Chehalis Centralia Events Calendar

This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

Aug
11
Fri
Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ Toledo
Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm

his festival, one of the largest music festivals in Lewis County, attracts hundreds of attendees for a weekend of “mountain music” and much more including jam sessions, workshops and more.

Featured artists in this year’s event include Larry & John Gillis and the Swampgrass Band; The Baker Family; Roustabouts Bluegrass Band; Central Valley Boys; and Great Northern Planes. On-site camping and RV parking available.

Aug
12
Sat
Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn
Aug 12 @ 3:30 pm
Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn | Centralia | Washington | United States

A Pioneer Church is being built as part of the Borst Pioneer Village which includes the Borst mansion, historic gardens, and Pioneer schoolhouse. Proceeds from this dessert auction will help build the Pioneer Church. Bring a lawn chair and listen to some great music, then bid on the yummy desserts in the auction. Help support the building of the Borst Pioneer Church.

Aug
21
Mon
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Winlock High School Football Stadium
Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the Winlock School District and Winlock Timberland Library to view the 96% eclipse (Starts at 9:07 a.m. with maximum eclipse occurring at 10:19 a.m.). Commemorative protective glasses will be provided while supplies last.

Aug
26
Sat
Charity Basketball Tournament @ NW Sports Hub
Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

DAP Hoops with the help of The NW Sports Hub is hosting a drop in 1 day tournament to conquer domestic violence.

The event is open to boys and girls grades 4th to high school and adults. Entry fee is a generous donation toward raising funds for the two kids two weeks ago who was caught in the middle of a domestic violence triangle in Lacey. All proceeds will go to help the 2 kids.

Floyd Mayweather V. Conor McGregor @ O'Blarney's at the Gibson House
Aug 26 @ 6:00 pm

This is the first time that a current UFC champion has every challenged a boxer to a boxing match. A pay-per-view fight, O’Blarney’s will have drink specials and lots of Irish flags in honor of McGregor. Drink specials will include $3 20-ounce Bud Light drafts and $2.50 Budweiser bottles since they are the official sponsor for McGregor. Food specials are still being determined.

Aug
27
Sun
Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Singers @ Morton's Tiller Arts Center
Aug 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sacred Harp is a style of choral music that utilizes shape notes and harmonies. Singings bring together people from all around, and visitors are welcome to join either as singers or just simply to listen. Dinner will be served.

Aug
28
Mon
High Pass Challenge @ Packwood
Aug 28 @ 7:00 am

The High Pass Challenge is an epic bicycling journey from Packwood to Windy Ridge and back, covering more than 7,500 feet of elevation gain along U.S. Highway 12 and Forest Service roads leading to Mount St. Helens.

Sep
8
Fri
United Way Golf Tournament @ Riverside Golf Club
Sep 8 @ 11:00 am

For the past 26 years, the lush fairways of Riverside Golf Club in Chehalis have been the sight of the United Way of Lewis County Golf Tournament. This popular event includes green fees, range balls, a golf cart, a team photo, hot dog lunch, and a delicious barbecue dinner following the tournament, provided by Country Cousins Restaurant.

Sep
9
Sat
Southwest Washington Writers Conference @ Centralia College
Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

The 4th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference will feature two keynote speakers, 18 writing workshops, and networking opportunities for local professional and aspiring writers. Keynoters include award-winning authors Robert Dugoni and Mike Lawson. Dugoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series and the critically acclaimed David Sloane series. Lawson, a former senior civilian executive for the U.S. Navy, is creator of the nine novels in the Joe DeMarco series as well as the Kay Hamilton novels.

Sep
13
Wed
Paint Night @ Centralia College
Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Paintings are led by Sue Wachter and Joan Hitchcock. Cancellations must be processed more 24 hours in advance to be accepted. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the event starts to get your supplies and spot ready for the evening.

We provide paint, canvas, brushes, apron, snacks and drinks and you get to take home your masterpiece each event. Wine will be provided for those over 21 years of age.  Room 116 in Washington Hall on campus.