The Centralia Downtown Festivals Association was founded to build our community and bring fun to Historic Downtown Centralia.
Historic Downtown Centralia, also known as the Heart of the City of Centralia, has been the apex of community life since it was platted in 1885. Today, the wonderful diversity of businesses found here offer local residents and visitors a variety of dining, shopping, entertainment and recreational events and experiences. In 2003, the Centralia Downtown Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and has enjoyed all of the rights and privileges that come from that special designation. In addition, The National Register of Historic Sites recognizes four specific locations in the Historic Downtown: 1. Centralia Union Train Station, 2. Olympic Club and Saloon, 3. Washington Part (The Sentinel), 4. United States Post Office. Nurtured by an ongoing revitalization and restoration program designed to maintain the City’s welcoming charm and historic beauty, Centralia’s Historic Downtown attracts thousands of visitors each year to its many cultural events and festivals.