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Whitman County Special Events
Colfax, Wash.
www.colfax-wa.info June 24
Sponsored by the Whitman County Historical Society, the Perkin’s House Ice Cream Social takes place at the historic Perkin’s House in Colfax. This 1886 Victorian beauty is decked out in period wallpaper and antiques. For more information contact Melissa at (509) 397-3330. June-August
Shop downtown Colfax throughout the summer’s Open Air Markets on Main Street. Take advantage of unique and interesting vendors. Contact the Colfax Chamber of Commerce for more details. July 13, 14
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an extraordinary fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society. Walk for a cure and listen to stories of individuals and their couragous battle for life. Takes place at the Colfax High School Track. Contact the Colfax Chamber of Commerce for more details. July 14
Community pride shines through during the annual Concrete River Days parade this morning. Shoppers can hunt for a bargain during the city-wide yard sales in Colfax and beyond. September 6-9
See you at the fair! Palouse Empire Fair and Rodeo, located five miles west of Colfax. Mosey through buildings of local crafts, arts, and displays. There are vendors, rodeos, a carnival, livestock shows, live music and entertainment, games and competitions and much more! The best of the Palouse’s agriculture side comes together for this four-day event. Visit
www.palouseempirefair.org or (509) 397-6263. October 6, 7
Visit the Colfax Autumn Harvest Hullabaloo Arts and Crafts Fair to find that special something. Check out the vendors, antiques, food & entertainment, children’s activities, and much more in downtown Colfax. WSU Homecoming Weekend. Contact the Colfax Chamber of Commerce for more details. December 6
Join the town of Colfax in celebration of the holidays at the Lighted Christmas Santa Parade and Library Festival. Parade starts in the evening. Contact the Colfax Chamber of Commerce for more details. Perkins
House -
This 1886 Victorian beauty along with its predecessor, an 1870 log cabin, are owned and maintained by the Whitman County Historical Society. The cabin is the oldest standing structure in Whitman County. Both the cabin and the stately home were built by James A. Perkins. An early pioneer, sawmill operator and politician, Perkins is credited as a founding father of the town. The home is open for tours by appointment. Call 509-397-3330 for information. Codger
Pole -
Called the “Most unusual attraction in Colfax” by Off the Beaten Path, a guide to unique places by Myrna Oakley, this 65-foot chain saw carving commemorates a grudge match played in 1988 between the Colfax football team and its St. John rival, where Colfax snatched the victory lost a half a century earlier in 1938. The likenesses of the team members are carved on the pole, occupying a prominent spot just off Main Street. Carved by artist: Jonathan LaBenne of Idyllwild, Calif. Colton, Wash.
Thanksgiving until New Years -
Ring in the season with this small town welcome to all things bright and twinkling. The Colton annual Christmas Lights Celebration has become a tradition bringing visitors from near and far to view the sparkling displays.
Endicott, Wash.
July 4
Enjoy a refreshing spring treat at the Endicott Ice Cream Social. For more information call (509) 657- 3411. Garfield, Wash.
July 28
Find some bargain sales at the City-wide Yard Sale, starting around 8:00 a.m. and lasting until 3:00 p.m. For more information call (509) 635-1604.
December 9
Greet the Holidays at the Starlight Parade and visit with Santa. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information call (509) 635-1604.
Lacrosse, Wash.
None at this time.
Malden, Wash.
None at this time.
Palouse, Wash.
www.visitpalouse.com
June 2
3rd Annual Spring BBQ and Hot Rod Gathering are free to the public. Live music, beer garden, vendors, pin-stripers, food, traditional Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Kustoms, and Choppers. $10 participation fee by May 18th, or $15 day of the show. The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. For more information call (208) 301-0018 or
email vintagevelocity@palouse.com.
June 2
The Bank Left Gallery Opening, on the corner of Main and Bridge Streets. Live music and guest artist Linda Fletcher. Also book signing by local historian, Bob West. For more information call (509) 878-8425 or visit
www.visitpalouse.com/bankleft.html
July 6, 7, & 8
Stroll through downtown Palouse and the Palouse Arts Council Building at the annual Palouse Art Walk. For more information call (509) 878-8000 or visit
www.palouseartscouncil.org.
July 8
Keep cool at the Palouse Ice Cream Social at the Palouse City Park, West Main Street. Starts at 12:00 p.m. and features pie & ice cream, hamburgers, music and more. For more information visit
www.visitpalouse.com.
July 28
The 2nd Annual Palouse Bluegrass Festival, located at the Palouse City Park, West Main Street. Enjoy great music from: Shiloh Sharrard, Brian Taylor, Beargrass, Wannigan, John Elwood, Big Red Barn, Mabel Vogt, and more. The fun begins at 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person, $15 per family (immediate only). For more information call (509) 878-1276 or (509) 878-1210 or visit
www.visitpalouse.com.
