Following a doughnut and coffee filled morning at Snoqualmie Valley Eagles, Twin Peaks fans from around the world visited the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign spot along Reinig Road to hear the mayors of Snoqualmie and North Bend, Washington recognize February 24 as Twin Peaks Day.
WHY IS TWIN PEAKS DAY CELEBRATED ON FEBRUARY 24?
On February 24 at 11:30 a.m., Special Agent Dale Cooper arrives into the small Pacific Northwest town of Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of Laura Palmer. This is one of the few dates mentioned in David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange series.
The groundbreaking series began filming in North Bend, Washington on February 21, 1989 At the time, it was being planned as backdoor pilot episode titled, “Northwest Passage.” The crew captured footage in the towns of North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Carnation, Everett and Seattle, Washington state until around mid-March. Location production ended with scenes filmed at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington.
Once ABC Television Network aired Twin Peaks on April 8, 1990, thousands of fans began making pilgrimages to see the Real Twin Peaks locations and enjoy a heavenly slice of cherry pie and a damn, fine cup of coffee. More than 35 years later, the show continues playing an important part of Snoqualmie Valley history and the history of film and television production in Washington state.
TWIN PEAKS DAY PROCLAMATIONS
Long-time Twin Peaks fan Karl Reinsch first approached the towns of North Bend and Snoqualmie in 2018 about celebrating Twin Peaks Day.
This “day” evolved into the Real Twin Peaks event thanks to the partnership of North Bend Downtown Foundation, Historic Downtown Snoqualmie, North Bend Theatre, and many local businesses in the region. In addition, big thanks to the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support, especially Kelly Harris Coughlin and Bill Grassie.
Since 2018, Karl has continuing drafting proclamations for Washington state local governments to acknowledge this important day in the fan community. In 2023, the town of Carnation also joined in the Twin Peaks Day fun as several scenes from the Pilot were shot in the town. Carnation’s downtown is also seen outside the Double R Diner windows throughout Season 2. In 2024, the King County government also proclaimed February 24 as Twin Peaks Day thanks to Karl’s draft proposal.
For the 2025 proclamation, Karl acknowledged David Lynch’s passing on January 15:
Whereas, David Keith Lynch, Director and Eagle Scout born in Missoula, Montana, passed away on January 15, 2025, leaving behind an artistic legacy including ten motion pictures, three books, seven albums of music, numerous short films, music videos, commercials, paintings and nearly 50 hours of stories set in the world of Twin Peaks: and…
TWIN PEAKS DAY 2025 PROCLAMATION FOR NORTH BEND, WA
At the North Bend City Council meeting on February 18, Mayor Mary Miller proclaimed Monday, February 24 at Twin Peaks Day in North Bend, Washington.
The City of North Bend government posted about this proclamation on their Facebook page on February 19, 2025
Valley resident and Twin Peaks fan, Karl Reinsch (right side of photo), was present to accept the Proclamation, alongside Kathryn Podschwit from Historic Downtown Snoqualmie; Real Twin Peaks board member Britni Larson, North Bend Downtown Foundation Executive Director, Jessica Self; and The Real Twin Peaks board member and Historic Downtown Snoqualmie Association President, Dorie Ross.
TWIN PEAKS DAY 2025 PROCLAMATION FOR SNOQUALMIE, WA
On February 10, 2025, the Snoqualmie City Council meeting included the Twin Peaks Day proclamation as part of their official order of business. Historic Downtown Snoqualmie Association President, Dorie Ross and Snoqualmie resident and proclamation author Karl Reinsch were on hand with Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross
This is the official proclamation for the city of Snoqualmie.
On February 21, the City of Snoqualmie Government posted about Twin Peaks Day on their Facebook page: “Monday is Twin Peaks Day, Snoqualmie! It’s going to be a great wekeend in the Valely with the Real Twin Peaks event bringing hundred of fans to our city!”
