Events

Kettle Falls is a great place to visit any time of year with numerous events being held in the region all through the year. The following are those within the Kettle Falls area.

Annual Tractor Show

Happy Dell Park, May 3, 2008

Hosted by the "Vintage Tractor Folks" of Kettle Falls. We were formed five years ago. Just a group of guys and their gals who enjoy restoring old tractors and preserving a part of our agrarian history.

There is a question as to what is "Vintage", the tractors or their owners!

2008 will be the 2nd Annual show; the first show was well received with 43 tractors on display and many visitors. The Boy Scouts sold food and beverages for their fundraiser. The show is free to all and is held at . Hours are from 0900 till dark and all are invited to bring their tractors for show.

Kettle Falls Town & Country Days

June 6 - 8, 2008

This community celebration begins Friday afternoon with the start of entertainment on the main stage and opening of the food and craft booths. The 7K "Grumpy Grouch Fun Run" starts at 7:00pm . Saturday begins with the "Slam Jam" 3 on 3 basketball tournament and more entertainment. Then the parade down Main Street. After the parade its back to basketball and the start of the ALA sanctioned logging events. Free kids games, car show, beer garden and the final frenzy of ballot stuffing for the "Grouch" election. The entertainment on stage runs all afternoon with a variety of acts. The afternoon ends with the announcement of the new "Kettle Falls 'Grouch'". Sunday concludes the activities with an outdoor community church service.

Washington Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament

June 28 - 29, 2008

Held on Lake Roosevelt , this is a two person team event Limited to 125 teams . Cash awards are presented on the basis of aggregate weight of fish per team. The Governors of all states are invited to participate or send a representative team and the one-of-a-kind traveling Governors Cup is awarded to the Governor of the state placing highest among these representative teams. This is a highly popular event and teams from all over the country participate, but our local fishermen seem to do pretty well.

Lake Roosevelt Sailboat Regatta

July 14, 2007

Multiple races held in the mornings, depending on the winds. All boats are handicapped based on the past performance of the class. No racing experience is necessary! The regatta is designed for the beginning sailor with an emphasis on gaining skills and promoting the sport of sailboat racing.

For information call: Brian Golphenee (509) 738-2731

North Country Artist Trails 2008

July Artists' Demonstration Days

North Country Artist Trails, a program of Colville Arts Foundation announce ARTISTS' DEMO DAYS for the summer season. In addition to artists’ studios being open there will be free or nominal fee-based artists’ demos at the galleries and studios listed in the brochures. Upcoming demonstrations open to the public.

For More Information
CLICK HERE (Pdf press Release)

Paddle Days

July 21, 2007

Free lessons in canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, rowing, sailing, snorkeling, and a kiddie pool for toddlers (with their parents).

This is your chance to try all of these different activities for free! The National Park service has life vests , but bring your own if you have one, as the supply is limited. Bring sunscreen and water to drink.

For more information call 509-738-4744, ext 115. Experience Your America .

Lake Roosevelt Summertime
Music Fest

July 19, 2008

3rd Annual Lake Roosevelt Summertime Music Festival in Marcus Town Park. This is a free family event that starts at noon and goes to midnight

Interested Bands contact Dave Keeley at (509) 738-6491 or send a Promo Pack to: Dave Keeley, PO Box 304, Kettle Falls, WA 99141.

Spokane Valley Walleye Tournament

July 26 & 27, 2008

New to the Kettle Falls Area in 2008, This popular tournament has moved from its home at Twin Rivers over the past years to the Kettle Falls Marina.

