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. Port Townsend, WA 98368 1-360-385-2900 . Dont miss Jazz in the Clubs in downtown and uptown Port Townsend! . Monroe to Water and Water to Madison. This is dessert the ninth annual Cake Picnic for the 85th Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade, now rescheduled for noon Aug. 14. Time Map is a fun and interactive way to plan your future dream vacation in Jefferson County. Floats will continue on Water Street up to Adams and wait until the last float arrives after the parade. Everything is green and blooming and the whole town is sunburnt. looking forward to seeing everyone! Fun items andlots of gift certificates - Subscribed to personalized events updates! 12 feb Afternoon Games at the Fort Fort Worden Hospitality 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 9 am Jim Caldwell Memorial Rhody Open PT Golf Course 9 am Rhody Run Begins JeffCo Fairgrounds Sat Apr 15 2023 at 11:00 am, American Legion, Marvin G Shields Memorial Post #26, 209 Monroe St,Port Townsend,WA,United States, Port Townsend, United States The Rhody Festival, in its nearly 90-year history has never fully been interrupted, with the exception of COVID-19. We are happy to report we have filled all vendor spaces for this years Rhododendron Festival. May 21st Rhody Grand Parade Kiddies Parade No judgingeveryones a winner! The 87th Rhododendron Festival will Stop and Smell the Rhodies again, with the same royalty that was selected for 2020 and 2021 when events were curtailed by COVID-19 pandemic health measures. May 21st Rhody Grand Parade 2022 Rhody Festival Update Our community Rhododendron Festival is in dire need of more volunteers. Below is a listing of the annual Fairs & Festivals in and around Port Townsend. R2AK is a self-supported race with no supply drops and no safety net. For many, its a pilgrimage. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Please log in to comment by clicking here, 226 Adams StreetPort Townsend, WA 98368 See them at https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/entertainment/stop-and-smell-the-rhodies-again. View this issue. in Events. Attend, Share & Influence! August 26, 2023* 20may(may 20)3:30 pm . If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a volunteer form: https://forms.gle/iUWsPL3Svyi9zAFd9. The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. For numerous reasons, the carnival will not be coming to town for 2022. Classes include chords, melody, improvisation, performing tips. Its Rhododendron, not Rhodydenron reads a Leader headline about a month before the 1950 Rhody Fest. 2022 Rhody Festival $7,265 raised of $20,000 goal Donate now Janet Boutilier $50 2 mos Kathy Lundquist $20 2 mos Donald Stull Jr $100 2 mos Karen Euller $20 2 mos Carol Wisw $500 2 mos See all See top Wyatt Ranson is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of RITA Hubbard. Contact Liz Quayle: 360-774-0504 (voicemail). To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. Rhody festival; Thing; Voter's Guide; . More photos coming soon! Have wildly inspiring travel news delivered to your inbox. 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. No comments on this item Cake Picnic follows the Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade in Port Townsend, WA. . 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. Our hats off to those volunteers who faced the covid years of 2020 and 2021 supporting the Rhododendron Festival and our reigning Queen Jenessah Seebergoss, Princess Hailey Hirschel and Princess Brigette Palmer. Terry Hummel June 1, 1943 - December 7, 2021 Boise, Idaho - Terry Albert Hummel, 78, of Kuna, ID passed away peacefully on December 7th, surrounded by his family. If you missed getting into this years festival we will be having the Fall-o-Dendron Festival Oct. 8th, 2022. 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. Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Films screen continuously for three daysall in Port Townsends walkable National Historic District, Sept. 21-23, 2018. 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. Simply reset your password to regain access to your account. Paul Magi, aka Dmitrti Karamazov, co-founded the New Old Time Chautauqua in 1981. Organizers were able to return after 2020s cancellation with a festival last August, but this years Rhody Fest is quickly approaching. Without an infusion of new life and ideas, the towns favorite festival will be no more. 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. (with training wheels only) but must be 12 bikes or less! If you had an active account on our previous website, then you have an account here. Below are selected reports. 