Duckfest Celebrates a Duckade of Feathered Fun!
17 Aug 2016 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Duckfest, Roslyn, WA
If you’re out at the Brick for Happy Hour this Friday and you hear some nearby quacking, it’s likely you have just waddled into a 10 years running local event called Duckfest. Originally started as a neighborhood BBQ back in the Summer of 2007, Duckfest has evolved into a local tradition that includes royalty, special handshakes, majestic attire, rubber duck races, and good times with friends new and old. To organize the first Duckfest, it was decided a royal court needed to be formed to manage the planning, and thus, the first King and Queen of Duckfest were crowned. The first year was a potluck style party where neighbors came together with food and home brewed beer to spend an evening under the stars chatting and playing guitars around a fire. Over time, new traditions developed, including the rubber duck races that commence in the Brick’s 23 foot long running water spittoon (Friday, August 19th this year). The races usually kick off with a toast given by the reigning King and Queen over a round of Duckfarts. Following the races, the Duckfesters and new found friends parade to other establishments, often with instruments and dressed in grand attire. The Friday festivities are open to anyone who wishes to participate in this Roslyn style fun. Just show up at the Brick and join in with the crowd.  Later in the weekend, a locals only Duckfest event is held to celebrate the company of friends, enjoy live music, and crown the new King and Queen, who will carry the tradition forward into the following year. Duckfest is just another example of how fun it is to live in the unique and wonderfully quacktastic city of Roslyn.
The 2016 Roslyn Doggie Olympics
17 Jul 2016 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: ARRF, Roslyn, Roslyn Doggie Olympics
This weekend, Roslyn is once again going to the dogs! The ARRF Animal Rescue Doggie Olympics will be held Saturday July 23rd at Runje Park. The annual ARRF Doggie Olympics supports a great cause and is fun for the entire family! Bring the kids and bring the dogs for a morning packed full of fun K9 competitions, including:
- Doggie Dash
- Dunking for Dogs
- Peanut Butter Lick
- Musical Hoops
- Most Unusual Trick
- Frisbee Throw
It’s time for Roslyn Art Festival 2016
11 Jul 2016 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Art, Art Festival, Roslyn
C
ome celebrate the arts during the 2016 Roslyn Art Festival on August 5th and 6th. In addition to the many different types of art on display, you can look forward to a Friday night street dance, a Saturday wine reception, and “try-it” stations that enable anyone to exercise their inner artist.  Pennsylvania Avenue will be closed between 1st and 2nd street starting at 7:30pm Friday night for family friendly street dancing. The wine reception Saturday will take place from 7pm to 9:30pm at Basecamp Books and Bites and include hors d’oeuvres crafted by Rustic Root Catering Company (tickets for the reception can be purchased at roslynartfestival.org). The Roslyn Art Festival aims to promote art and artists and also celebrate the historical qualities of Roslyn, Washington. So come on out to show your support and celebrate the Arts, Roslyn style!
The Eagles Flew Home with the Trophy
28 Aug 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Bar Wars, Water balloon
The Eagle’s Club took the trophy this year at the Second Annual Roslyn Bar Wars Water Balloon Battle. The trophy that sat proudly for a year in the window at Marko’s Place is now sitting inside the Aerie 696. Though the Eagles took the prize this year, the real winners are ARRF and the Roslyn Library, who will be splitting the $1000 raised at this year’s event. The event was well attended at both venues and the streets were crowded with innocent observers and under-aged insurgents.
This year’s battle was scored on 3 criteria: most spirit and enthusiasm (won by Eagle’s), hardest fought battle (won by Marko’s), and most money raised (won by Eagle’s). In addition to over 2000 balloons, participants on both sides battled with hoses, buckets, super soakers and squirt guns. The Eagles had a massive slingshot to launch balloons deep into Marko’s territory, but Marko’s didn’t go down easy. In one instance, the Marko’s team even pushed into Eagles territory and stole some of their ammo. Thanks to all who participated! More photos are available here!
Celebrate the Arts – Roslyn Style
15 Aug 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Roslyn Art Festival
There’s no end to the fun you can have in Roslyn this weekend during the Second Annual Roslyn Art Festival! In addition to a variety of different types of art, you can look forward to local chocolates, champagne and wine tasting, unique appetizers, and even a wine grab. During the days (Aug 22 and 23), the merchants in the NWI building will be offering opportunities to make unique arts and crafts along with an Art Festival craft mercado and merchandise shop. At Basecamp, Bites and Books, there will be a beautiful display of artwork as part of the festival’s first juried art show. Second street (near the bike shop) will be full of fun bicycle decorating and all over downtown will be “try’-it” stations, where you become the artist. Live music will be filling the streets and most of the shops in Roslyn will be joining in and welcoming all! So come on out and celebrate the Arts, Roslyn style!
