A Visit to Wild Earth Brewing Company
20 Apr 2014 Leave a Comment
in Food & Drink, Inside Roslyn Tags: Brewery, Roslyn, WA, Wild Earth Brewing
UPDATE: Wild Earth Brewing has closed their doors, at least temporarily. More information is available on their website. With the recent opening of Wild Earth Brewing Company, Roslyn is now the proud home to two breweries, with style options that will satisfy any beer lover. Wild Earth Brewing is an artisanal brewery and taproom with a focus on handcrafted, flavorful, small batch brews. We caught up with owner and head brewer, David Kilgour, to learn more about Roslyn’s delicious newest addition.
Don’t Miss the Turn to Carek’s Meat Market
18 Apr 2014 Leave a Comment
in Food & Drink Tags: Carek's, Landjaeger, Meat, Roslyn, WA
If you frequent Roslyn, but haven’t yet stopped off at Carek’s Meat Market, you’re missing out on a destination that’s as historic as Roslyn itself. Established in 1913, Carek’s has been providing quality meats to the surrounding community for over 100 years. The Jerky, Peperoni, and Landjaeger might just be the best you’ll ever taste.  They even make Jalapeno Landjaeger for those that might prefer a little extra spice. Still, it’s 
not all about snacking on the go. Carek’s carries an awesome selection of meat cuts, including New York Steak, pot roast, tip roast, ground beef and pork, franks, bacon and more. Of course, you can also find a delicious array of homemade smoked specialties including bratwurst, Polish and German sausage, summer sausage, and spare ribs. Whatever your preference, if you like meat, you’ll love Carek’s Meat Market. Keep an eye out for their new sign on the East side of the highway as you roll into town – your taste buds will thank you. Need directions? Click here!
Maggie’s Pantry Cafe and General Store
28 Dec 2013 Leave a Comment
in Food & Drink, Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: Maggie's Pantry, Market, Roslyn, Washington
Maggie’s Pantry is a great place to visit for a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and a wide variety of natural and organic foods. Recently, we sat down with Maggie’s Pantry Manager, Hannah Holden, to learn more about Roslyn’s unique café and natural market.
Halloween is a Time for Spooky Fun
20 Oct 2013 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Halloween, Roslyn
Come scare up some fun in Roslyn this weekend in celebration of Halloween. The bars about town will be holding celebrations in supernatural fashion on Saturday, October 26th – including The 
Brick Saloon’s annual Halloween Party (featuring 80-ology). The Swiftwater Cellars Winery at Suncadia is also hosting their annual Halloween SPOOKtacular. On Sunday, don’t forget to dress up your four legged little ones for this year’s Paws on Parade event, sponsored by ARRF (downtown Roslyn at noon). Also, don’t mi
ss the Haunted House put on by the Roslyn Fire Association, the Ronald Fire Association and the Cle Elum Roslyn Cheerleaders. It’s in the old gas station building by Roslyn City Hall from 7 to 10pm on October 25th, 26th and 31st.
While in town, keep an eye out for unearthly spirits that may be joining in on the fun. Due to the city’s vibrant history, many feel that those among the living are not the only residents of Roslyn. Check out the Komo 4 News video clip to find out about other souls that might be lurking in the shadows. 
The Mountain Ale Festival is Brewing Up Fun!
15 Sep 2013 Leave a Comment
in Events, Food & Drink, Inside Roslyn Tags: Beer, Mountain Ale, Roslyn
Beer lovers, start Fall off right with the Mountain Ale Festival in Roslyn. The fest will take place in the historic NWI building (the old Company Store) in Roslyn on Saturday, October 5th 2013, and include the these Northwest Brewers:
Diamond Knot
Icicle Brewing
Iron Horse Brewery
Roslyn Brewing
North Fork
Bellevue Brewing Company
Rocky Coulee
DUO Brewing
No-Li
Whitstran Brewing
Colockum Craft Brewing
Kulshan Brewing Co.
Mac & Jacks
Roslyn Doggie & Troll Olympics
14 Jul 2013 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: ARRF, Roslyn, Roslyn Olympics, WA
Is your pup ready to win a gold medal? Find out next weekend when Roslyn hosts the 2013 Doggie and Troll Olympics.  The annual event supports ARRF Animal Rescue and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest.  The Doggie Olympics will include the following competitions:
- K9 Sing Off
- Dunking for Dogs
- Fetch a Troll (with your dog!)
- Peanut Butter Lick
- Most Unusual Trick
- Frisbee Throw
- Doggie Dash
The Troll Olympics (born of Foxie Chimpanzee’s love for troll dolls) will include the following competitions:
- 3-Legged Troll Race
- Troll Shot Put
- Guess the # of Trolls in the Bin
- Troll Toss
- Troll Relay
Learn more and RSVP for this year’s Olympics At RoslynOlympics.com. See what happened last year on the 2012 Roslyn Olympics site.
