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Newport Rodeo, Parade: June 22-23
Probably the biggest event in the area each year is the Newport Rodeo weekend, well, Friday and Saturday really. The rodeo action is only part of the festivities. There is also a parade, games for kids, vendors, live music, and a beer garden. The rodeo starts Friday night, with all the regular rodeo events. Ranch bronc riding was added several years ago and is a popular event. It’s a special contest in which working cowboys try to ride a buck
Festivities in the Park: June 23
ing horse with a regular saddle. Just about anything goes and contestants can ride with one hand, two hands or no hands. The wildest ride wins. Saturday gets underway with a Cowboy Breakfast at the Rodeo Grounds. The parade happens at 11 a.m. and winds though downtown Newport. This year there will be a slack performance on Sunday as well.
RTI’s Annual Customer Appreciation Day BBQ July 27th, 2018 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. RTI Pend Oreille Office Main Street Ione, Washington
FREE Summer Events & Programs at The Newport Library! Reading for prizes, Movies, Crafts, Games, Music, Perfomances & More! Select Dates from June e -August August
Children Teens & Families
Other events & full schedule found @ pocld.org or 800-366-3654
Some events and items at the fair Antique Tractors & Machinery Demonstrations throughout the fair. Entertainment through the fair by Dave King, Professor Bamboozle, Scotia Road Band, Skookum Creek Music Co., & Hay and Pony Rides
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VBS June 25-29 9 a.m - noon Kids ages 3 years to 6th grade
FREE EVENT Newport Southern Baptist Church 52 Sitton Rd • Hwy 2 • South 509-447-3370 / 509-447-3742
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Held in conjunction with the Newport Rodeo, Festivities in the Park brings live music, a beer and wine garden, hometown style games, including silly string tag and chicken poop bingo, to Newport City Park. Festivities kick off about 11 a.m., just as the Newport Rodeo Parade ends. Lots of vendors and stick horse races for the kids. Call 509-710-9379 for information.
Tri-Town Float Down: July 21-22
There is always fun to be had while paddling down the scenic Pend Oreille River, and fun is sure to be had at the Tri-Town Float Down in north Pend Oreille County. Boaters launch at the Ruby Crossing boat launch near mile-marker 404 on Highway 20. The early morning start gives paddlers a gorgeous view as they head north to Ione Park. There are three stops on the first day for cards, one at the launch and take-out, and one about halfway on the paddle. The second day, floaters put in at Box Canyon Dam, using tubes and floating devices or a small boat. They end the Float Down at Metaline Park, where the last card is given. The Float Down is partnering with the North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce to give away $1,000 in the Ducky Derby Sunday, July 22.
Down River Days: July 27-29
People come from all over the area to participate in the annual Down River Days celebration in Ione Park. The Watercross brings a new level to snowmobiling in the summer. There will also be Extreme Barbie Jeep races and a tug-of-war, featuring four person teams in canoes. Head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles after leaving Newport, and continue on to Highway 31 for about 4 miles. Turn right onto Main Street and the park entrance is a couple blocks up the road. Saturday events include shopping at vendors for clothes, jewelry, blown glass and other household items. Food can be purchased from local groups raising money for their sport or organization, and can be eaten along the scenic river at the waterfront part of the park. The Watercross takes center stage on Sunday, with snowmobiles lining up at the boat launch. Throughout the day, participants race their machines across the river, landing on a strip on the east side of the Pend Oreille. The park is still full of activities for the young and old while the Watercross takes place. Watch the races from a boat in the water or from the park, and attendees will quickly learn that a snowmobile does not float.
Timber Days: July 27-28
In celebration of the heritage that built Priest River, Timber Days highlights activities around the logging industry. Drive through Priest River, heading east, and the park is on the right side of the Highway, just past the only streetlight in town. The event begins Friday evening with the Asphalt Angels’ Hot Neon Lights Car Show
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through downtown Priest River. Saturday kicks off with the Run for the Berries Fun Run. A parade of floats, most in a logging theme, comes through Priest River City Park at 11 a.m. Children are thrown candy from parade participants for their enjoyment throughout the day. The classic car show at the junior high is enjoyable for people of all ages. This year logging competitions occur near Bonner Park West near the Pend Oreille River and will including burling, aka log rolling. Lawnmower races will start their engines in downtown Priest River at about 4 p.m.
