3rd Weekend Every August in Concrete
The Concrete Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that this year’s event will once again take place on the third weekend in August. Community members, business owners, and town leaders are looking forward to this much-loved summer tradition.
Cascade Days dates back to the 1930s, beginning as a campaign to build a highway connecting Skagit County to Okanogan County. Originally known as the North Cross State Highway, today’s State Route 20 grew out of early meetings led by dedicated local leaders along with prominent state and national figures. Those meetings eventually turned into a celebration and a parade, and just like that, Cascade Days was born. And yes, we still love a parade in Concrete.
WE’RE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR’S TITLE SPONSOR: UNITED GENERAL DISTRICT 304.
Participate as a Vendor, at the Car Show, or in the Parade.
Or plan to watch all the fun on Friday night and all-day Saturday in Concrete!
VENDOR APPLICATION FORM | PARADE ENTRY FORM
This event receives funding from Skagit County • www.visitskagitvalley.com
Schedule at a Glance
It’s going to be another great time in Concrete!Please check back as our schedule is being confirmed (and added to!).
Friday, August 14, 2026
Veterans Memorial Park:
- 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Vendors Open
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. Concession Stand
- 6:00-8:00 p.m. Adult Mushball Game
Saturday, August 16, 2024
Main Street / Town Center
- 11:00 a.m. – Grand Parade (Line-Up/Check-In at Grassmere Road)
- 11:00 a.m. – Parade Announcements at Bear Square
- 1:00 p.m. Parade Winners Announced at Bear Square
- Noon -3:00 p.m. Car Show – in Town Center
- 3:00 p.m. Car Show Winners Announced
Veterans Memorial Park
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Food Booths in the Park
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Booths in the Park
- 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Mini-Golf Course
- Noon – 3:00 p.m. Trout Pond by Puget Sound Energy
- 2:00 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest
- 2:00 p.m. Firefighters on field – Volunteer Fire Departments
- 3:00 Duck Race by Concrete Volunteer Fire Department & Puget Sound Energy
Silo Park
- 1:00 p.m. CHS All-School Reunion – if you ever attended school in Concrete, or taught school here, please join us!
Please check in, don a nametag, and join the fun of seeing old friends and classmates. If you’re in one of this year’s milestone classes, please contact us so we can help you connect with class leaders. Join the Facebook Page!
SPECIAL EVENT: “FLIGHT FROM MORDOR“
Join us for “Flight from Mordor,” an after-dark team adventure game on Saturday, August 16 at Silo Park. Gather a group of friends or family, bring a flashlight, and work together to complete challenges and make your way to Veterans Memorial Park. It’s an exciting, interactive experience for ages 12 and up, with prizes for the top teams. Meet at Silo Park at 9 p.m.—the game starts at 9:15! This activity is presented by the Concrete Prevention Posse, coordinated by United General District 304 and the Concrete Resource Coalition. Contact Stephanie for more information.
When it came time to select a logo for Cascade Days, we went back to the drawing board. Over the years, there have been a number of different images used. We wanted one that captured the true spirit of the celebration: the fact that there’s a lot of history in these hills, and an equal amount of vibrant optimism growing here.
We wanted the logo to capture the essence of logging and cement plant days, but just as important as those largely bygone industries, we wanted to feature the mountains with the HIGHWAY going through them.
So we turned to our well-known local artist, Don Smith. We asked him to look at the elements of past logos and create an image that was fresh and bright. That’s what the celebration will be! Thanks, Don, for blending the old with the new and giving us an image that sets the tone for Cascade Days.
Special Thanks to our Longtime Cascade Days Sponsors:
Concrete Herald
Concrete Heritage Museum
Janicki Industries
Nielsen Brothers, Inc.
Puget Sound Energy
SaviBank
Sedro-Woolley Physical Therapy
Weston Services, Inc.
Additional Sponsors Include Annie’s Pizza Station, Double O Ranch, Lemley Chapel, Loggerodeo, Loggers Landing, Mike Hawkings Trucking, Northwest Propane LLC., Rallye Auto Sales Inc., and Sierra Pacific Industries. Thank you, sponsors!
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