100th Round-Up

The Pendleton Round-Up will celebrate its Centennial Sept. 15-18, 2010. To promote this celebration 100 years in the making, the UMESD's InterMountain ...
http://www.umesd.k12.or.us/video/rup-spot

Children's Rodeo at the Pendleton Round-Up

Here is a blog with a great video of the Children's Rodeo that is part of the Pendleton Round-Up. Just another example of the volunteerism of this community. Thanks to the ESD and also the Cowboys who volunteer to work with these special children!

http://arvidsonfamily.blogspot.com/2009/12/better-late-than-never.html

Sharing other peoples travel blogs about Pendleton

Here is a nice mention of Pendleton by a blogger whos family stopped in Pendleton on their way home to Portland from Yellowstone. She calls Pendleton charming about 5 times. I guess I should tell her about Pendleton's Charm Trail! Oh there are also some beautiful pictures of the Grand Teton's.

http://katsmeows.blogspot.com/2009/12/yellowstone-pics-of-day-going-home.html

Blue Mountains - undeniably gorgeous!

This nice paragraph about the area around Pendleton was submitted to me by Shaindel Beers, Instructor of English at Blue Mountain Community College --From a WR 121 essay by Alanna Thompson-Poore. I certainly could not have said it better. (The photo is from our files)

Yet another unique aspect of this town is that it sits at the base of the Blue Mountains, undeniably gorgeous to anyone who sets eyes upon its gently rolling wheat fields in the summer, or unscathed blankets of snow covering the ground on cold winter days. The vast forests, trails, and country roads are an ideal playground for any outdoorsman, or woman, for that matter. Riding through the hills for an entire day and not seeing a single person is not an uncommon occurrence in the Blue Mountains. In fact, the only forms of life you will more than likely run into would be several deer, turkey, elk, ducks, pheasants, quail, an occasional bear, or even wild horses.

Pendleton Round-Up Court Run in Thursday 2009

If you haven't seen the Pendleton Round-Up Court's exciting run in at the start of the rodeo each day you don't know what you have missed. In addition to being beautiful these girls have some mad skills!  Look at the first shot, she has all the cowboys attention! Do they ever ride hard and get the crowd in the mood for an exciting day of Rodeo fun. Oh and by the way it was "Are you tough enough to wear pink day" and don't those cowboys all look great in their pink shirts!

The Rainbow - Where good friends & traditions meet!

With 125 years under their belt the Rainbow Cafe is the oldest continuous operating business in Pendleton and it shows in all the best ways! The cafe is loaded with years of memories including the most complete collection of photos of the All-Around Cowboys from the Annual Pendleton Round-Up. They invite you to come and be a part of the controlled chaos during Round-Up or any time. If you visit during Round-Up the chaos may be slightly less controlled and the lines may be long in the evenings to get in but that is because of it's traditions.

Crabby’s Round-Up 2009 Schedule of Events

Crabby's Restaurant and Underground Saloon has happenings every night of Round-UP!
Pete Ford and the Texas Hold’em Band every night Sept. 11th - Sept. 19th

Fri., Sept. 11th Crown Royal Pre-Round-Up Party, $14.95 Prime Rib Special

Sat. Sept. 12th Crabby’s Opens at 9 am. Meet your friends for a beverage before or after the parade.

Mon. Sept. 14th Crabby’s PBR Bull Riders Party

Tue., Sept 15th Pendleton Whiskey PBR Party, Live music 8pm

Wed., Sept. 16th Crown Royal Round-Up Kick-off Party, Meet the Crown Royal Girls + Awesome Live Music starting at 7pm

Thur, Sept. 17th Pendleton Whisky Party, Meet the Pendleton Posse + Live Music

Fri., Sept. 18th 9-11 pm – Snake River Stampede Party, 11-1 am – Absolute Vodka Party + Live Music

Sat., Sept. 19th Party with Pete Ford and the Texas Hold ‘em Band

Crabby’s is located at: 220 SW 1st Street, Pendleton, OR

Daughters of the Nile - Charming in Pendleton

This Charming group from the Daughters of the Nile were recently visiting Pendleton! They were seriously charming! In addition to their charming personalities, it seems they are hooked on the Pendleton Charm Trail! It took the whole staff to assist them in their quest for some of the famous Charms on our Trail. If you haven't heard about our charm trail before it is a fun way to enjoy this western town. You pick up your bracelet and signature "Pendleton, Oregon - What a Kick" charm at the Trail Head or aka the Visitors Center and then you go all over town visiting merchants who sell their own exclusive charm on the trail. One of these charming ladies had three or four bracelets! We had so much fun with them and can't wait to see them again next year! Daughters of the Nile are an international fraternal organization that has prospered as a social and charitable organization since 1913. Their organization contributes over 1 million dollars annually to the Shiners’ Hospitals for Children. For more information on them visit: http://www.daughtersofthenile.com/
For more information on the Pendleton Charm Trail email receptionist@pendletonchamber.com

Cabbage Hill in Concert 09/17 - 09/18 @ Pendleton Center of the Arts

Cabbage Hill featuring national oldtime fiddle champion Dan Emert will fill the Person Auditorium with some of the best bluegrass/fold in the Northwest on TWO big nights! Tickets are $12. Call 541-278-9201 to reserve your tickets, or visit http://www.pendletonarts.org/ for more infomation.

