New name, same festival: Snoqualmie Days marks return

Festival celebrating the history of Snoqualmie was held this past weekend.

Although it’s had a name change, a successful Snoqualmie Days festival returned to Railroad Avenue this past weekend.

Formerly known as Railroad Days, the festival began in 1939 as a way to raise funds for Snoqualmie’s first fire engine. Since then, it has grown into a full blown festival celebrating Snoqualmie’s history and culture.

A man plays guitar in the back of a Jeff Warren State Farm Insurance truck during the Snoqualmie Days festival. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

A man plays guitar in the back of a Jeff Warren State Farm Insurance truck during the Snoqualmie Days festival. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Mount Si Junior Cheer during the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Mount Si Junior Cheer during the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

A classic car drives by during the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

A classic car drives by during the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Mount Si High School Cheer during the Snoqualmie Days Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Mount Si High School Cheer during the Snoqualmie Days Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Members of Falun Dafa during the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Members of Falun Dafa during the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

The Mount Si High School dance team performs on Railroad Avenue during Snoqualmie Days. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

The Mount Si High School dance team performs on Railroad Avenue during Snoqualmie Days. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Members of the Mount Si High School Band march along Railroad Avenue. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Members of the Mount Si High School Band march along Railroad Avenue. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.