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
- First Saturday Summer Mixer Series (May-September)
- Scarecrow Contest (Voting Opens in October)
- Tree Lighting Festival & Lighted Parade (December)
- Bigfoot Daze (2nd Saturday in July)
- Seasonal Photo Contests
Annual Tree Lighting Festival + Lighted Parade
✨ Sponsored by Campora Propane ✨
December 6th, 2025
Locations:
Parade Line Up: 4:45 at the Yurok Tribe Tribal Office parking lot on Walnut
Parade: on Mayfair
Movies: Commons Park
Tree Lighting: Commons Park
Schedule of Events:
4:45 PM – Parade participants line up – parade starts at 5:30 sharp!
5:30 PM – Lighted Parade (starts on Mayfair & Walnut)
6:00 PM – Holiday Classic Movies at Commons Park
6:30 PM – Tree Lighting Countdown at Commons Park
Additional Details:
Food & Drinks – Enjoy festive snacks and hot drinks!
Vendors – Come out to support our local nonprofits!
Visit from Santa! – A special visit for the kids and photo ops – don’t forget to bring Santa a letter!
Volunteer Information:Interested in volunteering? Help make this event a success! Reach out to info@willowcreekchamber.com for more info on how you can lend a hand.
– SORRY, VENDING SPOTS ARE FULL – Vendor Opportunities: Local nonprofits are invited to sell food at the event. To sign up, please email info@willowcreekchamber.com to reserve your spot (no duplicate food types, please).
Parade Participation:Want to be in the parade? Walkers, tractors, cars, golf carts, pick up trucks, all welcome!
Contact Information:For questions or more details, email info@willowcreekchamber.com
Willow Creek’s Winter Photo Contest will launch in January and be open until March.
Stay tuned for details!
Prizes
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: Bigfoot Capital of the World merch
Deadline:
December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM
December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Theme:
“‘Dusk to Dawn: Winter in the Willow Creek Region”
“‘Dusk to Dawn: Winter in the Willow Creek Region”
Capture the quiet beauty and shifting light of winter in the Willow Creek Region, from glowing horizons to frosted landscapes, everyday moments, wildlife, and maybe even a Bigfoot braving the cold.