Rock Cut Blues Festival

Named the '2006 Best Blues Event'
by the
Inland Empire Blues Society

The 2008 Program is looking like another worthy event

Marcus Cider Festival

First Saturday in October

This is a community festival that hosts around 1,000 visitors annually. The Festival enjoys a relaxed, homespun atmosphere with a parade, pancake feed, music, food, arts and crafts and, our claim to fame, Fresh Apple Cider. The portable, one of a kind rival to any "Rube Goldberg" invention, cider press, responsible for the producing the delectable cider elixir, is in itself, entertaining to watch

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Kettle Falls, WA


	Events
	Kettle Falls is a great place to visit any time of year with numerous events being held in the region all through the year. The following are those within the Kettle Falls area.
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	Annual Tractor Show Happy Dell Park, May 3, 2008	Hosted by the "Vintage Tractor Folks" of Kettle Falls. We were formed five years ago. Just a group of guys and their gals who enjoy restoring old tractors and preserving a part of our agrarian history. There is a question as to what is "Vintage", the tractors or their owners! 2008 will be the 2nd Annual show; the first show was well received with 43 tractors on display and many visitors. The Boy Scouts sold food and beverages for their fundraiser. The show is free to all and is held at . Hours are from 0900 till dark and all are invited to bring their tractors for show.

	Kettle Falls Town & Country Days June 6 - 8, 2008	This community celebration begins Friday afternoon with the start of entertainment on the main stage and opening of the food and craft booths. The 7K "Grumpy Grouch Fun Run" starts at 7:00pm . Saturday begins with the "Slam Jam" 3 on 3 basketball tournament and more entertainment. Then the parade down Main Street. After the parade its back to basketball and the start of the ALA sanctioned logging events. Free kids games, car show, beer garden and the final frenzy of ballot stuffing for the "Grouch" election. The entertainment on stage runs all afternoon with a variety of acts. The afternoon ends with the announcement of the new "Kettle Falls 'Grouch'". Sunday concludes the activities with an outdoor community church service.

	Washington Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament June 28 - 29, 2008	Held on Lake Roosevelt , this is a two person team event Limited to 125 teams . Cash awards are presented on the basis of aggregate weight of fish per team. The Governors of all states are invited to participate or send a representative team and the one-of-a-kind traveling Governors Cup is awarded to the Governor of the state placing highest among these representative teams. This is a highly popular event and teams from all over the country participate, but our local fishermen seem to do pretty well.

	Lake Roosevelt Sailboat Regatta July 14, 2007	Multiple races held in the mornings, depending on the winds. All boats are handicapped based on the past performance of the class. No racing experience is necessary! The regatta is designed for the beginning sailor with an emphasis on gaining skills and promoting the sport of sailboat racing. For information call: Brian Golphenee (509) 738-2731

	North Country Artist Trails 2008 July Artists' Demonstration Days	North Country Artist Trails, a program of Colville Arts Foundation announce ARTISTS' DEMO DAYS for the summer season. In addition to artists’ studios being open there will be free or nominal fee-based artists’ demos at the galleries and studios listed in the brochures. Upcoming demonstrations open to the public. For More Information CLICK HERE (Pdf press Release)

	Paddle Days July 21, 2007	Free lessons in canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, rowing, sailing, snorkeling, and a kiddie pool for toddlers (with their parents). This is your chance to try all of these different activities for free! The National Park service has life vests , but bring your own if you have one, as the supply is limited. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. For more information call 509-738-4744, ext 115. Experience Your America .

	Lake Roosevelt Summertime Music Fest July 19, 2008	3rd Annual Lake Roosevelt Summertime Music Festival in Marcus Town Park. This is a free family event that starts at noon and goes to midnight Interested Bands contact Dave Keeley at (509) 738-6491 or send a Promo Pack to: Dave Keeley, PO Box 304, Kettle Falls, WA 99141.

	Spokane Valley Walleye Tournament July 26 & 27, 2008	New to the Kettle Falls Area in 2008, This popular tournament has moved from its home at Twin Rivers over the past years to the Kettle Falls Marina.

	Rock Cut Blues Festival	Named the '2006 Best Blues Event' by the Inland Empire Blues Society The 2008 Program is looking like another worthy event

	Marcus Cider Festival First Saturday in October	This is a community festival that hosts around 1,000 visitors annually. The Festival enjoys a relaxed, homespun atmosphere with a parade, pancake feed, music, food, arts and crafts and, our claim to fame, Fresh Apple Cider. The portable, one of a kind rival to any "Rube Goldberg" invention, cider press, responsible for the producing the delectable cider elixir, is in itself, entertaining to watch



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