Picnic at Pioneer Park: July 24-25th, 2026

Celebrating 130 Years of Memories

Washington’s longest running picnic

A Whatcom County tradition for over a century.

When

July 24 - 25th, 2026

Where

Pioneer Park – Ferndale WA

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Daily Schedules

Friday, July 24th

11 AM: Main Gate opens

11 AM-8 PM: Registration Open

12-6 PM: Original Log Cabin Museums

1-5:30 PM: Kids Pioneer Corral

1-5:30 PM: Kids Pioneer Passports located by Larson Log Cabin

11 AM-Dusk: Vendors (crafts and food)

Pioneer Pavilion Community Center

11 AM-7 PM: Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club
11 AM-5 PM: Whatcom Genealogical Society: Used Book Sale

Saturday, July 25th

8 AM-2 PM Pioneer Classic Car Show
- Central School Grounds 1st Ave.

11 AM: Pioneer Old Settlers Grand Parade
- Downtown Ferndale

11 AM: Main Gate opens

11 AM-8 PM: Registration Open

12-6 PM: Original Log Cabin Museums

1-5:30 PM: Kids Pioneer Corral

1-5:30 PM: Kids Pioneer Passports located by Larson Log Cabin

11 AM-Dusk: Vendors (crafts and food)

Pioneer Pavilion Community Center

11 AM-7 PM: Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club
12 PM-5:30 PM: Whatcom Genealogical Society: Used Book Sale

Entertainment Schedule

Friday, July 24th

Danny Vernon and the Devilles on the Pioneer Park Main Stage at 2 PM

The Illusion of Elvis-Danny Vernon and the Devilles… From the many years of admiration of Elvis, I've sought to create a show that would hold the excitement of the King of Rock & Roll- on stage throughout the various stages of his career. I also try to show respect & support the integrity of the man and his music.
Wally & The Beaves on the Pioneer Park Main Stage at 6 PM

Wally & The Beaves is a fun Oldies variety band from the Pacific Northwest Performing classic americana songs from the 1950’s-1980’s. Each member of the band brings a bit of humor by dressing like well-known iconic characters from the era. Guaranteed to get you dancing all night.
Adult Dance in the Red Barn 8:30PM

Saturday, July 25th

Mt. Baker Toppers -12:30 PM
The Barn Devild Band - 4 - 6 PM

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Bill DeGoot - "Roy Orbison" and Dino Macris - "Elvis from 2 - 3:30 PM Local Singers:

Plus music of the 50's & 60's
Bill DeGoot - "Roy Orbison" and Dino Macris - "Elvis from 6 - 8 PM Local Singers:

Bill DeGoot - "Roy Orbison" and Dino Macris - "Elvis" plus music of the 50's & 60's
Adult Dance in the Red Barn 8:30 PM

Blindfate

Beer Garden

Friday:
1 PM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:
1 PM – 1:00 AM

8:30 PM - 12 AM Friday & Saturday

Friday & Saturday Evening Adult Dance at the “Bar Red Barn”

$5.00 entrance fee per person each night

Friday Music by Whiplash Rodeo

Saturday Music by : SunsetSuperman

A Few Words

About the Old Settlers Association

The Whatcom County Old Settlers Association is a not-for-profit organization that consists of all-volunteer membership. Our primary purpose is the organizing, managing, and running of the annual Old Settlers Picnic, Grand Parade, Car Show all of which runs during the last full weekend of July from Friday-Saturday. Proceeds from these events go towards our mission of preserving the memory and heritage of the early pioneers of Whatcom County.

Our organization meets at 6:30pm every second Monday of each month (except Aug., Nov. Dec. & Jan.) Those interested in joining the Whatcom County Old Settlers Association are free to attend our meetings. Volunteers are much needed before and during the annual Pioneer Picnic!

Whatcom County Old Settlers Office is located in the Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion Community Center 2007 Cherry St, Ferndale, WA.

If you have any questions please contact us at whatcomoldsettlers@gmail.com.