White Salmon Wildflower Festival is nestled in the largest scenic area in America, the Columbia River Gorge.

The 3rd Annual White Salmon Wildflower Festival, May 2025, unites our community to celebrate the natural beauty in and around White Salmon, Washington while advocating for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers during May.  Most events’ proceeds support local non-profits and the Downtown White Salmon Beautification Projects.

With over 800 species of wildflowers surrounding White Salmon, more than any other region in the Pacific Northwest, there are unlimited opportunities to appreciate and learn!  Did you know there are 15 wildflowers endemic to the Columbia River Gorge and not found anywhere else in the world?  Did you know that planting native wildflower seeds promotes the health of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators? Did you know Plein Air painters travel near and far to paint our green hills and colorful wildflowers during the Pacific Northwest Plein Air paint-out?  During May you can view selected artists works at the Maryhill Museum of Art.

Ashley Erdely, the author of Meet the Wildflowers and a White Salmon local, notes that young children are hungry for knowledge and connection to their world. As often as not, when they see a flower, a butterfly, or a particular cloud formation, it will be for the first time. The freshness of that experience invites wonder, curiosity, and questions. Multiple lines of research demonstrate that outdoor exploration and the experience of nature can be crucial to kids’ development, mental health, and spirituality.

Young at heart or age, the White Salmon Wildflower Festival has a program for you.  Please explore our programs and event schedule and join us in celebrating wildflowers!