Dating back to its founding in 1973, Ellensburg has a vibrant history of trade, farming, and events that still hold our quaint town together to this day. Now home to Central Washington University and events like the Ellensburg Rodeo and Ellensburg Music Festival, the area springs to life with younger and older generations coming together to make memories and bring fun to our streets and arenas year after year.
You can attend this top 10 rodeo every Labor Day weekend in Ellensburg. With over 600 contestants and more than $700,000 in prize money, the stakes are high in this heart-pumping event that started right here in the heart of our town in 1923. Ellensburg Rodeo tickets go on sale 1 year in advance, starting the Friday of the current Labor Day Weekend, and are available all year round. You don’t want to miss the action from August 21st to September 1st. Learn more by visiting the Ellensburg Rodeo Website.
Bolstering an amazing lineup of musical talent from genres across the spectrum, the Ellensburg Music Festival is a nonprofit organized event that takes place downtown every year in July. This three-day event features music genres that include Latin, Country, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, and more. Ellensburg Music Festival consists entirely of volunteers and hardworking individuals who want to bring the spirit of jazz back to the community.
The creative minds and board members of Ellensburg Music Festival want to offer an affordable, entertaining weekend of performances of high artist merit. Showcasing an assortment of great talents to bring together a fun weekend for the whole family.
You can learn more about volunteering, how to buy tickets, and find the lineup of artists for the event at Ellensburg Music Festival.
Ellensburg is home to many great events throughout the year. If you are curious about what is happening this month, check out the Ellensburg Downtown Association event page..
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