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Chamber Events
Founded in 1914, the Sedro
Woolley Chamber of Commerce works hard to fulfi ll its mission: “Partnering with the community to promote business,” and its vision: “Establish partnerships and communication with the City, Businesses, and the Community.” Members includes retailers, wholesalers, service industries, manufacturers, industrial parks, banks, churches, nonprofi t organizations and individuals. Visit www.sedro-woolley.com or
facebook.com/sedrowoolleychamber/
for more information. Contact Pola Kelley, the chamber’s executive director, at 360-855-1841, director@sedrowoolley.com or come visit in person at the chamber offi ce on 810 Metcalf St.
Blast from the Past Weekend brought to you by Heritage Bank: Dates TBD for fall event
The weekend features free family fun celebrating 1970 (50 years ago) with a 5K Color Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Marathon Petroleum and United General Hospital District, music, cars and kids’ activities. Events are held downtown Sedro-Woolley. Visit www.sedro-woolley.com for craft vendor application forms and more information. Visit facebook.com/
BlastFromThePastSedroWoolleyWa/ for pictures of past events.
The Arts & Crafts Fair will be open Friday through Sunday between State and Ferry streets on Metcalf Street. The chamber is working to recruit vintage markets and local artisans. Friday, noon - 7 p.m.:
Downtown business employees dress up in vintage clothes and judges from the chamber of commerce will choose winners based on their resemblance to the 1970 theme. Winners will have their name and picture posted to the event’s Facebook page. Saturday, 8 a.m. – close:
Visit the open-house and sidewalk sale at the Sedro-Woolley Museum. Call museum for hours.
Blast of Color 5K Family Fun Run/ Walk. The lineup will start near the Ferry Street Antique Mall at 8 a.m. for anyone who still needs to register. Pre-registered runners should arrive at 9 a.m. to pick up their packets. The run/walk starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 when you sign up in advance online at databarevents.com. Visit www.sedrowoolley.com/events for more details. The run ends at Hammer Heritage Square where several fun events are planned including hula hoop, jump rope and watermelon eating contests.
Enjoy festive live music at the annual Street Dance. Local 20 Taproom will host the beer garden with live music in the street in front of their establishment at Eastern and Woodworth. Hours are 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.:
Visit the open-house and sidewalk sale at the Sedro-Woolley Museum. Call museum for hours.
Sponsored by Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family and Les Schwab Tire Center, and assisted by the Sedro-Woolley Eagle’s Club, the Classic Car Show will run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The cars will lineup on Woodworth between Murdock and Eastern streets.
Enjoy festive live music by Eric Thompson and the Local 20 Taproom street beer garden from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Children’s Halloween Parade: October 31, 2020
The 2020 Children’s Halloween Parade will be held Saturday, October 31 at 4:30 p.m.; it starts in the parking lot just south of Wells Fargo Bank
Children’s Halloween Parade: October 31, 2020
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and heads north to Ferry Street. After the parade, kids walk back down the sidewalks to trick-or-treat participating merchants.
Sedro-Whoolleyville Presents the Magic of Christmas: December 5, 2020
Sedro-Whoolleyville’s the Magic of Christmas is a special event for the whole family. On the fi rst Saturday of December – December 5, 2020 - Metcalf Street is shut down at 2 p.m.; events start at 3 p.m. Keep an eye out for the Grinch! For more information visit www.sedro-woolley.com or facebook.com/Whoolleyville/. 3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.:
Free pony rides from Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm and mini-train rides on Metcalf Street. Activities are sponsored by local merchants.
The Sedro-Woolley Community Fellowship Hall at 817 Metcalf Street will have face painting, a craft bazaar featuring merchants from the farmer’s market and a Boy’s and Girl’s Club booth where kids can make ornaments for free. 5 p.m.:
The tree lighting ceremony takes place in the town center on Metcalf and Woodworth streets. The Cascade Middle School choir forms a circle around the tree and sings “Welcome Christmas” from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” There is a drawing ahead of time to choose the child who gets to fl ick the ceremonial tree lights switch. Visit local merchants the week before the lighting to enter the drawing.
Once the tree is lit, the Santa Parade begins. The parade lines up by Lemley Chapel led by a well-lit fi re engine, followed by 30 to 40 entries and wraps up with Santa. The parade line-up walks down Metcalf, turns right on Ferry, right on Murdock, right on State, then left on Third and back to Lemley Chapel. Bring hand-warmers and dress for the cold. There will be cash prizes for parade winners.
Sedro-Whoolleyville Presents the Magic of Christmas: December 5, 2020 Santa Breakfast: December 12, 2020
Right after the parade kids can meet Santa at Eagles Hall on 1000 Metcalf Street. Hot beverages will be available. Santa Breakfast: December 12, 2020
The Santa Breakfast is held on the second Saturday of December – December 12, 2020 - at the Community Center (703 Pacifi c Street) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The breakfast is sponsored and run by Beta Sigma Phi; money raised goes to support community
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kids’ activities. Free for kids, adults by donation. Kids get a free toy stocking, candy cane and visit with Santa. Free Santa picture prints are picked up at the Chamber of Commerce.
Woodfest – Timber to Tech, April 24- 25, 2021
Woodfest features a student and master craftsmen woodworking showcase and technology exhibits at Sedro-Woolley High School. Other activities include Willowbrook’s English Tea & Tour, Eagle Haven Winery events, wagon rides and rock painting. Prizes for handcrafted student entries will be awarded on Sunday. Get out and support these talented students!
Free admission. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The 2021 event is scheduled for April 24 – 25. Please visit www.sedrowoolley.com or facebook/woodfest. SedroWoolley for event details and updates closer to the event.
Woodfest – Timber to Tech, April 24- 25, 2021 Kids’ Fishing Derby: May, 1, 2021
The American Legion Post 43 SedroWoolley will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. with proceeds supporting veterans’ activities and programs of Chapter 24! Open to the public. All you can eat. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Kids’ Fishing Derby: May, 1, 2021
Sponsored by The Wildcat Steelhead Club, the Kids’ Fishing Derby is open to all kids 14 and under at Northern State Pond. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the derby runs from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your bait and fi shing gear! Prizes will be awarded! Please carpool due to very limited parking.
2020 RODEO SEDRO-WOOLLEY www.sedrowoolleyrodeo.com Facebook.com/Sedro-Woolley Riding Club The status of the July 3rd and 4th Rodeo were not determined at press time. Please check our website and Facebook page for updated information.