A Fresh Start for the Roslyn Farmers Market
25 Jun 2013 2 Comments
in Events, Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: Roslyn, Roslyn Farmers Market, Roslyn Washington, WhyRoslyn
The Roslyn Farmers Market is back in full swing and will be open every Sunday until September 15th. Be sure to swing by for music, arts and crafts, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, tasty treats, activities and more. Come for the market and stay for the day, there is plenty of fun to be had in Roslyn in the Summertime!
Stay up to date on all the Farmers Market Activities by liking the Facebook Page.
Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser for Stan the Man
10 May 2013 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: fundraiser, Roslyn, Stan the Man, Stonehouse 101, Washington
On Saturday, June 1st, a special Stan the Man fundraiser is being held in Roslyn that is quite simply not to be missed. If you’ve spent any time in Roslyn, it’s likely you’ve felt the impact and influence of Stan in some way. He may have acted as the Master of Ceremonies in an event you attended, given you a ride somewhere when you needed it, sound engineered the live music you enjoyed, or any other number of ways he’s helped lift up the community from behind the scenes (check out our brief interview with Stan from 2011 to learn more about his service to the community). Now is our opportunity to give a little something back to the man who does so much!
Earlier this year, sudden medical issues resulted in over $30,000 in unexpected expenses. The benefit is being hosted to help Stan offset those costs so that he can continue his mission to provide awesome support and service to the community. That being said, it’s also going to be an extremely fun evening comprised of the following:
- 6pm to 8:30pm – Private Cocktail & Dinner Party
- 8:30pm – Open to the Public Concert with the Willies
StoneHouse 101
The Willies is a fun band that is sure to bring the party, and all of this will take place at StoneHouse 101. If you’ve never been to Stonehouse 101, you will not be disappointed. It is a work of art masquerading as an event venue.
A donation of $100 per person (or $150 per couple) is requested for the dinner party, and space limited. The dinner party will consist of appetizers, a four course dinner, friends and fun (brought to you by the fabulous Crave Culinary Arts). A donation of only $15 per person is suggested for the concert (and beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the night). Of course, this is all for an awesome cause, so you are welcome to donate more if you wish.
Click here to get all of the event details and learn how to get tickets.
The Roslyn Candy Company
20 Apr 2013 Leave a Comment
in Food & Drink, Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: Candy, Roslyn, Roslyn Candy Company, WA
Last Summer, we featured a story about the new candy shop in Roslyn. Recently, however, the candy shop changed ownership and has re-launched as the Roslyn Candy Company. Much of the same great vintage candy and Winegar’s Ice Cream is still available at the shop, but now there is an even greater focus on the creation of hand crafted specialty chocolate treats. We sat down with owners Otto and Alesha to learn more about the shop’s new focus. They are just getting things started, so be sure to swing by and to say hello and try some delicious chocolates. The shop’s spring hours are 11am to 5pm every day except for Tuesday.
25th Annual Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball
03 Mar 2013 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Nautical Ball, Roslyn, Shivering Denizens, Spittoon Races, The Brick Saloon, WA
The Brick Saloon in Roslyn is well known for its 23 foot long running water spittoon at the foot of the bar. But on Saturday, March 9th, the bar stools will be removed and the spittoon will be transformed into a 23 foot river raceway that attracts boating competitors from far and wide. While there are four separate race classes (soap & wax, paper & plastic, motor & experimental, and wooden), the most fiercely competitive category is usually the wooden boat class. The Brick will open at 10am on the 9th and registration will begin at 11am. The races will kick off at 1pm and usually last until about 7pm. Following the races, be sure to stick around for The Brick Nautical Ball at 9pm, featuring the Shivering Denizens. If you enjoy good beer, fun folks, the spirit of competition and music that gets you dancing – there is no better event to attend than the Spittoon Races and Nautical Ball at the Brick Saloon.
Official Classes and Specifications:
- Class 1:Â Soap/Wax boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
- Class 2: Wood boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
- Class 3: Â Paper/Plastic boats (can’t weigh more than 1 oz.)
- Class 4:Â Motor & Experimental boats (can’t weigh more than 1.5 oz.)
All boats may be waterproofed but must not exceed 3†long, 1 ½†wide and 3†in height. There are no mechanical or other means of propulsion allowed except in the “Experimental Classâ€. There is a $10 entry fee per boat, per class, per team with no more than 4 official members per team (no limit on the number of cheerleaders and fans). All races are run on a double elimination format.
Still not sure how this works? Feel free to check out these highlight videos from 2011 and 2012.
