May 19, 2020 11:30 a.m.
Graffiti Weekend has been canceled for 2020.
A release from the Graffiti committee said, “our highest priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the members of our community”. It said, “based on the recommendation of medical professionals and the information provided by Governor Brown regarding events and festivals, we will be canceling this year’s Graffiti Weekend”.
The release said the committee is extremely disappointed but is looking forward to Graffiti Weekend 2021. It has been scheduled for July 7-11 of next year.
Known as the premier car show event in the Pacific Northwest, Graffiti Weekend began in 1982. It attracts visitors and car enthusiasts from around the country.
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