History | Arts | Dining | Entertainment | Events | Lodging | Recreation | Real Estate | Shopping | Links Local Events First Friday Artwalk - (Monthly) The First Friday Artwalk is a self-guided walking tour of the City of Ellensburg's participating art venues, which takes place from 5pm to 7pm on the first Friday of every month. http://www.ellensburgarts.com/map.html TRIOBA Adventure Race Series - (May 20, 2006) First in the series, this race will challenge your skills in trekking, mountain biking, and navigation. Race will take place near Ellensburg starting in Joe Watt Canyon. Contact: 253-709-8232 www.trioba.com 4th of July in the Park - A Community Celebration (July 4, 2006) Fireworks!*! Children and family activities. bouncy toys, food vendors, arts & crafts, games, lots of family fun, great music, duck drop. West Ellensburg Park Ball Fields. 509-925-2002 Valley Musical Theatre (July 7-9 and July 13-15, 2006) Performance of “Anything Goes”. Morgan Middle School Auditorium. Contact: Valley Musical Theatre 509-925-PLAY (7529) www.valleymusicaltheatre.org TRIOBA Adventure Race Series - (July 15, 2006) Second in the series, this race will challenge your skills in kayaking, trekking, mountain biking, and navigation. Race will take place in the Snoqualmie Pass area. Contact: 253-709-8232 www.trioba.com Whisky Dick Triathlon - (July 23, 2006) Swim 1 mile in th Columbia, bike 26.4 miles on the old Vantage Hwy to Kittitas, run 8.8 miles from Kittitas to Ellensburg. Contact: Tami Walton at 509-962-8246 http://www.whiskydick.com Jazz in the Valley - (July 28-30, 2006) “Big Show and Dance” 23 acts in 10 venues in Historic Downtown Ellensburg. The Jazz in the Valley festival is a celebration of jazz for our community and our guests. Contact: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce at 509-925-2002 or 888-925-2204 www.jazzinthevalley.com Kittitas County Fair - (August 31 – September 4, 2006) Whether you are seeking thrills on carnival rides, children's entertainment, great music, or a stroll through the Kittitas County Fair & Rodeo grounds, exhibit halls or livestock barns, the Fair has something for everyone. Contact: 509-962-7639 http://www.kittitascountyfair.com Ellensburg Rodeo - (September 1 - 4, 2006) Started in 1923, the Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the "old rodeos" and it has earned its place as one of America's Top 25 professional rodeos. Contact: 509-962-7831 • 800-637-2444 http://www.ellensburgrodeo.com Paint Ellensburg - (September 15-16, 2006) Watch artists in action for 24 hours throughout Ellensburg. The artists are not allowed to sleep while they paint, sculpt, or carve their masterpiece. Their work goes up for auction at the end of the festival at Gallery One located at 408 North Pearl Street. Contact: 509-925-2670 http://www.paintellensburg.com Olmstead State Park Threshing Bee & Antique Equipment Show (September 16-17, 2006) Witness live grain threshing, a tractor parade, antique spinning wheel demonstrations, soap making and ice cream making. View lots of antique tractors, washing machines, steam engines, restored antique farm machinery. Antique swap meet and flea market and fun activities for the whole family. Contact: Olmstead Place State Park • 509-925-1943 www.kveic.org Bite of the Burg (September 19, 2006) Welcome back the CWU students with this fun event. Stroll through the streets of downtown Ellensburg and fill your plate up with scrumptious samples from many of our local restaurants. Plus other businesses will be available to share and hand out information on many of the wonderful services and products that are available in Ellensburg. Gladys Cardiff (October 3, 2006) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series The Paths from Every Direction: A Cherokee Nation member celebrates her cultural heritage through poetry. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Ellensburg Manastash Metric Bicycle Tour (October 7, 2006) This enjoyable 104-kilometer (62-mile) ride travels through some of Central Washington’s most scenic cycling country. Autumn colors, mountain scenes, historic towns, and the twisting Yakima River are all part of the experience. www.manastash-metric.org Ellensburg Film Festival (October 6-8, 2006) The Ellensburg Film Festival has brought together some of the most exciting films being created today. www.ellensburgfilmfestival.com Seattle Symphony Orchestra (October 19, 2006) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series One of the nation’s premier orchestras comes to CWU Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (November 2, 2006) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series Our Environmental Destiny: The noted environmentalist reflects on the value of our natural surroundings. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Holiday Showcase in music and Dance (December 10, 2006) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series CWU faculty and students perform for the holiday season. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Moments to Remember (November 24-25, 2006) Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the Ellensburg community comes together to kick off the holiday season featuring a Cookie Scavenger Hunt, photo's with Santa, a variety of parades, entertainment, and of course, the Historic Downtown Lighting Ceremony. So grab the entire family for this two day event. Contact: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce at 509-925-2002 or 888-925-2204 info@ellensburg-chamber.com CWU Ware Fare (November 30-December 2, 2006) Get your holiday shopping done at the annual Ware Fare with lots of arts and craft vendors gathered together to share their wares in the new CWU Student Union Building. Contact: 963-3315 warefare@cwu.edu Winterhop Brewfest - (January 20, 2007) Historic Downtown Ellensburg. Local businesses are opening their doors to some of Washington's finest breweries. Come enjoy the day downtown and sample exceptional brew. Price will include a Souvenir Glass and 5-scrip. Blankity-Blank! By Scott Warrender (January 25-27 & February 1-3, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series Enjoy the world premiere of a wildly original and inventive “fill-in-the-blanks” musical, staged by Central Theatre Ensemble. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Michael Ott (January 31, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series Alternative Energy and Biofuels: An expert on biofuels discusses the nation’s biorevolution and the growing bio-economy. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Spirit of The West Cowboy Gathering - (February 16-18, 2007) A Celebration of Music, Poetry, & Art. PO Box 553, Ellensburg, WA 98926 • 1-888-925-2204 info@acowboygathering.org http://www.acowboygathering.org Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (February 19-23, 2007) CWU Theatre Ensemble Department Contact: 509-963-1774 www.cwu.edu/~theatre/production Stravinsky’s Psalms and Stories (February 25, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series The CWU Deparment of Music performs two popular Stravinsky works. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Ailey ll (March 6, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series The renowned New York dance company features the nation’s best young dancers and choreographers. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Yakima River Canyon Marathon (March 31, 2007) Enjoy a scenic marathon run from Ellensburg to rural Selah through the Yakima River Canyon. For further information, call 509-966-1088 or 425-226-1518 www.yakimarivercanyonmarathon.com Jean-Michel Cousteau (April 17, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series The Great Ocean Adventure: This oceanographer presents a collection of award-winning documentaries. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Bobby McFerrin (April 30, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series Solo Performance: Award-winning vocalist performs an a cappella repertoire. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Ellensburg National Art Show & Auction - (May 18-20, 2007) Join artists, gallery owners, and art collectors from across the nation at the 32nd Annual Ellensburg National Art Show & Auction at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds in Ellensburg, Washington. http://www.westernartassociation.org/ A Sousa Tribute (June 2, 2007) CWU Performing Arts & Presidential Speaker Series The CWU Wind Ensemble celetrates John Phillip Sousa, a national treasure. Contact: 509-963-3488 www.cwu.edu/president/series Dachshunds on Parade – (June 16, 2007) Bring on the Dachshunds! This annual event is host to a doggie parade, stupid pet tricks, costume contest, and a poker run. Contact: Jan Callahan at 509-925-1010 www.dachshundsonparade.com © Copyright 2004 NW Media Group - Ellensburg, Washington. All Rights Reserved.