2026 Timber! Adventures Will be Announced in May!
2026 Adventures!
Songs & Stories - A Song Circle on Building a Life in Music with Sonic Guild
Experience an intimate music community gathering rooted in storytelling, where stripped-down songs meet the real stories behind them. Hear from local artists who are writing, producing, touring, and doing the work of building a life in music, sharing not just their songs, but the path it takes to carry them forward.
Each artist has received support through Sonic Guild’s producer, tour support, or artist grants, and brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build and sustain a career in music today.
Through a mix of songs and conversation, you’ll get a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the realities, challenges, and turning points that shape a life in music in a constantly evolving industry. Gather with fellow music lovers and community members to hear directly from artists about the work, persistence, and support it takes to grow from local stages to something larger, and why that journey depends on all of us.
Paid Adventures
Recreational Tree Climbing
When: Friday & Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm Ages 8+
Where: Large Maple Tree near the yurts on the west side of the walking bridge.
Remember how much fun it is to climb trees? Come ascend into the canopy using equipment that will keep both climber and tree safe. Let life slow down, experience Tree Time. Recreational Tree Climbing will happen on Friday and Saturday from 9:30am - 5:30pm just west of the walking bridge.
Nature Painting Class
When: Friday and Saturday at 10am
Step into a slower rhythm and let the world around you lead. This watercolor session at Timber Fest is all about feeling instead of forcing. We’ll gather in nature, with music drifting through the space, and allow color, sound, and surroundings to guide the brush. There’s no formal instruction, no pressure to “get it right”. This is just an open invitation to explore movement, emotion, and instinct on the page.
The space will be held by Janine Chiorazzi, a seasoned art educator with 16 years of experience, who will gently support and assist as needed while honoring each artist’s individual process.
Open Adventures
Art with Henry!
Kids Art Class: Friday 7/25 at 9am
Where: Camp Timber!
Henry Cut Outs displayed at the Art House all weekend!
Hiking with OBOZ
When: Friday at 10am and 3pm | Saturday at 10am and 3pm
Where: Sign up at the Oboz Booth beginning Thursday
Get the opportunity to sign out Oboz Footwear to hike throughout the Tolt Macdonald Park property and trails while testing out a pair provided by the on site Oboz footwear experts. Signups will be first come, first serve and can be signed out during the festival hours of 10am to 3pm each day Friday and Saturday. Sign ups will start Thursday night when the festival opens to reserve a pair for Friday.
Please arrive at the Oboz booth to grab your demo pair before hitting the trails. Oboz will hold a Drivers License while you demo on the property and will be able to safely store your footwear within their activation space.
On the Lookout for Bats
Learn about the world of bats, pick up some myth-busting bat facts, and find out more about these cool and vital mammals of the night! At dusk we will observe our local Washington bats in action as they emerge for the night to feed on all our mosquitoes and other pests and learn all about the new community science program from Woodland Park Zoo. We will show you how you can help scientists learn more about local bats!
Bats Northwest is a nonprofit organization formed in 1996 by scientists, educators, and interested lay people to help protect Pacific Northwest bat populations through education and research. http://www.batsnorthwest.org/
Glassblowing Demo with Robert Bank Glass and REI Co-op
When: Friday 7/24 & Saturday 7/25 - All Day
Stop by glassblowing artist Robert Bank’s mobile artmaking studio. Bob will take you through the glassblowing process, answering your questions about the artistic process, while he creates small glass art pieces. He will also have art pieces made in his studio for sale at the festival.
Birding with DebbieMiller!
When:Saturday 7/25 - 9am
Where: Meet at the Art Barn (Covered Shelter on the West Side of the Bridge)
Join Seattle singer/songwriter and birder Debbie Miller for a relaxed morning of birding by sight and by ear. Binoculars are highly recommended if you have them. You can also download the Merlin app with the US West Coast bird pack to your phone beforehand if you want to improve your bird ID skills! No experience or knowledge needed. If you’ve ever noticed a bird and thought it looked cool, you are already a birder!
Yoga with Columbia City Yoga
Start your day in the North Meadow with an outdoor practice that meets you where you are, whether you’re waking up slow, stretching out after a long day of music, or simply wanting a moment to drop in and breathe.
