Festival at Mt. Si makes triumphant return after 2-year hiatus

By Record Staff • August 14, 2022 3:55 pm
Members of Mount Si High School’s basketball team high-five parade spectators during the Festival at Mt Si. All photos Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
Members of Mount Si High School’s basketball team high-five parade spectators during the Festival at Mt Si. All photos Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

After a 2 year hiatus, North Bend residents saw the return of the Festival at Mt. Si this weekend.

The classic festival — formerly known as Alpine Days — has been a city tradition for over 70 years, nearly always taking place the second weekend in August. The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, but made its return with a two day event on Aug. 13 and 14.

Mount Si High School Cheerleaders during the Festival at Mt. Si Grand Parade on Aug. 13. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
Mt. Si Junior Football and Cheer during the Festival at Mt. Si Grand Parade on Aug. 13. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
Pet Place Market during the Festival at Mt. Si Grand Parade on Aug. 13. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
A group of dancers from Ignite Dance & Yoga perform on North Bend Way during the Festival at Mt. Si Grand Parade on Aug. 13. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
Ignite Dance & Yoga. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
The crowd at Festival at Mt. Si watch an ice cream truck approach during the Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
A man gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the Festival at Mt. Si Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
Members of Mount Si Lutheran Church perform during the Festival at Mt. Si Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.