Welcome To Your Fall Weekend Tri-Cities Event Calender!
October 5, 2011 7:31 AM 
Our great friends at the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau have delivered once again! Fall is here and there is plenty to do this weekend! From music events to football, wine tasting, hockey…it’s all here! Check out what is happening this weekend!
Harvest Festival
Country Mercantile, Pasco
Saturday & Sunday,
October 6 – 9
9 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Take a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch, walk through the giant corn maze, have fun at the petting zoo, and enjoy the carnival rides.
 Chancellor’s Art Exhibition Series
WSU Tri-Cities, East Building Thursday, October 6 8 A.M. – 6 P.M. The Chancellor’s Art Exhibition Series features almost 40 works by 18 regional artists. The artwork is on display through December 16. This semi-annual juried exhibition series showcases the remarkable art of the Columbia Valley. |
 Etchings Exhibit
Columbia Basin College Esvelt Gallery, Pasco Thursday & Friday, October 6 & 7 Thursday: 8 A.M. - 8:30 P.M. Friday: 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. This group of 40 contemporary prints, produced by art students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are all original prints and will include pieces that demonstrate all the various methods of producing an image on paper with ink from a copper plate. |
 Southridge Farmers’ Market
Southridge Village, Kennewick Thursday, October 6 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, quality beef and chicken, eggs, baked breads and cupcakes, nuts, plants and flowers, local artisans and crafts. |
 First Thursday Artwalk
Historic Downtown Kennewick Thursday, October 6 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. Take a self-guided walking tour through Historic Downtown Kennewick. Several businesses open their doors for the evening and feature art, artists, and entertainment. |
 Live Music: Norm Karin
Thursday, October 6 Sit out on the patio and listen to live music from Norm Karin. Enjoy wine by the glass along with gourmet food items. No cover charge.
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 Live Music: ”Baja Dunes”
Bookwalter Winery, Richland Thursday, October 6 6 P.M. - 10 P.M. Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Friday night is “Baja Dunes.” |
 Market at the Parkway
Lee Blvd., Richland Friday, October 7 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Market at The Parkway (Richland Farmers’ Market) will be open each Friday through October 14. Enjoy a huge variety of produce, fruits, nuts, berries, flowers, plants, beef, lamb, specialty foods and wine, crafts, as well as musical entertainment. |
| Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City Friday – Sunday, October 7 – 9 Saturday: 12 P.M. & 3 P.M. Take a guided walk with a trained staff member through acres of Terra Blanca’s estate vineyard and learn about Red Mountain. Guests are advised to wear sneakers or sturdy shoes, a hat and/or sunscreen. Reservations required. |
 Gordon Brothers Crush Weekend
Gordon Brothers Cellars, Pasco Friday - Sunday, October 7 – 9 Friday: 2 P.M. – 6 P.M. Saturday: 12 P.M.- 6 P.M. Sunday: 12 P.M. – 4 P.M. Taste the newest releases, and catch a glimpse of Crush action. |
 Live Music: Jose Miramontes
Thomas O’Neil Cellars, Richland Friday, October 7 Enjoy a glass of wine and great food while taking in the music of Jose Miramontes. No cover charge. |
 Live Music:
“Chasing Jane” Bookwalter Winery, Richland Friday, October 7 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Saturday night is “Chasing Jane.” |
 Tri-City Americans Hockey
Toyota Center, Kennewick Friday, October 7 7 P.M. The Tri-City Americans take on the Kelowna Rockets. |
Pasco Farmers’ Market Downtown Pasco Saturday, October 8 8 A.M. – 1 P.M. The Pasco Farmers’ Market is one of the largest outdoor community farmers’ markets in Washington, selling a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other products. It is also one of the longest running farmers’ markets in the state, and has been in operation for over 30 years. |
Tri-Cities Stamp and Postcard Show Knights of Columbus Hall, Richland Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9 Saturday: 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Sunday: 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Tri-Cities Stamp & Postcard Show showcases stamps, covers, postcards, supplies, mini-appraisals, and exhibits. |
LIGO Observatory Tour Ligo Observatory, Richland Saturday, October 8 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. The LIGO acronym stands for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Take a free guided tour of the observatory and the control room.
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 Cops, Robbers, and Superheroes Gala
TRAC Center, Pasco Saturday, October 8 6 P.M. – 10 P.M. Come dressed as your favorite Cop, Robber or Superhero. There will be dinner and special events all evening including a costume contest, jail and bail, silent auction, and palm readings. Proceeds for this event support Tri- Cities Crime Stoppers.
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-187x187.jpg) Master Gardeners Fall Container Planting
Demonstration Job’s Nursery, Pasco Saturday, October 8 10 A.M. Master Gardeners will be on hand to demonstrate design and planting a fall container and to answer your questions. The class is free but if you wish to make your own planter, Job’s Nursery will have supplies and plants available for purchase. Don’t forget to walk through their pumpkin patch before you leave. |
 Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival
Richland Public Library Saturday, October 8 3 P.M. Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival features independent films from around the world. This festival will focus mainly on Fan, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation and Amine film genre. The kick-off event will be fan Film Shorts. Screening includes films ranging from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings fan films. |
 Apple and Pumpkin Festival
Bill’s Berry Farm, Grandview Saturday, October 8 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. |
 Live Music:
“Romagossa Blu” Bookwalter Winery, Richland Saturday, October 8 6 P.M. – 10 P.M. Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Saturday night is “Romagossa Blu.” |
 Live Music: Roger Quesnell
Thomas O’Neil Cellars, Richland Saturday, October 8 Enjoy a glass of wine and great food while taking in the music of Roger Quesnell. No cover charge. |
 Live Music: Tony Woods and
Faith Martin Smasne Cellars, Kennewick Saturday, October 8 7 P.M. - 10 P.M. Listen to great music while sipping on Smasne Cellars wine. |
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