Community Activities
The citizens of Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington, as well as neighboring towns enjoy many community events, activities, and organizations.
Throughout the year residents of Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington homes can attend quality performances at the Lewiston’s Civic Theater. In addition, The Idaho–Washington Concert Chorale and the Washington Idaho Symphony Orchestra offer outstanding performances throughout the area.
The Center for Arts and History offers a variety of art shows with both local and regional artists specializing in a variety of mediums. It also hosts readings and lectures from various authors and speakers. Various other art include The Valley Art Center’s annual Snake River Showcase in November, featuring works from local artists.
Sports enthusiasts in the LC Valley enjoy watching, playing, and even coaching softball and baseball. There are many tee-ball, little league, and Jack and Jill leagues to join as well as high school, and college games to watch. There are also several tournaments, including the annual NAIA World Series.
Team sporting opportunities are available to school age youth of Clarkston, WA and Lewiston, ID homes through public schools, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lewiston and Clarkston, and Lewiston Parks and Recreation. Some of these activities include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football. The Lewiston Parks and Recreation also offers adult flag football, 3 on 3 basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
There are various social and fraternal organizations including the Elks, Eagles and Good Sam’s Clubs. Local churches provide opportunities for worship, friendship, and service.
Below are some of the Annual Community Activities:
- Dogwood Festival – a weekend with artisan booths, antique car show, fun run, quilt show, and more.
- Hot August Nights – a weekend of car shows, concerts, and more.
- Lewiston Roundup Parade and Rodeo – the parade offers exposure to local organizations, school bands, and Nez Perce regalia. The Roundup Rodeo provides quality barrel racing, bull riding, and even a dance.
- Fairs – each spring residents enjoy the Asotin County Fair and fall is the time for the Nez Perce and other County Fairs.
- Fishing Derby – participate in this annual Steelhead fishing contest.
- Winter Spirit – enjoy a winter evening walking under the changing colored archway and many lit trees at Lewiston’s Locomotive Park. Christmas Carols ring, children dance, and parents warm themselves by the fire.
- Clarkston’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade – located in downtown Clarkston, this evening parade ends with a lighting ceremony in Vernon Park.
