Saturday, July 13
Yelm Farmers Market
The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 13, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will feature 20 or more vendors offering farmers, artisans, bakers, beekeepers, leatherworkers and more, plus a children’s program and special events. The market will take place Saturdays through Saturday, Sept. 28. Visit http://yelmfarmersmarket.com/yfm/ for more information.
Rainier Saturday Market
The Rainier Saturday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 206 Binghampton St. SE, near Wilkowski Park, Saturdays until September. Among the items featured are custom blankets, vintage clothing, items for horses, paintings and other artwork, bird houses, planters, doll clothes, soil testing, seedlings and more.
Farm Demonstration and Potluck
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm is hosting events, including a demonstration of the farm’s state-of-the-art aerated static pile technique, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the farm, Saturday, July 13, 14062 Yelm Highway SE, Yelm. The event will include a potluck, desserts, drinks, networking of area farmers, free trees, honey and eggs, and music. The dress code is “farm fancy.” Guests and costumes are welcome with a prize for best-dressed farmer.
Equine Trails Sports Obstacle Course
Equine Trail Sports will present its Frontier Park Obstacle Course on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, at Frontier Park, 21718 Meridian Ave E., Graham. The Saturday event will feature a mounted obstacle course, while the Sunday activity will feature both in-hand and mounted obstacle courses. Participants can choose the challenge level that suits them and their horse at each obstacle. Event registration is half price for all students, and membership is free to all students ages 7 to 22. For more information about the event, visit www.equinetrailsports.com .
Movies in the Park
The annual Movies in the Park series at Longmire Park in Yelm is scheduled for July 13 with activities beginning at the location at 5 p.m. The movie, “Matilda,” will begin at 9:25 p.m. The movie is rated PG. There will be a concession stand opened at the park for snack sales at the event.
Saturday, July 27
Fifth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally
The fifth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Yelm City Park. The yearly event is one of Yelm’s most popular attractions, drawing crowds of thousands each year to the park. Entertainment this year includes live bands and performances, along with a youth and adult pie-eating contest. The amateur barbecue competition will return; a beer, cider and wine garden will be included; and there will be activities for kids.
Movies in the Park
The annual Movies in the Park series at Longmire Park in Yelm is scheduled for July 27 with activities beginning at the location at 5 p.m. The movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” will begin at 9:10 p.m. The movie is rated PG. There will be a concession stand opened at the park for snack sales at the event.
Friday, Aug. 2
Seventh annual Jazz in the Park
Enjoy a family-friendly night of “cozy ambiance” from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Yelm City Park, Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, as the seventh annual Jazz in the Park event returns to Yelm. Admission to the event is free and allows spectators to enjoy live jazz bands. There will be a beer and wine garden featured, along with different food vendors.
Saturday, Aug. 10
Movies in the Park
The annual Movies in the Park series at Longmire Park in Yelm is scheduled for Aug. 10 with activities beginning at the location at 5 p.m. The movie, “A Bug’s Life,” will begin at 8:50 p.m. The movie is rated G. There will be a concession stand opened at the park for snack sales at the event.
Friday, Aug. 16
Rockin’ Country Music Gala
Hope for Wild Hearts will host its Rockin’ Country Music Gala at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, at the Lacamas Valley Ranch in Roy. Hope for Wild Hearts is a small, nonprofit corporation that’s committed to helping elderly horses and farm animals by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation and education to the community. Tickets to the event cost $100 and include dinner, drinks, dessert and more. A concert, featuring the Olson Brothers Band, will also be held during the event. Follow Lacamas Valley Ranch on Facebook for more information or to purchase tickets for the event.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Movies in the Park
The annual Movies in the Park series at Longmire Park in Yelm is scheduled for Aug. 24 with activities beginning at the location at 5 p.m. The movie, “Trolls Band Together,” will begin at 8:25 p.m. The movie is rated PG. There will be a concession stand opened at the park for snack sales at the event.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Roy September Rodeo
The Roy Pioneer Rodeo returns on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, to provide Labor Day weekend entertainment to those in attendance. Those interested can look forward to drill team competitions, roping events, bulls, broncs, cow milking and more. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the gate. The event will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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