
Forest Festival Events.

Royalty Tea Party
Dress your finest for tea with the Royalty Court in the gardens of the Colonial House. Tickets include a take home gift for future royalty!

Shelton Car Show-Off
Since 2010, the Shelton High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. (NJROTC) Booster Club has hosted this event on the Sunday of the Mason County Forest Festival weekend.
Proceeds this year will continue to help support the NJROTC cadets’ leadership program and activities. The Booster Club is able to help send cadets to leadership academy and competitions with funds they raise from the car show.
Show is 10 AM – 3 PM and is free to spectators. Registration from 8:00-11:00am on F Street. Judging begins at 11:00am. Awards at 2:00pm.
PLAQUE AWARDS IN 30+ CATEGORIES. Entry fee only $25 per vehicle. Dash plaques for the first 300 cars. Event Questions? Call Erica 360.790.9353
Online registration now available! https://www.cognitoforms.com/NJROTCBoosterClub/SheltonCarShowoffRegistration

Fireworks Show
Fireworks are back! Join us for a no-to-be-missed fireworks show put on by PYROSpectacular. It will be an amazing show.
Fireworks stage at Oakland Bay Junior High and can be seen from parking lots along Wallace-Kneeland Blvd.

Rockin' The Forest
Join us for live music, beer garden, food trucks and much, much more! Free Event!

Kristmastown Kiwanis Duck Drop
The Kristmas Town Kiwanis Duck Drop will replace the traditional Wood Duck Race beginning in 2025. Due to the unpredictability of Goldsborough Creek and safety of the volunteers, Kristmas Ton Kiwanis has changed flight and will be presenting the Duck Drop as part of Forest Festival activities. The Duck Drop will take place at Loop Field on Saturday, May 31 immediately after the logging show ends. Kristmas Town Kiwanis volunteers will be offering the opportunity to sponsor a duck for $1.00. Look for us on the parade route, at the logging show or contact Mark Ziegler at 360-490-2969.
How will the Duck Drop work? Nearly 5,000 numbered ducks will be dropped from the sky over a target onto the grass at Loop Field in front of the grandstands at the logging show. Volunteers with Kristmas Town Kiwanis will measure the distance from the center of the bullseye to the nearest ducks to determine the winners. A grand prize of $1,000 will be available for the duck that lands closest to the bullseye target on the field. Other prizes for top finishing ducks include cash prizes of $250 and $100, $250 Cabela’s gift card, chainsaw, firewood, chicken and jos, manilla clams and more.
Proceeds from the race support college scholarships and community programs sponsored by Kristmas Town Kiwanis.

Logging Show
We are excited to host the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS Western Qualifier, and well as a new addition, a chainsaw carving exhibition! Come see all the excitement, as well as some awesome vendors, food and informational booths.

Paul Bunyan Grand Parade
For 79 years the Paul Bunyan Parade has followed the streets of Shelton celebrating our rich timber heritage.

Mason 5 Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
Support your local fire department with a hearty breakfast before the annual parade!

Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk/Jog
A Mason County Forest Festival event • Sponsored by the Centennial Guild
Proceeds benefit the Mason General Hospital Centennial Guild and the Kristi Armstrong Memorial Scholarship.
Course: Run and Walk event start at the Shelton Valley Christian School on Shelton Valley Road. The Junior Jog & 1/4 Mile (Age 65+) starts at 7th Street & Railroad Ave.
Sign Up here: https://runsignup.com/


Carnival
Join us for some classic carnival fun for all ages! Located Downtown on 1st Street (at the Old Mell Chevrolet location).
JOIN US FOR A BONUS Early WEEKEND! Memorial Weekend HOURS:
FRI. 5:00-CLOSE • SAT. 12:00-CLOSE • SUN. 1:00-CLOSE • MON. 1:00-CLOSE
Re-opening Thursday 5/29 through Sunday 6/1 for Forest Festival
HOURS: THURS. 5:00-CLOSE • FRI. 4:00-CLOSE • SAT. 12:00-CLOSE • SUN. 12:00-CLOSE
Tickets are $1 each, or $40 for a wristband. Rides typically take 4-7 tickets to ride. 36” minimum height.

Royalty Tea Party
Dress your finest for tea with the Royalty Court in the gardens of the Colonial House. Tickets include a take home gift for future royalty!

Shelton Car Show-Off
Since 2010, the Shelton High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. (NJROTC) Booster Club has hosted this event on the Sunday of the Mason County Forest Festival weekend.
Proceeds this year will continue to help support the NJROTC cadets’ leadership program and activities. The Booster Club is able to help send cadets to leadership academy and competitions with funds they raise from the car show.
Show is 10 AM – 3 PM and is free to spectators. Registration from 8:00-11:00am on F Street. Judging begins at 11:00am. Awards at 2:00pm.
PLAQUE AWARDS IN 35 CATEGORIES. Entry fee only $25 per vehicle. Dash plaques for the first 300 cars. Event Questions? Call Erica 360.790.9353

Fireworks Show
Fireworks are back! Join us for a no-to-be-missed fireworks show put on by PYROSpectacular. It will be an amazing show.
Fireworks stage at Oakland Bay Junior High and can be seen from parking lots along Wallace-Kneeland Blvd.

Rockin' The Forest
Join us for live music, beer garden, food trucks and much, much more! Free Event!

Logging Show
We are excited to host the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS Western Qualifier, and well as a new addition, a chainsaw carving exhibition! Come see all the excitement, as well as some awesome vendors, food and informational booths.

