Join our Community and Heartsong in White Salmon at Rheingarten Park on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, as we kick off the Wildflower Festival with Mayfaire! You’ll enjoy Mayfaire activities, good food, live music, and dancing around the Maypole. With our focus on children and all the wonder and growth of Spring, we are bringing back the Maypole dance and celebration to the community to share the joy of spring.
MAYFAIRE SCHEDULE
11:00 AM
- Opening Ceremony
A tribute to the culture and life of White Salmon. Dances by NK Studio, Local Families and Dance Groups. - Craft Booths Open
Make your flower crowns and other Spring-themed crafts!
12:30 PM
Red Yarn Performance
Red Yarn‘s Andy Furgeson is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves music and puppetry into high-energy shows for all ages. With his engaging performances, rowdy folk-rock recordings, and playful music videos, this red-bearded bard reinvigorates American roots music traditions for younger generations.
1:30 PM
Maypole Entrance & Dance
The Maypole will be walked across the park to meet with the crown. Once it is crown it will be placed in the ground and firmly rooted in place for the dancing that follows.
1:45 PM
Maypole Dance
A choreographed dance around the Maypole followed by a community invitation for all to grab a ribbon and weave the bottom portion of the maypole.
*Historical Photo
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Twirl around the MayPole and dance to the bluegrass beats of the June Bug Boys
2:30 PM
Music and Celebration
3:30
Closing Ceremony. Silent Auction and Raffles Announced. Craft Booths Close
4:00
Vendor Booths and Event Closes
Check out the weekend event listings below. Ongoing events happening all month long include Live Mural Painting, Wildflower Art Show at the White Salmon Library, Workshops, an Instagram Photography Contest, and a Kids Wildflower Art Contest.
MAY 3-5, 2024
Mayfaire
Wildflower Half Marathon
Keep It Wild Art Show Opening
Wildflower Mural Live Painting
Guided Wildflower Hikes
MAY 10-12, 2024
Wildflower Wine Walk
Wildflower Artisan Market
Wildflower Quilt Show
Wildflower Mural Live Painting
Guided Wildflower Hikes
MAY 17-19, 2024
Balsam Root Bash
USFS Wildflower & Watercolors
Wildflower Mural Live Painting
Guided Wildflower Hikes
MAY 24-26, 2024
WildCraft Workshop
iPhone Landscape Photo Workshop
Workshop @ Marcel
Wildflower Mural Live Painting
Guided Wildflower Hikes