2008 Events Calendar

2008 Goldendale Events

MARCH
March 15
Maryhill Museum Season Opening
Join us as we open Maryhill Museum of Art's 68th season
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

APRIL
April 12 and 13
Golden Art Gallery ~ Goldendale Student Art Show
Golden Art Galleries ~ 509.773.5100
www.thegoldenartgallery.com

April 19th
Earth Day ~ "Celebrates the wonder of life on our planet"
Laurie Southworth ~ 509.773.4277
www.cityofgoldendale.com

MAY
May 3rd
Wagons to Wildflowers at Columbia Hills State Park
Andy Kallinen - Fritz Osborne ~ 509.767.1159
Download Wagons to Wildflowers Poster - pdf
Download Event Schedule -Word doc
http://www.washingtonstateparks.org

May 10
En Plein Air! "In the open air" Painting Workshop - Eric Jacobsen - 9 a.m. to Noon
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

May 10th
Goldendale Saturday Market Grand Opening
Earlene Sullivan ~ 509.773.3400 or 509.773.7030
www.goldendalechamber.org

May 17
Members' Day at Maryhill
Discover Maryhill all over again on this day honoring the museum, its founders, members and friends.
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

May 17th and 18th
Eddieville's Hammer and Tongs Vintage Motorcycle Series @ Eddieville
Eddieville and Starvation Ridge ~ Goldendale
http://www.overthebarsgang.com
http://www.siegecraftnw.com/hammer.htm

May 24th
Pine Springs Resort presents Mayfest
German Food, Costumes and Accordion Music Playing
Len Schulmeister 509.773.4434
Or e-mail Len at pinespringsresort@wildblue.net
Keep an eye on: www.pinespringsresort.net

May 26th
Goldendale Open Horseshoe Tournament
WSHPA Sanctioned Tournament
Jim Link ~ 509.773.4111 – jhlink@gorge.net
www.cityofgoldendale.com

Memorial Day Weekend…if not sooner!
Goldendale Swimming Pool Opens for the Season!
Organization: Central Klickitat County Park & Recreation District
Contact: Lori Anderson (509) 773-0506 or (509) 773-2352
http://www.goldendalepool.com