August 4
Find something interesting or unique at the Palouse Community Yard Sale. Maps of downtown Palouse will be available. Visit
www.visitpalouse.com
for more information. August 25
Come join the fun at the Palouse Short Film Festival, located in the Palouse Arts Council Building, East Bluff Street, West Main Street. For more information call (509) 878-8000 or
email festival@palouseartscouncil.org.
September 15
Palouse Day celebrates the uniqueness of this small town with a downtown parade, paint ball shoot, car show, barley cook-off, and more. For more information call (509) 878-1991 or visit
www.visitpalouse.com
or www.PalouseDays.com.
October 19, 20, 26, 27, and 31
Haunted Palouse is the perfect way to spend your Halloween. Downtown Palouse is transformed into a Halloween town with two life action haunted houses, a corn maze, vendors, and much more! For more information call (509) 878-1742 or visit
www.visitpalouse.com.
Early November
Ring in the Holidays at the Downtown Merchant Holiday Season Opener. Visit
www.visitpalouse.com
for more information.
Early December
Enjoy the Tapestry Holiday Concert at the Palouse Federated Church. For more information visit
www.visitpalouse.com.
1st Friday every month
Green Frog Open Microphone Night, enjoy new singers/songwriters from the area and beyond. Located at 100 E. Main Street, entertainment lasts from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call (509) 878-1490. Pullman, Wash. July 4
Celebrate Independence Day at Sunnyside Park with live music and entertainment, buffet styled barbeque, popcorn, snocones, ice cream, cotton candy and soda station. The gigantic fireworks display set to patriotic music begins at dusk. For more information contact the Pullman Chamber of Commerce at (509) 334-3565 or email
tourism@pullmanchamber.com. August 17, 18
National Lentil Festival in downtown Pullman boasts the world’s biggest bowl of lentil chili (free to the first 5,000 people before it runs out!), live music, grand parade, sporting events, free tasting at the Legendary Lentil Cook-off on Saturday, and much more! Vendors are welcome to apply. For more information visit
www.lentilfest.com. First Saturday in December
Celebrate your holidays at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony where children of all ages gather for hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, and Christmas spirit while hearing choirs of children sing melodies. Santa Claus makes an appearance with candy canes at dusk, and he will light the ceremonial tree on the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue in downtown Pullman. For more information visit
www.pullmanchamber.com.
Rosalia, Wash.
June 2, 3
Enjoy history at the 38th Annual celebration of Battle Days in Rosalia. Visit the monument marking the location of the 1858 battle where 159 American soldiers, commanded by Lt. Col. E.J. Steptoe, fought with a large band of Spokane, Palouse, and Coeur D’Alene Indians. This marked the last victory for the tribes. Also visit the award winning interpretive center, a 1920’s restored Texaco station. For more information call (509) 523-5991 or visit
www.rosaliavic.org.
July 22
The third Annual Spokane Rocket Velo Annual Bicycle Race is a 63-mile bicycle ride starting in Rosalia, looping around St. John, and Plaza, and ending in Rosalia. For information call (509) 523-5991.
August 17, 18
100 Years of Motorcycles Rally and Concert Series. This is the third year for this event featuring custom bikes and custom bike builders. Much more to see and do for two days; camping sites available. For more information call (509) 523-5991.
Steptoe Battlefield -
On a hillside that overlooks Rosalia there is a monument marking the Steptoe Battlefield. In 1858, 159 American soldiers, commanded by Lt. Col. E.J. Steptoe, fought with a large band of Spokane, Palouse, and Coeur D’Alene Indians. This marked the last victory for the tribes. From the monument, looking west, you can see the local high-school football field where some of the battle took place. There is an interpretive center at the Rosalia Visitors Center, a restored 1920’s Texaco Station on Rosalia’s main thoroughfare.
www.rosaliavic.org
St. John, Wash.
December 1, 2
Enjoy a lighted parade at St. John’s Winterfest. There will also be a crafts show, hayrides with Santa, bake sale, and more. On Sunday evening, there is a prime rib dinner. For more information call (509) 648-3601. Tekoa, Wash.
June 16, 17
Experience Tekoa’s Slippery Gulch Days. There will be the Annual Fun Run, breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, a dance at the Jaycee Club and a teen dance at Tekoa High School, hypnotist, performances at The Tekoa Empire Theatre, duck race, raffle, photo contest, parade, kids parade, egg toss, fireworks display, and much more. For more information call (509) 284-2099 or (509) 284-2246 or visit
www.tekoawa.com. Uniontown, Wash.
None at this time.
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