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Run Whatcha Brung Motorcycle Drags: July 7
Bikers from throughout the Northwest and beyond gather in Oldtown for motorcycle drag races. Bikes of all makes and models line the parking lots on Highway 2 in Oldtown. Racers start arriving Friday, with the races Saturday. Live music, beer gardens, vendors and games provide fun for the entire family.
Newport Rough Stock Open: July 20
If you like bucking horses and bulls, the Newport Rough Stock Open is for you. Featuring just the bucking events – known in rodeo lingo as the Rough Stock – spectators will see some of the best riders in the Northwest competing in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and the ranch bronc riding. Stock contractors McMillan-Layton bring some of the orneriest critters around to test the riders’ mettle. You can find more information online at www.newportrodeo.weebly.com/rough-stockinvitational.
John Swenson Bull-A-Rama: July 21
Bull riding, with its danger and excitement, has long been the most popular rodeo event. The Newport Bull-A-Rama features the bull riding, along with barrel racing. The top bull riders in the Elite Professional Bullriders Association make it a stop on their tour and Mel Layton of Elk makes the short trip to Newport to bring bucking bulls that are known as some of the best in the Northwest. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Check it out online at: www. newportrodeo.weebly.com/bull-a-rama
Tri-Town Float Down: July 21-22
There is always fun to be had while paddling down the scenic Pend Oreille River, and fun is sure to be had at the Tri-Town Float Down in north Pend Oreille County. Boaters launch at the Ruby Crossing boat launch near mile-marker 404 on Highway 20. The Miner Newspapers
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Newport, Washington COME AND VISIT THE PEND OREILLE COUNTY HISTORIC MUSEUM Well kept county museum operated by the Pend Oreille County Historical Society COLLECTIONS OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS THAT PRESERVE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON.
LOCAL HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND DISPLAYS WITH PERIOD HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. EXHIBITS ON: LOGGING, FARMING, RANCHING, MINING AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. MILITARY DISPLAYS ON LOCAL SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY HISTORY BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GROUNDS IN DOWNTOWN NEWPORT, WASHINGTON OPEN MAY 5 - SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS 10AM-4PM MAY 27 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 MONDAY –SATURDAY 10AM-4PM; Sundays 1PM TO 4PM SEPT 7 – SEPT30 FRI & SAT 10AM – 1PM ADMISSION $5.00 ADULTS, CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE www.pochsmuseum.org 402 South Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 Call 509-447-5388 or email pocmuseum@Frontier.com for more information Paid for by City of Newport & Pend Oreille County hotel/motel tax funds
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Cathy’s Cafe
(509) 446-2447 221 E. 5th Ave., Metaline Falls
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