E is for Espresso

How we love our Espresso's in the Pacific Northwest and Pendleton is no exception! We have lots of great choices to get your caffeine fix.

Drive-thru and go:

Dave's Chevron - always offers a weekly special which is a great choice for the adventurous!

Circle K – Wired Wednesday offers the best value in town!

Crazy Ladies Espresso – They may be crazy but this duo knows their beans.


Sippin’ & shoppin’:

The Starbucks inside Safeway – this will turn your chore into a treat!


Hang with the gang:

Great Pacific Wine & Coffee – Lots of atmosphere, free wi-fi, occasional musical performances

Hamley’s Coffee – Relax in this beautiful western atmosphere.

Whiteys – Sip your espresso or latte in this 50’s candy shop



A is for Art

An Alphabetical countdown of all Travel Pendleton is so thankful of. The exhibits at the Pendleton Center for the Arts, Betty Feves Gallery, Hamley's Western Art Gallery, Northwest Mercantile and Boots Leonard Gallery.

The wonderful print work drawing artists from all over the world at Crows Shadow Institute.

The wonderful public art that graces our city including at least eight public sculptures and several murals. This is our newest Sculpture the Let'er Buck sculpture at the Pendleton Round-Up's new centennial plaza.

The two newest addition to the wonderful art collection at the Pendleton Convention Center from local artists James Lavadour and Don Gray. A lot of people don't think of art when they think of Pendleton, but this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to art. This doesn't even begin to cover all the art available here and we didn't even touch on the performing arts and great artisans building saddles, jewelry and more. We will leave that for another day.

Giant Boots sighted on the Streets of Pendleton!

Just in time for the Centennial celebration of the #Pendleton #Round-Up some GIANT boots are popping up around town! Adding to Pendleton's history of fine craftsmanship, rich traditions and legendary reputation these giant boots are being designed and decorated by different local artists. This boot will sit outside the Chamber office during regular hours and also may be used for special events by the Pendleton Chamber Ambassadors. As you can see people are already loving the boots!

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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

Pendleton Skatepark

Here is a video of the grand opening of our skatepark. Some great skaters! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMS_rMfP-8

VFW Cowboy Breakfast

This is a Pendleton tradition during Round-Up! You'll be served pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee, milk and juice Wednesday through Saturday September 10-13, 2008, 6 am -10 am in Stillman Park . Enjoy live country music, sharing a table with the townfolk and a general good time. This is a cowboy breakfast; ain't no breakfast for sissy's depending on the time of morning it can get cold so bring a jacket. To locate a map of where Stillman Park is go to: www.pendletonparksandrec.com

Dress Up Parade

Pictures from parades of past includes National Association of Counties, Japanese horseman and Pendleton's First Citizens! The 2008 parade will be Saturday September 6th at 10:00 am. This parade is put on by the all volunteer organization the Main St. Cowboys well known for their Chartruese shirts. http://www.mainstreetcowboys.org/

Pendleton Round-Up

It's that time of year, time for the world famous Pendleton Round-Up. As the editor of this blog I am a relative newcomer to this 98 year old event since I have only lived in Pendleton for 12 years, but I will try and do it justice.

In 1910 a group of area ranchers and farmers gathered in Pendleton to celebrate the end of harvest. This was the beginning of the world famous Pendleton Round-Up www.pendletonroundup.com. The four day event is a true epic drama which runs Wednesday through Saturday, the second full week in September. It includes 7 major PRCA events that are run each day! The Happy Canyon Night Show coincides with the Round-Up and starts at 7:45 each night with the portrayal of the early American Indian culture, and emigrants seeking a new life in a new frontier. Following the show don’t miss the “Happy Canyon Dance Hall” were you can dance, gamble against the Happy Canyon dealers and wet your whistle with your favorite beverage. Round-Up week kicks off the Saturday before the rodeo and starts with a parade and a major concert. Monday and Tuesday brings the US Bank/Pendleton PBR Classic and features the world’s best cowboys on the world’s meanest bulls! Downtown the Main St. Cowboys sponsor the best free show in the west. More fun is to be had at Wednesday night BBQ at Roy Raley Park next to the Round-Up grounds; also
visit the Native American Arts & Crafts in the park. The Cowboy breakfast at Stillman Park is another Round-Up tradition not to be missed. On Friday, the Westward Ho! Parade is one of the most unique in America today. Pack trains, stagecoaches, covered wagons, buggies, ox teams and hundreds of both Cowboys & Indians in full regalia, no motorized vehicle allowed! If you’re in town a different time of year, you can still share in the excitement of nearly 100 years of history by visiting the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of
Fame. War Paint, known as one of the best bucking horses of all time, welcomes you at the entrance where all the history and regalia on display will make you feel like you’re part of the action. Don’t miss the video area where you can catch the action from days gone by. The Hall of Fame and the gift shop are open year round, M-F 10-5, Saturday 10-4.

Pendleton, Oregon "What a Kick!"

When it comes to Pendleton you should expect the unexpected. Pendleton was once a wild frontier town where anything could happen and often did. This site will feature some of those treasures that make Pendleton such a treasure and a surprise! So come kick up your heels or kick back and relax, Pendleton has something for everyone. www.pendletonchamber.com