Longview Washington

Longview is ideally situated between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, offering residents a rural life-style with year-round opportunities for recreation. It is the largest city in Cowlitz County with a population of approximately 35,000.

Longview Events Calendar

Any time is a great time for adventure in Longview where you'll find a wealth of activities waiting for you. Take a stroll along the banks of beautiful Lake Sacajawea, explore historic downtown Longview, brush up on your golf game at the Mint Valley Championship Golf Course, or take in a performance at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

	September 2019
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1 Castle Rock Farmers Market Castle Rock Farmers Market September 1, 2019 Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA Castle Rock Farmers Market Location: 1st Ave SW between Cowlitz St and A St Sundays Sunday, May 5th through Mid October For more information call Jackie at 360.274.6603 www.facebook.com/crwafarmersmarket/ See more details •	2	3 Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 3, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details •	4 Kalama - The Resolectrics Kalama - The Resolectrics September 4, 2019 Westin Amphitheater, 215 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625, USA Wednesday, September 4th from 6 to 9 pm Westin Ampitheater - Kalama The Resolectrics at heart is a classic rhythm & blues band. Their ragged-yet-heartfelt harmonies, bluesy riffs, and swampy grooves are sure to move you. https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/205985-the-resolectrics See more details •	5 Longview - Thirsty Thursday Longview - Thirsty Thursday September 5, 2019 Downtown, Longview, WA 98632, USA September 5th from 5 to 8 pm Downtown Longview Please join us for a Thirstday Thursday event where you can eat, drink and shop after regular hours in Downtown Longview! Participating businesses will host their own vendors, partner with other downtown establishments and/or offer special promotions from 5-8 PM! This event will generally coincide with the first Thursday of the month. #downtownlongview #thirstythursday #firstthursday #eatlocal #drinklocal #shoplocal #shopsmall #lovewhereyoulive See more details Kalama - KUKN End of Summer Party Kalama - KUKN End of Summer Party September 5, 2019 Westin Amphitheater, 215 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625, USA Thursday, September 5th at 7 pm Westin Amphitheater - Kalama Summer's not over yet...Party with us on the river! Cookin' Country 105.5 is bringing in Charlie McNeal & Southern Halo for a free concert in the Amphitheater, and McMenamins food and beverages will be available for purchase. 360.636.0110 See more details • •	6 Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 6, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details Castle Rock Blooming Tour Castle Rock Blooming Tour September 6, 2019 - September 7, 2019 @ Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA SAVE THE DATE (In case you haven't already.) The 7th annual Castle Rock Bloomin' Tour will be held September 6th & 7th. There will be 3 private gardens to visit (one of them still under construction), a nursery, a farm, and BEAUTIFUL downtown Castle Rock. Exact locations will be announced as we get closer to the date. https://www.facebook.com/Castle-Rock-Bloomin-Tour-318956764928556/ See more details • •	7 Castle Rock Blooming Tour Castle Rock Blooming Tour September 6, 2019 - September 7, 2019 @ Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA SAVE THE DATE (In case you haven't already.) The 7th annual Castle Rock Bloomin' Tour will be held September 6th & 7th. There will be 3 private gardens to visit (one of them still under construction), a nursery, a farm, and BEAUTIFUL downtown Castle Rock. Exact locations will be announced as we get closer to the date. https://www.facebook.com/Castle-Rock-Bloomin-Tour-318956764928556/ See more details Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 7, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 7, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details • • •
8 Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 8, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details Longview - Seahawks Poker Walk/Run Longview - Seahawks Poker Walk/Run September 8, 2019 Lake Sacajawea, Longview, WA 98632, USA Sunday, September 8th Seahawks Poker Walk/Run Lake Sacajawea 360.442.5400 https://www.mylongview.com/calendar.aspx?CID=42 See more details Castle Rock Farmers Market Castle Rock Farmers Market September 8, 2019 Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA Castle Rock Farmers Market Location: 1st Ave SW between Cowlitz St and A St Sundays Sunday, May 5th through Mid October For more information call Jackie at 360.274.6603 www.facebook.com/crwafarmersmarket/ See more details • • •	9	10 Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 10, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details •	11 Kalama - The Jack Maybe Project Kalama - The Jack Maybe Project September 11, 2019 Westin Amphitheater, 215 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625, USA Wednesday, September 11th from 6 to 9 pm Westin Amphitheater - Kalama The Jack Maybe Project Americana Jack Maybe was forged in the fires of the American sound. The sirens of Blues, Jazz, Folk, and Bluegrass grew nearby and he was able to learn