What’s Happening Tri-Cities! The Weekend Event Calender!

Believe it or not there are other things happening in Tri-Cities other than the Benton Franklin Fair. Here is a complete rundown of farmers markets, music, movie, comedy, wine events and so much more!

Southridge Farmers' Market

Southridge Village, Kennewick

Thursday, August 25

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.

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Live Music: Gabe Knutzen

Hamilton Cellars, Richland

Thursday, August 25

5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Sit out on the patio and listen to live music from Gabe Knutzen. Enjoy wine by the glass along with gourmet food items. No cover charge.

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Live Music: "Smooth as Jazz"

Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Thursday, August 25

6 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at Bookwalter Winery. This Thursday night "Smooth as Jazz" will be performing.

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Market at the Parkway

Lee Blvd., Richland

Friday, August 26

9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

The 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.

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Vineyard Hikes

Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City

Friday & Saturday

August 26 & 27
Friday: 3 P.M.

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.

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Live Music: "Dirty River Blues Band"

Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Friday, August 26

6 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Friday night is the "Dirty River Blues Band."

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Live Music: Coyote Kings

Thomas O'Neil Cellars, Richland

Friday, August 26

7 P.M.

Enjoy fine wine and live music at Thomas O'Neil Cellars. "Coyote Kings" will perform Friday night.

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Live Music: Mycle Wastman

Tagaris Winery, Richland

Friday & Saturday,

August 26 & 27

7 P.M.

The winery entertains live music enthusiasts outdoors on the popular Tagaris Patio, which has been remodeled with an artfully inspired permanent stage adjacent to the 33 ft. basalt fountain. Performing this weekend is Mycle Wastman. No cover charge.

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Concerts at the Pavilion: Nick Vigarino

Flat Top Park, West Richland

Friday, August 26
7:30 P.M.

Bring the entire family to the lawn on Flat Top Park and enjoy a relaxed evening of music, food and friends. Nick Vigarino, who plays a fusion of Chicago and Delta Blues, will be performing.

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LIGO Observatory Tour

LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland

Friday, August 26

7:30 P.M.

The LIGO acronym stands for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. LIGO's mission is to observe gravitational waves of cosmic origin. Take a free guided tour of the observatory and the control room.

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Pasco Farmers' Market

Downtown Pasco

Saturday, August 27

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.

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Hanford Reach National Monument Jet Boat Tour

Columbia Point Marina & Howard Amon Park, Richland

Saturday, August 27

8 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Join Beamers Hells Canyon Tours or Columbia River Journies as they travel by jet boat into the Hanford Reach National Monument.

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Atomic City Roller Girls

Toyota Arena, Kennewick

Saturday, August 27

6 P.M.

The Atomic City Rollergirls are the Tri-Cities' original competitive women's flat track roller derby team. Watch the Roller Girls take on the Lilac City Pretty Deadlies in a fun family friendly atmosphere.

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Live Music: Dara Quinn

Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Saturday, August 27

6 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Saturday night is Dara Quinn.

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Smoovies in the Park: Free Outdoor Movie

Columbia Park, Kennewick

Central Church, Richland

Friday, August 26 Saturday, August 27

7 P.M.

Catch a free movie outdoors this weekend. This Friday at Columbia Park in Kennewick and Saturday night at Central Church in Richland, "X-Men: First Class" will be showing. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 P.M. and showtime is at sundown.

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F Live Music: Wayman Chapman