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Rhody Festival Fundraiser $25 buy in $15 of buy in goes to Charity Last man Standing $5 Airmail 3 tickets for $5 Food will be available for purchase Doors will open at 11am Parking might be limited so carpooling is suggested You may also like the following events from Steve Spencer: All Right Reserved. Jefferson County Farmers Market, 360.379.9098,http://jcfmarkets.org/, Enjoy the Pet Parade, Bed Races, Grand Parade on Saturday, downtown carnival and the Rhody Run. The four teams are eligible for the individual prize as well as the team competition. Initially the American Legion Post served as the permanent organization to oversee the festival. The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously , received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. some with a value of up to $300! Reciprocity is what makes for a great Grand Parade, and the pandemic has kept all the school marching bands and community floats at home. Olympic Peninsula Steam, 360.385.6753, www.brass-screw.org, Celebrate Orca Awareness Month in the finest location in the continental US to view orcas, humpbacks, gray whales, fin whales, and minke whale. Come meet the filmmakers and strike up a conversation. (view on map). 8:00 am 12 pm: Grand Parade registration at Visitor Center on Sims Way Assembly uptown, per entry info 8 am Jim Caldwell Memorial Rhody Open PT Golf Course 12:30pm Sunrise Rotary Running of the Balls, Monroe Street GRAND PARADE Parade begins at 1 pm: Uptown to Downtown 3 7 pm Rhody Run Registration Arts Bldg., JeffCo Fairgrounds 4 7 pm Spaghetti Feed at the Elks Lodge, MAY 22nd The annual Goat Parade will start promptly at 9 am with kids cloven, and not, making their way down a Tyler Street filled with over 50 vendors. Getaway Guide 2022. Uptown's East Jefferson Fire Rescue [] Below is a listing of the annual Fairs & Festivals in and around Port Townsend. The only thing missing this year: the carnival. No comments on this item in & Assembly in front of City Hall on Water Street, in & Assembly at Van Buren & Lawrence Streets, 4:30 pm: on Lawrence St. from Harrison to Quincy, in & Assembly at Rec Center, Lawrence & Tyler. Public events throughout the monthwill bring together whale experts, educators, tribal representatives and artists, for educational and fun-filled days of exploration around the areas orca population and the broader whale ecosystem in the Salish Sea. The Jefferson Healthcare 10K and 5K Rhody Run is at a new venue this year. The market will be open every Saturday (same hours) through December, with the Wednesday market opening July 2, from 2-6 pm and running through the fall. Checkin & Assembly at Rec Center, Lawrence & Tyler Registration begins 2:00 pm No judgingeveryones a winner! The Kiddies Parade and Bed Races/Beard Contest are May 20 with the Grand Parade on Saturday, May 21 and the Rhody Run on Sunday, May 22. If you did not have an account on our previous website, but are a current print subscriber, click here to set up your website account. Rhody Festival 2018 1 Getaway Guide 2022. Contact Liz Quayle: 360-774-0504 (voicemail). r2ak.com, More than just a race, this regatta is a celebration of traditional seamanship and maritime heritage. Even when I didnt live in town, Id always come back for Rhody, especially when I had kids, Amerson recalled. We are also again seeking corporate sponsorships to represent teams that will purchase 100 colored golf balls to be added to the approximately 2,500 white golf balls representing purchased raffle tickets. Tickets are sold on parade day at the top of the course at Monroe and Lawrence streets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. New this year will be the passing out of U.S. flags to those watching the parade as it gets underway Saturday at 1 p.m. Cake Picnic follows the Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade in Port Townsend, WA. View this issue. *Date changed from August 19 due to announced Hood Canal weekend bridge closures. Below are links to the rider alerts for deviations during Rhododendron Festival events. february, 2023. All floats will travel to Washington together. Local: 1-360-385-4777 Toll Free: 1-800-371-0497 For Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711 for a Relay Operator March 2022 Dear Friends of Rhody: Centrum, 360.385.3102, www.centrum.org, Be part of a world-changing conversation. Read on for a snapshot of some of the more popular events and festivals held in Port Townsend each year. The 2016 season includes the Opening Celebration July 16th & 17th, and continues with weekend concerts from August 13th through September 11th. Please visit our website for information and tickets:www.olympicmusicfestival.org, Enjoy a good ol-fashioned fair where county residents and guests alike gather to recognize the talents and accomplishments of individuals and families in livestock, agriculture, home and fine arts, crafts, and industry. Traveling to the Olympic Peninsula? You, a boat, a starting gun. Nothing says Port Townsend like the sprouting of lawn chairs along Lawrence Street in the merry month of May. Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Kiddies Parade At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, a case of malicious mischief was reported in the 700 block , Please log in to comment by clicking here, City of Port Townsend approves $50k software upgrade, Port Townsend Police Log | Downtown window smashed, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | Unwelcome camper, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Rhody parade, Cake Picnic blooms Saturday. Scenes of the 2021 Rhododendron Festival Parade in August. It is planned for May 16 to 21, and organizers need volunteer help. I want it to live on! The excitement in town is palpable as residents prepare for traditional events, like the Pet Parade, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, or the Kiddie Parade, at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20. Its Rhododendron, not Rhodydenron reads a Leader headline about a month before the 1950 Rhody Fest. 05 feb Afternoon Games at the Fort Fort Worden Hospitality 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Email Us! PORT TOWNSEND Saturday's forecast calls for warm weather, a Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade, live music and 1,500 slices of cake served free in the park. If you missed getting into this years festival we will be having the Fall-o-Dendron Festival Oct. 8th, 2022. If you'd like to post an event to our calendar, you can create a free account by clicking here. . 