LA GRANDE — “Slow down, you move too fast, got to make the morning last, let the morning drop all its petals on me. Life, I love you, all is groovy.”’

With apologies to Simon and Garfunkel, there is no better way to describe the vibe of the 64th annual Crazy Days celebration in La Grande on July 19-20.

The theme, “The Groovy Sixties,” is exemplified by painted windows throughout downtown La Grande. Celebrants are encouraged to come dressed in period costume — anything from Kennedy Camelot to Woodstock chic.

Hosted by La Grande Main Street Downtown, it happens up and down Adams Avenue and adjacent side streets from Fourth to Fir streets.

Adding to the ambience, the 18th annual Timber Cruisers Car Show will feature many vehicles of the era, including muscle cars, some traditional family cars and a few unusual vehicles from the early years of the automobile.

The cars and trucks will be lined up and down Adams Avenue on both days so folks can chat with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable owners and admire the vehicles.

Mary Ann Miesner, co-founder of Timber Cruisers, along with her husband, Arlan, said the most unusual car on display is the Whippet. An American automobile, it was produced by Willys-Overland in Toledo, Ohio, from 1926 to 1931. Named after the English dog breed, the Whippet featured a radiator emblem depicting a whippet leaping through a tire.

On Friday, July 19, area merchants will offer sales especially curated for Crazy Days. And from 6-9 p.m., the Blue Mountain Humane Association will host “Pet Pawty 2024” while enjoying the musical stylings of Wicked Mary at 210 Depot St.

Things really get going on Saturday, July 20, starting at 8 a.m. with Merlyn’s “Over the Top Breakfast” in front of his catering venue on Depot Street, plus other food options throughout the day.

An assortment of pop-up vendors will offer wares, and Alpine Archery and Fly will host a long-distance fly-fishing casting competition. Bikers Against Child Abuse will be on Adams Avenue with some of their motorcycles, and two local churches will have play areas on Adams Avenue and at Max Square with games and fun activities for the kids.

Activities include a cornhole tournament, climbing wall and the shower tower starting at 11 a.m. on Chestnut Street. Mid-Columbia Bus is bringing “Buster,” the remotely operated miniature yellow bus, for photo opportunities.

“This is a time when the community can come together and just have fun,” said Sarah Marcotte, executive director of La Grande Main Street Downtown.