Canyon Days Events

Friday 6-7:30pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center

Free carnival games with prizes and lots of fun for kids! Geared toward kids ages 2-10. High schoolers can volunteer by contacting Amy Wenz at (509) 767-7215.

Friday, 7:00-8:00pm
Klickitat Community Center concessions stand

Bring the family down for a FREE dinner in the park! Everyone gets a hotdog, chips, and bottled water. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Happening next to the Kiddie Carnival. Stick around til sundown for the outdoor movie!

Friday, sundown (around 9:00pm)
Location: Klickitat Community Center field
Movie to be shown: A surprise! PG-rating

Come enjoy an outdoor, family-friendly movie! Bring a blanket or chairs and get comfy on the grass. Everyone gets a free otter pop and popcorn. The movie DVD will be raffled off after the showing!

Saturday, 7-10am
Location: Klickitat Community Center
Cost: small = $10, large = $15

Fuel up for a busy day with pancakes or biscuits and gravy, sausage, and hot beverages. Proceeds benefit the Klickitat volunteer fire department.

Saturday, 8am (registration at 7:30am)
Start/End Location: Outside the Klickitat Community Center, near concessions building

Registration:
$10.00 (without t-shirt)
$20.00 (includes t-shirt)

For more info, contact Amy Wenz at (509) 767-7215.

Saturday, 9am-4pm
Sunday, 9am-4pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center field

Vendors will be selling locally-created art, woodwork, handmade gifts, jewelry, clothing, home decor, food, drinks, and much more! The Welcome to Canyon Days booth will provide information and sell Klickitat Canyon Life gear as well as derby ducks. Several community organizations will be there with information, giveaways, and activities for kids.

Saturday, 9:30am-4pm
Sunday, 10am-1pm

This locally-run museum highlights the history of the Klickitat area and community from pre-settler days until now. Native American artifacts as well as photographs and memorabilia from the town’s history, including the mill, Canyon Days, the school, and more.

Saturday, 10am (doors open at 9am)
Location: Klickitat School gym

Youth bracket: $10 per team (up to 4 members, 9th-12th grade)
Adult bracket: $15 per team (up to 4 members)

Winner takes ALL in each bracket! Winnings will depend on the number of teams.

For more information, contact Matt Kessinger at (509) 767-7695 or Dion Curtis at (509) 261-1757.

Saturday, 11am (line up at 10am)
Start Location: Hwy 142, Klickitat sign at south end of town
End Location: Klickitat Community Center

Cheer for our Grand Marshal, the Klickitat Derby Duck, community organizations, first responders, and car show participants. Watch from Depot Park or anywhere along Main Street (Hwy 142). The road will close from just before 11am until around 11:30am.

Want to be in the parade? Contact Brenda Clack at bclack70@hotmail.com or (541) 980-8559 to participate!

Saturday, 11:15am-12pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center parking lot

Classic cars and motorcycles of all kinds can participate in the parade and then park at the community center. Come drool over the coolness.

Contact Brenda Clack at bclack70@hotmail.com or (541) 980-8559 for more info.

Saturday, 11:30am-4pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center field

Get ready to dance along to this talented band! An amazing group that knows how to jam and get your feet moving. Invite your friends to this fantastic show. Bring a chair or blanket and stay awhile!

Saturday, 11:30am-4pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center field

Kids of all ages, we’ve got you covered! Water slides, carnival games, races, slip ‘n slides, a dunk tank, the Bookmobile... all free! Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a good time!

Saturday, 3pm start

Contact Mickey Sabourin for more info.

Sunday, 11am drop
Location: Klickitat town river access (end of 1st street)

The ducky derby raffle is a long-standing tradition of Canyon Days. 900 numbered ducks are dropped into the river and float to town, where you can watch them being plucked from the river (or help!) and hear the winning numbers called out. (Know your ducky numbers to hear if you win!)

Ducks are $3 each, available at Klickitat stores in the weeks prior to Canyon Days, as well as the Welcome Booth on Saturday of Canyon Days. Tons of fantastic prizes from our sponsors will be given out!

Sunday, 1:00pm
Klickitat Community Center

Come early to get cards! Doors open at 12:30pm. Games are $1-$3. Over $2500 in prizes, including a beach trip, a $400 tattoo gift card, a firepit basket, and so much more!