Sky Valley’s Ho-Ho-Holidays

Join us for a wonderful winter adventure weekend as we take you on a tour of the picturesque Skykomish River Valley from just outside Monroe to Index. Our Ho-Ho-Holiday Market Tour will be an exciting opportunity to explore all eight unique market locations. You'll have the chance to discover local businesses, craftsmen, and artists and find unique gifts for your loved ones. Plan to stay at one of the historic hotels or book a cozy cabin for a great weekend getaway!

Discover 70+ artists, craftsmen, and local businesses.

• Shine Flower Farm 29810 Fern Bluff Road, Monroe, WA 98272

• Curtson Distillery 310 Main St, Sultan, WA 98294

• Kiss The Sky Books 401 Main St, Sultan, WA 98294

• Flat Iron Gallery 405 Main St, Sultan WA 98294

• Startup Roots 36228 Highway 2, Sultan, WA 98294

• Startup Event Center 14315 366th Ave SE, Startup, WA 98293

• Bush House Inn 308 5th St, Index, WA

• Milkwood Index 308 5th St, Index, WA

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Sultan Shindig July 12th, 13th & 14th

The streets of Sultan come alive with a street fare, car and truck show, parades, fireworks, live music, carnival and the annual heart stopping-logging show in which loggers fly up poles, attack an obstacle course with a chainsaw, and throw axes.

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Show & Shine July 9th at the Sultan Shindig and July 22nd at the Gold Dust Day Festival

Whether you are into street rods and antiques—both custom and stock—or the big rigs which proudly reflect the Pacific Northwest’s long history and deep culture in the trucking industry, the Show & Shine Car/Truck Shows is your event to roam the rides. These annual shows have long attracted a wide range of enthusiasts and takes place over two separate events in July.

Sky Valley Farmers Market
Opening Day May 20th and every Saturday till Sept. 30th 10am to 2pm

The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to support local agriculture and artists! The Market is a community gathering of local farmers and artisans. Fresh local honey, homemade jams, live music performances, educational lectures, group art projects, children's activities, fresh cut flowers, and SO much more!

Return Of The Salmon Celebration
September 23rd from 10am to 4pm Held at Osprey Park in Sultan

Every fourth Saturday in September the town of Sultan hosts a celebration of nature and community featuring the return of salmon to Osprey Park with viewing tours, salmon and frybread, live music, vendors, children’s activities, watershed education, plains-style drumming and round-dances, and the Salmon Run 5K Cross Country Trail Fun Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk.

3rd Annual Bigfoot Art Festival July 1, 2023

This year’s event is scheduled to be held once again at the Espresso Chalet just off Highway 2, near Gold Bar, WA. The Espresso Chaley is the home of Harry and the Henderson’s movie and they stock an ever-increasing selection of Bigfoot Hoodies and Gifts along with world class coffee and treats. With a host of local art on display, food and drinks, and carvers, it’ll be a great way to start your 4th of July weekend!

Gold Dust Days July 22
10am to 7:30pm, Held at the Gold Bar Elementary School Site.

Travel to a time when the simple pleasures of a small-town gathering was the highlight of the summer at the annual Gold Dust Days & Classic Car Show. Experience old-fashioned fun like a gunny sack race against a firefighter or a chance to hula hoop your way to victory. Plus catch a craft fare featuring locally made products, live entertainment, and food trucks.

Sky Valley Farm Festival Oct.
14th 10am to 4pm on the Fern Bluff Road, Sultan

The Sky Valley Farm Festival takes place every second Saturday in October at two featured farms. The Rivers End Cattle Ranch treats visitors to horse rides, a giant apple slingshot, guided wagon tours, and rope swinging in the hayloft. At the third generation Groeneveld’s Dairy Farm, visitors learn about milk and cheese with guided tours and informational booths.