With some really big events in town this weekend including car cruises, Ye Merry Greenwood Faire, Tri-City IFL play-off action, and hopefully enjoying some great food and music you may need a vacation from the weekend! Check out this weekend's event calender from the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau! What's your plan this weekend?

 

 

Cool Desert Nights Car Show

Uptown Richland

Thursday - Sunday,

June 21-23

*See schedule for specific times

Cool Desert Nights, a four-day classic car and street rod event, is open to all vehicle makes and models. Now in its 19th year, Cool Desert Nights features car cruises, street dances, a show 'n shine, games, activities, a pancake breakfast, awards and more.

Tri-Cities 2012 Geocoin Challenge "Trekking the Trails" 

Locations throughout the Tri-Cities

Friday - Sunday,

June 22-24

*See schedule for times

 

Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game.  Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experience online.

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Market at the Parkway 

Richland Parkway

Friday, June 22

9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

 

Come and see the huge variety of produce, fruits, nuts, berries, flowers, plants, beef, lamb, specialty foods, wine, crafts, and musical entertainment.

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LIGO Observatory Tour 

LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland

Friday, June 22

3 P.M. - 5 P.M.

 

Tour one of two gravitational wave observatories in the U.S. Your LIGO host will provide a presentation about LIGO's research and will conduct a walking tour of the observatory, including a visit to the control room.

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Live Music: "Strings Attached" 

The Emerald of Siam, Richland

Friday, June 22

5 P.M. - 8 P.M.

 

Savor a gourmet meal while listening to a live performance by "Strings Attached."

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Live Music: Jeff O'Mealey 

Cafe Orsa at Terra Blanca, Red Mountain

Friday, June 22

6 P.M. - 9 P.M.

 

Have an appetizer and a glass of wine while listening to Jeff O'Mealey perform live.

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Live Music 

Mezzo Thai Tapas, Richland

Friday, June 22

6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

 

Local musicians are welcome to take turns playing music every Friday night. Acts include live jazz by Dave Clark and the team, Tri-Cities Saxtette, Latin American and country songs by Jack Jones and Linda Moring, piano solo by Debbie Eng, and classical guitar by Anton Sinkov.

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Live Music: Ben Union 

Tagaris Winery, Richland

Friday & Saturday,

June 22 & 23

7 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

 

Relax on the patio at Tagaris and indulge in Mediterranean style cuisine. Ben Union will be performing live.

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Live Music: "Primitive Circus" 

Thomas O'Neil Cellars, Richland

Friday, June 22

7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

 

Order wine by the glass and other delicious appetizers while "Primitive Circus" performs live.

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Live Music: "The Shades" 

J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Friday, June 22

7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

 

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at J. Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Friday night are "The Shades."

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Summer Movie Series 

John Dam Plaza, Richland

Friday, June 22

Dusk

 

Cars 2 will be shown at John Dam Plaza in Richland this Friday night. Grab the family and pack a snack or visit the food vendors.

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Live Music: "Millionaires Club" 

The Emerald of Siam, Richland

Friday, June 22

9 P.M.

 

Savor a gourmet meal while listening to a live performances by the "Millionaires Club."

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Richland Fly-In 

Richland Airport

Saturday, June 23

7 A.M. - 3 P.M.

 

During the Richland Fly-In there will be a pancake breakfast, free airplane rides for kids, antique and experimental aircraft displays, helicopter rides, and great food.

Pasco Farmers' Market 

S. 4th Ave. & W. Columbia St, Pasco

Saturday, June 23

8 A.M. - 1 P.M.

 

The Pasco Farmers' Market is one of the largest outdoor community farmers' markets in Washington state, selling a huge variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other products.  It is one of the longest running farmers' markets, and has been in operation for over 30 years.

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Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire 

Howard Amon Park, Richland

Saturday, June 23

10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

 

Magic, puppets, music, dancing, Shakespearean plays, jousting and sword fighting, food, arts and crafts.

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Terra Blanca Estate Tour & Tasting 

Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, Red Mountain

Saturday & Sunday,

June 23 & 24

1 P.M.

 

A trained wine educator will guide you around the facility and then escort you to a private area to taste through Terra Blanca's Signature Series wines. This tour includes a visit to Washington's first barrel caves.  Reservations required.

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Live Music: Chelsea Spence 

The Emerald of Siam, Richland

Saturday, June 23

5 P.M. - 8 P.M.

 

Savor a gourmet meal while listening to a live performance by Chelsea Spence.

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Live Music: "Run from Cover" 

Smasne Cellars, Kennewick

Saturday, June 23

6 P.M.

 

Enjoy live music on the spacious patio with a performance by "Run from Cover."  Wines by the glass and small plates from the local Southridge Farmers' Market are available.

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Smoovies' Free Outdoor Movie: Big Miracle 

Calvary Chapel Amphitheater, Kennewick

Saturday, June 23

7 P.M.

 

The Big Miracle will be showing this week.  There will be games and activities at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at sundown.

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Live Music: "The Java Tones" 

Thomas O'Neil Cellars, Richland

Saturday, June 23

7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

 

Order wine by the glass and other delicious appetizers while "The Java Tones" perform live.

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Live Music: "Cafe Blanco" 

J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Saturday, June 23

7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

 

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at J. Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Saturday night is "Cafe Blanco."

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Live Music: "Four on the Floor" 

The Emerald of Siam, Richland

Saturday, June 23

9 P.M.

 

Savor a gourmet meal while listening to a live performance by "Four on the Floor."

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Col Solare Winery Tours

Col Solare, Red Mountain

Sunday, June 24

12 P.M. & 3 P.M.

 

Learn more about Col Solare's extraordinary Cabernet blend as you tour the estate vineyard, winery and cellars. There will be time to enjoy the expansive view from their Red Mountain tasting room while sampling the current vintage of Col Solare.

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