their tunes. Through the centuries, he found different beasts who were his kin, and together they began to sing the songs of the Old Monsters who roamed the earth before they. The monsters change form and ferocity, but the songs remain the same. See more details •	12	13 Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 13, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details •	14 Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 14, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 14, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details Kelso - Highlander Festival Kelso - Highlander Festival September 14, 2019 - September 15, 2019 @ Tam O'Shanter Park, Tam O'Shanter Way, Kelso, WA 98626, USA Highlander Festival September 14 & 15 2019 Tam O'Shanter Park - Kelso https://www.kelso.gov/visitors/highlander-festival See more details Columbia Theatre - Pigs on a Wing Columbia Theatre - Pigs on a Wing September 14, 2019 Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA PIGS ON THE WING: ANIMALS 2019 Saturday, September 14, 2019 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 360.575.8499 1231 Vandercook Way Longview Portland Oregon based Pink Floyd tribute, Pigs on the Wing, announce the band's 2019-2020 production: Animals. Animals is a Pink Floyd concert experience featuring a full performance of Pink Floyd's 1977 album, Animals and full second set highlighting the very best of Pink Floyd's Roger Waters-era catalog. https://www.columbiatheatre.com/new-events/pigs-on-the-wing-animals-2019 See more details • • • •
15 Kelso - Highlander Festival Kelso - Highlander Festival September 14, 2019 - September 15, 2019 @ Tam O'Shanter Park, Tam O'Shanter Way, Kelso, WA 98626, USA Highlander Festival September 14 & 15 2019 Tam O'Shanter Park - Kelso https://www.kelso.gov/visitors/highlander-festival See more details Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 15, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details Castle Rock Farmers Market Castle Rock Farmers Market September 15, 2019 Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA Castle Rock Farmers Market Location: 1st Ave SW between Cowlitz St and A St Sundays Sunday, May 5th through Mid October For more information call Jackie at 360.274.6603 www.facebook.com/crwafarmersmarket/ See more details • • •	16	17 Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 17, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details •	18 Kalama - Coastline & This Years Model Kalama - Coastline & This Years Model September 18, 2019 Westin Amphitheater, 215 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625, USA Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00 pm to 7:15 - 7:45 to 9:00 pm Westin Amphitheater - Kalama Coastline - 6:00 to 7:15 pm The Coastline is a Portland-based trio founded in 2014. The influence of a wide variety of genres has resulted in performances that range from lounge rock to synth-driven electro-pop. This Years Model - 7:45 to 9:00 pm Elvis Costello Tribute This Years Model is an amazing recreation of the live sound of Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Playing material that spans Costello's lengthy career and repertoire, they have been wowing audiences with their high energy, fun shows. See more details •	19	20 Columbia Theatre - Aureum Columbia Theatre - Aureum September 20, 2019 Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA AUREUM Friday, September 20, 2019 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 360.575.8499 Aureum returns this year before going on a national tour with a completely revamped show including more impressive aerial acts and an entire CGI* world built by an award-winning team of animators. This show, developed in residence over the summer, promises to be an unforgettable experience. A gripping story told through physical acting and awe-inspiring acrobatics. A young academic creates a key that allows him to travel to the magical world of Aureum in a performance that seamlessly integrates compelling storytelling and characters with world-class acrobatics and aerial. The show includes an incredible original soundtrack and high-flying technical elements that would only otherwise be possible in stadiums. With an award-winning cast and rich narrative, Aureum promises an unforgettable experience for every audience. Halcyon Shows is a new partner with the Columbia Theatre developing AUERUM as a custom fit specifically for stages like the Columbia Theatre. https://www.columbiatheatre.com/new-events/aureum See more details Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 20, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details • •	21 Castle Rock - Rock & Gem Show Castle Rock - Rock & Gem Show September 21, 2019 - September 22, 2019 @ Castle Rock WA Fairgrounds Saturday September 21st & 22nd Rock & Gem Show Castle Rock WA 54th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds, 120 Fair Lane, SW Corner of Highway 411 and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers, member displays, demonstrations, auction, and activities for children; contact Vicki Johnson, (360) 751-8031; Email: vickijrocks@msn.com See more details Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 21, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details Longview - Extreme Machines Longview - Extreme Machines September 21, 2019 Fairgrounds Parking across from Cowlitz County Event Center 1900 7th avenue, Longview Extreme