Stay in the loop with local happenings all year long! From seasonal favorites like our Scarecrow Contest and Tree Lighting to business seminars and First Saturday Summer Mixers, this is your go-to spot for upcoming Chamber events.
Events rotate throughout the year, so be sure to check back often—you won’t want to miss what’s next!
EVENTS TO WATCH FOR:
links offer more information to current events
- Business Seminars (offered quarterly)
- First Saturday Summer Mixer Series (May-September)
- Scarecrow Contest (Voting Opens in October)
- Festival of Light & Wonder – Lighted parade, tree lighting, nonprofit vendors, and more! (December)
- Bigfoot Daze (2nd Saturday in July)
- Seasonal Photo Contests (ongoing)
- Check out our Community Events Calendar here
- Add your own Willow Creek Region event here
First Saturday Summer Mixer Saturday, August 1st – Hosted by Mountain Community & Culture
Our August First Saturday Mixer is heading to a new location for a special occasion.
Join us at the Trinity River Community Center for its soft opening, hosted by Mountain Community & Culture. If you remember the old Trinity River Garden Center, you’ll enjoy seeing what’s taking shape as this familiar space begins a new chapter.
Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and music while connecting with friends, neighbors, and local businesses. DJ Noble Tobal takes over at 8:00 PM, and there will be shade and misters to help keep everyone comfortable.
Admission is free, and all proceeds from drinks from will support improvements to the Trinity River Community Center.
Saturday, August 1st – starts at 5:00 PM
39509 Highway 299, Willow Creek
We hope you’ll stop by, celebrate this exciting milestone, and help support a new gathering place for our community.
The Next Willow Creek Photo Contest will be all about summer! Look for the entry form on June 21st!
Check back here, subscribe to our newsletters, or follow us on social media to be the first to know when the next contest opens.
Prizes
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: Bigfoot Capital of the World merch
Deadline:
Sept 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Sept 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Theme:
- “SUMMER IN BIGFOOT COUNTRY” Show us what summer in our region means to you. Capture the landscapes, people, wildlife, events, adventures, traditions, and everyday moments that make Bigfoot Country special.
We invite you to share your photographs that highlight the beauty and diversity of our community. Here are some suggestions for what to capture:
- Nature: The stunning landscapes, rivers, forests, wildlife, and natural wonders that make our region special.
- Farm/Agriculture: The farms, ranches, gardens, and agricultural traditions that help shape the character of our region.
- Community: People connecting, creating, celebrating, and enjoying everyday life throughout our mountain and river communities.
- Events: The festivals, gatherings, markets, and local traditions that bring our communities together.
- Recreation: Fishing, hiking, paddling, swimming, camping, biking, and all the ways people enjoy the outdoors in our region.
- Bigfoot Sightings Capture the legend of Bigfoot in your own unique way -from playful imagination to mysterious encounters.
We look forward to seeing Willow Creek through your lens!
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