Update to our monthly newsletter: The Bread of Life food bank at the Vader Assembly of God is open the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, NOT every Tuesday.
May Day
Parade, Vendors, Food, Silent Auction
Saturday May 2, 2026
10 am to 3 pm
Help create the next May Day button art! This years theme is " Red White and Bloom." Artwork that showcases this best will be selected to be this year's button!! Entries due February 21, 2026
PRIZE: ONE winner selected. You will receive a $50 prize, T-shirt (if one is made) and button featuring your artwork! Your winning creation will be used on this year's T-Shirts & Buttons and Local Advertising. It will also be posted to the Vader May Day Website: www.vadermayday.weebly.com, and Facebook (Vader May Day Festival).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sensitive Document Shredding Event
Saturday, May 16th 2026
10am to 1pm
Dailey Storage Parking Lot
110 7th St. Vader, WA 98593
*for more details on upcoming events listed above please view
the bi-monthly Newsletters linked above*
Red, White and Boom plus Hell on Wheels Car Show
If you were in town last year on the 4th of July, you know that it was one of our biggest events. This year we are ready to top that with your support! We are currently looking for food and craft vendors, along with cars for our car show! Email vaderadmin@vaderwa.org to register a car or become a vendor! You can also fill out the online vendor form here: VENDOR APPLICATION
NEWS
NOTICE: Vader Water System Improvements
Lewis County Public Works is in the process of improving approximately 8,185 linear feet of the existing Vader Water System. This work will consist of removing/replacing the existing watermains and replacing them with 8-inch and 6-inch PVC C900 pipe and appurtenances within the City of Vader, WA. Construction starts January 6, 2025 and is to be completed April 1, 2025.
NOTICE: Vader Fiber Installation Project
Lewis County Public Utility District is in the process to install new fiber optic cable in various sizes from 6ct to 288ct (depending on location) throughout the City of Vader and surrounding areas. Construction is anticipated to start in late May 2024 and be completed by June 2025.
NOTICE: CASTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT #401
Upcoming changes and opportunities within the Castle Rock School District.
Please use the link to view their letter with the upcoming changes.
Past Highlights
2025 Holiday's in Vader!
With the 2025 event season behind us, here is a look at how our Holiday's in Vader and light up anything parade. The town was lit up and the fun was flowing. City staff and city volunteers out did themselves with this and it shows!! A huge thank you to those involved in making the magic happen for Vader!
Prior Years Events:
Fire Department Town Hall
Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
7pm at Vader Fire Department
City Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, August 5th, 2023
8am-4pm
Vader Parks Board is Hosting
Sensitive Document Shredding Event
Saturday August 12th, 2023 - 10am-1pm
At 110 7th Street - Parking lot by Little Crane
*for more details on upcoming events listed above please view
the bi-monthly Newsletters linked above*
Want to see some of these incredible events return? Explore the list of past events hosted by various city and community boards, and volunteer to help bring them back to life!
Pet tags are here!
2026 Pet License Tags are available at city hall. Register your fur baby by the end of February 2026 to avoid late fees!