
Canyon Days Events
July 25-27, 2025
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Kiddie Carnival - FREE!
Friday 6-7:30pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center
Free carnival games with prizes and lots of fun for kids! Geared toward kids ages 2-10. -
Family Dinner in the Park - FREE!
Friday, 7:00-8:00pm
Klickitat Community Center concessions standBring the family down for a FREE dinner in the park! Everyone gets a hotdog, chips, and a soda. Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Happening next to the Kiddie Carnival. Stick around til sundown for the outdoor movie!
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PTO's Outdoor Family Movie - FREE!
Friday, sundown (around 9:00pm)
Location: Klickitat Community Center field
Movie to be shown: A surprise! PG-ratingCome enjoy an outdoor, family-friendly movie! Bring a blanket or chairs and get comfy on the grass. Everyone gets a free otter pop and popcorn. The movie DVD will be raffled off after the showing!
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Firehall Breakfast
Saturday, 7-10am
Location: TBD
Cost: small = $8, large = $10Fuel up for a busy day with pancakes or biscuits and gravy, sausage, and hot beverages. Proceeds benefit the Klickitat volunteer fire department.
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5K Walk/Run
Saturday, 8am (registration at 7:30am)
Start/End Location: In front of the Klickitat Post Office, Hwy 142Registration:
$10.00 (without t-shirt)
$25.00 (includes t-shirt)For more info, contact Amy Wenz at (509) 767-7215.
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Open Air Market
Saturday, 9am-4pm
Sunday, 9am-4pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center fieldVendors will be selling art, woodwork, handmade gifts, jewelry, clothing, home decor, food, drinks, and much more! The Welcome to Canyon Days booth will provide information and sell Klickitat Canyon Life gear as well as derby ducks. Several community organizations will be there with information, giveaways, and activities for kids.
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LIVE Outdoor Music
Saturday, TBD
Location: TBDGet ready to dance along to this talented band! An amazing group that knows how to jam and get your feet moving. Invite your friends to this fantastic show.
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Family Games & Activities
Saturday, 11:30am-4pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center fieldKids of all ages, we’ve got you covered! Water slides, carnival games, races, slip ‘n slides, a dunk tank, the Bookmobile... all free! Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a good time!
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Basketball: 3-on-3 Tournament
Saturday, 11am (doors open at 10am)
Location: Klickitat School gymYouth bracket: $10 per team (up to 4 members, 9th-12th grade)
Adult bracket: $15 per team (up to 4 members)Winner takes ALL in each bracket! Winnings will depend on the number of teams.
For more information, contact Matt Kessinger at (509) 767-7695 or Dion Curtis at (509) 261-1757.
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Klickitat Museum
Saturday, open at 9am
Sunday, open at 10amThe locally-run museum highlights the history of the Klickitat area and community from pre-settler days until now. Native American artifacts, early photographs, mill history, and school memorabilia fill the space.
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Main Street Parade
Saturday, 11am (line up at 10am)
Start Location: Hwy 142, Klickitat sign at south end of town
End Location: Klickitat Community CenterCheer for our Grand Marshal, the Klickitat Derby Duck, community organizations, first responders, and car show participants. Watch from anywhere along Main Street (Hwy 142). An emcee will announce the parade from Depot Park (next to Canyon Market). The road will close from just before 11am until around 11:30am.
Want to be in the parade? Contact Brenda Clack at bclack70@hotmail.com or (541) 980-8559 to participate!
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Car Show
Saturday, 11:15am-12pm
Location: Klickitat Community Center parking lotClassic cars and motorcycles of all kinds can participate in the parade and then park at the community center. Come drool over the coolness.
Contact Brenda Clack at bclack70@hotmail.com or (541) 980-8559 for more info.
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Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, 3pm start
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Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, time TBD
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Ducky Derby
Sunday, 11am drop
Location: Klickitat town river access (end of 1st street)The ducky derby raffle is a long-standing tradition of Canyon Days. 900 numbered ducks are dropped into the river and float to town, where you can watch them being plucked from the river (or help!) and hear the winning numbers called out. (Know your ducky numbers to hear if you win!)
Ducks are $3 each, available at Klickitat stores in the weeks prior to Canyon Days, as well as the Welcome Booth on Saturday of Canyon Days. Tons of fantastic prizes from our sponsors will be given out!

Early Canyon Days: a log roll competition. Courtesy of Klickitat Museum

Early Canyon Days competition. Courtesy of Klickitat Museum

Early Canyon Days. Courtesy of Klickitat Museum

Early Canyon Days. Courtesy of Klickitat Museum