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
17
Tue
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR @ SW WA Fairgrounds
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – Aug 23 @ 7:00 pm

LET’S ALL GO TO THE FAIR – AUGUST 17 – 22, 2021

Tuesday August 17…Kids Day – Ages 6 to 12 Get 1/2 Price Admission…Ages 6-12

Livestock Shows in Progress:

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep

All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry

All Day Judging…Horse Arena

10:00 pm – Fair Closes

Wednesday, August 18…Senior Day – Ages 60+ Get ½ Price Admission

Livestock Shows in Progress:

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep

All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry

All Day Judging…Horse Arena

Thursday, August 19…Grange Day & HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT – after 4:00 pm High School Students with a valid ASB card get in for $3

Livestock Shows in Progress:

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep

All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry

All Day Judging…Horse Arena

Friday, August 20…Military Appreciation Day – Discount w/Military ID

Livestock Shows in Progress:

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat

All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry

All Day Judging…Horse Arena

Southwest Washington Junior Livestock Committee Auction – 5:30 PM New Judging Pavilion

Saturday, August 21 – Rodeo & Wild Horse Race at 6:00 PM in the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Grandstands

Livestock Shows in Progress:

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat

All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry

All Day Judging…Horse Arena

Sunday, August 22…Family Day…All Ages ½ Price Admission at the Gate

Livestock Shows In Progress:

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle

All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat

All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry

All Day Judging…Horse Arena

KACS Family Day Concert Series

7:00 pm – Commercial Buildings Close…Fair Closes…See You Next Year In 2021…August 17th – 22nd

Oct
16
Sat
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

Hours:
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission:
General: $8.00
Military/Veterans: $6.00
Children 12 & under: Free with Adult

Oct
26
Tue
Cybersecurity Summit @ Centralia Train Station Event Room
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

FREE! LIMITED SPACE!

Almost everything we do connects to the internet in some way, but our line of defense
against possible cyber threats is limited due to a lack of cybersecurity professionals.

Are you interested in learning how a cybersecurity professional can protect your business?
Are you wondering how you can become a cybersecurity professional?

Learn from the experts and discover more about an exciting career or about how you can
protect yourself, your business, and loved ones.

Keynote Speaker

Steven Parker, CISA, CISSP, is President of EnergySec, and is a founding director of the organization. He has been engaged in critical infrastructure protection since 2001, including 8 years as a senior security staff member at PacifiCorp. As one of the original CIP auditors, he is the primary author of EnergySec’s NERC CIP training program and has instructed more than 1,000 industry professionals on this topic.

Discussion Panel

Bob Guenther, Host
Career Pathways Initiative Chairperson – Centralia Community Foundation

Lorie Thompson, Ed.D.
Career Connect WA – Regional Administrator
Capital STEM Alliance – Capital Region ESD113

Dan Hagen, Assistant Professor
Information Technology Program – Centralia Community College

JT Mundi, Owner
KODENUM INC. – Chehalis

Representative
Code Fellows – Premier Tech Academy, Seattle

Please join us for a free informational program focused on our region.
CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT on Tuesday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
Centralia Train Station Event Room, 210 Railroad Ave, Centralia, WA 98531.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact info@centraliacf.org.

Nov
3
Wed
WorkSource Pop Up Job Fair in Grand Mound on 11/3/2021 @ Great Wolf Lodge Event Center
Nov 3 all-day
WorkSource Pop Up Job Fair in Grand Mound on 11/3/2021 @ Great Wolf Lodge Event Center

WorkSource is holding a FREE indoor Pop-Up Event at the Great Wolf Lodge in their Convention Center on Wednesday, November 3rd from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come and chat in-person with WorkSource staff to learn about the resources we offer and how we can assist with your job search. Recruiters from multiple employers will also be present. Bring questions and copies of your resume if you are ready to apply!

If you are an employer located in Lewis County or Southern Thurston County and are interested in recruiting at this event, please email Zach Nibler at znibler@thurstonchamber.com . Employer space is limited.

Covid-19 safety protocols will be observed by all guests inside the building.

WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email znibler@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 357-3362, to request an accommodation.

Nov
20
Sat
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres

SEAFOOD, SPIRITS & SONG hosted by Your Hometown Realtor Sybil M Kuhn.

Start a fun holiday tradition with this fun one-day event on Saturday, November 20. Held in a Gorgeous Barn/Event Venue, with all supplies provided to make a wreath! Christmas music throughout the day! All Funds raised for SMA.

This is our 16th Year! And with that, we have some fun changes!
The Barn is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Make & Take wreaths. Premade wreaths are available also for $25. Then we transition to Sundance Evening.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and you can enjoy the best Pacific Northwest Americana Holiday theme.
$20 per person for entry
Enjoy seafood dinner, live music, signature spirits, silent auction and fun to keep you entertained for hours!
Tickets are available online at wreathsofhope.com. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance as Sundance Evening is limited.
Mar
26
Sat
Discovery Trail Flood Damage Repair Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am
Discovery Trail Flood Damage Repair Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia

Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Saturday, March 26th from 9 am ‘til 12:00 noon
Sponsored by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust

What: Discovery Trail Work Party to repair recent flood damage.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
Due to hazards left by the floods, this event is not suitable for young children.
You must pre-register for this event. See instructions below.

Where: Chehalis River Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia. Parking for high
ground clearance vehicles will be at the old barn (follow the signs). Rides will
be provided as needed from the trail’s regular lot at the treatment plant.

When: 9 AM until 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Masking is optional.

Please join Chehalis River Basin Land Trust volunteers, the Great Old Broads and others as we work to repair recent flood damage along the Discovery Trail. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

Sturdy gloves and suitable work clothes are recommended. We will have some garden tools and gloves available at the site. Please feel free to bring your own hand tools if you’d like.

Please pre-register for this event by emailing your RSVP to:
office@chehalislandtrust.org
Be sure to include the number of people you expect in your party.

Apr
9
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Apr 9 – Apr 10 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM
**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Apr
22
Fri
Earth Day Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am
Earth Day Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia

Earth Day – Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Friday, April 22nd from 9 am ‘til 12:00 noon
Sponsored by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust

What: Earth Day Discovery Trail Work Party to repair recent flood damage.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
Due to hazards left by the floods, this event is not suitable for young children.
You must pre-register for this event. See instructions below.

Where: Chehalis River Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia. Parking for high
ground clearance vehicles will be at the old barn (follow the signs). Rides will
be provided as needed from the trail’s regular lot at the treatment plant.

When: 9 AM until 12:00 noon, Friday, April 22nd, 2022. Masking is optional.

Please join Chehalis River Basin Land Trust volunteers, the Great Old Broads and others as we work to repair recent flood damage along the Discovery Trail. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org)) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

Sturdy gloves and suitable work clothes are recommended. We will have some garden tools and gloves available at the site. Please feel free to bring your own hand tools if you’d like.

Please pre-register for this event by emailing your RSVP to:
office@chehalislandtrust.org
Be sure to include the number of people you expect in your party.

May
14
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 14 – May 15 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM
**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft
May 14 – May 15 all-day
Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft

We are so EXCITED to co-partner with The Vintage Grand Room & Wilde Souls to host and partcipate in bringing a local BRIDAL EXPO between 2 downtown historic event venues for 2 Days. Featuring all the FABULOUS vendors from Lewis County & surrounding areas to a weekend Bridal EXPO.

Saturday May 14th 9 to 5
Sunday May 15th 10 to 3

*Engaged couples bring your entire tribe for only $5 at the door to receive your complimentary swag bag!*

*Interested VENDORS PM for google doc link for space availability*