It had been forty years since I had had a first day at a restaurant. In 1986, my mother dropped me off at Arby’s and said she would be back to pick me up in three hours. In 2026, I was walking to Twede’s Cafe, with mountain ranges to my left and right, as I…
The first panel discussion of the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington was held on Thursday, February 19 at Friends & Co. Ice Cream in downtown North Bend. I spoke with Director Richard Green and Art Director Alex Shurun who created the wonderful documentary about Catherine Coulson titled, “I Know Catherine, The…
Twin Peaks Day, also known as the day Special Agent Dale Cooper arrives in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, is commemorated on February 24. In 2026, the day fell on a Tuesday but that didn’t stop fans from gathering at the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign spot along Reinig Road to hear from the…
The small towns of Snoqualmie Valley, Washington offer plenty of shops and restaurants to find perfect souvenirs and delicious meals. During the Real Twin Peaks event, many of these places offer specially designed and curated merchandise and delicious food and beverage specials. If you are headed to the event from February 19-22, 2026, here is…
The Real Twin Peaks event returns to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington from February 19-22, 2026. This four-day event offers plenty of free activities in the towns where David Lynch and Mark Frost filmed their groundbreaking show. Here are ten unique things to do that will make your visit wonderful and strange.
If you are headed to the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event, the North Bend Theatre in North Bend, Washington is holding a special screening of My Last Martini on Friday, February 20. This short film starring Wendy Robie and Mickey O’Sullivan was adapted from a short story by Barry Gifford and directed by Rob Christopher.
The United States of America will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The editors of Smithsonian Magazine recently published their list of 250 places to celebrate America and the Real Twin Peaks of Washington state made the cut.
The Real Twin Peaks event returns to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington from February 19-22, 2026. This fan celebration of the towns where David Lynch and Mark Frost’s show were filmed is filled with activities, film screenings at North Bend Theatre, free panel discussions, trivia, karaoke and some of the best local food and drink in the…
If you’ve spent any time on Twin Peaks Blog, you’ll know I enjoy finding articles from the early days of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange show. I particularly like reading about the cherry pie frenzy that descended upon the Mar-T Cafe in North Bend, Washington, known today as Twede’s Cafe. In 1992,…
The Real Twin Peaks 2025 event was held from February 21-24 in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington. This fan event that celebrates the towns where David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange show was filmed. Here is a look back at the various activities, panel discussions and more held during the 2025 event.