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Kla Ha Ya Days July 16 - 19, 2009   
Festival Events

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KID'S BIKE RODEO and PARADE - Thursday July 16th

Kid's Bike rodeo from 1 -4 pm at Pilchuck Park; bike helmet give-away (while supplies last) - come and show your stuff on your bike. Then the Kla Ha Ya days Kid's Parade at 4:00 pm at Pilchuck Park - come in costume; make your own float; decorate your bike, trike or wagon; or just come as you are!!

 

 

5 MILE RIVER RUN & KID'S DASH - Saturday 8:30 am JULY 18th
Join the Kla Ha Ya Festival and bring the family for the week-end of fun!  5 mile run is through the streets of Snohomish out and back along the river. 1 mile run/walk flat course through downtown Snohomish with the Kid's dash immediately following the last runner. Awards for 1st thru 3rd overall and by division. Random prize drawing for all participants. Kid's Dash not timed as all are winners and all will get prizes.

 

 

 

BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER, Friday July 17th to Sunday July 19th,  at the Belle Chapel.
Thursday VIP Event 6pm to 8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Purchase the Gown of Your Dreams. Making Memories grants wishes and special memory-making events to terminal patients from the sale of wedding gowns donated by designers, manufacturers, bridal shops and individuals. Proceeds benefit the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.

 

STREET FAIR - ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Saturday July 18th  and Sunday 19th
You can follow your nose to First Street to our Taste of Snohomish food vendor booths on Saturday and Sunday  until about 6pm. While the restaurants compete with each other to tantalize your taste buds, a fantastic street fair will be displaying some of the best shopping around. And should you manage to shop your way through the over fifty commercial booths there are still dozens of great shops and restaurants to keep you going. The street fair is located on historic Union, Glen, Pearl and Cedar Streets  in Downtown Snohomish, already famous for it's fabulous antique stores and boutiques. Lots to see and do for the whole family!

 

 SUNSET PARADE - Saturday JULY 18th, 6:00 pm
Snohomish's grand tradition continues in the evening. Our Drill Team competition attracts the areas finest. Fun for everyone! Picnic along the expanded parade route on First Street starting on West First Street (near where the Farmers Market was held) heading east to Lincoln Street. Average spectator attendance 15,000. Contact Kla Ha Ya Office (425) 493-7824 for additional information. More info on Marching.com.  2006 Parade Photos

 

 

SILLY CONTESTS - Saturday JULY 18th
Lot's of fun for everyone! There are silly contests to suit every family member from baby to grandparents. Make sure to join in one or more. Feeling hungry? Kla Ha Ya Days has the most delicious contests around! Enter the pie eating contests and fill up on Snohomish Pie Company's best. It's worth a case of brain freeze to compete in the Snohomish Ice Cream eating contest! Or maybe you know the best watermelon eater cherry pit spitter in the Pacific Northwest? Kla Ha Ya Days is where to go! Other contests include the Baby Crawl Race, Bed races and more. Plan on signing up now!  2006 Events Photos

 

BED RACES - Saturday JULY 18th
These beds are not made for sleeping, so if you snooze you loose! This hilarious timed contest pushes each team of four pushers and a sleeper to be the fastest to complete their 3 fun filled stations along the way to the finish line. Sponsored by Peoples Bank.

 

FROG JUMPING CONTEST - Saturday JULY 18th
Absolutely, the perennial favorite among children and adults alike, this is largest and longest running Frog jumping contest in the Northwest. Saturday on the corner of First & Ave B. Average number of participants 250. Bring your own or jump one of ours. Sponsored by Kla Ha Ya Village.

MERCHANTS PIZZA OLYMPICS - Saturday JULY 18th

presented by Kla-Ha-Ya Days Festival and Alfy's Pizza.  Preliminary dates will be announced.  Finals will be held at First Street.

 

 

SNOHOMISH INVITATIONAL CHILI COOK-OFF - Saturday July 18th  12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

At Top Food and Drug Parking Lot on North Ave D

 

 

 

 

 

SOAP BOX GRAND PRIX Saturday July 18th 11am - 3pm 

First & Union, ages 7-14.  For registration and rules contact 360-568-7076 or see Forms page

 

 

SALMON BARBEQUE- Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th 12 noon - 8 pm
A "don't miss" event at Hill Park on 16th and Park - drive up to the park. Enjoy the Salmon meal for $10.00 per person ($8 for seniors and $5 for kids) presented by the Snohomish Tillicum Kiwanis Club.

 

 

KIDS SAWDUST TREASURE HUNT  - Saturday JULY 18th

Saturday 1pm to 3pm. Up to 8 years of age. At First and Avenue "C".


L&B AUTO'S ROD, CUSTOM & CLASSIC CARS SHOW - Sunday JULY 19th, 10 am - 5 pm
Over Two Hundred Fifty of the finest Rod, Custom and Classic Cars from around the Sound will assemble for the nostalgia of this annual Rod and Custom Car Show & Shine. Quarter Midget cars are on display. Takes place on First Street in historic Downtown Snohomish. Over 5 Million Dollars worth of beautiful cars, antique shops, music and booths attract an average of 12,000 spectators. Hosted by the Everett Boeing Stratocruisers Car Club, there is no admission charge to spectators. Previous years Picture Flip Book

 

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