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.
For a full list of all the events seasonal events in the Upper Sky Valley, visit our blog.
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
Return of the Salmon Celebration
Every September, the town of Sultan hosts a celebration of nature and community featuring the return of salmon to Osprey Park. Activities include 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.
Sky Valley Ho-Ho-Holiday Market Tour
Gather up your shopping buddies and join us for the Ho-Ho-Holiday Market tour. This two-day event winds through the picturesque Sky Valley exploring our seven tour locations and 70+ artists, crafters, and local businesses.