Chataqua – one of the oldest and longest running festivals in eastern Washington – swells Chewelah’s population to from 40,000 to 60,000 people or more the second full weekend of July. The fun-filled activities are designed to please every member of the family; young and old alike. Come and Enjoy everything from carnival rides to a parade, food and merriment, free stage entertainment, sports and shopping…just to name a few!
The festival officially opens** on Friday and ends on Sunday evening. Chewelah City Park is a beautiful venue filled with tasty and affordable food booths with picnic area, talented art and craft vendors, exciting carnival rides, talented entertainers, and a comfortable beer garden, centrally located in the shade next to the creek. People get together to visit with new and old friends, enjoy a bite or a cool beverage, listen to or watch the free CenterStage entertainment, or shop till they drop! Buy handcrafted arts & crafts from the artists who actually make them; observe some of the artists creating their masterpieces and chat with them about their work.
Parents enjoy working with their children on projects at the Children's Pavilion, hosted by Chewelah's Arts Guild. People smile and laugh while they tap their toes, dance on the lawn, or sit in the shade while they enjoy the talented entertainer at the free CenterStage open-air theatre in the park. Looking for sports? Enjoy activities at the Chewelah Golf & Country Club, run in the Chataqua Fun Run, watch or play a base ball tournament, or participate in one of the other many community events.
** Chewelah Family Day is held the Thursday before the official Chataqua opening; local families enjoy an evening of food, fun and entertainment! Limited food and craft vendors may be available.
Future Chataqua Festival Dates
Friday (official opening) – Saturday – Sunday
July 8 – 10, 2011
July 13 – 15, 2012
July 12 – 14, 2013
July 11 – 13, 2014
July 10 – 12, 2015
July 8 – 10, 2016
July 14 – 16, 2017
Anyone interested in becoming an Arts & Crafts vendor or sponsor of Community Celebrations Chataqua should write to Community Celebrations for a vendor packet. Deadline for vendors is June 1st (unless all available space is filled). Call us at (509) 935-8991 for any further information.
email the Arts & Crafts Vendor Chairperson
