Hours for the festival are noon-6 p.m. on Friday, 10-6 on Saturday and Sunday from 10-3. The festival has been held in the downtown 5th Street park for several years. This year the festival will include several additional areas and will be noted on the event map.
This year’s event will include some new events such as a Battle of the Bands, Street Market, new vendors and softball tournament in addition to the beer garden, kids entertainment, parade, car show, quilt show, sidewalk sales and free family swim as held in past years.
The committee is currently seeking local artisans and non-profits to fill vacant vendor space. Space is limited and free to local non-profit organizations. More information and registration forms can be found on the Facebook Page-Willapa Festival or contact Michelle Layman at 942-5580. A map of activities will be available at local retailers as the event approaches.
Potential parade participants may also wish to get additional information and obtain a registration form from the Willapa Festival Facebook page. Participation is free.
Layman can be reached for additional information at willapaprinting@gmail.com or 942-52580 during the hours of 11-5 p.m.