Gather your little monkeys – there’s lots happening in town!
Since 1945 Forest Festival roots have spanned generations of families who work in and love playing in the forests. Each year, along with visitors from near and far, they gather in Shelton, WA to celebrate rich historical traditions.
We are “Back to Our Roots” for the 78th Mason County Forest Festival 2022!
Fun Run & Race
The 2022 Goldborough Creek Run/Walk/Jog is running your way June 4. Registration is open now and sign in begins at 6AM. Questions? Email G_creekrun@comcast.net.
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Logging Show & Chainsaw Carving
STIHL Timbersports ® is back this year and we can’t wait! Plus, there will be a Chainsaw carving exhibition, vendors and more! Join us at Loop Field Saturday June 4 from 12-5pm.
Paul Bunyan Grand Parade
The much celebrated Paul Bunyan Grand Parade is a Forest Festival favorite. Happening at 11am on Saturday June 4 on Railroad Ave and Franklin Street. Want to be IN the parade? Here’s the PARADE APPLICATION
Pancake Breakfast
The Firefighters Pancake Breakfast supports Central Mason Fire-EMS. Located at Station #58 in downtown Shelton (Franklin St.), a delicious full breakfast on June 4th from 7-11am!
Family & Pet Parade
Get your pet costumes ready, the 2022 Family and Pet Parade is heading your way, June 4, 2022. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Fireworks anyone?
Come see one spectacular show! The show is staged at Oakland Bay Jr. High on Wallace-Kneeland Blvd. Find a variety of great vantage points! Thank you Manke Lumber and the Hanson Motors for sponsoring.
Shelton Car ShowOff
So many fantastic cars! Find them on Sunday June 5th on Olympic Hwy. North between C and K Streets from 9am-3pm. Want to enter? It’s only $20 per vehicle. Judging starts at 11am and Award presentation is at 2pm.
Quack… Quack…
Kristmas Town Kiwanis duck race has some great prizes. Cost is a $1 a Duck and first place is $500. Ducks can be purchased in advance or on the parade route. The race follows Goldsborough Creek.
The Royal-Tea
Queen Gabriela is pleased to invite young princesses and their families to tea at the historic Colonial House. Thank you to 2nd Street Design and The Optical Shop Verle’s Sports & Marine, and Hood Canal Communications for your Royalty Tea Sponsorships!