Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park June 27 to 28, 2026 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Northwest Trek Wildlife Park One of the Pacific Northwest’s most delightfully weird traditions returns this June. Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park celebrates the slimy, surprising world of banana slugs with a weekend full of family-friendly activities, races, crafts, and hands-on learning. The annual event has become a favorite for visitors who appreciate quirky experiences, wildlife, and time outdoors. Learn why slugs play an important role in Northwest forests as nature’s cleanup crew, helping break down organic matter and return nutrients to the ecosystem. Along the way, kids and adults can make slug-themed crafts, create wearable tentacles, and see the forest from a slug’s perspective. And yes, the human slug races are back. Guests can register at the Picnic Pavilion 15 minutes before each race. Race Times: • 11:30 AM • 1:30 PM • 3:30 PM Slug Fest is included with park admission or membership. Planning a weekend getaway - Pair Slug Fest with a stay in Eatonville, Ashford, Elbe, or nearby Mount Rainier gateway communities. Spend the morning meeting wildlife at Northwest Trek, then explore...