The Cowlitz County Regional Conference Center at The Event Center has served as a cornerstone for community gatherings and agricultural traditions in Longview for decades, evolving from traditional fairgrounds into a versatile year-round regional hub. The current modern facility is the result of a significant redevelopment effort that began in the early 2000s to modernize the existing fairgrounds.

Cowlitz County Event Center and Fairgrounds The Cowlitz County Public Facilities District (PFD) is planning a new indoor sportsplex as part of the Cowlitz County Event Center and fairgrounds in Longview. This building would offer a year-round space for a variety of local sports, tournaments, trade shows and family-friendly events, serving county residents and attracting users from throughout Washington and Oregon.

The Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts is a historic centerpiece of downtown Longview that has been a hub for culture and entertainment since it first opened its doors in 1925. Originally designed as a vaudeville house and movie palace, it remains one of the most beautifully preserved examples of early 20th-century architecture in the region.

The new Entryway at the Cowlitz County Event Center is complete, marking the first step in the Public Facilities District’s long-term Master Plan.