12 feb Games at the Fort and Open House Afternoon Games and Open House 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. PORT TOWNSEND The finale of the Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival and the Chautauqua Week will offer a robust variety of activities this weekend. Dont miss Jazz in the Clubs in downtown and uptown Port Townsend! The Rhododendron Festival Association welcomes anyone who would like to participate in all or portions thereof of the year-long Festival activities. Sort by: Featured Most recent. Centrum, 360.385.3102, www.centrum.org, The Olympic Music Festival presents a summer season of concerts in partnership with Centrum at Fort Worden State Park. After close to a century of annual celebrations, the Rhody Festival has only been cancelled for two reasons; World War II and COVID-19. Wooden Boat Foundation, 360.385.3628, www.woodenboat.org, Choose from over 90 independent, foreign, narrative and documentary films, while mingling with new friends and a celebrity or two. The Rhody Run works hard to deliver you a memorable race experience. The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 124 calls between Friday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 16. At the same time as the festival this weekend will be the celebration of the 40-year anniversary of the New Old Time Chautauqua today through Sunday. The float will be the same as well, said Rita Hubbard, president of the festival. Registration at 5:15 pm & Judging 5:30 pm, Sunrise Rotary Running of the Balls, Monroe Street, Parade begins at 1 pm: Uptown to Downtown. the 9-Hole Golf Course An important Open House for the public is scheduled on January 11th by the City's "Envision Port Townsend . The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral . A goat parade, some fiddlers, farmers, some food and craft and bunch of new vendors launch this years Farmers Market. www.olympicmusicfestival.org, This festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world. A year-round slate of festivals and events offer something for every interest, from film and music, to wooden boats and kinetic sculpture races. A weeklong gathering featuring hundreds of musicians living and learningwiththe masters of fiddle traditions. American Legion, Marvin G Shields Memorial Post #26, 209 Monroe St,Port Townsend,WA,United States, Port Townsend, United States. This Washington Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. Getaway Guide 2022. In just over a week, all the traditions and favorites return to the streets of Port Townsend for the 85th Rhody Festival celebration. A perfect way to launch the holiday season. Below are selected reports. 360-452-8552 We would love to hear from you, so consider writing us a review. It's a celebration for all who currently live in Port Townsend and Jefferson County, as well as those who have ever lived here. While it has been awhile since Port Townsend has had the real deal . All floats will travel to Washington together. On Sunday, Chautauqua Week will offer New Old Time Chautauqua workshops at Littlefield Green and Building 204, a drawing for the PT Lottery tickets, and a Chautauqua Community Congress with presentations and dialogue from tribal leaders and local and state elected officials, followed by community discussion. Registration begins at 8am at the Visitor Center 2409 Jefferson Street Port Townsend Parade Applications Deadline is May 12, 2017 Float Judging 10am All other judged entries judging at 10:30 Bands will be judge during parade Parade begins at 1pm Route is Lawrence at Harrison to Monroe. For more information on the annual Florence Rhododendron Festival, including applications for vendor spaces and parade entries, contact the Chamber at events@FlorenceChamber.com or 541-997-3128. The Trike Race is May 18 and the Pet Parade is May 19. Sign up for road alerts. Fun items andlots of gift certificates -, Events & Fundraisers for Club Service Projects, A Calendar Listing of our Club Projects & Events. Theyve protected and served us so willingly with compassion and caring . The Kiddies Parade and Bed Races/Beard Contest are May 20 with the Grand Parade on Saturday, May 21 and the Rhody Run on Sunday, May 22. Left on Jackson to Chetzemoka Park. Left on Jackson to Chetzemoka Park. Classes include chords, melody, improvisation, performing tips. Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, a case of malicious . R2AK is the first of its kind and North Americas longest human and wind powered race, and currently the largest cash prize for a race of its kind. those on the medical community front-lines have gone far and above their regular schedule and duties to keep us as healthy as possible, said Melanie Bozak, Grand Parade Chair. The Rhododendron Festival Association welcomes anyone who would like to participate in all or portions thereof of the year-long Festival activities. Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Located behind Les Schwab on Sims Way, Port Townsend Alex Hanson of the Rhody Fest Queen's Court tilts from three. CLASSIC CAR SHOW! Award presented by Rhody Princesses Brigitte and Hailey | photo by Jill Buhler Reinstra. By the 1990s, the festival committee was no longer under the auspices of the Chamber. Covids impact on these organizations has further hindered Rhody Fests ability to recruit and retain volunteers. Festival Pass includes Fridays wild salmon dinner with wine and dessert on Taylor Street. + Google Calendar + iCal Export Details Start: The community can also get involved and active by joining the Jim Caldwell Memorial Rhody Open Golf Tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 21 or running in the Rhody 5k at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 22. Jefferson County Historical Society, 360.385.1003, www.jchsmuseum.org. Rhody festival; Thing; Voter's Guide; . Dont miss Blues in the Clubs in downtown and uptown Port Townsend! School's out for summer, so Hubbard and Morris are wondering who might bring the brass and drums. While it has been awhile since Port Townsend has had the real deal festival, longtime residents likely havent forgotten whats in store. to neighboring towns to participate in their festivals so that they may attend ours. New Old Time Chautauqua will feature performances, community, cultural, and civic events with a myriad of informative and participatory workshops. The regatta is sponsored by the Northwest Maritime Center/Wooden Boat Foundation and the Port Townsend Sailing Association. May 18th Trike Races Centrum, 360.385.3102, www.centrum.org, Local bands perform a wide array of dance music downtown on the corner of Water Street and Madison Street. This constant hum of activity is a reflection of the creative, energetic spirit of residents around these parts, and it means that there is plenty of fun activities to plan your trip around. Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary Club sponsors the Running of the Balls which is a golf ball race down a course on Monroe Street and (if you are lucky) funneled into the winners circle.