Machine September 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Cowlitz County Expo Center Kids – young and old can come and touch the coolest vehicles in one big space. Discover the ordinary and unusual up close and personal. Firetrucks, bus, tractor, monster trucks, forklift, log loader, snow plow, military vehicles, helicopter, and the REMAX hot air balloon! Drive an excavator and bulldozer, ride in a cherry picker! Donation suggested with proceeds going to support the Longview Recreation out-of-school time scholarship fund. Event sponsors include LCCA, Cowlitz County Public Utilities Council, Cowlitz PUD, Port of Longview, United Site Services, Lakeside Industries, Peterson Cat, Specialty Rents & Events, Cowlitz County Event Center and United Rentals. See more details Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 21, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details • • • •
22 Castle Rock - Rock & Gem Show Castle Rock - Rock & Gem Show September 21, 2019 - September 22, 2019 @ Castle Rock WA Fairgrounds Saturday September 21st & 22nd Rock & Gem Show Castle Rock WA 54th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds, 120 Fair Lane, SW Corner of Highway 411 and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Dealers, member displays, demonstrations, auction, and activities for children; contact Vicki Johnson, (360) 751-8031; Email: vickijrocks@msn.com See more details Castle Rock Farmers Market Castle Rock Farmers Market September 22, 2019 Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA Castle Rock Farmers Market Location: 1st Ave SW between Cowlitz St and A St Sundays Sunday, May 5th through Mid October For more information call Jackie at 360.274.6603 www.facebook.com/crwafarmersmarket/ See more details Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening Stageworks Northwest - Some Enchanted Evening September 22, 2019 Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Friday, September 6th to 22nd Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm http://www.stageworksnorthwest.com/ 360.636.4488 Some Enchanted Evening- Featuring our finest local talents, Some Enchanted Evening is a celebration of the greatest team of songwriters to ever collaborate, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This stunning new musical tribute, featuring clever arrangements, offers our audience a glorious parade of well-known hits including tunes from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair and more! Musical - Rated G – Fun for the entire family Directed by Jamie Hegstad See more details • • •	23	24 Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 24, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details •	25	26	27 Moonlight Run/Walk 5k Moonlight Run/Walk 5k September 27, 2019 Mint Valley Golf Course, 4002 Pennsylvania St, Longview, WA 98632, USA Moonlight 5K Run/Walk Friday, Sept 27, 7:00 PM @Mint Valley Golf Course 360.442.5400 See more details •	28 Cowlitz Farmers Market Cowlitz Farmers Market September 28, 2019 7th Avenue, 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Cowlitz Farmers Market Located across the street from the Cowlitz County Event Center/Fairgrounds Open Tuesdays & Sundays - 10 am to 2 pm For more information please call: Laurie 360.957.7023 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cowlitz-Community-Farmers-Market-207764972575448/about/?ref=page_internal See more details Woodland - Cedar Creek Grist Mill - Corn Bread Day Woodland - Cedar Creek Grist Mill - Corn Bread Day September 28, 2019 The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 NE Grist Mill Rd, Woodland, WA 98674, USA Saturday, September 28th, 2019 Cedar Creek Grist Mill - Corn Bread Day Do you think you know cornbread? Today you’ll see cornbread made with fruit jam, hot peppers, bacon, cheese, herbs, and you choose the best. Starts around noon. 360.225.5832 http://www.cedarcreekgristmill.org/index.php/events See more details Longview - CFA Cat Show Longview - CFA Cat Show September 28, 2019 Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, USA Saturday, September 28th 9 am to 4 pm Cowlitz County Event Center Longview https://www.facebook.com/events/393970377886569/ Our Cat Show is going to have it all! Persian, American & British Shorthair, Exotic Cat, Maine Coon, Ragamuffin, Russian Blue, Sphynx, Siamese, Household Pets and many more! Over 200 pedigreed cats and household pets will gather at our CFA cat show to compete for top awards. Guests can visit with exhibitors to learn more about their favorite breeds. There is something for everyone at the show. We can't wait to see you there! $5 per person, $10 for families. Seniors/Students $3, 5 & Under Free. Cash or Credit Cards accepted. See more details It's a Blast: Volcano Exploration Days It's a Blast: Volcano Exploration Days September 28, 2019 Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center, 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, WA 98649, USA Volcano Exploration Days Saturday, September 28 https://www.mshinstitute.org/about_us/events/overview.html See more details • • • •
29 Castle Rock Farmers Market Castle Rock Farmers Market September 29, 2019 Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA Castle Rock Farmers Market Location: 1st Ave SW between Cowlitz St and A St Sundays Sunday, May 5th through Mid October For more information call Jackie at 360.274.6603 www.facebook.com/crwafarmersmarket/ See more details •	30

