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Ever wanted to take a peek into what it takes to be a Blacksmith? Join us for Swaptober Fest with the NW Blacksmith Association! 🔨⚒🗜
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Oh! It's National Dessert Day? We know a thing or two about that. From supporting your Dessert Dash with plates, pie servers, and back-of-house cake cutting to fully provided dessert bars or plated desserts for your guests-- we've got you covered with help from our in-house expert, Read moreSummerland Catering.
How is your sweet tooth celebrating today?
#nationaldessertday #sweettooth #sugarsugar #cowlitzcountyeventcenter #summerlandcatering
Oh! It's National Dessert Day? We know a thing or two about that. From supporting your Dessert Dash with plates, pie servers, and back-of-house cake cutting to fully provided dessert bars or plated desserts for your guests-- we've got you covered with help from our in-house expert, Read moreSummerland Catering.
How is your sweet tooth celebrating today?
#nationaldessertday #sweettooth #sugarsugar #cowlitzcountyeventcenter #summerlandcatering
Holiday cheer coming soon!
What a busy couple of weeks that we've had at The Event Center. Our 13,000 sq. ft. Mt St Helens Expo Hall was buzzing with community members being connected to great resources at both HEVIN 's Stand Down Event as well as @communitymediationcenter 's Resource Fair.
BeautifulRead more Loowit Ballroom is slated to host @esshelter 's Brunch Gala on Saturday, October 10, 2026 and @loco_younglife 's 25th Anniversary Celebration will be back in the Mt St Helens Expo Hall that same evening.
Don't forget to visit @cowlitzfarmersmarket across the street on 7th Avenue from 9:00AM - 2:00PM if you're in the area!
#yourcelebration #youreventcenter #communityevents #communityatwork #cowlitzcountyeventcenter
What a busy couple of weeks that we've had at The Event Center. Our 13,000 sq. ft. Mt St Helens Expo Hall was buzzing with community members being connected to great resources at both HEVIN 's Stand Down Event as well as @communitymediationcenter 's Resource Fair.
BeautifulRead more Loowit Ballroom is slated to host @esshelter 's Brunch Gala on Saturday, October 10, 2026 and @loco_younglife 's 25th Anniversary Celebration will be back in the Mt St Helens Expo Hall that same evening.
Don't forget to visit @cowlitzfarmersmarket across the street on 7th Avenue from 9:00AM - 2:00PM if you're in the area!
#yourcelebration #youreventcenter #communityevents #communityatwork #cowlitzcountyeventcenter
We'd love to see you at our upcoming open rides and dog shows! The arena is located at the south end of the grounds at 1900 7th Avenue Longview WA 98632.
Please note: Unless your horse (or pup) is able to produce $100 bills in its waste, please come prepared to clean up after them Read more(hay included) 🤗💩🌾
Wow! We're (once again) so honored to be a part of the cornerstone community event. The Cowlitz Tribe makes use of our entire facility-- welcoming vendors in our breakout rooms and carnival grounds, providing an entire (free!) salmon dinner to any who come within our Loowit Ballroom, and Read morecelebrating Grand Entry, drumming and dancing in our Mt St Helens Expo Hall.
Did you make it this year? Take a peek at some footage from this year's Grand Entry!
#cowlitztribe #cowlitztribepowwow #familyevents #cowlitzcounrteventcenter #celebrate
Wow! We're (once again) so honored to be a part of the cornerstone community event. The Cowlitz Tribe makes use of our entire facility-- welcoming vendors in our breakout rooms and carnival grounds, providing an entire (free!) salmon dinner to any who come within our Loowit Ballroom, and Read morecelebrating Grand Entry, drumming and dancing in our Mt St Helens Expo Hall.
Did you make it this year? Take a peek at some footage from this year's Grand Entry!
#cowlitztribe #cowlitztribepowwow #familyevents #cowlitzcounrteventcenter #celebrate
So honored to continually host the Cowlitz Tribe's annual Powwow. What an important community event!
We host many events throughout our nearly fifty-acre campus. From rodeos to galas, rallies to fashion shows, our grounds have seen a lot come to life. The one thing they all have in common? Volunteers.
