Calendar of Events for 2012 courtesy of Newport Chamber of Commerce 509 447-5812

 

The Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is open from 8:00 to 12:00, Monday through Friday, November through April
and will be open from 8:00 to 4:00, May through September. Come in for information on upcoming events or visit our web site at
 www.newportareachamber.com/

 

 

February 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 – Howard’s Follies - Pend Oreille Playhouse

You can get your tickets at the Playhouse online or at Seeber’s Drug Store in Newport.

For more information call 509 671-3389

March 24 – Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Gala Event
For more information call the Chamber at 509 447-5812

April 7 – Easter Egg Hunt at the Newport City Park - 10 am

 

April 14 – Sweets and Drinks – Ranch Club, Priest River

This fun event is sponsored by the Newport / Priest River Rotary Club & Soroptimist. It’s a combination fashion show, chocolate dessert contest, wine and beer tasting. Some of the fashions are quite unique in style and models. Tickets cost $20 per person or $35 per couple. Tickets can be purchase at the Priest River Times, Concept Cable and Rotary members.

 

May 1 – Pend Oreille County Historical Museum Opens

For more information call 509 447-5388

May 5 – Farmers Market Opens – 9 am to 1 pm, Every Saturday in Newport

Local produce, honey, plants, baked goods, artworks, etc.

 

May 5 – Regional Yard Sale

May 13 – Iris Gardens Opens

The Iris Gardens are open from May 13 until approximately July 1 weather permitting

For more information call 509 671-1539 / 509 671-1540 or Iris Garden website

 

May 19 – Who Let the Girls Out

Newport area businesses www.shopnewport.blogspot.com

 

June 22-23 – PWRA Rodeo and Parade

 Friday evening Rodeo starts at 7 pm, Saturday morning, June 23th, Rodeo Parade starts at 11 am, and the Saturday evening Rodeo starts at 7 pm.

Call 509 447-5812 for information

July 7-8 – Lavender Festival – Newport City Park

Hours: 9 am - 7 pm on Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday.

Call 509 447-6451 for information

Povlavenderfestival.com

July 21-22 – Poker Paddle

Call 509 447-5812 for information

July 21 – Sage's Memorial Run & Dash – Newport City Park

Sagememorial5k.com

July 21 – Bull-a-Rama

Call 509 447-5812 for information

July 28-29 – Lion's Club Train Rides

Lionstrainrides.com

July 27-29 – Timber Days

August 10-11 – Relay for Life

Call 509 671-1703 for information

August 11-12 – Treasures on Foxwood Lacey Daze

Call 509 589-0097 or 509 447-2346 for information

Treasuresonfoxwood.com

August 16-19 – Pend Oreille County Fair & Rodeo

Call 509 445-1367 for information

Pend Oreille County Fair

August 25 – OKB Festival – Newport City Park

Hours: 10 am - 9 pm

OKB Fest

September 1-30 – Fish Frenzy – CREATE

Call CREATE 509 447-9277 for information

September 1-2 – Lion's Club Train Rides

Lionstrainrides.com

September 2 – Great Northwest Bike Tour

September 7-9 – Bluegrass Festival – Newport City Park

Call 509 671-6684 for information

September 13-15 – Heritage Days in Newport

Call 509 447-5388 for information

Pend Oreille County Museum

October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 – Lion's Club Train Rides

Lionstrainrides.com

October 31 – Trick or Treat in Newport Business District
Hotdogs and hot chocolate served at Newport City Hall (3-5 pm)

For more information call 509 447-5812

 

 

October – Haunted House – Pend Oreille Players Playhouse

To be announced if the Haunted House will be held this year

Call the Playhouse 509 671-3389 for information

November 3 – Who Let the Girls Out

Newport area businesses www.shopnewport.blogspot.com

 

November 24 – Hometown Christmas in Newport

For more information call 509 447-5812

 

December 1-23 – The Holiday Artist Shop - CREATE

Call CREATE 509 447-9277 for information

December – Holiday Show - Pend Oreille Players Playhouse

To be announced

Call the Playhouse 509 671-3389 for information

December 2 - Christmas Open House - 1 pm to 4 pm - Blanchard Community Center

Call 208 437-1037