Kalispel Tribe’s Powwow: Aug. 3-5
The Kalispel Tribe’s 43rd annual Powwow will take place at the powwow grounds at Usk, located about 20 miles north of Newport at 1981 Leclerc Road. The event is open to the public and admission is free. One of the highlights of the year, the powwow attracts tribes from the Northwest and Canada. Contestants compete in a variety of dancing and drumming events for tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. In addition to dance and drum contests, there will be a buffalo barbecue, an allIndian softball tournament, a Buffalo Fun Run and stick game tournaments, as well as a variety of food and other vendors. “Our annual Kalispel powwow is a time for us to share our hospitality with our community,” said April Pierre, communications director for the tribe. “It’s a time for celebration, reflection and socializing with old friends and meeting new ones. Our visitors come from Canada, across the United States and even a few international visitors.”
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and contests are held throughout the week, such as a spud decorating contest, a pig scramble and coloring contests. A 4-H Market Animal Sale is held on Saturday, and a parade of champions is that afternoon. The fairgrounds are located in Sandpoint, on Boyer Avenue. Visit www.bonnercountyfair.com. The rodeo is Aug. 3-4 at the fairgrounds.
Pend Oreille County Fair: Aug. 16-19
The annual fair and rodeo at Cusick are a much-anticipated time of the year, both for participants and visitors. For participants, it is a time to show off your animals, vegetables or hobbies and see where they stand in relation to other entries. For the visitors, the Pend Oreille County Fair is a great example of what a rural fair can be. There are a variety of animals to see, from chickens to llamas. There are displays of the best fruits and vegetables, canned goods, photography and spinning demonstrations. JO IN In t US Par he k!
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The Addams Family, a New Musical June 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:00pm June 17 & 24 at 3:00pm
((Dad’s recieve a $4 concession voucher on Father’s Day) Beer e & Win
The One Act Play Festival Th July 20 & 21 at 7:00pm
POPA’s Annual A BBQ & Membership Drive July 22 at 1:00pm
236 S. Union, Newport | 509.447.9900 www.PendOreillePlayers.org mail@PendOreillePlayers.org
Master Gardeners Tour: Aug. 5
The 27th Annual Master Gardeners Garden Tour and Dinner will be held Aug. 5, showcasing some of the best gardens and yards in the area. Visit www.extension.wsu.edu/ pendoreille for details closer to the event date.
Bonner County Fair: Aug. 8-11
The goal of the Bonner County Fair is to provide a free educational opportunity for residents of Bonner County to display their ideas and projects from their areas of expertise and interest, as well as allowing local organizations and businesses to present their products to the public. Events
Stevens County Historical Museum Keller House & Museum June, July & August, 10 am - 4 pm, Mon.-Thurs. 1-4 pm, Fri.-Sun.
Visit www.HOTL.church
June 23, 1-4 p.m. Old Leather Techniques
July 14, 1-4 p.m. Facinating Tools in our Museum
July 21, 1-2 p.m.
Newport School District FREE Summer Meals (No Income Requirements)
How quilts were made in our Museum
700 N. Wynne St., Colville • 509-684-5968
Ages 1-18 · 2 Locations Mon-Fri · Both Locations
Newport Library June 18th - August 10 116 S. Washington Ave. lunch 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Stratton Elementary July 5th - August 1st Breakfast - 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Lunch - 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
SATURDAY JUNE 23
• Chicken Poop Bingo • Silly String Tag • • Vendors • FREE Kids Activities • • Photo Booth • Stick Horse Races • • Bungee Trampoline •
Beer/Wine Garden... Featuring Top Frog Brewery
LIVE MUSIC! Devon Wade
Skookum Creek Music Co. Trout pond sammy and spawn
Newport City Park • Corner of 1st & Calispel
Rodeo Weekend StartS at 11 a.m. Vendors wanted! 509-671-6333
301 Park Street, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 509-446-4108 | cuttertheatre.com UPCOMING EVENTS The Continual Cutter Clutter Rummage Sale
May 14th - June 30, July 14, July 28, August 4, August 25 9am - 1pm
Scott Kirby, Pianist
July 21 - 7pm | Dinner at 6pm ($15 ) 00
Red Yarn - Free Event
July 31 - 1pm | Lunch at 11:30 ($500)
Labor Day Shrimp Boil & Ping Pong Raffle - $2500 September 1 - 5pm
Driver’s Education Classes Next Session Starts in Newport
July 24th - August 23rd
Tues-Wed-Thurs • 10 am - 12:15 pm (509) 466-2343 for more information www.bbdrivingschool.net Newport High School
B&B Driving School • Spokane, Wa
JOIN US THIS SUMMER CHURCH OF FAITH
36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Services - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org