Get in on the Fun in and around Ritzville, WA
Get in on the Fun in and around Ritzville, WA
Ritzville, WA may be a small city, but that doesn't mean we don't know how to have fun! The gorgeous gold of waving wheat fields belie the rich history and dynamic, long-standing festivals held every year in our fair city. From our annual Historic Ritzville Days festival held every year over Memorial Weekend to a full-on rhythm and blues extravaganza spanning several musical styles and venues all over town to the myriad goings-on in nearby Spokane and Moses Falls, there's always something fun going on around here.
Historic Ritzville Days Western Art Show
Every Memorial Day weekend, Ritzville celebrates its rich history with all kinds of enlightening displays and interactive activities for the whole family. To make matters even more enjoyable, this event coincides with the Ritzville High School Alumni Weekend and the Ritzville Car Club Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. Memorial Day is a great time to be in Ritzville! This year's celebration takes place May 27-30, 2010.
When Labor Day comes, Ritzville puts on the traditional fair it's been hosting for generations. From fabulous entertainment and activities to a petting zoo and amazing food, this event just can't be missed. Our upcoming fair's theme is "Wheat, Sun & Summertime Fun."
Find More Great Events Outside of Ritzville
With the city of Spokane less than an hour away, it's the perfect place to take in the characteristically earthy fairs, festivals and sporting events offered up by fine cities all over the Pacific Northwest. From wine tasting events and food festivals to music fests, derbies and even more wonderful outdoor fairs, Ritzville's surrounding area is rich with wonderful events for folks of every taste, temperament and budget. Here a few you're sure to enjoy:
Celebrate spring's blossoming bounty with an inspiring show of gorgeous flowers, plants, crafts, food and fun. Held over the course of two weekends in mid-May, mothers, daughters, friends and family will have a wonderful time enjoying the wonderful spring weather and admiring the amazing blooms of Green Bluff, just north of Spokane.
Spring Wine TastingOver Mother's Day weekend, treat your favorite mothers — and yourself — to the taste of the area wineries newest reserves. Featuring all 10 of Spokane's fabulous wineries—including Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Barrister Winery, Caterina Winery, Grand Ronde Cellars, Knipprath Cellars, Latah Creek Wine Cellars, Lone Canary Winery, Mountain Dome Winery, Robert Karl Winery and Townshend Cellars—this event is a wine-lover's dream-come-true.
This super-fun three-on-three basketball tournament for players of all ages and skill levels is an amazing event for fans, parents, friends, family and players alike. Drawing players from all over the country, featuring more than 6,700 teams, 3,700 volunteers, 200,000 players and fans, and 428 courts spanning 40 downtown Spokane city blocks.
German culture, food, music, arts, entertainment, activities, beverages and fun get their celebratory due every September in Odessa, Washington, bringing thousands of revelers from all over the Pacific Northwest to honor German heritage in vibrant style. Get in on the fun! The next Deutschesfest happens September 17-19, 2010.
Grant County Fair in Moses Lake
Honor the end of summer at the Grant County Fair & Home Show in Moses Lake, Washington with fun for the kids, fantastic music, delicious food, gorgeous flowers, local crafts, home décor, friendly farm animals and more. This year's fair takes place August 17-21, 2010.
Let the destruction begin! Celebrate the 2010 Demolition Derby Extravaganza June 11-13, 2010 in Lind, Washington, with a Car Race, Coaster Car Race and all kinds of demolition fun in between! Whether you're watching from the stands or getting in on the action, this crashingly fun extravaganza is always a thrilling-good time.
