Thursday, December 4, 2008

Umatilla & Columbia River Fishing & Fun!


Here are a few links to video's on you tube on fishing & playing in the Umatilla & Columbia Rivers. If this doesn't inspire fisherman out there I don't know what will. The fishing is great in and around Pendleton. Just another great reason to come for a visit!






Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Chirstmas Carriage Parade & Festival


2nd Annual Christmas Carriage Parade & Festival, Sat. Dec. 6th
The second annual Christmas Carriage Parade & Festival has been scheduled for Saturday, December 6th in Pendleton, OR. This is the only event of its kind in Oregon and Southeast Washington combining the excitement of brightly decorated horse-drawn carriages with an old-fashioned hometown Christmas festival atmosphere. The event is hosted by the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council (CBMRC&D) and the City of Pendleton, in conjunction with the Pendleton Round Up and Happy Canyon Associations.

To date approximately 20 carriages have registered for the event. Additionally, two new events have been added. These include and Arts and Crafts fair at Heritage Station and carriage rides through Pendleton.

The day’s activities are as follows:
10 a.m. Festival of Trees Family Day at the Pendleton Convention Center
10 a.m. Special activities sponsored by Pendleton merchants
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pony rides @ Frazer and Main parking lot
Noon to 6 p.m. Artisan Alley, craft show and other activities at Heritage Station
2:30 p.m. Christmas Carriage Parade, Main Street Pendleton,
Please note Main Street will be closed from 1 to 3:30 as a safety precaution!
3 to 6 p.m. Carriage rides through Pendleton, Heritage Station
3 p.m. Nut Cracker Tea Party, Pendleton Center for the Arts Bamboo Room
4:30 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting at Hamley Park
6:30 p.m. Festival of Trees Gala

The Committee continues to seek entries for the parade, Indian travois’, as well as artisans and performers for the Festival. For more information or to participate in the parade or Festival contact the Columbia Blue Mt. RC&D at 541/278-8049, ext. 141 or the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce at 276-7411.