Bar Wars Promises Wet and Wild Fun!
13 Aug 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Bar Wars, Water Balloon War
On Saturday, August 22nd, Marko’s and the Roslyn Eagles will be hosting the 2nd Annual patio vs patio Roslyn Water Balloon War. This event is sure to be an awesome way to beat the heat and have fun doing it. Doors open at noon at the Eagles (members only) and at 2pm at Marko’s. So come on down, choose your allegiance, and prepare for the water fight at 4pm. Like last year, Marko’s will be playing to raise funds for the Roslyn Library and the Eagles Club will be playing for ARRF.   A donation to your side’s cause is requested to participate in the battle. Water balloons will be provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own balloons and super soakers. The Eagles will be manning the grill, offering $6.50 burgers and fries from 2pm until supplies are depleted. Food costs are being covered by the Eagles, so every dollar spent toward food will be donated!  There will be fun-in-the-sun raffle prizes as well.
This water balloon war is for a couple of great causes, so come on out and show your support (please note, this is an age 21 and over event)! Visit here for more information and a recap of last year’s event!
Roslyn is Going to the Dogs!
06 Jul 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: ARRF, Dock Dogs
This weekend, Roslyn goes to the dogs! The ARRF Animal Rescue Doggie Olympics will be held Saturday July 11th at Runje Park. Roslyn will also be home to the Puget Sound Dock Dogs Northwest Regional Championships taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This young and unique, water based, doggy team sport consists of high jumps (Big Air), Long Jumps (Extreme Vertical), and speed competitions (Speed Retrieve). This is the first time these two events have ever happened together!
The annual ARRF Doggie Olympics supports a great cause and is fun for the entire family! Bring the kids and bring the dogs for a morning packed full of fun K9 competitions, including:
- K9 SingOff
- Dunking for Dogs
- Peanut Butter Lick
- Musical Hoops
- Most Unusual Trick
- Frisbee Throw
Dogs must already be registered to compete in the Dock Dog competition, but registration for the Doggie Olympics is open to all and starts at 9:30am with the games kicking of at 10:00am.
Come Celebrate Independence Day!
29 Jun 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: 4th of July, Cle Elum, Pioneer Days, Roslyn
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Upper Kittitas County for the 4th of July. Beat the heat by taking a dip in Roslyn’s nearby lakes and rivers, or by doing some hiking in the shade of the Roslyn Urban Forest (trail maps available on the Roslyn Trails Alliance website). While in town, you won’t want to miss the Roslyn Farmer’s Market on Sunday from 10am to 2pm, and Cle Elum will be brimming with activities all weekend long in celebration of Pioneer Days. The downtown Cle Elum activities will include the annual 4th of July parade (10am Saturday), the Cle Elum Idol Competition (immediately following the parade), and a vendor and food court open all day. Unfortunately, due to the hot and dry weather we are experiencing this year, the aerial fireworks display has been cancelled this year in order to ensure a safe holiday is had by all. Nearby Suncadia Resort is also hosting a series of 4th of July Celebration Events, so you’ll have no shortage of options for celebrating the fourth!
Saturday Night is Ladies Night!
10 May 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Ladies Night, NWIC Building
Gather your girlfriends and come to Roslyn this weekend for Ladies Night. Every third Saturday of the month, from 5pm to 8pm, independent business owners in Roslyn join together to extend shopping hours and host a festive, themed evening. Entertainment, pampering, wine tasting, art exhibits, chocolate, appetizers, and more are waiting for you to enjoy during Ladies Night. Most of the downtown businesses participate in the event, including the merchants inside the NWIC building. Local restaurants and bars also offer dinner and drink specials, late night music, and dancing. There’s no cost to attend and, although it’s called Ladies Night, gentlemen should not feel shy about attending. Participating businesses include Fused Glass Workshop and Gallery, Hope Gallery, Roslyn Rags, Crazy Horse Trading Company, From Roslyn with Love, the Red Bird Café, and more!
Cle Elum’s 4th Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
29 Mar 2015 Leave a Comment
in Events, Nearby Places Tags: Cle Elum, Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunts aren’t just for the little ones anymore.  On Saturday, April 4th, kids and adults ages 12 and up are invited to Cle Elum’s 4th Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The event kicks off at 6:30pm at the Cle Elum – Roslyn Middle School ball fields, and the hunt will take place just after dark. For $15 dollars per person, participants will have the opportunity to win some great prizes. The lengthy list of prizes includes a week’s accommodations in Mexico, a 50″ Flat Screen TV, a Samsung Galaxy 4 Tablet, a propane fire pit, Seahawk’s jerseys, gift certificates to local restaurants, and more (click here for the full list of prizes). This Saturday, grab your flashlights and bring your friends because the hunt is on!
