Workshops/Demonstrations

Starting at 11:00 AM
Umtanum Hall at the Kittitas Valley Event Center
Friday, February 17th, 2017
Saturday, February 18th, 2017

KITTITAS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
"Ben Snipes" exhibit.

KITTITAS COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN
Learn about women ranching both past and present.   They will provide information about the local beef industry.

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS
Local artist Jeannie Johnson will be demonstrating the use of  watercolors.

PINE NEEDLE BASKET WEAVING
Local basket weavers will demo how to weave a basket using pine needles, sweetgrass, and other adornments.

BLACKSMITHING
Watch Blacksmith Curt Rosenkranz create objects from iron and steel through the process of forging.

WOOD CARVING
Watch local wood carvers demonstrate their skills as the sculpt wood by hand to create many unusual and useful items.

HISTORY OF SHEEP RANCHING IN KITTITAS CO.
Kittitas County Sheep Producers are dedicated to assisting the sheep ranchers and farmers in their ranch practices as well as educating community members, visitors, and more of the sheep industry.

BENDER & ASSOCIATES
The story of Snowbirds, Steptoe Battle, and numerous others.
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Open Mic

Friday, February 17, 2017
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sign-up will begin at 11:30 AM
 
Saturday, February 18, 2017
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Sign up will begin at 10:30 AM
 
Sign up sheet for performers will be located at the Ticket/Merchandise table.
 
Open Mic Sponsored by: The Columbia River Cowboy Heritage Society
 
Open Mic is a family oriented event-
 
Please read the rules of performing before signing up. All performers will be asked to sign a agreement that acknowledges that they understand the conditions of performing and will abide by them.
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Kids Corral/Rodeo Fun


Starting at 12PM to 3PM

Friday, February 17th, 2017
Saturday, February 18th, 2017

KIDS MUSIC TIME
 Bring your kiddos to the stage at the Kittitas Event Center to enjoy a children's hour of fun, family-oriented western music, sing-along and story time.  Come meet Miss Spirit of the West, Naomi Roghair, and receive an elementary "Code of the West: activity book.
Friday, February 17th, 2017 11A to 12P
Saturday, February 18th, 2017 11A to 12P