Round-Up Week Concerts at Hamley’s Slickfork Saloon

Stephanie Davis, Friday, Sept. 18th - 8 pm  Premier Tickets: $40, General Admission: $30 R.W. Hampton - Saturday, Sept. 19th - 8 pm - Premier Tickets: $50, General Admission $40.

For more information Call Hamley's at 541-278-1100 or visit their website http://www.hamley.com/

The Greatest Free Show in The West!

The Main Street Cowboys put on "The Greatest Free Show in the West" every year during the Pendleton Round-Up. The complete show schedule is now available on their website at http://www.mainstreetcowboys.org/ Click on Main Street Show and then Show Schedule. They have great entertainment lined up this year including many past Round-Up favorites. Also don't miss the Davis Carnival.

Boots, Buckles & The Best of Pendleton!

Western Style Show and Benefit ~ Wednesday September 9th.

Yes, it’s definitely time to Gussy Up! and get ready for Round-Up. This Western Style Show has become a fun kick-off to the official festivities - a great way to see the region’s hottest attire and jewelry AND support the Arts Center!

Tickets $35 each and limited to 100 seats, so they go fast! Reserve yours today by calling 541-278-9201.

Share your Round-Up Stories

Share your favorite Round-Up stories here or on the Pendleton Chambers Facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pendleton-Chamber-of-Commerce/120673519433?ref=s

Make 'em fun but keep 'em clean!

Round-Up comments from VA Visitor

I asked and recieve permission from VAvistor to post this on my blog. On Jul 29, 2009, at 12:30 AM VAvisitor wrote:We enjoyed our trip very much. Things I loved were the wonderful parade, the Happy Canyon show, and of course, the rodeo! Everything was very authentic and Old West which we loved-- especially the parade and the rodeo! It was one of the best I have ever seen (I've been to Calgary and Cheyenne and those were good too). We enjoyed the Happy Canyon show, not realizing until after that it was written during the "silent movie" era--I thought it had the ring of an early 20th century show, but we thought it was great. We were lucky to get seats for the rodeo under the cover for Thursday and Saturday although they were in the last row for Saturday. I am very glad that I did a little research ahead of time and found out that the Chamber of Commerce would buy your tickets or could sell you tickets to the rodeo. I had tickets for Thursday but they were not good seats. I was able to sell them back to the Chamber of Commerce and obtain better seats through them. Our lodging was OK, a little dumpy, it was a few miles out and looking back, I would have much preferred to have stayed right downtown where one could walk to shopping, restaurants and the rodeo. No place to eat out where we were staying but it was inexpensive and the staff was very nice, but once my husband drove out to the motel, he did not want to come back downtown in the evening, I had to come back by myself. I liked the downtown activities but that was not a highlight for me, we are not party people. I found the people very friendly and Pendleton is definitely a real "Western" town. I went to a bluegrass concert at your arts building which I enjoyed. I felt safe walking downtown at night by myself. We went to the Pendleton Mills for a tour which we enjoyed. All in all, it was a great week and I hope someday to do it again, although being on the East Coast, we may never get that way again. My husband had a conference in Portland and had his airfare paid for so that was how we could afford to go so far. Oregon is a beautiful state and I am glad I got to see the eastern and western parts of it--so different!. I will always remember my great week in Pendleton!

Pendleton Underground Tour featured in Cruise West article.

Read this great story about the Cruise West's Columbia River Tour which is very complementary of our own Kristine Taylor and Pendleton Underground Tour. Having a Travel Writer say this "was the best guided tour we’d ever, ever had." is really saying something! Congrats to both Kristine & the Underground for providing such a great attraction! Here is the link for the entire story:

http://www.ericandersonsworld.com/story.php?id=g2GLvDLMD8

Beat the Heat on the Cheap in Pendleton, Oregon!

Cool off and have a blast at a very affordable price! The Pendleton Family Aquatic Center features gigantic water slides, over 200' of open and closed tubes, three pools, family picnic facilities with gas grills, children's water features and concessions. To save in more, you can bring in your own food and drinks, no glass containers please. Float toys are also allowed but not water wings.
Ages 3 to 17 - $ 3.00
Ages 18 and over - $ 4.50

Pendleton, Oregon - What a Kick!

Hamley Steakhouse in Pendleton, Oregon

Jon Schallert came to Pendleton recently on business; here is a dining experience he shared with us.

"I ate at the Hamley Steakhouse on my last trip to Pendleton. What a fantastic restaurant and destination dining experience! We will return again the next time we are in the area. It is one of those restaurants that I would recommend to anyone traveling through the region. The food was fantastic, the service excellent, the wine selection outstanding, and the decor incredible. I eat in restaurants all around the world, and I heartily recommend the Hamley Steakhouse."

