Annual Events & Festivals
The Dayton Chamber of Commerce sponsors several community festivals and events each year. Below is the schedule of events to 2012. Check the list below for more information on each.
Blue Mountain Brix & Brew Festival - March 16
Annual Benefit Auction for the Chamber
Romantic Getaway Packages, Gift Packages, Entertainment, Beer & Wine Social, Hearty Hors d'oeuvres, a fun evening for all. Go to the Brix & Brew Page for more information.
Dayton Days - May 25 thru 28
Memorial Day Weekend enjoy the parade on Main Street, Rodeo and Pari-mutuel Horseracing, and the Touchet River Run on Monday.
All Wheels Weekend - June 15 thru 17
Father's Day Weekend every year
Classic Car Show with Friday night cruise, Live stage show, Demo derby. Enjoy the Outlaw lawn drag races and the ever popular "Men's Drag Races." Check out the All Wheels Weekend website.
Mule Mania - July 19 thru 22
One of the first of its type in the Pacific Northwest...a show to educate the public about the great qualities and versatility of the mule and donkey. Classes, parade, American Chuck Wagon Cook-off.
Free Admission - Public Welcome. Check out www.mulemaniadayton.com
Dayton High School Alumni Weekend - July 20 thru 22
Enjoy a fun alumni parade, picnics and gatherings. Contact 509-382-2687
Evening At The Depot - August 4
A Friday night art, antiques, and collectibles benefit auction at the oldest depot in the state. Wine and Beer social included. Contact 509-382-2026. Check out the Dayton's Historic Depot website.
Columbia County Fair - September 7 thru 9
Columbia County celebrates their fair with exhibits, one of the best BBQ's around, children's games, and an exciting Motocross race.
Dayton on Tour - October 6
View inside some of Dayton's 117 building on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy the fabulous work of Columbia County artists at the Historic Depot and around town. Live artist demonstrations, artists reception and live music. For more information visit the Dayton Historic Depot Website or download the event schedule here: Full Schedule| Printer-Friendly Schedule
Dayton Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet - November 1
Each year the chamber awards banquet recognized those in our community who have made outstanding effort on behalf of the community, business, as an employee and youth. This year the event will be at the Pavilion at the Fairgrounbs with social hour beginning at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 and presentation program at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Chamber office at 509-382-4825 For more information click here
Christmas Kickoff "An Old Fashioned Christmas" - November 23 & 24
Thanksgiving Weekend every year. Great fireworks, Hay Rides, Santa on the Historic Main Street, Lighted Christmas Parade, Wine Tasting, Christmas Market and more. Click here for more information on the Christmas Kickoff.