Dayton Chamber Events Calendar
Chamber Sponsored Annual Events
Brix & Brew Festival * All Wheels WeekendEvening at the Depot * Alumni Weekend * Columbia County Fair * Dayton Days * Dayton on Tour * Christmas Kickoff
Dayton on Tour - October 10th & 11th
Dayton Washington offers DAYTON ON TOUR, an Art Walk with Artists Reception and Home Tours October 10th and 11th.
Twenty-seven Columbia County artists will be featured on Main Street in Dayton at the Wenaha Gallery, Jill Ingram Gallery, and the Keith McMaster’s Studio as well as the Dayton Historic Depot and Delany Building, and Mrs Mc's Antiques during this weekend event. The Art Walk, Saturday, October 10th will be from 11 am to 6 pm with the Artists Reception also on Saturday, at the Historic Depot from 4 pm to 6 pm that evening. The Artists Reception will be your opportunity to meet the participating artists and relax with music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine tasting; there will be no fee for the reception.
Local artist Keith McMasters has been commissioned to create a life size “station master” bronze sculpture for the Historic Dayton Depot. Keith is known throughout the United States for his mastery in bronze sculpture and you will have the opportunity to see him sculpt on this “work in progress” piece displayed at the Depot at 222 E Commercial Street.
The Blue Mountain Heritage Society will be dedicating the Sacajawea “Arduous Journey” bronze sculpture on the newly completed pathway. This sculpture created by Carol Grende for the Lewis & Clark Bi-centennial was purchased with generous donations from local community members and wind industry partners. The dedication is at 3:00 PM on Saturday on the corner of First and Commercial Streets. Guest Speaker will be Amy Mosset a Sacagawea Scholar.
This year a featured artist, Robbie Zimmerman of Sun Lizard Studio, will provide live Raku demonstrations at the Depot, where you will be able to purchase this beautiful and unique pottery, on Saturday. Take this opportunity to see this dramatic art created while you watch. Robbie’s work will be for sale throughout Dayton on Tour weekend.
With harvest in the air you won’t want to miss the professional pumpkin carving at the Weinhard Hotel lobby and pumpkin espresso and latte’s on Main Street at participating retailers.Dayton’s many Main Street Retailers will also have a variety of artist and activities in their shops and many will have extended hours for the event. Enjoy first class shopping for unique gifts and collectibles that are noticeably different from what is generally found.
Home Tours are Sunday only and will feature -
Boldman House at 410 North First Street, David Higgins House at 115 East Washington Street, McLeod Vacation Rental at 514 South Second Street, Dr. William W. Day House at 314 South Second Street, and A. H. Bishop House at 622 East Richmond Ave.