Welcome to the Onalaska Community!

Onalaska is located in Lewis County, Washington just a few miles southeast of Chehalis. Our town is home of the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival, and beautiful Carlisle Lake. ​We invite you to visit our wonderful community to enjoy the natural beauty, and our many recreational opportunities. 
What is the Onalaska Alliance for Sustainable Community?​
 The Onalaska Alliance for Sustainable Community is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2009 whose mission is to develop innovative and sustainable economic and educational opportunities compatible with rural life in the Onalaska area, unite people of diverse backgrounds to reduce poverty, cultivate cultural and natural resources, develop alliances with surrounding communities, and promote the common goals of community and celebration.
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Apple Harvest Festival

Last year's Apple Harvest Festival was an absolute hit! Thank you all for coming together for such a wonderful, fun-filled weekend. Mark your calendars for the first weekend of October 2026!

Apply Harvest acitivities include: 5K Fun Run, Parade, Apple Cider and Pie, Quilt Show, Live Music, Local Beer/Wine/Cider Garden, Games, Food and Vendors, Farm Tour, Farm to Table Dinner, and much more!

Volunteer & Donate

Volunteer support is the heart of Onalaska Alliance.  Click the button below to see how you can be involved. Sign up below to get emails about work parties throughout the year.  

Whatever your ability or availability, if you're interested in Volunteering for the Alliance, we're interested in making that happen!

Carlisle Lake Open

Carlisle Lake is free and open year-round! Click the button below to learn more lake rules and amenities.

Carlisle Lake's fishing regulations are set by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. ​For more info about Carlisle Lake fishing, click HERE
From I-5, take Exit 71 and head east for 7 miles on Hwy 508.

2026 DATES AT A GLANCE

  • February 21, 2026:  Fundraising Dinner & Auction — 5-8pm at The Mason Jar Gathering Barn
  • ​March 31 - Onalaska High School Aquaculture Fish Release
  • April 4, 2026:  Easter Egg Hunt - 12:00 PM at Carlisle Park by OHS
  • Music in the Park Dates:
    • June 24, 2026:  Brian Green Band
    • July 23, 2026:  Porky & the Beans (Formerly Freckles Brown Band)
    • August 26, 2026:  the Llewellyn Family
  • October 2-4, 2026:  Apple Harvest Festival 

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