On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Twin Peaks fans from around the world gathered at Snoqualmie Falls Brewery in downtown Snoqualmie for an evening of trivia followed by a dance party that ran until the early morning hours. Admission was free and the fun was neverending at this annual Real Twin Peaks tradition.
When David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was released in Japanese movie theatres on May 16, 1992, it quickly became one of must-see movies of the year. As I discussed during a presentation about Twin Peaks and Japan at the Real Twin Peaks event, the movie was booked in more than 100 theatres throughout the…
One of my favorite toys as a child was my View-Master. This handheld 3D stereoscope used cardboard reels containing images from some of my favorite movies and television shows. Now Fright Rags, the leader in quality horror-related apparel and accessories, introduced a Twin Peaks-themed reel pack for their unique Fright Scope Viewfinder. Suddenly, I feel…
One highlight from the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event was a conversation with Twin Peaks writer and producer Harley Peyton. Fans from around the world gathered in the historic North Bend Theatre in North Bend, Washington as authors John Thorne and Scott Ryan spoke with Peyton about his Emmy Award-nominated work on the groundbreaking television…
When Mark Frost and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks first aired on Japanese televisions in May 1991, audiences couldn’t get enough of their wonderful and strange show. During the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event, I presented an hour-long, free panel on Saturday, February 21 at the Black Dog Arts Cafe in Snoqualmie about the show’s connections to…
After a full day of activities on Friday February 20, 2026, Real Twin Peaks Dugpa(SS) ticket holders gathered at the Moose Lodge 1666 for an evening of improv by Seattle’s Unexpected Productions followed by karaoke hosted by KJ Dwaine Wheeler. It was a wonderful (and strange) night of laughter, song and friendship in Snoqualmie Valley.
I love finding vintage postcards of Snoqualmie Falls with Mid-Century inspired designs. This one from Smith-Western, Co. Inc. features the majestic and sacred 268-foot waterfall and the former Snoqualmie Falls Lodge known today as Salish Lodge & Spa.
One of my favorite places to visit in Snoqualmie Valley is Olallie State Park. Located about 10 miles from downtown North Bend, Washington, this Washington State Park served as the film location for scenes in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me and Twin Peaks: The Return. For attendees to the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event,…
Western Washington state served as the backdrop for much of Mark Frost and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks. They not only used many locations throughout Snoqualmie Valley but they hired many local actors from the region to play various on-screen roles. During the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event, Vinnie Guidera led a free panel discussion titled…
March 14 is a great day to celebrate with a delicious slice of cherry pie. When Twin Peaks first aired on the ABC Television Network, fans from around the world descended on the former Mar-T Cafe (now Twede’s Cafe) in North Bend, Washington to try a slice of heavenly pie. Garnet Cross, who began working at…