Saturday, July 6
Yelm Farmers Market
The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 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.
Saturday, July 13
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 Saturday, 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.
Saturday, July 27
Movies in the Park
The annual Movies in the Park series at Longmire Park in Yelm is scheduled for Saturday, 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 Saturday, 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.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Movies in the Park
The annual Movies in the Park series at Longmire Park in Yelm is scheduled for Saturday, 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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