City of Carnation Newsletter

Vol. 07 | September 2025

Inaugural Carnation Concert Crawl

Photos by Last Lite Photography

The City of Carnation partnered with Morgan Henley Presents to bring a full day of music to our downtown on August 17th. This event was made possible through a Port of Seattle economic development grant.

The Carnation Concert Crawl began at Carnation Cafe bright and early with the soothing sounds of Sheyenne Leonard. City Staff handed out Concert Passports to brave souls who were determined to make it to all five concerts.

The crowd then moved to the Tolt Commons to watch Serious Goose perform on the Chess Board. The Carnation Chamber of Commerce hosted a vendor village, and lawn games were available for families to enjoy.

The lot next to Big Block Brewery was quickly transformed into a concert venue with the addition of a stage and a roll of turf. Stomping Ground was the third act of the day, equipped with a harmonica and a Lady Gaga mash-up.

Massy Ferguson performed next at Miller's brand-new outdoor music venue. The Seattle-based Americana rock band showcased tracks from their latest release, then ventured off to play the flute for people on the streets.

Eden concluded the Carnation Concert Crawl with a high energy show at Pour House Pete's. Morgan and the Carnation team handed out prizes from a drawing of the completed passports.

Councilmember Cheryl Paquette takes Oath of Office

On August 19th, Cheryl Paquette was officially sworn in as Councilmember for Position 3 on the Carnation City Council! She was recently appointed to serve on the City's Finance & Operations Committee

Councilmember Paquette has been a Carnation resident for nearly 20 years, holds the following volunteer leadership positions:

Treasurer - Carnation Chamber of Commerce
Vice President - Carnation 4th of July Committee
Treasurer - Remlinger Heritage Foundation
Selection Committee - Valley Scholarships
Board member - Valley Innovation Project

The issues Councilmember Paquette feels passionate about are State Route 203 infrastructure, transit and accessibility, small businesses, a reliable Tolt Dam notification system, housing targets, and addressing general fund budgetary concerns.

Officials visit City of Seattle's Tolt Dam

Thank you to our state and federal representatives for taking the time to attend!

The City of Carnation invited Congresswoman Kim Schrier and Senator Keith Goehner to join Mayor Hawkins in visiting the Tolt Dam, a structure owned and operated by the City of Seattle via Seattle Public Utilities.

Representatives from the offices of Councilmember Sarah Perry and Representative Brian Burnett were in attendance, as well as partners from King County Sheriff's Office, King County Office of Emergency Management, Eastside Fire & Rescue, City of Duvall, and Riverview School District.

Mapping Belonging: Carnation Walkabout

The City of Carnation Team joined the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology to participate in a walking tour of Carnation to test out their new mobile app project.

The application, currently in its beta testing phase, collects data on streets and sidewalks to gauge ease of travel for different interest groups. Thank you for including our City in your research!

National Night Out

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community event, always held on the first Tuesday in August, that promotes neighborhood camaraderie and strengthens community partnerships by encouraging residents to get to know their neighbors and local first responders. This year, the Carnation NNO had hot dogs, face paint, live music, a scavenger hunt, a bounce house, obstacle course, and games!

Mark your calendars:

Regular City Council Meeting

September 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM | City Hall

Planning and Parks Board Meeting

September 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM | City Hall

Coffee with Council

September 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Sandy's Espresso

Park Clean-up

October 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Valley Memorial Park

Your one stop-shop for Carnation Fun!

There's always something to do in Carnation! City Staff has compiled a list of fun Carnation events and put them onto one calendar on the City's website.

Visit our Fun Calendar

Don't see your Carnation event on the calendar? Email the City's Communications Officer: ashlyn.farnworth@carnationwa.gov

Park Clean-up Event

The Love Snoqualmie Valley Volunteer Day is on Saturday, October 4th! Join us at Valley Memorial Park (31999 E Blanche Street) at 9:00 AM for our clean-up.

Our team could use your help to really make the park shine through washing park benches, picking up branches, painting over graffiti, filling holes in the dog park and cleaning up around the tennis and basketball courts.

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Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Festival: August 14 - September 14

The Carnation Chamber of Commerce's award-winning Sunflower Festival is back for its second year!

This vibrant celebration of agriculture, heritage and natural beauty is co-hosted by the Duvall Chamber of Commerce and the North Bend Downtown Foundation. There are only a few days left - don't miss out!

Visit the Event Page!

Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts Movie Night at Miller's

Eastside Fire & Rescue with the support of King County Fire Protection District 10 is hosting a wildfire awareness film night on Wednesday, September 17th. The event will be held at Miller's Carnation.

Wildfire is an increasing concern in Western Washington. The destructive power and unpredictable nature of these events make them especially concerning and can leave people feeling helpless. Join Eastside Fire & Rescue for the short documentary “Living with Fire” and engage with the discussion panel to talk with fire response and fire mitigation experts.