Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar: Sept. 6 edition

Snoqualmie International Block Party 2024 is Sept. 7: Connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and create memories.

By Record Staff • September 5, 2024 11:30 am
Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (left) and Snoqualmie City Councilmember Kat Cotton at the annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Fire Department
Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (left) and Snoqualmie City Councilmember Kat Cotton at the annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Fire Department

Snoqualmie Sunflower Festival: Join the Carnation Chamber of Commerce for its inaugural Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Festival from Aug. 23 to Sept. 15. The 2024 Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Celebration will be held on Sept. 7 at the Tolt Commons in Carnation. A map of the participating farms can be found on the Carnation Chamber of Commerce website. For more information, contact info@carnationchamber.com.

Freestone Collective Ribbon Cutting: Join the community in celebrating the opening of Freestone Collective on Sept. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The 8020 Railroad Ave. business in Snoqualmie will operate as a commissary kitchen space that local food businesses can rent from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the front kitchen space will be converted into a pop up market for visitors to shop local food and purchase breakfast and lunch made in house. The ribbon cutting event will have beverages and light snacks. For more information, contact thefreestoneco@gmail.com.

Anti-Bully Self Defense Class: Head over to Renzo Gracie Snoqualmie at 38565 SE River St. on Sept. 7 for a free anti-bully workshop from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Kids will learn valuable skills to protect themselves, both physically and mentally through effective communication, assertiveness and practical self-defense techniques rooted in jiu jitsu. Registration for kids ages 6-13 can be filled out on renzograciesnoqualmie.com. For more information, contact info@rgapnw.com.

Snoqualmie International Block Party 2024: Connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and create memories at the 2024 Snoqualmie International Block Party. The event, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 7 on Center Boulevard in Snoqualmie, promises vendors, live music and much more. For more information, contact michele@snovalley.org.

Paul Zerdin: Join the Snoqualmie Casino on Sept. 7 for a night with ventriloquist Paul Zerdin. Zerdin placed first in the 2015 season of America’s Got Talent and is a must-see for anyone who likes a good laugh. Tickets are available on the casino’s website. Doors open at 7 p.m. in the casino ballroom. The concert begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 425-888-1234.

Shop, Dine and Unwind: Head to Historic Downtown Snoqualmie on Railroad Ave. on the evening of Sept. 12 to shop, dine and unwind by strolling through unique shops, local cuisine and drink award-winning wines. The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce will host the event, encouraging support for small businesses every Thursday. For more information, contact michele@snovalley.com.

Fall City Apple Festival: Head over to the Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center, 32925 SE 46th St. in Fall City, on Sept. 15 for the Fall City Apple Festival to celebrate the bounty of the Snoqualmie Valley apple harvest. The family-oriented festival promises live music, tasty desserts, horse rides, a hard cider-tasting garden, vendor booths and more. While admission is free, any proceeds from food sales, horse rides, contest entries and vendor booth fees benefit the Warrior Family Retreat. For more information, contact jhutchins@nwnhcfamilyfund.org.