TWIN PEAKS DAY 2025 PROCLAMATION FOR CARNATION, WA
At the Carnation City Council on February 19, the Twin Peaks Day proclamation was an order of business. This is the second year that Carnation has officially acknowledged the day. Pictured left to right: Deputy Mayor Jim Ribail; The Real Twin Peaks board member and Historic Downtown Snoqualmie Association President, Dorie Ross; Real Twin Peaks board member Britni Larson; Bookhouse Boy Karl Reinsch; Mayor Adair Hawkins, Deputy Mayor Jessica Merizan.
The image above is the Twin Peaks Day Proclamation for Carnation.
Imagine my surprise, however, when I saw the City of Carnation post a link and images from my article about the Twin Peaks Town Hall scene from the Pilot. This was one of several locations used in the small Snoqualmie Valley town. You can see the exterior of the now former Carnation ACE Hardware store outside the Double R Diner during season two. I also believe the safety deposit box scene was filmed at a former bank turned restaurant.
The City of Carnation posted again on February 24 to celebrate Twin Peaks Day. They again included a link to the Town Hall location from this blog.
TWIN PEAKS DAY 2025 PROCLAMATION FOR KING COUNTY, WA
Karl Reinsch, Jessica Self, Kathryn Podschwit, Britni Larson and Dorie Ross attended the February 18, 2025 King County Council meeting for the reading of the Twin Peaks Day proclamation. Councilmember Sarah Perry, who represents King County District 3 including Snoqualmie Valley, read the proclamation.
This was the second year that King County acknowledged Twin Peaks Day.
READING OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION AT THE WELCOME TO TWIN PEAKS SIGN SPOT
Around 11:15 a.m., fans drove en masse to the Welcome to Twin Peaks sign spot located along Reinig Road in Snoqualmie, Washington.
Donning the official Snoqualmie Mayor sash, Katherine Ross welcomed fans to the sign spot for the reading of the official Twin Peaks Day proclamation. Dorie Ross, Historic Downtown Snoqualmie Association President, held a plaid umbrella as light rain fell.
Mayor Ross acknowledged David Lynch and Mark Frost’s groundbreaking Twin Peaks captivated television viewers around the world with scenes filmed in Snoqualmie and the Snoqualmie Valley that emphasized the natural beauty and history of the region.
The show has drawn tourists year-round to Snoqualmie, the Snoqualmie Valley, and the Greater Seattle area for more than three decades.
Twin Peaks has placed many Snoqualmie and Snoqualmie Valley locations, landmarks and businesses into popular culture, not limited to: Snoqualmie Falls, Mt. Si, Olallie State Park, the Salish Lodge & Spa, the Snoqualmie Lumber Mill and the DirtFish Rally School, The Centennial Log, Reinig Road, Twede’s Cafe, The Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn, Smokey Joe’s Bar & Grill, Mt. Si High School, the Reinig Bridge, Meadowbrook Bridge, and the Northwest Railway Museum Snoqualmie Depot.
She then acknowledged David Lynch’s passing as previously discussed.
Mayor Ross closed the official proclamation reading by inviting people everywhere to celebrate by “giving yourself a present” of donuts, cherry pie and “fine” coffee, and plan to visit our beautiful Snoqualmie Valley.
North Bend Mayor Mary Miller then stepped onto the stage in front of the temporary “Welcome To Twin Peaks” sign.
Sporting a blue rose and a “Let’s Rock” black beanie that VIP attendees received, Mayor Miller remarked how she enjoys attended this annual event.
She also called out that her town of North Bend would never see a population of 51,201 as long as she was in office. At the time, the small town outside of Seattle had a population of 8,500 residents. The town of Snoqualmie had a population of approximately 13,750 residents. This makes a total of 22,250 between the two towns, roughly half of what ABC Television wanted for the fictional town’s population back in 1990. Originally, the show’s creators had made the population 5,120 people.
Mayor Miller closed her remarks by asking how far folks traveled for the event. Shouts from places like Ukraine, Belgium, Scotland, and New York filled the rain-soaked air. She also invited everyone to visit the businesses in town.
WE’RE A WHOLE DAMN TOWN!
I was delighted to see so many people gathered at the sign spot of the group photo. There were even more people standing behind me as the I took this image. Here are a few additional photos from the small gathering to commemorate this special day.
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