Paul Bunyan Grand Parade
For 79 years the Paul Bunyan Parade has followed the streets of Shelton celebrating our rich timber heritage.

Family & Pet Parade
The cutest pre-show to the Paul Bunyan Grand Parade! SHELTON FAMILY YMCA invites people of all ages, families, groups and pets before the Paul Bunyan Grand Parade to have some good old fashioned fun in the Family and Pet Parade.
Dress up with your pets, decorate your bike, wear a costume, have a forest theme or something totally different! Arrive by 9:30am to check in. Ribbons awarded for best entries in the following categories:
Group and/or Family Entry • Decorated Bike • ”Believe in Bunyan & Babe” Theme
Pet Costumes (Group/Individual) • Best Costume (human)

Mason 5 Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
Support your local fire department with a hearty breakfast before the annual parade!

Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk/Jog
A Mason County Forest Festival event • Sponsored by the Centennial Guild
Proceeds benefit the Mason General Hospital Centennial Guild and the Kristi Armstrong Memorial Scholarship.
Course: Run and Walk event start at the Shelton Valley Christian School on Shelton Valley Road. The Junior Jog & 1/4 Mile (Age 65+) starts at 7th Street & Railroad Ave.
Sign Up here: https://runsignup.com/


Carnival
Join us for some classic carnival fun for all ages! Located Downtown on 1st Street (at the Old Mell Chevrolet location).
Early Carnival!! Due to an event cancellation, our carnival company has joined us early this year! They'll be open beginning Friday, May 24, through Memorial Day 5/27. closed Tuesday & Wednesday and then open again Thurs. 5/31-Sun. June 2 for our regularly scheduled Forest Festival festivities.
Pre-sale Wristbands will be honored all days the carnival is open (you can still get yours at Jalisco, The Chamber, Neil's Pharmacy and The Shopper).
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
Running Friday 5/24 through Monday 5/27.
CLOSING HOURS ARE ESTIMATED:
FRI 5:00-9:00pm • SAT. 12:00-10:00pm
SUN. 1:00-10:00pm • MON. 1:00-CLOSE
Tickets are $1 each, or $40 for a wristband. Rides typically take 4-7 tickets to ride. 36” minimum height.
FOREST FESTIVAL WEEK:
Running Thursday 5/30 through Sunday 6/2.
HOURS:
THURS. 5:00-9:00pm • FRI. 4:00-10:00pm
SAT. 12:00-10:00pm • SUN. 12:00-5:00pm
Tickets are $1 each, or $40 for a wristband. Rides typically take 4-7 tickets to ride. 36” minimum height.
2024 Forest Festival Coronation
Join us for this FREE Community Event! Come support our local young people as they take part in the Forest Festival Coronation. The Queen of the Forest will be crowned along with the Princess of Hemlock, Princess of Douglas Fir, and of course, Paul Bunyan and Timber the Axe Man!
We will also announce our button design top 10 finalists and showcase our 2024 Button Design Winner. Buttons will be available for $3 during intermission and after the event. Our Parade Grand Marshal will also be announced.
This is a wonderful scholarship opportunity for our local High School Juniors and Seniors!
6:00pm at the Performing Arts Center at Shelton High School
FREE Entry!

Royalty Tea Party
Dress your finest for tea with the Royalty Court in the gardens of the Colonial House. Tickets include a take home gift for future royalty!

Shelton Car Show-Off
Since 2010, the Shelton High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. (NJROTC) Booster Club has hosted this event on the Sunday of the Mason County Forest Festival weekend.
Proceeds this year will continue to help support the NJROTC cadets’ leadership program and activities. The Booster Club is able to help send cadets to leadership academy and competitions with funds they raise from the car show.
Show is 10 AM – 3 PM and is free to spectators. Registration from 8:00-11:00am on F Street. Judging begins at 11:00am. Awards at 2:00pm.
PLAQUE AWARDS IN 35 CATEGORIES. Entry fee only $25 per vehicle. Dash plaques for the first 300 cars. Event Questions? Call Erica 360.790.9353

Fireworks Show
Fireworks are back! Join us for a no-to-be-missed fireworks show put on by PYROSpectacular. It will be an amazing show.
Fireworks stage at Oakland Bay Junior High and can be seen from parking lots along Wallace-Kneeland Blvd.

Rockin' The Forest
Join us for live music, beer garden, food trucks and much, much more! Free Event!

Logging Show
We are excited to host the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS Western Qualifier, and well as a new addition, a chainsaw carving exhibition! Come see all the excitement, as well as some awesome vendors, food and informational booths.

Paul Bunyan Grand Parade
For 79 years the Paul Bunyan Parade has followed the streets of Shelton celebrating our rich timber heritage.

Family & Pet Parade
The cutest pre-show to the Paul Bunyan Grand Parade! SHELTON FAMILY YMCA invites people of all ages, families, groups and pets before the Paul Bunyan Grand Parade to have some good old fashioned fun in the Family and Pet Parade.
Dress up with your pets, decorate your bike, wear a costume, have a forest theme or something totally different! Arrive by 9:30am to check in. Ribbons awarded for best entries in the following categories:
Group and/or Family Entry • Decorated Bike • ”Tall Timbers” Theme
Pet Costumes (Group/Individual) • Best Costume (human)

Mason 5 Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
Support your local fire department with a hearty breakfast before the annual parade!