May 27th, June 1st
Fiddle Around The Stars – Bluegrass Festival

Goldendale, WA invites you to our Blue Moon Festival ~ Fiddle around the Stars! Read more on our web site: fiddlinaroundthestarsbluegrass.com Click to view Fiddle Around the Stars Event Poster FREE DRY CAMPING at E'Kone Park for the first 100 pick n' grin Bluegrassers to register. Click for Camp-n-Jam registration info Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net Fiddle Around the Stars -Vendor Agreement Check out this 2007 Fiddle Around the Stars Video! Click to learn more about PSE Sound Technician Mark Gensman
Here are just a few of the bands that will perform at this year's Blue Moon Festival...
Fiddlegrass Hailing from Hood River, Oregon in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge come these five very talented instrumentalists who mix traditional fiddle tunes with traditional bluegrass and then add in a little of everything else including some corny down home humor to spice things up and create a new kind of bluegrass music they call FIDDLEGRASS! www.fiddlegrass.net
Chickweed Drawing on each member's strengths, Chickweed delivers choice traditional bluegrass tunes with new “old” originals. The humorous and entertaining nature of their personalities is contagious. Always friendly and quick with a smile, the ladies of Chickweed are raring to go! Abby Downs: plays guitar and her strong lead vocals put the blues in bluegrass. Finn Fox: her lightning fast mandolin playing gives Chickweed it's signature sound. Holly Wyman: maintains the low end with a rock-solid bass line that holds it all together. That completes the power trio of Chickweed. Chickweed MySpace Web	Photo by Aaron Hewitt
Whiskey Puppy plays boot-stomping, mule-slapping traditional bluegrass and old time music. The Portland, OR trio brings energy, humor, and skillful musicianship to little-known songs and tunes searched out from the repertoires of the early Southern string bands. Known for sweet three-part harmonies and their collection of chew toys, Whiskey Puppy has been performing since 2001, including their infamous 2005 "Kiss the Puppy" cross-country tour. They have appeared at bars and festivals all over the West Coast, and in 2004 won the "Not quite bluegrass"band contest at the Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival. Whiskey Puppy features Rachel Gold (The Flat Mountain Girls) on guitar, Justin Auld (Redwood Highway) on banjo and fiddle, and Travis 'Tater' Harrison (Cocks in the Henhouse, Jackass Willie) on bass. www.whiskeypuppy.com
Lee Highway brings together five accomplished and highly respected musicians from the Northwest Bluegrass community, to produce a mix of tight, tuneful harmony singing, backed up with exciting instrumentals. Based in Oregon, John Averill, Rich Hoglen, Sue Averill, Mike Eisler and Mike Stahlman bring decades of experience in playing and performing. Throw them all in the same pot and the combined magic takes you straight back to the Golden Era of Bluegrass. Lee Highway is making that old sound spanking new, whether it's burning rubber on a fast driving instrumental, drawing you in with their close harmony gospel singing or setting your feet loose with a 50's honky-tonk dance tune. www.leehighway.net
Ida Viper, based in Portland, Oregon, draws on the roots of American music from bluegrass and swing to jazz tunes from the 20's and 30's. Mark Petteys (5-string banjo and guitar), Brian Oberlin (mandolin) and Russ Baker (standup bass) bring high-energy improvisational arrangements to their live performances. Mark Petteys and Brian Oberlin formed Ida Viper during the summer of 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Their CD Some of These Days was released on May 13, 2006. Russ Baker began performing with Mark and Brian in January 2006. Peter Schwimmer (fiddle and banjo) has been a frequent contributor since the summer of 2006. www.idaviper.com
Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising is one of the West Coasts premier bluegrass bands featuring not only original tunes that have received world wide attention, but also outstanding entertainment value. Their schedule this year includes not only several bluegrass festivals and town events, but a two day appearance at the internationally acclaimed Portland Rose Festival. Headliners of the 2007 festival, Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising is thrilled to be asked back to perform 2 sets for 2008. Sponsored once again by Allyn's Building Supply, catch them Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. www.phoenixrisingband.org
Hardshell Harmony Hardshell Harmony is based out of The Dalles OR and brings simple traditional bluegrass music and harmony vocals throughout the Mid-Columbia area. Long time roots in bluegrass music help make this group fun to listen too and have a foot tappin good time with the hints of comedy mixed with tunes from the masters from long ago. This energetic group features Clint Miller on the fiddle, KC Kortge on the banjo, Mike Robarge on the lead guitar and Candie Robarge on the bass. Be sure too wander by and say howdy in the campground picking session!
Prairie Flyer Prairie Flyer is one of the Pacific Northwest's premiere bluegrass bands and are celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2007. Members Andre Vachon, Jim Faddis, Jason Stewart, Steve Blanchard and Dave Hackwith are all veterans of the bluegrass scene and have been pleasing audiences with their close harmonies and fine picking on the west coast and beyond. In the past two years they have played at the largest festivals in Washington and Oregon, including the prestigious Wintergrass festival in Tacoma and River City in Portland in 2006, as well as Darrington. These guys know how to have fun and bring everyone along for the ride! www.prairieflyer.com
Visit the Fiddle around the Stars web site: www.fiddlinaroundthestarsbluegrass.com Click to view Fiddle Around the Stars Event Poster

May 31
Environmental Day at Brooks Memorial Park
Saturday - 8:30-10:30 AM
Click to view Environmental Day event poster (pdf)

May 31st
5th Annual Goldendale Guys and Gals Truck & Tractor Pull
Brad Payne ~ 509.261.1150
www.cityofgoldendale.com

JUNE
June 7th
13th Annual "Quest for Summer Cruise" - CARQUEST POKER RUN
Terry Campbell @ CARQUEST ~ 800.573.3793 or (509) 773-3793
Download the Quest for Summer Cruise flyer (doc)
www.cityofgoldendale.com

June 14th
Klickitat Valley Hospital Memorial Foundation Presents:
THE GROUP HEALTH CHALLENGE...CYCLE FOR THE HEALTH OF IT
Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net
www.cityofgoldendale.com
Click to download KVHMF Bike Ride brochure.

