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Ellensburg, Washington is located in the heart of the beautiful Kittitas Valley, approximately 110 miles east of Seattle and 170 miles west of Spokane. Historic Ellensburg is home to year-round recreational activities, numerous events, excellent dining, and a variety of performing and visual arts.

Ellensburg, has become a popular hub for concerts at the nearby Gorge Amphitheatre, water skiing on the Columbia River, golfing at the new Suncadia Prospector Course, fly fishing, river rafting, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. Ellensburg's historic district offers a wide variety of cultural activities, eclectic shops, pubs and restaurants. Ellensburg experiences more than 300 days of sunshine, and four distinct seasons.

Some of the events Ellensburg hosts throughout the year are:

  • Brewfest - sample the best brews from the northwest
  • Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering - pays homage to cowboy poets, musicians, and artists while celebrating the history and diversity of the cowboy culture
  • Ellensburg National Art Show & Auction - join artists, gallery owners, and art collectors from across the nation
  • TRIOBA Adventure Race Series - each event will consist of trekking, trail running, orienteering, and mountain biking
  • First Friday Art Walks are scheduled every month - what could be better than exercise and culture?
  • Every Saturday in May - October, the Kittitas County Farmers Market is open
  • Dachshund's on Parade, "Short" Parade, Dachshund Races, Stupid Pet Tricks, and Costume Contest Whisky Dick Triathlon, Break away from the daily routine and come enjoy the hometown hospitality that only the Whisky Dick and the Ellensburg community can offer
  • Jazz in the Valley Festival is a celebration of jazz in Historic Downtown Ellensburg
  • Ellensburg Rodeo, awarded as one of America's top 25 rodeos. The best riders from all over compete for prize money over $250,000.
  • Paint Ellensburg
  • Olmstead Threshing Bee & Antique Equipment Show
  • Bite the Burg
  • Ellensburg Film Festival
  • Moments to Remember For complete details on all these events and many more please go to www.visitellen.com or call 1-888-925-2204

Location: 609 North Main Street, Ellensburg Washington 98926 Telephone 509-925-2002 Toll Free: 888-925-2204

Other Washington Travel Information Sources nearby:
(Cle Elum) Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber of Commerce
(Ellensburg) Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
(Mattawa) Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce
(Royal City) Royal City Chamber of Commerce
(Yakima) Washington's Fruit Place Visitor Center
(Yakima) Yakima Valley Visitors & Conv. Bureau

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01/09 Coming to The Ellensburg area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.