Activities and Things To Do
Near Mount Rainier National Park
Upcoming Events Spotlight:
SEPTEMBER:
Packwood Annual Flea Market - Labor Day Weekend
Friday September 3rd to Monday September 6th
Hundreds of vendors will be on hand to display everything from antiques and furniture to clothing and bargain-priced new items. The annual Packwood flea market takes place on both sides of US Highway 12 in town as well as along side streets. Spend a day in the mountains during Memorial Day Weekend at one of the largest flea markets in the Western US.
Cost: Free to attend, modest fees for some parking areas.
Visit http://www.packwoodfleamarket.com/ for more information.
Get Out Of The Rut Weekend at Northwest Trek
Saturday September 4th to Monday September 6th
Visit Northwest Trek Wildlife Park on Labor Day Weekend to learn about the exciting rut (breeding) habits of hooved animals like deer, sheep, elk and moose. This is one of the most popular weekends of the year at Northwest Trek, so you won't want to miss it!
Visit http://www.nwtrek.org/ for more information.
Rainier Mountain Festival, Ashford, WA
Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th
Shop the post monsoon sale for heavily discounted camping and mountaineering gear and watch mountain technique demonstrations such as fitting a backpack, stove selection, boot fitting, and more. Plenty of music and food, alpine games like speed climbing featuring cash prizes, and over $10,000 worth of gear being raffled off with proceeds benefitting the Mount Tahoma Trail Association.
Visit http://www.rainiermountainfest.com/ for more information.
Crystal Mountain Oktoberfest, Crystal Mountain
Saturday September 11th
Great food, authentic Bavarian music, and a wide variety of beers from the Northwest and around the world make up the 2nd annual Crystal Mountain Oktoberfest. The festivities go from 1pm to 6pm with live music from 2pm to 5pm by Bavarian Village Band.
Cost: $20. Visit http://www.skicrystal.com/ for more information.
Free Admission to National Parks
Saturday September 25th
In honor of Public Lands Day all national parks, national wildlife refuges, and many areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management offer free admission on September 25th, 2010. This is a great opportunity to come and see Mt. Rainier National Park for free!
Mt. Rainier Rhythm and Blues Festival, Mineral, WA
Saturday September 25th
The 4th Annual Blues, Jazz, Wine and Brews Festival, presented by the Mt. Rainier Visitors Center, takes place from noon to midnight at the Mineral Lake Event Center. This year's festival features 12 bands, microbreweries, local wineries, arts and craft vendors, and more!
Cost: $20 advance or $25 at the door. Discounts for military or food donations.
Visit http://www.minerallakeeventcenter.com/ for more information.
OCTOBER:
Rainier Arts Festival, Ashford, WA
Friday October 1st to Sunday October 3rd
The 4th Annual Blues, Jazz, Wine and Brews Festival, presented by the Mt. Rainier Visitors Center, takes place from noon to midnight at the Mineral Lake Event Center. This year's festival features 12 bands, microbreweries, local wineries, arts and craft vendors, and more!
Cost: $20 advance or $25 at the door. Discounts for military or food donations.
Visit http://www.rainierarts.com/ for more information.
Photo Tours at Northwest Trek - Eatonville, WA
Saturday October 10th
Photography enthusiasts grab your cameras! Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is having a special tour just for you. Windows are removed to prevent obstructions and seating is limited so there's plenty of room for tripods. Ticket price includes continental breakfast.
Cost: $47 for adults.
Visit http://www.nwtrek.org/ for more information.
NOVEMBER:
First Annual Fall Wine Tasting, Ashford, WA
Saturday November 6th
The first Ashford "On the Road to Paradise" fall wine tasting will feature hard-to-find artisinal wines from small producers. Wineries such as Flying Dreams, Stringtown Cellars, Stina's Cellars, and the Washington Small Lot Co-op will all be on hand with a wide variety of styles of wine to sample.
Cost: $20. Visit http://www.road-to-paradise.com/ for more information.
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