The second weekend in August always holds a big community tradition in the Snoqualmie Valley – the Festival at Mt. Si. The weekend-long community event was created to celebrate the spirit of North Bend – and never disappoints with a parade, music, cook-offs, contests, food and drink, local artisans and fireworks.
This year’s Festival at Mt. Si kicks off Friday afternoon, August 12th and continues through Sunday evening, August 14th at Si View Park, 400 Orchard Drive. The activities are deep, with plenty of fun for all – no matter what your age.
Live music is also a huge part of the festival and this year’s lineup lives up to the tradition with jazz, blues, rock and country all represented by local bands on two stages. See the 3-day live music lineup HERE.
Newsflash! Summer is finally returning. The weather should be perfect so grab your sunscreen, water bottle and bring your hunger and energy to the park.
Oh, and be prepared for road closures around Si View Park and in downtown North Bend during the grand parade, including Orchard Drive all weekend long and North Bend Way from the roundabout at Cedar Falls Way to Bendigo Boulevard on Saturday, August 13th from 9AM-1PM.
Festival at Mt Si Schedule
Friday, August 12th
- 9:00 – 3:00 Art Show Produced by and located at the Visitor Information Center – Corner of Bendigo & Park
- 5:00 – 10:00 Beer Garden Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley
- 5:50 – 6:00 National Anthem (sung by Jessie Oliver)
- 6:00 – 8:00 Hoop Shoot Contest (at outdoor Si View court. Sign up at www.siviewpark.org)
- 6:00 – 9:00 Food Booths, Arts & Crafts
- 6:00 – 9:30 Live Music (Main Stage)
- 6:30 – 7:00 Phantom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- Karate demo team (Community Stage)
- 7:00 – 9:00 Laser Tag (In the park, fun for the whole family. Sponsored by NBECA and Si View MPD)
- 7:30 – 8:00Modiv and Jordan Dudzic, Seattle Hip Hop Artists (Community Stage)
- 7:30 – 8:00 Twin Peaks Trivia Contest (Beer Garden)
- 9:00 – 10:00 Glow Light Walk (walking Torch light Parade at Si View Park with glow stick costumes)
Saturday, August 13th
- 9:00 – 4:00 Art Show Produced by and located at the Visitor Information Center – Corner of Bendigo & Park
- 10:00 – 7:00 Food Booths, Arts & Crafts
- 10:15 – Kiddie Parade Line up at 9:30am at Downing and North Bend Way, (near R& R Rental) Come with decorated bikes, wagons or just come and walk in the Kiddie Parade. Be as creative as possible. Every child will receive free ice cream. Bike riders will be up front in the parade so as not to run over anyone. You DO NOT need to fill out a parade registration form, just come and line up. Sponsored by the Tour de Peaks Bike Rideand Scott’s Dairy Freeze.
- 10:30 Grand Parade Sponsored by J.O Borgen Plaza
- 11:00 – 10:00 Beer Garden Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley
- Noon – 5:00 Adult Coed 4×4 Grass Volley Ball Tournament (sign up at siviewpark.org)
- Noon – 8:00 Kids Activities: Laser Tag, Climbing Mountain, Bubble Soccer, Carnival Games. Sponsored by NBECA and Si View MPD
- Noon – 9:30 Live Music (Main Stage)
- 12:15 – 12:30 Blueberry Dessert Contest Sponsored by Bybee-Nims Farms and Steve’s Donuts. Bring your dessert to the Information Booth at 11:45am, judging at 12:30pm
- 1:00 – 6:00 Si View Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament (Si View Fields)
- 1:45 Parade Awards (Main Stage)
- 2:00 Damn Fine Cup of Coffee Contest (Community Stage)
- 2:15 – 3:00 Cherry Pie Eating Contest (Community Stage) Sponsored by Twede’s Café
Youth and Adult Competitions – 1pm sign up at the Information booth. - 3:30 – 4:00 Veils of the Nile Dance Company (Community Stage)
- 4:15 – 5:15 Amazing Pets Contest (Community Stage)
Best Costume, Best Trick - 5:00 – 5:30 Mt. Si Karate Demo Team (Community Stage)
- 5:30 – 6:00 Snoqualmie Valley Strings (Community Stage)
- 6:00 – 6:15 Sno Valley Idol Junior Finalist: Urielle Lockwood (Community Stage)
- 6:15 – 6:45 Mt Si Karate Demo Team (Community Stage)
- 9:45 Fireworks (Torgeson Park) Sponsored by the Wyrsch Family and their businesses:
Mt. Si Chevron, Mt. Si Shell, North Bend Shell, Wanted Espresso, & Wyrsch’s Towing
Sunday August 14th
- 8:30 – 2:15 15th Annual Chili Cook Off Sponsored by Mt Si Sports and Fitness. People’s Choice Tasting begins at approximately 1:00pm Winners Announced at 2:45 pm ($300.00 First Prize – Judge’s Choice)
- 9:00 – 4:00 Art Show Produced by and located at the Visitor Information Center – Corner of Bendigo & Park
- 10:00 – 4:00 Food Booths, Arts & Crafts
- 11:00 – 4:00 Beer Garden Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley
- Noon – 3:30 Live Music (Main Stage)
- Noon – 4:00 Kids Activities: Climbing Mountain, Carnival Games, Hay Rides and Animal Encounters Petting Zoo. Sponsored by NBECA and Si View MPD
- 12:15 – 12:45 Cascade Dance Academy (Community Stage)
- 1:00 – 1:30 Michelle McNany, Musician (Community Stage)
- 1:30 – 2:30 Wife Carrying Contest (sponsored by The Growler Station – NB)
- 2:00 – 2:30 Mt. Si Karate Demo Team (Community Stage)
- 2:45 Tibetan Rock Throw “Twin Peaks” Event (Field game)
- 3:45 Raffle Drawing Proceeds to benefit NBECA
