Hermiston Melon Fest: Summer’s Sweetest Event!

The Hermiston Melon Fest is an annual summer celebration of the eastern Oregon city’s world-famous watermelons, featuring free melon slices, live music and the festival’s unique high-energy bathtub races. This… Continue reading Hermiston Melon Fest: Summer’s Sweetest Event!

Hells Canyon Mule Days Celebrates its 45th Anniversary

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The 45th annual Hells Canyon Mule Days, Sept. 11-13 in Enterprise, Ore., will be three full days of events that include classes for every age group and skill level. It’s… Continue reading Hells Canyon Mule Days Celebrates its 45th Anniversary

Autumn Colors Highlight Fall Train Rides

A ride on Oregon’s Eagle Cap Excursion Train in September or October is all about the scenery. After a hot, dry summer, the train’s volunteers are anxious for the shorter… Continue reading Autumn Colors Highlight Fall Train Rides

Deutschesfest: Beers, Brats and Chicken Dance

For the 55th year, the Odessa community is hosting Deutschesfest, a festival tribute to the small town’s German heritage. With German music wafting down the streets of this eastern Washington… Continue reading Deutschesfest: Beers, Brats and Chicken Dance

Local Corvette Show is All About the Children

The 3 Rivers Corvette Club of the Tri-Cities has staged the largest Corvette car show in the Pacific Northwest for the past 16 years, with corporate sponsorship from the McCurley… Continue reading Local Corvette Show is All About the Children

Dayton Hosts Old-Fashioned Small-Town Fair

Few county fairs in the West have been going as long as the Columbia County Fair in Dayton, which has been held for more than 135 years. Livestock and agriculture… Continue reading Dayton Hosts Old-Fashioned Small-Town Fair

Capitol Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season

There’s no reason to wait to get tickets for the Capitol Theatre’s 2026-27 season in Yakima. Subscriptions are still available for the Capitol Best Series, and tickets can be purchased… Continue reading Capitol Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season

It’s Almost Time for the 78th Best Week of Summer!

The Benton Franklin Fair is almost here, bringing five days of agriculture, entertainment, hometown traditions and community celebration to the Tri-Cities Aug. 25-29. From demolition derby and rodeo action to… Continue reading It’s Almost Time for the 78th Best Week of Summer!

Josephy Center for Arts & Culture is Expanding

The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture in Joseph, Ore., has announced the September opening of its expanded facility, the culmination of a project set in motion when the center’s… Continue reading Josephy Center for Arts & Culture is Expanding

Summer’s Ultimate Destination: Umatilla County Fair

Pack your bags and clear your calendars! From August 12 to 15, Hermiston, Ore., will transform into the region’s absolute capital of entertainment. For generations, the Umatilla County Fair has… Continue reading Summer’s Ultimate Destination: Umatilla County Fair