June 14th and 15th
6th Annual 13+ (141) Miles of Yard Sales
8am-5pm
Location: Multiple towns within Klickitat County - Klickitat County, WA
Info: www.13milesofyardsales.com
email: 13milesofyardsales@gmail.com
Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce: 509-493-3630, www.mtadamschamber.com
Goldendale Chamber of Commerce: 509-773-3400, www.goldendalechamber.org

June 14th and 15th
GMA Open Car Show & Maryhill Loops Hill Climb Race
Goldendale Motorsports Assn. ~ 800.573.3793
Download SOVREN Loops Entry (pdf)
Download Open Loops Entry (pdf)
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

June 21st
6th Annual Kiwanis "Golf for Kids" Tournament – Best Ball Open To The Public
Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net
www.cityofgoldendale.com

June 21st
2nd Annual Run to Roosevelt– Wine Festival and Car Show
1pm - 4pm Roosevelt, Washington
Contact info: Travis Gray 509.773.3677 or Larry Lenoir 509.773.7137
Download Run to Roosevelt Flyer

June 21
Dancing with Loïe
A day-long dance festival in honor of one of its founders, modern dance pioneer Loïe Fuller (1862-1928).
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

June 24 through July 13
Golden Art Gallery presents: G'day Goldendale: Australian Aboriginal Art Display
Gala Reception on June 24
July 5th ~ G'day Goldendale Guild Oral Auction and Benefit Dinner ~ Silent Auction winners announced
Golden Art Galleries ~ 509.773.5100
www.thegoldenartgallery.com

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JULY
July 4th
Jaycees' 34th Annual 4th of July Demolition Derby & Motocross Race
Klickitat County Fair Grounds -~ BJ Hill - 509.250.0206
www.cityofgoldendale.com

July 5th
G'day Goldendale ~ Golden Art Gallery Presents Australian Aboriginal Art Display
Guild Oral Auction and Benefit Dinner ~ Silent Auction winners announced
Golden Art Galleries ~ 509.773.5100
http://www.thegoldenartgallery.com

July 4th, 5th & 6th
Golden Art Gallery Aboriginal Art Exhibit and Benefit Auction
Golden Art Gallery ~ 509.773.5100
www.thegoldenartgallery.com

July 4th, 5th & 6th
Goldendale Celebrates our G'day Goldendale Community Days
Community Parade at 11:00am
GMA Open Show n' Shine
Goldendale Chamber of Commerce ~ 509.773.3400
Dowload Community Days Flyer
http://www.goldendalechamber.org

July 11th, 12th, 13th
Washington State Mounted Shooters
LES SCHWAB'S Golden Summer Rendezvous
Klickitat County Fairgrounds
Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net
www.washingtonstatemountedshooters.com

July 19th
Brad's Birthday Bash & Charity Motorcycle Run
Goldendale Auto Supply ~ Brad Payne ~ 509.261.1150
www.cityofgoldendale.com

July 21-25
Summer Art Institute: The Printed Page
Weeklong Institute featuring lectures, study of original art and hands-on art studio sessions.
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

July 24, 2008, 7 p.m.
Andy Warhol, Postmodern Persona
Art critic Sue Taylor will present Andy Warhol, Postmodern Persona in a public lecture.
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

AUGUST
August 1st & 2nd
Pine Springs Resort presents the First Annual Backyard Blues Bash
Len Schulmeister 509.773.4434 or e-mail pinespringsresort@wildblue.net
www.pinespringsresort.net/08_Backyard_Blues_Bash.html

