Wahkiakum-Westport Ferry celebrates 100 years

Little Island Creamery and the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce are honoring the 100th birthday of the Westport/Cathlamet ferry with a celebration on Saturday, June 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Little Island Creamery (448 E. Little Island Rd.). The celebration of this important connection honors the history and future of our unique community.

The Washington State Tourism Department has granted nearly $16,000 for highway marker signs designed by a local artist. Business and individual sponsorships are being offered to support the celebration of the only interstate ferry operating west of the Mississippi River.

The ferry made its first run in June 1925, beginning a new chapter in bringing the Lower Columbia River Region community together. Connecting two states, the ferry has helped promote economic, cultural and social development between the communities it serves. Every day, the ferry transports residents to and from work, people visiting friends and family, and tourists enjoying our beautiful area.

The celebration for this historic event will also include presentations by local and state dignitaries from Oregon and Washington, music by the Skamokawa Swamp Opera and refreshments. We hope you will support the celebration with your contribution and join us as we celebrate our beloved ferry on June 21. For more info, contact Delphine Criscenzo by email at events@littleislandcreamery.net or by phone at 360-849-9456 or contact

Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce by email at info@wahkiakum.us or by phone at 360-795-9996.