Waitsburg Celebration Days
Events
Waitsburg Celebration Days is a weekend-long event held every third weekend in May in Waistburg, WA. We are proud to hold traditional events such as the Sunset Cruise and ATV ride, as well as new events such as the dunking event and the community softball event! We look forward to having you in our family-friendly small town.
Friday - May 16, 2025
Camping
Friday & Saturday
Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Dry camping will be available Friday or Saturday night for $25 or $40 for Friday and Saturday night. Register online through Event Brite with the link below! Pat Gleason is the contact for questions: 509-629-1516 or email pgleason1516@gmail.com.
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Cornhole Tournament
Friday, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Waitsburg City Park
Grab a partner and head on down to the park for a little competition! Register by May 15th, single elimination, max of 40 teams. $40/team with $20 going to Waitsburg Celebration Days and $20 going towards winning pot split 70/30 for 1st and 2nd place. Beer garden will be set-up with concessions provided by Waitsburg FFA, participants must by 21 or older. Contact Jamie McMillan for questions: 509-540-2757.
Bring your own chair!
Family Movie Night
Friday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Plaza Theater, Downtown Waitsburg
Come enjoy a movie night on the house! Sponsored by The Plaza Theater. Ages 5 and up welcome. The local Girl Scouts will be on premises for supervision and there will be a sign in and out sheet for those ages 5-10 years old, along with the name of an adult they can leave with. Popcorn and water will be provided. Movie announcement to come! Contact Abby Grende for any questions: 701-269-1133 or waitsburgcd@gmail.com.
Saturday - May 17, 2025
Face Painting
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:OO PM
Next to Simply Sawdust on Main
New this year! Have your kiddos come down and get their face painted before the parade! We will have her set-up by Simply Sawdust.
Parade
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Main Street
The "kiddie parade" begins at 9:30 AM, just show up kids! Followed by the Main Street Parade at 10:00 AM Saturday. Come watch as we celebrate our “One of a Kind” town! Royalty, horses, old cars, buggies, fire trucks, candy for the bystanders, lots of town spirit, and much more! Parade Marshal Nominations due by March 14th, 2025! Many ways to submit the Parade Marshal Nomination: fill out the paper form below, use the QR code for the online Jot Form, or click on the QR code to be taken to the Jot Form. Any questions, contact the Parade Chairs at waitsburgcdparade@gmail.com.
Vendors
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Next to Simply Sawdust on Main
Located on "The Slab" at the North end of Main Street, Simply Sawdust and Smith Craft will be hosting our vendors! Applications are due by May 10th. Late entries may be accepted if spots are available but they fill up fast! Come support our local vendors and shop local!
Wood Craft for Kids
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Simply Sawdust
New Event! Come on down to Simply Sawdust where there will be a pre-cut wooden kit for kids to assemble and decorate with stickers! This is a free event being provided by the Pay It Forward account at Simply Sawdust!
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
318 Main St, Bruce House Lawn
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come on down and enjoy some pre-packaged novelty ice creams and ice cream cups to benefit the Waitsburg Historical Society! Great way to cool off, indulge in a delectable sweet, and socialize with your friends. If you have any questions, contact Deanna at 972-822-4753.
Things That Go
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
City Gravel Lot, North End of Main St
Friends of the Library are hosting this new event themed "Things That Go"! Two story times are planned as well as having Things That Go for kids to explore! Story times are at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
Karen's Memorial ATV Poker Ride
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fairgrounds
Come venture on a 35 mile drive around the Blue Mountains taking stops to draw for your best poker hand! Best 5 out of 7 cards gets a chance at a money prize! Register online at Eventbrite using the "Registration" button below. Along with turning in your hand, a chance at prize giveaways! Departs from the Fairgrounds, beginning at 11:30, turning in your hand at the Fairgrounds by 4:30 pm. The football team will be available to wash your rig for a donation!
Burgers, Bands, and Brews
Saturday, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Waitsburg Fairgrounds, Don Thomas Building
The all inclusive ticket gets you into the entire evening! Dinner & local live music from 5 - 8 PM. Children welcome! Brews are served by our local Lions Club. Proceeds from this ticket creates ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS for our local school. What a great cause! Then 21+ can continue to dance the night away to local favorite Whiskey Creek Band from 8:00-11:30 PM.
Sunday - May 18th, 2024
Waitsburg Celebration Days Fun Run
In Memory of Dr. Roger and Mrs. Laura Jean Hevel
Join us for a Fun Run in memory of two beloved members of our community with lively music, coffee, beverages, snacks and FUN! All ages, all levels, all welcome!
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REGISTRATION:
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SCHEDULE:
7:00 am - Packet Pick-Up & Waiver Signing - located at the Waitsburg athletic field concession stand
8:00 am - 10K Start
8:05 am - 5k Start
8:10 am - 1k Start
LOCATION:
E 8th St, Waitsburg WA 99361 (near the athletic field concession stand)
COURSE:
All distances are an out-and-back on Wilson Hollow Road from the Waitsburg athletic field. This is an open course. Run at your own risk. A signed waiver is required to enter the run and will be provided to you at packet pick-up starting at 7am on race day.
COST:
Adults - $15.00
Children (12 & Under) - Free
Hosted by Waitsburg Parks and Rec!
Cowboy Church
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Preston Park
All are welcome, come as you are! Join us at Preston Park Sunday morning, 10 AM for some music, preaching, and worship of the Lord.
Luck of the Duck Race
Sunday, 11:00 AM
Waitsburg Park
Come cheer on your duck inside of a blown up pool in the park! Ducks are $5 each or 5 ducks for $20. Tickets go on sale April 19th! Must be present to win! Contact Karen Huwe to buy ducks: huwe.karen@gmail.com or
509-386-6960.
Softball Game
Sunday, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Come join in some good ole fashion fun with a community softball game! Men and women are welcome to play. We will form teams based on number of people that sign up. The Firefighter Association will have a beer garden available showcasing local brewery beer from Laht Neppur and Chief Springs. Waitsburg FFA will have concessions!
Inflatable Games & Obstacle Course
Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Head on down to the Fairgrounds and play while the adults play softball! We will have basketball, football, baseball, double axe throwing, soccer, field goal, and a 50 foot obstacle course!!
Face Painting
Sunday, 12:00-4:00 PM
Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Located alongside the softball tournament, a face painter will be set-up for fun for the kids!