August 2
Andy Warhol and Other Famous Faces Exhibit Opening
Delve into American pop culture with the exhibit Andy Warhol and Other Famous Faces from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation.
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

August 16-17
Maryhill Arts Festival
The Maryhill Arts Festival features over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, food, beer & wine vendors and family activities.
Maryhill Museum of Arts ~ 509.773.3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org

August 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo
www.klickitatcounty.org/

August 24th through 31st - LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!!
Festival of Speed World Championships
International Gravity Sport Association at Maryhill Loops
John Ozman, 253.853.7347
info@maryhillfestivalofspeed.com
Website: www.maryhillfestivalofspeed.com
Or visit IGSA www.gravity-sports.com
Event Poster - Click here for poster
Music & Awards Concert - Click for concert schedule
View '07 Festival of Speed Videos:
• 2007 Maryhill Festival of Speed ~ IGSA World Cup
• IGSA Maryhill Festival of Speed by Brad Tomlinson

SEPTEMBER

September 19th, 20th, 21st Goldendale "Festival of Wheels" and "Music Camp n' Jamboree" Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net www.cityofgoldendale.com Festival of Wheels -Vendor Agreement Festival of Wheels Poster download
September 20th Back To The 60's On Main Street in Goldendale Portland's very own ~ Just Playn' Fun Noon until whenever??? Golden Event Planning, LLC Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 goldeneventplanning@gorge.net 'Just Playn' Fun is a five piece dance and show band that hails from the Portland area. Playing the hits of the 50's through the 80's, the band gets everyone involved in the fun. Lead singer Rachel Varayne spends her entire time in the audience making sure everyone has a great time dancing and singing along with classic rock and roll hits. Great fun and entertainment for all ages'.
September 20th GMA Show n' Shine Terry Campbell: 800.573.3793 Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net www.cityofgoldendale.com
September 20th Outlaw Lawn Dragsters Lisa Olson: 208.278.5283 ~ www.outlawlawndragsters.com Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net www.cityofgoldendale.com
September 20th Surrender the Teddy Motorcycle Rally Len Schulmeister 509.773.4434 or e-mail pinespringsresort@wildblue.net www.pinespringsresort.net
September 20th Golden Valley Bike Pedal 100mi, 65mi, 35mi Soroptimist International of Goldendale Improving the lives of women and children everywhere... Naomi Fisher: 509.774.6091 ~ goldenbikeride@myway.com Download Golden Valley Bike Pedal Flyer
September 19th, 20th, 21st Broken Boulder Farm Rock Crawls Rodi Shilling: 509.773.3638 Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net www.cityofgoldendale.com
September 20th and 21st Eddieville's Open Playday for Bikes and Quads Eddieville and Starvation Ridge ~ Goldendale www.overthebarsgang.com
September 20th Rumble in the Alley "Rock-a-Billy" Madness Featuring “VENUS” and the Linntonites Saturday Evening at Golden Lanes Bowling Alley where the fun continues! Contact: Ben Scribner 509.773.5525 or e-mail bennytenpin@yahoo.com Web pages: www.goldenlanesbowling.com www.myspace.com/bennytenpin

September 27th
Community of Goldendale Celebrates "Kiwanis Kids Day"
Golden Event Planning, LLC ~ Lorraine Reynolds @ 509.773.0567 ~ goldeneventplanning@gorge.net
www.cityofgoldendale.com

Date To Be Determined
Turkey Shoot
WSHPA Sanctioned Tournament
Jim Link ~ 509.773.4111
www.cityofgoldendale.com

24 Hours of Starvation Ridge ~ Motorcycle Off Road Race

NOVEMBER
October 25th and 26th
24 Hours of Starvation Ridge ~ Motorcycle Off Road Race
Eddieville and Starvation Ridge ~ Goldendale
www.overthebarsgang.com

October 31st
Truck or Treat, Pumpkin Carving, Costume Contest & Haunted House
Goldendale Merchants Association -
www.goldendalechamber.org