At its core, yoga is a practice of paying attention, noticing what’s here, and responding with more awareness and care. Move and breathe in a way that supports that, helping you feel more grounded, more at ease, and a little more connected to yourself and the natural surroundings of Tolt-MacDonald Park. Expect a thoughtful mix of grounding and movement, all shared in good company.
Come as you are. Readily accessible for beginners, with options for more experienced practitioners. Bring whatever helps you feel comfortable practicing on the grass, whether that’s a yoga mat, blanket, towel, or nothing at all.
Kids Yoga with Columbia City Yoga
Start your day together with a playful, all-ages practice designed for kids and the grown-ups who love them. Move, stretch, imagine, and explore through simple storytelling, from animal shapes to moments of stillness. Along the way, notice what’s happening in your body and how you’re feeling, building natural and fun awareness for kids and adults alike. This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are space where curiosity is welcome and participation can take many different forms.
Bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket to practice on if you’d like, or just join us on the grass.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Kindness Campfire with Snovalley Pride
Kick off your TIMBERfest weekend with warmth and connection at the Snovalley Pride Kindness Campfire! Join us Thursday night for cozy vibes, s’mores, hot chocolate, and fun times around the fire. It’s the perfect way to meet new friends and start your festival experience with heart.
Drag Bingo with Melody Volt Paradisco
Join Miss Community 2026, Melody Volt Paradisco for a fun and casual hour of Bingo at our Art House, the covered shelter on the west side of the bridge. We'll have prizes available including Timber! merch and special gifts from our sponsors. No sign up necessary, come on out and have fun!
Stargazing
When: Saturday at 11:30pm
Where: Softball fields by park entrance
Join astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society, Boeing Employees Astronomical Society and astrophysicists from the University of Washington for a star party! On Saturday at 11:30pm, guests will learn about the cosmos, gaze at distant planets and galaxies. Timber’s stargazing activity will take place in the Softball Fields near the park entrance. No sign up necessary!
Snovalley Pride Unicorn Parade with Meet & Greet!
When: Saturday at 9am
Where: Camp Timber!
Magic is real at Timber! On Saturday morning, before the music begins, our fabulous Snovalley Pride unicorns will be trotting through the festival. Come say hello, grab a photo, and add a little sparkle to your day with a magical meet-and-greet you won’t forget.
Carnation Farmer's Market
When: Friday and Saturday 8am - 12pm
Where: Vending Area
Come visit Carnation Farmers Market and experience a miniature version of their weekly local market! A selection of fresh, healthy food options will be available for purchase directly from our local farmers and producers. Enjoy free farmtastic games and activities brought to you by our very own CFM Power of Produce Kids Club.
Book Reading
Origami Memorial Project
The Unicorn Art Station: Create Your Magic
Camp Timber!
Friday and Saturday 9am - 12pm
Come one, come all and come hang at the barn where we will have all of our kid-centric activities including kids concerts each morning.
Kavu morning river plunge!
Friday and Saturday 8:28am
Join Timber Co-Founder Chad Clibborn and our amazing merch partners KAVU for a morning "change the game" dunk into the cool waters at the confluence of the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers. Brush off that last beer or just start your day with a refreshing plunge into the beautiful river that dissects Timber. All you need is yourself and a swimsuit. Meet up at the trailhead to the Tolt River beach at 8:28 sharp to meet up for our daily plunge.
Shop Local
Every year our attendees have been amazing in shopping at local businesses during Timber! Before coming, consider getting your ice and food at the local IGA and your camp batteries or other necessities at Carnation Ace Hardware and other businesses in town. We are guests of the people of Carnation and it remains our priority to make sure that Timber! is always an asset to the community and businesses there.
Check out this lovely little guide to shopping Timber! made by our friends at Yelp!
Hiking
Beyond a 500-foot suspension foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River are 12 miles of forested and riverside trails connecting to an extensive network of trails in the adjacent Ames Lake Forest. Click here to learn more about trails at Tolt-Macdonald Park from our friends at the Washington Trails Association.
Swimming
Dip your toes in the water or catch some sun at Tolt River Beach. Beach access is located on the south end of the RV/General Festival camping area.