Huck Fest 2023: Berry Fun Times Await at Washington's Huckleberry Festival!

From Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce:

ByTammara Tippel

Bingen, WA. Aug. 30, 2023– The Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual Huckleberry Festival in Daubenspeck Park beginning Friday, September 8, 2023, with Opening Ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. No charge for entry. Come celebrate everything huckleberry all weekend long up to 5 p.m. Sunday with a diverse array of vendors to select from. Fresh, local Huckleberry Pies are the highlight of our event: by the slice, buy the pie, or ala mode. Our famous grilled bratwurst and a cold beer are great lunch or dinner options. 

Friday night entertainment offers Louder Than Brad at 6 p.m. and Super Escandalo at 8 p.m. always gets the dance floor filled up. 

Saturday morning, start the day with a Firecrew Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast at the White Salmon Fire Station 120 NE Church St. served 6 – 9 am. 

The Huck Fest Parade begins at 11:00 am led by our Grand Marshall, Dr. Jerry Lewis, honored for his service as White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent for many years, through downtown Bingen on Steuben Ave from Maple, ending at Daubenspeck Park. At noon a special performance of the Dancing Horses will happen on the south side of the park. Live music begins at 12:00 p.m.  

There will be kid’s activities beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the coin hunt on the corner of Humboldt and Willow. This will be followed by other easy, free fun near the kid’s play zone. Richie the Reptile Man will do an interactive show on the main stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday. 

On Saturday entertainment on the main stage you can enjoy a performance by Eugenia Riot at 3:45 p.m., watch the Polynesian dancers at 4:30, A Guy Called Rodney at 5:30 p.m., and dance to Heart of Glass, a Blondie tribute band at 8 p.m. 

A doubles Cornhole tournament with prizes will be held both Friday and Saturday from 5-8 pm

A Flames 3x3 Basketball Tournament will happen on Saturday. 

For more information and the full schedule, please visit http://huckleberry-fest.com.