Valleyfest

There’s a lot to celebrate about Spokane Valley, so thank goodness Valleyfest happens every year! For three decades, the two-day festival has rallied the community around education, sports, games and plenty of food and live music. This year, you can run a race, go fishing, study astronomy, swing dance, tour vintage cars or explore the different cultures that build up the region all in one weekend of nonstop fun. The celebration spans the entire Mirabeau Point Park all the way to the CenterPlace Regional Event center. But whatever you do, make sure to join the Hearts of Gold Parade on Friday night, which travels from North Gillis Road to Perrine Road and features Miss Spokane Valley Royalty, custom floats, favorite pets and plenty of appreciation for the people with hearts of gold who make their home a better place to be.

Valleyfest • Fri, Sept. 20-Sun, Sept. 22 times vary • Free • Mirabeau Point Park • 13500 E. Mirabeau Pkwy., Spokane Valley • valleyfest.org • 509-922-3299