Events in the Upper Sky Valley
When it comes to summer and fall festivals, the Skykomish River Valley — a community consisting of Skykomish, Index, Gold Bar, and Sultan — is flowing with small-town charm and big-time fun. Whether you’re interested in classic cars, fine art, or celebrating wildlife, the Sky Valley hosts several popular events that make it a top destination for visitors of Snohomish County year after year.
Sultan Shindig
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. The Sultan Shindig is quite the flurry of excitement!
Gold Dust Days
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.
Photo credit: F4 Photography, via SWT grant to Sky Valley Chamber
Skykomish Tunnel Days
Celebrate the pioneering spirit of the Sky Valley with a fun-filled festival celebrating community and the completion of the historic 8-mile railroad tunnel through the Stevens Pass. Tunnel Days features a pancake breakfast, a fun run, mini train rides, music, a silent auction, and so much more.