UFO Sightings Hotspot in Lewis County, Washington

📍 Location

📝 Description

The Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, continues a long-running UFO-history festival that traces back to Kenneth Arnold’s 1947 sighting near Mineral and the coining of the term “flying saucer.” The latest edition in 2025 unfolded as a two-day weekend (Sept 12–13, 2025) with related events on Sept 12 (Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater) and the main festival activities on Sept 13 (Alien Invasion Parade on Front Street, Saucer Drop and vendor fair, plus additional speakers and activities at the Lewis County Historical Museum). The museum-run event features Kenneth Arnold exhibits, family-friendly crafts, live music, and a VIP/sponsorship structure; proceeds support the Lewis County Historical Museum. The event is publicly promoted by local organizations and covered by regional media, underscoring Chehalis and nearby Lewis County as a focal point for UFO/history enthusiasts in the Northwest.

🔍 Circumstances

Annual, family-friendly festival organized around UFO/history lore. The 2025 edition featured the Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest on Sept 12 at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater and the main Chehalis Flying Saucer Party on Sept 13, including an Alien Invasion Parade on Front Street, the Saucer Drop, vendor fair, speakers, and VIP packages. The Lewis County Historical Museum hosts Kenneth Arnold exhibits and related activities, with downtown Chehalis hosting parades and ancillary events. Proceeds benefited the museum.

👤 Physical Description

No single observed flying object is described in these reports; the event centers on exhibits, films, parades, costumes, live music, vendor booths, and interactive activities (e.g., Saucer Drop) with flying saucer-themed decor and programming.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Event addresses and schedule are published by The Chehalis Flying Saucer Party and Lewis County Historical Museum. The festival includes VIP packages, a vendor fair, a Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest, the Saucer Drop, Alien Invasion Parade, and a speaker lineup; a Kenneth Arnold exhibit is part of museum programming; proceeds support museum operations.

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