Wilkeson Handcar Races

07/27/2026

07/23/2026

Much roadwork! Many events! Many tiny, beloved trash pandas! Jimothy’s got a busy weekend ahead of him and so does the state of Washington.

Let’s dig into the details for July 24-27:

-SR 520 will close in both directions from I-5 (MP 0) to I-405 (MP 7) from 11 p.m. Friday, July 24 to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 25 for maintenance. Both directions of the I-5 on-ramps to EB SR 520 and the Montlake Boulevard on-ramps to EB SR 520 will close. The 84th Ave and 108th Ave NE on-ramps to WB SR 520 will also close. People traveling between Seattle and Bellevue should plan ahead and seek alternate routes.

- SR 161 in Federal Way will close in both directions between Milton Road/20th Ave S and 28th Ave S from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Crews will install a 25 ft wide box culvert across SR 161 to improve fish passage. Signed detours will guide drivers, pedestrians and cyclists around the closure.

- SR 202 in Fall City will close just east of the SR 202/203 roundabout (MP 22) from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Monday. Major storms in December 2025 and March 2026 eroded the Snoqualmie riverbank supporting the highway. During this closure crews will place woody material, boulders, streambed gravel mix and stone fragments to restore the roadside embankment to its original grade and help protect the roadway from future damage. If you're planning to float, paddle or launch a boat, be aware that portions of the Snoqualmie and Raging rivers—and some nearby access points—may temporarily close while crews safely repair the riverbank.

If you’re saddling up to see Chris Stapleton, don’t forget that the I-90 Vantage Bridge is one lane in each direction 24/7, which will likely create significant backups. We strongly recommend you consider alternate routes or give yourself extra time to get to and from The Gorge.

Jimothy says that if you want to avoid some trashy traffic, download our mobile app to check for real-time travel info, make a plan ahead of time and remember to pack snacks.

07/17/2026

Sponsor opportunity!

We’re looking for 4-6 wood picnic tables to add to Coke oven park

If you’re able to donate, or sponsor purchasing a couple drop a comment, message or email!

04/08/2026

Wilkeson Booster Club, fundraiser for Bacon & Eggs Skatepark to finish the park and add bathrooms & lights.

03/14/2026

Help us celebrate Earth Day 🌎 at Coke Oven Park.

Multiple groups have been working hard to preserve our Historic Park and cannot wait to show it off to the public. There will be a small handful of vendors and we will be there with crafts, free books and beverages!

Sunday April 19th!

02/12/2026

02/09/2026

2026 Vendor Search is on!

We are so excited to kick off this years planning and cannot wait to host amazing vendors!

Not only are searching for vendors for Wilkeson Days, we're also searching for other small events we do through out the year.

Please message us for an application!

https://wilkesonboosterclub.org/parade-vendor-forms/

01/25/2026

Over the next few days we will be uploading photos from the 50th Annual, July 2025. None of these are edited as we took close to 5,000 photos over the course of the weekend! feel free to share, or download if you find yourself in them!

All images uploaded are taken by Kiarra Kristeen Photography

01/25/2026