The 80th Mason County Forest Festival runs through this weekend (Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3). The theme for 2023 is “Believe in Bunyan and Babe.”

There are all kinds of activities throughout the weekend including a carnival, car show, parade, Timbersports, fireworks, and new this year Smokey Bear’s birthday party. Here are some of the activities: 

Carnival

  • Fri, May 24, 2024 5:00 PM to Sun, Jun 2, 20246:00 PM
  • 305 S 1st Street Shelton, WA (map)

Join us for some classic carnival fun for all ages! Located Downtown on 1st Street (at the Old Mell Chevrolet location).

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.

Smokey’s Birthday Party

  • Friday, May 31, 2024
  • 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Civic Center Event Lot (map)

A new evening focusing on Family fun!!

It’s a family-friendly celebration with:
Pictures with Smokey: Meet and greet with the beloved forest mascot, perfect for memorable photos.
Axe Throwing: Test your aim and skill in this unique activity. *$10 for 10 throws
Royalty: Meet the festival’s royalty and join in the festivities.
New Float Reveal: Get a first look at the festival’s new float, a highlight of the parade.
Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of delicious food options from local vendors.
Kids Activities: Fun games, crafts, and entertainment for the younger attendees.
The event is hosted by KMAS, ensuring great music and a lively atmosphere throughout the celebration. It promises to be an evening filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments for the whole family!

Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk/Jog

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • shelton, wa (map)

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.

Mason 5 Firefighters Pancake Breakfast

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Central Mason Fire | Station #58 (map)

Support your local fire department with a hearty breakfast before the annual parade!

Family & Pet Parade

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 5th & Railroad Ave. shelton, wa (map)

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)

Paul Bunyan Grand Parade

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Railroad Avenue Shelton, WA 98584United States (map)

For 79 years the Paul Bunyan Parade has followed the streets of Shelton celebrating our rich timber heritage. MasonWebTV Powered by HCC is partnering with KMAS Radio to once again broadcast the parade live from the Clock Tower in Down Town Shelton.

Visiting Royalty Floats, Commercial entries, Non-profit groups and organizations are always highlights of the parade. From honoring our veterans to guiding our youths these organizations promote good will in our community each and every day.

Look for entries from the Boy and Girl Scouts, American Legion, 4-H, and various equestrian groups- just to name a few.

Parade participants even compete for various awards in several categories. The unique award plaques have been designed and produced by local high school students. Some of the award categories include Grand Sweepstakes, Grand Marshall, Motorized Vehicles, Spirit, Creativity, Novelty, Equestrian, Bands, Dance/Drill, and more.

Logging Show

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Loop Field (map)

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.

Rockin’ The Forest

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • OCCU (map)

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

Fireworks Show

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 10:00 PM t 11:00 PM
  • Oakland Bay Junior High (map)

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.

Shelton Car Show-Off

  • Sunday, June 2, 2024
  • 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Olympic Highway NorthShelton, WA, 98584United States (map)

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