Those that show up without expectation of anything in return. There are countless Read moreplanning and production meetings, details that are ironed out, decor that is placed (sometimes even made at home or on site!) and a tremendous number of unseen hours that go into every single event you see.
Thank a volunteer next time you see one, or better yet? Find your favorite organization and ask how you can get involved!
#cowlitzcountyeventcenter #volunteerappreciation #humanesociety #peacehealth #wshsra #unitedwaycw
We host many events throughout our nearly fifty-acre campus. From rodeos to galas, rallies to fashion shows, our grounds have seen a lot come to life. The one thing they all have in common? Volunteers.
Those that show up without expectation of anything in return. There are countless Read moreplanning and production meetings, details that are ironed out, decor that is placed (sometimes even made at home or on site!) and a tremendous number of unseen hours that go into every single event you see.
Thank a volunteer next time you see one, or better yet? Find your favorite organization and ask how you can get involved!
#cowlitzcountyeventcenter #volunteerappreciation #humanesociety #peacehealth #wshsra #unitedwaycw
We love working with Summerland Catering Services, and know you will too!
We can't wait for you to deck our halls! December is holiday party season around these parts, and we love seeing what you do with our 24,000 square feet of event rooms.
If you're looking for a space to hold a holiday soiree, don't delay! Dates are nearly full for December, Read morewith some availability in January.
#holidayparties #yourcelebrationyoureventcenter #cowlitzcountyeventcenter #cheers #deckthehalls
We can't wait for you to deck our halls! December is holiday party season around these parts, and we love seeing what you do with our 24,000 square feet of event rooms.
If you're looking for a space to hold a holiday soiree, don't delay! Dates are nearly full for December, Read morewith some availability in January.
#holidayparties #yourcelebrationyoureventcenter #cowlitzcountyeventcenter #cheers #deckthehalls
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Kim Bowcutt
Event Center Director
Before stepping into her current role, Kim built a strong foundation in the hospitality industry, managing hotels and honing her expertise in event operations. For the past 20 years, she has been an integral part of the Cowlitz County Event Center, where she now serves as the Director. In this role, she oversees the Fair & Rodeo, County Tourism, and the Event Center, bringing passion and vision to every aspect of her work.
Kim’s lifelong love for community, rodeo, and event management continues to drive her commitment to excellence. Whether in the arena, behind the camera, or leading large-scale events, she brings dedication and heart to everything she does.
Shelby Hixson
Administrative Assistant
Since 2017, she has been with Cowlitz County, managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the office. Shelby brings several years of customer service experience and is dedicated to ensuring financial operations run smoothly and efficiently in her role.
Outside of work, Shelby enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and kids.
Meet Our Coordinators!
Ashley Lachney
Business Development + Marketing Coordinator
She joins The Event Center excited to partner with clients in creating a great guest experience and unforgettable events.
Maile Walker
Fair Coordinator
Maile also coordinates the Cowlitz County Fair, utilizing her skills to bring people together and ensure successful events. Maile is dedicated to fostering strong community connections and creating enjoyable, lasting experiences for all involved.
Melinda Payne
Event Coordinator
With a career spanning philanthropy, finance, customer relations, and event planning, she has developed a diverse skill set. Her combination of strategic vision, organizational skills, and passion for helping others defines her professional journey.
Our Mission
“To be a self-sustained leading provider of event facilities and services in Southwest Washington through the delivery of competitively priced, customer-focused products and services.”
Make our space yours.
We see the big picture in small details. From pre-planning to post-event, our skilled Event Coordinators take care of the details so you can focus on what's really important: your guests.
Floral building was not heated.
Would love to visit again
There were a large number of participants here involved in a number of dog activities. A lot of the open field areas were set up showing dogs in conformation or doing coursing events. Other activities included weight pulling, obedience, rally and agility as well.
The grounds are kept in pretty nice shape there were lots of large shade trees in one of the areas across from the large main structure. There are also hookups with electricity for RVs and trailers and additional areas where tents could be set up.
Unfortunately it does not offer any shower facilities and there are only two bathrooms in the arena area. So if you're going to be tent camping you're going to be roughing it.
She had a wonderful time there. Great job Kelso class 2024
