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Mount Rainier Day Festival 2026

Saturday, May 16 at the Mount Rainier Nature Center

4701 31st Pl, Mount Rainier, MD

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Mount Rainier Day is the City’s largest annual celebration—a joyful gathering that brings neighbors together and welcomes visitors for a full day of connection, activity, and community pride. This beloved tradition is a chance to enjoy free entertainment and family-friendly fun while supporting small and local businesses at our Festival Market, featuring food and merchandise vendors from near and far.

Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Mount Rainier Nature Center as we celebrate the City’s 116th Anniversary. The celebration kicks off with the Mount Rainier Day Parade, departing from City Hall as the festival opens and making its way to the Nature Center.

This free festival will feature a vibrant market with 50+ local vendors offering handmade goods, art, food, and unique finds, along with live entertainment, arts and crafts, and engaging activities for all ages.

HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR

Fill out the Sponsorship Application Form by March 20, 2026. 

 

MOUNT RAINIER DAY SUPER MOUNTEE $500

  • Social media thank-you posts and mentions
  • Logo included on the event website and flyers
  • Live acknowledgment during the program.
  • Free vendor booth with table, tents, and chairs provided 

PARADE ENTRY FORM

Join us as we march from City Hall to the Mount Rainier Nature Center to kick off the festival. Mount Rainier Day parade features marching bands, local schools, community groups, and members united in celebrating our community!

Fill out the Parade Entry Form

FESTIVAL MARKET 

Mount Rainier Day is a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and local enterprise! Featuring 50+ vendors and artisans, the event showcases a wide variety of unique, handcrafted, and locally curated goods. From specialty foods and art to gifts and one-of-a-kind finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We encourage all attendees to shop small, connect with local makers, and show their support for the talented businesses that help our community thrive. Every purchase makes a difference!

Fill out an online application (APPLICATION IS CLOSED)

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer on Mount Rainier Day.

PARKING

Parade Parking:

Park and Ride Lot Across City Hall and Street Parking

Festival Parking:

Thomas S. Stone Elementary School 

4500 34th Street Mount Rainier, Maryland

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