News / Events

February 2010

Bald Eagle Festival: President’s Day weekend. Guided bus tours to view the sites at Northrup Canyon and other day tours in the surrounding areas. Eagle watching, art and poetry contests, quilt show, Ugly Truck contest, information forums, and evening entertainment.

March 2010

Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center is open for tours.

April 2010

Fishing season opens.

May 2010

Colorama Festival & PWRA Rodeo: Mother’s Day weekend. Arts, crafts, carnival, entertainment, art show, and food booths. Saturday Cowboy Breakfast, 6:30 to 11 a.m. Health Walk at 8 a.m. North Dam Park, Grand Parade.

Sunbanks Resort Rhythm & Blues Festival: May 20, 21, 22, & 23, 2010. Outdoor log stage features blues band from around the state and country performing against the gorgeous backdrop of Banks Lake.

For more information on the Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival, including dates, bands, the lineup, and more, visit SunbanksFestival.com.

For more information on tickets, accommodations and reservations, visit the pricing page.

Rhythm & Blues Festival Line Up

Thursday, May 20
Acoustic Showcase in the Cantina: The Trevalyan Duo, Tommy Simmons, Miriams Well, The Moss Brothers

Friday, May 21
5:00-6:30    Stacy Jones Band
7:00-8:30    Billy Roy Danger & The Rectifiers
9:00-10:30  David Brewer
11:00-12:30 Hambone Wilson

Saturday, May 22
1:00-2:00    Snake Oil
2:30-3:30    CD Woodbury
4:00-5:00    The Trevalyan Triangle
5:30-6:30    Neil Rush Band
7:00-8:30    The Strangetones with the Volcano Vixens
9:00-10:00  Theresa James & the Rhythm Tramps
11:00-12:30 Lloyd Jones

Sunday, May 23
1:00-2:00    Ray Gordon Trio
2:30-4:00    Big Monti
4:30-6:00    Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings
6:30-8:00    Hamilton Loomis

Bass & Walleye fishing tournaments throughout summer.

May – September 2010

Free Laser Light Shows on Grand Coulee Dam – Memorial Day Weekend through the end of September. Shows starts at 10 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend – July. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. in August and at 8:30 p.m. in September. Call 509.633.9265 for more information.

June 2010

Koulee Kids’ Festival: Father’s Day weekend. Contests, games, prizes, music, and entertainment.

Coulee Cruizers Car Show & Rod Run: Father’s Day weekend call 1-(509)-633-0382 for more information.

July 2010

Festival of America: July 4. A patriotic tribute to old-fashioned family fun. Arts and crafts booths, American food fair, daily live entertainment, and fireworks off the top of the dam.

Colville Tribal Pow Wow & Encampment: The Fourth of July Pow Wow is Colville Tribe’s largest cultural event and attracts singers and dancers from throughout Indian Country. Be prepared for a parade, vendors, games, and more. For more information, visit www.colvilletribes.com/tourism.htm.

August 2010

Omak Stampede: August 5th – 9th. This rodeo has been going on since 1933 and has since become one of the largest and most respected rodeos in the Northwest.

September 2010

Sunbanks Resort Rhythm & Blues Festival:  Sep 9-12. Outdoor log stage features blues band from around the state and country performing against the gorgeous backdrop of Banks Lake.

For more information on the Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival, including dates, bands, the lineup and more, visit SunbanksFestival.com.

For more information on tickets, accommodations and reservations, visit the pricing page.

The Grand Columbian Triathlon: Mid-September. Ironman triathlon. For more information, visit www.thegrandcolumbian.com