Highlights from the 24th Annual Spittoon Races
03 Apr 2012 3 Comments
in Events, Videos Tags: Roslyn, Spittoon Races, the Brick, WA
On March 10th, the Brick held the 24th Annual Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball. Racers come from all around to share in the festivities and for the chance to take home the title. Below is a brief highlight video from this year’s event.
As Easter Approaches, All Dogs Love to Hunt!
01 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: ARRF, Dog, Dogs, Easter Egg Hunt, Roslyn, Washington
The snowfall that greeted Roslyn residents on Saturday morning wasn’t enough to damper the Second Annual ARRF Doggie Easter Egg hunt. About 20 dogs showed up to participate in the costume contest and hunt for treats in the field just off of Pennsylvania Avenue.  
The event is a fun way to drive awareness around animal adoption and to help raise money to support ARRF’s commitment to the care and welfare of companion animals in Upper Kittitas County.  Experience more of this event by viewing the brief video below.
Skip the Shopping Malls to Visit Roslyn Winterfest 2011
20 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Christmas, Reindeer, Roslyn, WA, Winterfest 2011
Looking for a way to spend your Thanksgiving weekend that doesn’t include standing in line at a Walmart or Best Buy? Come on by Roslyn to experience Winterfest 2011. The small town Christmas will include the following activities:
Friday November 25, 2pm to 6pm:
- Santa’s Workshop and Vendor Fair
Saturday, November 26, 10am to 5pm:
- Reindeer Express (Live Reindeer):
- Santa’s Workshop & Vendor Fair
- Holiday Treats
- Warming Fires
- Kids Crafts
- Carolers
Professional Santa Photos will be available from noon to 4pm for five dollars or a non-perishable food donation to the local food bank.  Also, bring your pooch to participate in the ARRF’s Rein-Dog Competition and then stick around for the tree lighting at 5pm!
For more information, email info@roslyndowntown.com.
The 6th Annual Suncadia Harvest Festival
13 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Harvest Festival, Nelson Dairy Farm, Roslyn, Suncadia, WA
This weekend is the second and last weekend of the Suncadia Harvest Festival at Suncadia’s Historic Nelson Dairy Farm.  The 
festival is open 10am and 2pm on Friday the 14th and noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can look forward to the following activities:
- Carnival Games
- Arts and Grafts
- A Mercantile Market
- Pony Rides
- A Giant Straw Maze
- A Pumpkin Patch
- Seasonal Bites from Suncadia
- Brews and Brats
- Musical Entertainment
- Local Artisans
This is a free, family friendly event and is a great way to kick off the Fall season.
The 2011 Roslyn Crawl
04 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
in Events, Videos Tags: Live Music, Roslyn, Roslyn Crawl, Washington
Below is a brief look at this year’s Roslyn Crawl. Thanks to all the bands and venues that participated. We had a great time and enjoyed some really great music. See you in 2012!
Run, Don’t Walk, to the 2011 Roslyn Crawl
13 Sep 2011 2 Comments
in Events Tags: Music, Rock, Roslyn Crawl, WA
On Friday Sept 30th and Saturday Oct 1st, Roslyn will be overtaken by music in the form of the Second Annual Roslyn Crawl. The Crawl will feature 35 bands in six venues and is an excellent opportunity for music lovers to experience Roslyn while enjoying some great entertainment. The participating venues include the Brick Saloon, The Pastime, Marko’s Tavern, The Eagles Club, Stonehouse 101, and the Vintage Vine. All six locations are within a couple blocks of each other, so you actually could crawl from place to place if absolutely necessary.
The bands cover the entire musical spectrum – ranging from blues to folk, from rock to hip-hop, from pop to country, and everything else on the outskirts and in-between. See the entire line up here.
Tickets are $20 for Friday night, $30 for Saturday, or $40 for the entire weekend. Get your tickets before they sell out at Brown Paper Tickets. If last year’s crawl is any indication, lodging in the area is going to fill up fast, so lock in a place to stay while you can!
