Sequim Irrigation Festival Royalty announces events for 130th celebration

The Sequim City Council meeting on April 28, 2025, featured an enthusiastic presentation from the Sequim Irrigation Festival Royalty, marking the upcoming 130th Irrigation Festival, the longest-running festival in Washington State. Queen Lily Chumslin, along with Princesses Roxie Woods and Dorianna Morales, and Prince Malachi Burn, expressed gratitude to the council and city staff for their support and invited the community to participate in the festivities.

Preparations for the festival began early in 2024, with the theme for 2025 being "Where History Flows and Futures Grow." The royalty highlighted key events leading up to the festival, including a successful scholarship pageant and participation in the Tacoma Daffodil Festival, where they received the President's Award.

The festival will kick off with Crazy Cowan Weekend at Carrie Blake Park, starting on May 10. The opening ceremony will feature a ribbon-cutting at the James Center Bandshell, followed by a weekend filled with arts and crafts vendors, family activities, and entertainment. Notable events include a grand parade, a car show, and a 1-mile/5K run series.

The council's support for the festival underscores its importance to the community, fostering local engagement and celebration. As the festival approaches, residents are encouraged to join in the festivities and celebrate Sequim's rich history and vibrant future.