Pioneer Village Festival Brings Fun and Entertainment for All Ages

CASHMERE – Get ready for a day filled with family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and a wide array of activities at the upcoming Pioneer Village Festival 2023. Hosted by the Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village, this annual event is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, promising a day of excitement and cultural enrichment.

The gates will open at 9:00 a.m., kicking off the festivities with a patriotic touch as the Cashmere High School Jazz Choir performs the National Anthem at 9:15 a.m. The day will be jam-packed with live music featuring talented artists like Corban Welter, Darnell Scott, Guy Ragosta, Rachel Powers, and the Wenatchee Youth Circus, ensuring that there's something for every musical taste.

For those seeking a taste of history, the Pioneer Village Festival offers a journey back in time with live history actors, gold panning, and even a visit to the saloon for some old-fashioned sarsaparilla. Families can enjoy face painting, balloons, pony rides courtesy of Tillicum Riders, and creative crafts for the kids. Vendors will also be on hand, offering a variety of arts and crafts to explore.

Throughout the day, there will be captivating live demonstrations, including flintknapping, spinning, weaving, and silversmithing, providing a glimpse into the artisanal skills of the past.

The entertainment doesn't stop there. The festival will feature performances by local talent, including CHS and CMS Jazz Bands, adding a rhythmic twist to the day's festivities.

In addition to the entertainment and historical activities, attendees can look forward to quick and easy food options, including hot dogs, chili dogs, and nachos served from the kitchen.

The Pioneer Village Festival 2023 promises to be an event that brings the community together in celebration of its vibrant history.

For more information about the festival and the Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village, please visit www.cashmeremuseum.org.

Pioneer Village Festival 2023

Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village

Schedule of Events

Saturday, Oct. 7

9:00 a.m. Gates Open

9:15 a.m. National Anthem – Cashmere High School Jazz Choir

10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Corban Welter

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Darnell Scott and Guy Ragosta

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wenatchee Youth Circus

2:15 - 3:45 p.m. Rachel Powers

4:00-5:00 p.m. CHS and CMS Jazz Bands

Ongoing throughout Saturday

Live History actors

Sarsaparilla in the saloon

Gold panning

Face painting

Balloons by Mr. Whiskers

Pony rides with Tillicum Riders

Kids crafts

Vendors

Live demonstrations – flintknapping, spinning, weaving, silversmithing