pm. 509-427-3930 or 509-427-5991
Check the website for performance details. 509-427-7047 www.skamaniaarts.org
Friday-Sunday, June 18-20
PNWPA Poultry Show
Cowboy Breakfast
Guest Artist Series, Skamania Performing Arts Foundation
18-holes at Skamania Lodge Golf Course, Stevenson. 800-293-0418 Saturday-Sunday, April 17-18
Sunday, June 27
Month of May
Spring Tune-Up Shamble Golf Tournament
Saturday, April 10
Microbrews and wines from the Pacific Northwest, food and music. Teo Park on the waterfront in Stevenson, on the banks of the Columbia River. 509-427-8911 or 800-989-9178 www.cityofstevenson.com
The best old-fashioned parade in Skamania County! Parade route is along Jessup Road in Mill A. Parade begins at 10:30am. 509-538-2643
One piano, four hands. Performance at Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson. 509-427-7047 www.skamaniaarts.org
APRIL
17th Annual Brews, Blues and BBQs
2010 SKAMANIA COUNTY VISITORS’ GUIDE
www.skamania.org
Friday-Saturday, July 9-11
Gorge Days Community-wide garage sales, “Best Car Show by a Dam Site,” food, beer garden, crafts and a street dance on Friday night. City Park in North Bonneville. Sponsored by North Bonneville Business & Community Association. 800-989-9178 Saturday, July 17
Wine and All That Jazz! Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Blues and jazz from local Northwest performers. Wine tasting from Gorge wineries. Admission fee includes museum admission. 800-991-2338 or 509-427-8211 www.columbiagorge.org Saturday, July 17
Columbia Gorge “Relay for Life” Annual fundraiser for American Cancer Society. Call Tammara at Skamania Lodge to join their team. 509-427-2513 Saturday–Sunday, July 17-18
Gorge Outrigger Races Outrigger Canoe racers paddle the Columbia River and compete for prizes. Call Waterwalker at 509-427-2727. www.nwoutrigger.com