Jon Schallert

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# 10 free things to do in Pendleton, OR

Visit the saddle makers shop at Hamley & Co.

They have been making custom saddles for over 100 years in this location. Watch a master at work! In addition this entire western store is just a site to see!

# 9 free things to do in Pendleton, OR

Take your picture with the Cattle Drive Sculpture, created by artist Michael Booth.

#8 in the list of free things to do in Pendleton!

Talk a hike or a walk in town or out in our wide open spaces.

A few suggestions; The Pendleton River Walk is a beautiful walk along the Umatilla River right through Pendleton!

Check out this website for lots of ideas on a hike in the Umatilla National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/recreation/trails.shtml

McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge on Highway 395, 8 miles south of Pendleton, OR offers a beautiful setting close to town. Check out their website for more information http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=13582

These are only a few of many options.

# 7 Enjoy our Native American Culture!

#6 See real cowboys young and old alike!

#5 Pendleton Center for the Arts.

This beautifully restored Carnegie Building is a work of art in itself, but what is inside is truly a jewel for the community! Revolving exhibits, an incredible gift shop, great classes, concerts, great summer programs including the famous "Art Rocks Teens" program! For more information visit their website; http://www.pendletonarts.org/

#4 Visit one of 21 city parks

There are 21 parks in Pendleton and each one has something different to offer. If you're looking for a shady place to relax, activities for the kids, or a park shelter for a family reunion, you'll discover there are many choices.

# 3 Geocaching!

Gecaching! Geocaching is a great way to see Pendleton and the surrounding area! Great historical sites, the Blue Mountains, McKay National Wildlife Refuge, Cowboys, Indians and so much more to see! Muggles also welcome and we have plenty for them to do also!

#2 Visit the Pendleton Woolen Mills & take the free tour

Visit the 100 year old Pendleton Woolen mills and see the production of the famous Pendleton blankets. The free tour is great and they have just added the new Heritage Museum there to help celebrate their centennial and it is free also! For more history of the Pendleton Woolen Mills check out these videos on you tube....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ap8pL-x7M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpLk4hmWbtw

#1 Rudy Rada Skate Park!

Skate the Rudy Rada Skateboard Park. See more on you tube about the skatepark by following these links or search for more

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAQ75bzFy48

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivLXtO20Orc

Watch for the 10 free things to do in Pendleton, Oregon

Watch for the 10 free things to do list! Listed in no particular order.

Pendleton- What a Kick! Looking for a place where you can both kick back and kick up your heels in the same trip? Pendleton has been listed for the past four years as one of the top 10 Western Towns by True West magazine. What a welcome change of pace you will find our Western hospitality. Come and enjoy our history, with the traditions and craftsmanship from our Native American and Cowboy cultures. Come experience our great attractions, friendly and affordable lodging choices, great dining experiences, fun shopping and the outdoor options that never seem to end. We have so many choices on things to do that you’ll start planning your next visit while you’re still here!

Come celebrate the Pendleton Woolen Mills 100 year anniversary!

If you missed my previous post on the Oregon's Sesquicentennial Blanket that our Governor gave to President Obama check it out, the blanket is beautiful! Now I want to invite you to visit Pendleton, Oregon and take a free factory tour and see the Indian Trade Blankets being woven. Pendleton Woolen Mills is also celebrating their 100th anniversary this year and have opened a heritage museum. The museum includes the families collection of Native American artifacts, blankets, and company history. All of this is at no charge so you can save your money to take home a blanket of your own.

President Obama recieves blanket made in Pendleton, Oregon!

Here is the photo and information on the limited edition blanket that Governor Kulongoski gave to President Obama recently.

Oregon 1859 - 2009 - LIMITED EDITION
Introducing the first-ever Pendleton jacquard woven blanket in Eco-Wise Wool®. Limited to 150 blankets, each featuring a commemorative label signed by the Governor. The blanket dimensions are 64” x 80”. This ground-breaking new product, woven in the great state of Oregon using MBDC® certified sustainable materials, treads lightly on our cherished land and makes a statement of commitment to generations to come.
Mt Hood is a snow-covered challenge, a majestic muse, and a reminder of why we in Oregon call this paradise home. Called Wy'east by the Multnomah Tribe, Hood's iconic peak has watched over our maverick innovations for 150 years of statehood. It's no wonder designer Patty Fogarty was inspired to use it as the centerpiece of Oregon's Sesquicentennial Blanket. The snowy mountain against a serene sky and its peaceful reflection are bordered by 15 trilliums and 15 ferns, each representing a decade of Oregon's statehood. Each leaf and petal reflects the stories, accomplishments and wisdom of our citizens.
EVERY BLANKET COMES WITH A STORY CARD AND LETTER FROM JOHN BISHOP, CHAIRMAN OF PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS. WOVEN ON OUR JACQUARD LOOM IN PENDLETON, OREGON. SIGNED AND NUMBER LABEL