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Area Events and Special Attractions

What makes Northeastern Washington unique is the way that the place has put its unique stamp on its people, creating a regional character that expresses itself in any number of ways. Visitors will find that our history, culture and close ties to the natural wonders of the area flavor our community events and special attractions, giving community events and special attractions a unique style all their own.

For a complete guide to community events and festivals in the area, see www.ncmonthly.com and follow the link to the Getaway Guides. What follows are a few highlights.

Town & Country Days in Kettle Falls is held the first weekend in June. The event includes ALA Logging events, 3 on 3 basketball, a Grumpy Grouch Fun Run, live music, a car show and much more. For info, call 509-738-2882 or check the Web at www.kettlefalls.com/.

Republic's Prospector's Days is a celebration supporting Ferry County's main industry, mining, and features mining events, logging events, a parade, street dance, casino night, soapbox derby, food vendors and more. The event is held on the second weekend in June. For more information please call The Republic Chamber of Commerce at 509-775-2704 or check the Web at www.ferrycounty.com/.

Colville's ARTBURST Festival is a three-day art festival in June at the city park which features live music, art activities for kids, free arts and crafts workshops, artists' booths, demonstrations, food and more. Call (509) 684-3178 for details.

The Red, White & Bluegrass happens Fourth of July Weekend at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds in Colville. The event features bluegrass bands from around the region, and includes workshops, jam sessions, food, arts and crafts, and more. For info, call 509-690-1179, or check the website at www.colvillebluegrass.com.

The Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival is held in early July at 13401 Le Clerc Road North, Cusick. Enjoy food, live music, arts and crafts, garden tours and lot and lots of lovely lavender. There are many activities for kids to do as well. For info, see www.lavendercreek.com or call 509-445-0359.

Chewelah's Chataqua is an outdoor celebration of the arts with three full days of family fun in mid-July in the 8-acre city park. An American tradition, Chataqua features quality arts, crafts, fabulous food, live entertainment, a children's pavilion, a parade, a square dance festival, a carnival, a fun run and various tournaments. There is no admission charge. For more information, cal 509-935-8991, or check the Web at www.chewelah.org/.

Ione's Down River Days is held the last weekend in July and includes arts and crafts, a parade, a pancake breakfast, a wake board competition, and the world famous Snowmobile Water Cross Competition, plus music and dance, train rides and more. For information, check the Web at www.povn.com/.



Affair on Main Street in Metaline Falls happens on Labor Day weekend with lots of great events, including a street fair, arts and crafts, a big community breakfast, music and dance, performances at The Cutter Theatre and train rides. This is a great weekend event for the entire family. Details are at www.povn.com/.

The Marcus Ciderfest is a favorite regional event on the first weekend in October. The day kicks off with a pancake feed followed by a parade, then arts and crafts, food booths, bingo, and live music. Oh, and you can count on lots of fresh apple cider! For info, call 509-684-3462 or 684-3771 or email marcus@ultraplix.com.

The Lions Train Rides along the beautiful Pend Oreille River run summer and fall each year. The 20-mile round trip follows the river through some of the most scenic country in the region. The Fall Colors rides in September and October are especially memorable. And if the train gets robbed along the way, be assured that the money goes to support the arts in the area. For more information, see www.povn.com/npovlions/. The rides are sponsored by the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club which uses proceeds from the rides to support their community service projects.

Note: Check the sponsoring organizations to confirm dates and times.

PHOTO: Colville's Saturday Farmers Market, courtesy Jeff Tetrick.

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