C is for Cologne

How many cities have their own cologne? Pendleton is so excited that this year Let'er Buck Cologne was released as part of the Pendleton Round-Up Centennial Celebration! If you haven't tested it you should it smells wonderful! Old Spice might be the cologne "The Man your Man Could Smell Like" but Let'er Buck Cologne brings out your man's inner cowboy. Hmmmm, picture all ready for a Saturday night in tight pressed jeans a starched shirt and that hat, boots and his Let'er Buck Cologne! Now that is a MAN any woman would want on her arm. Available in Pendleton at the Pendleton Round-Up store, Hamley & Co., Pendleton Woolen Mills, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute or online at http://www.leterbuckcologne.com/

B is for Brewery!

At long last Pendleton has a brew pub! Not only do we have one but we have a great one. The Beer is great, the food is good and the location in historic downtown is wonderful. The Prodigal Son Brewery is locally owned and operated by Tim & Jennifer Guenther who decided to return to Tim's hometown to open their dream and we are so glad they did. They are passionate about fermentation and it shows in their brews. But there is more than just brewing, they've got good food to boot. The Prodigal Son features a menu that combines traditional pub fare with scratch cooking. Here you will find regional ingredients incorporated into handcrafted cuisine.

Serving good beer with fun names including; A BEER NAMED SUE, WHEATSTOCK HEFEWEIZEN, LITTLE MAGIC PALE ALE, SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS, ELLA INDIA PALE ALE, CI-RAPTURE AMBER, SOLIDARITY ALT and BRUCE/LEE PORTER. For more information visit their website at; http://prodigalsonbrewery.com/

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.

10 Unique Shopping Opportunities in Pendleton–

1. Hamley & Co. – 100 year old Western Store featuring a working saddle shop and many local fine artisan’s work as well as national brands. 30 SE Court Ave.

2. Montana Peaks Hat Co. – This store makes custom hats using antique equipment. Get the hat of your dreams wether it be a derby or a cowboy hat. They just finished making hats for Euro-Disney’s Wild West Show. 24 SW Court Ave.

3. Boots Leonard Gallery – New to Pendleton this store offers an eclectic selection represented by the unique creature they call “crossbred” that sits on the sidewalk outside their shop. Don’t miss the handmade buckskin clothing! 221 S. Main St.

4. The Curio Shop – You could spend hours in this small store and not see everything. Famous in these parts for their great jewelry buys. 142 S. Main St.

5. Pendleton Center of the Arts – Their fine craft gallery has some of the most gift items you will find anywhere. 214 N. Main St.

6. JC Penney – One of the original old Main Street stores. Bigger isn’t always better. 124 S. Main St.

7. Marla Junes – For you ladies looking for Pendleton finest dress shop. 207 SE Court Ave.

8. PGG aka Pendleton Grain Growers- Serving the Ranchers and Farmers of the area for over 80 years. A Pendleton tradition. 1000 SW Dorion

9. Season’s Gift & Garden – Beautiful things for inside & outside your home, plus unique gift items. 1180 Tutuilla Rd.

10. D & B Supply – A department store of a different color. You will get it when you unique go. 850 Southgate

The Let 'Er Buck Spirit

Just in time for Round-Up, the Let 'Er Buck Cologne has been released here in Pendleton!

Check out this news piece done by FOX12.

The creators describe it as a limited edition, vintage cologne with a sweet scent.


"Typically, people don't associate rodeos with good smells, but we're trying to change that," said Lucas Posada, the creative director. "I think people realize that the cologne really represents the 'Let 'Er Buck' spirit."


Let 'Er Buck will be in stores Sept. 15 at a cost of $69 per bottle.


The 100th Pendleton Round-Up, which is the state's most popular rodeo, runs Sept. 15-18 at the Round-Up Grounds.

This cologne is currently available in shops around Pendleton including at The Round-Up Store and Hamley's!

Pick some up while here enjoying the Round-Up festivities - which start as early as Saturday, Sept. 11th with the Dress Up Parade at 10am....

Meet Me at the Round-Up!

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!

P-E-N-D-L-E-T-O-N

Today, installation began on some new town signs. A lot of work, thought and effort has gone into getting these high quality signs put into place!