Longview Washington Established 1923

Longview’s roots can be traced back to Kansas City, Missouri, home of city founder R. A. Long, president of the Long-Bell Timber Company. Long and other company leaders committed to building a large lumber mill along the Columbia River. Because Southwest Washington did not have a ready workforce, Long decided to build a city to accommodate the estimated 14,000 workers it would take to operate the mill.

Longview was dedicated in July 1923. In February 1924, it was incorporated and a municipal government was established. Designed as a hub for business and travel routes, the town’s Civic Center features R. A. Long Park, Longview Public Library, the Monticello Hotel, and the post office and city hall

Today, Longview is a thriving community of 35,000, growing in both size and diversity. The city has a strong economic base and a wide array of recreational, educational, and cultural offerings. Highlights include Lower Columbia College, the Columbia Theatre, Rose Center for the Arts, and a vibrant, historic downtown.

The City recognizes that a vibrant downtown is critical to our uniqueness as a community. Built in the 1920s, Longview has a small-town atmosphere that is very appealing to residents and visitors alike, offering a safe, comfortable and inviting gathering place with shopping, restaurants, galleries and beautiful streetscapes.

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Established

Located ninety miles from the Pacific Ocean at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers, Longview is a relatively new city with a short but remarkable history. Less than seventy-five years ago, the area where Longview now stands was sparsely populated wilderness and rural homesteads.

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Population

Longview is a city that demonstrates care and compassion for all its citizens through active participation with social agencies, organizations and individual citizens.

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Trails

Beautifully maintained trail system

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Parks

The Parks Department maintains over 300 acres of parks and open space, including beautiful Lake Sacajawea. The department also takes care of ten miles of trails for public enjoyment, fields used for sports activities, as well as an inventory of approximately 13,000 trees. Maintenance includes mowing, irrigation, weed control, turf repair, path repair, litter control, restroom sanitation, boat ramp maintenance, tree and shrub maintenance, leaf removal, playground and play equipment maintenance.