Roslyn Prepares for 125 Year Anniversary Celebration
31 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Coal Miner Days, Festival, Labor Day Weekend, Parade, Roslyn, WA
- Commemorative Wooden Nickel: Available at Roslyn area businesses
This Labor Day Weekend, Roslyn will celebrate its 12th Annual Coal Miner Days Festival.  This year is extra special because Roslyn is also celebrating the city’s 125th Anniversary.  The annual event pays tribute to those miners (and their families) who forged Roslyn’s rich history. Over the course of the weekend, the city will host festivities that include music, vendors, a beer garden, food, games, a soap box derby, a logging show, and more! It all builds up to the Heritage Ceremony, King Coal Crowning, and Grand Parade on Sunday. Come out to Roslyn to share in the memories and celebrate the days when coal was king! More information on activities and timing can be found here.
Tina-Marie leads the artistic effort to liven up Roslyn storefronts for the celebration.
Rails to Ales Serves Up a Tasty Evening in South Cle-Elum
11 Jul 2011 1 Comment
in Events, Nearby Places Tags: Beer, Brewfest, Cle Elum, Rails to Ales, WA
On Saturday, July 9th, the 4th Annual Rails to Ales Brewfest took place at the Train Depot in South Cle Elum. In total, 18 breweries, two hard cider makers, and a winery turned out to represent. Being a fan of hoppy beers, my favorites tended to be IPAs (Georgetown Brewing’s Lucille, Diamond Knot’s IPA, and the Snoqualmie Wildcat to name a few). 
There were some interesting discoveries for me as well (like the Dark Cherry Stout from Horse Heaven Hills Brewery out of Prosser). Of course, the Roslyn Brewing Company was also representing their lagers (but I didn’t get a taste because I had spent the hour before having pints at the brewery!). The Best in Show designation, decided by people’s choice ballots, went to Manny’s Pale Ale from Georgetown Brewing.
Musical acts included Bump Kitchen, Jumpin’ Johnny and Mr. E Band. Additionally, Maverick’s Steakhouse and Casino sponsored a dunk tank that beckoned volunteers from the crowd to be dunkers or dunkies. Food service was provided by vendors including 2R Bar & Bistro, Glondo’s Sausages, The BBQ Schacht, Rustic Root Catering, and Suncadia. As the sun began to set, we were feeling the effects of our festive afternoon, so it was nice to roll back into Roslyn via the free shuttle service provided by the brewfest.
The Run to Roslyn Car Show Stops Down at Runje Field
10 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Classic Cars, Run to Roslyn, WA
The 29th annual Run to Roslyn Car Show took place this weekend at Runje Field. Twenty-nine years ago, a handful of guys pooled some money together to promote the first show. Now, all these years later, it has become a tradition that enthusiasts of classic cars look forward to each summer.
Over 200 cars arrived Saturday morning for the show that ran from 8am to 4pm. The event included BBQ, raffles, trophies, give-aways, a poker walk, and plenty of golden oldies to listen to as you checked out the cars from days-gone-by. All that (and no charge for admission) made for a great time in Roslyn on a sunny day in July!
Sunday Market Season Begins In Roslyn
20 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: farmers market, Roslyn, Sunday Market, WA, Washington
The Sunday Market kicked off the year on June 19th in the heart of downtown Roslyn. The event was well represented by farmers, growers, bakers, and artisans – and many members of the community (and tourists) showed up to enjoy the day. Wendy and I listened to some of the musical entertainment, and then treated ourselves to a breakfast croissant and some fresh baked bagels. There was also plenty of scrumptious produce, dairy and meat products on hand. I was too full to indulge in a Casa De Blanca Tamale, but they looked delicious, so it’s definitely on my checklist for next weekend. The Market will take place every Sunday through September 11th and a complete list of vendors can be found here.