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. Best supports the legacy of Rhody Fest, saying it embodies the beauty, tenacity, and spirit of Port Townsend and Jefferson County., The Grand Parade will also include the grand marshals, who will head up the parade with a banner reading, 2022 Grand Marshal Honoring Our Local Healthcare Heroes and Angels.. Quincy to Jackson. It is a festival that feels like a celebration for and by those that live here. The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral to running the municipality. Some bits and pieces from the 2013 Rhody Parade in Port Townsend. Lawrence St. from appx. Those who choose to do so also can support the Chautauqua Week with tickets of $50, $100 or $250. As a kid growing up here, the Rhody Festival was the highlight of the year, said Abbie Little of Bell Tower Brokers. *Date changed from August 19 due to announced Hood Canal weekend bridge closures. Jack is first name and Mandanka is last name. Its one of our towns great identifiers. The Port Townsend City Council has unanimously , received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. School's out for summer, so Hubbard and Morris are wondering who might bring the brass and drums. The town turns magical for the week. Rhody Keepsake 2019. It had come full circle and was again on its own as an unaffiliated group of community volunteers. Maybe it has changed in some ways due to COVID-19, but the enthusiasm and goodwill is transparent.. 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. 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. 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. Sort by: Featured Most recent. For more information about how you can be part of the Colored Ball Challenge, the Business Sponsorships or where you can purchase your ball tickets please contact the Committee chair; Jayne Neu 360-385-0764. I cant wait to share my favorite Rhody traditions with my kids who are finally old enough to remember it. Advance Running of the Balls tickets are available at the Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturdays and Safeway on select dates. some with a value of up to $300! While it has been awhile since Port Townsend has had the real deal festival, longtime residents likely havent forgotten whats in store. Congratulations to our 2022 Best of Show! Quincy to Jackson. 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. PORT TOWNSEND The finale of the Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival and the Chautauqua Week will offer a robust variety of activities this weekend. This years theme is a little bit tongue-in-cheek after the 2020 COVID-19 cancellation and stand-alone August 2021 parade of the same theme Stop and Smell the Rhodys Again.. 05 feb Afternoon Games at the Fort Fort Worden Hospitality 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 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: If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Washington State Ferries has announced that reservations for spring travel on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route will become available Monday . New blood is always welcome and helps keep Rhody alive. Photo by Patrick J . Port Townsend Main Street Program, 360.385.7911, www.ptmainstreet.org, First Night is an alcohol-free New Years Eve community celebration focusing on art, culture and heritage with a maritime theme tying it all together. With over a dozen Jefferson County farms participating in the tour youll meet many of the people that are part of our countys thriving food and fiber systems. Located at 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:30am Entertainment Jefferson County PORT TOWNSEND Here they are, the "two old Rhody queens," not afraid to say so as they kick off a different kind of Rhododendron Festival weekend. Unfortunately, the Grand Parade is the most impacted by the pandemic. Its a great way to celebrate summer in Port Townsend! The four teams are eligible for the individual prize as well as the team competition. At the beginning of each month, we send an email of Port Townsend's "Don't Miss" events. Event starts on Monday, 16 May 2022 and happening at WA-20, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States, Port Townsend, WA. Parade goes from approximately Quincy St to Chetzemoka Park. Below are selected reports. iMap is a trip planner right at your fingertips. 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. Drop in for maps, brochures, ferry reservations, customized itineraries and great information from our local experts. The carnival, coronations, parades, and supporting activities cannot happen without your help. Thanks to all those who have volunteered, we will be able to have our Rhody week events this year! www.olympicmusicfestival.org, This festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world. Local Events in Port Townsend | Port Townsend Fairs and Festivals Calendar of Local Events We have several ongoing weekly and special events for you to discover and enjoy. Box office: 360-379-1333, www.ptfilmfest.com, Experience a working farm and connect with local farmers. American Legion, Marvin G Shields Memorial Post #26, 209 Monroe St,Port Townsend,WA,United States, Port Townsend, United States. For more about Chautauqua Week, see the productionalliance.org/events/chautauquaweek or https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/entertainment/chautauqua-celebrates-activities-this-weekend. Rhody 2019. Boston St Patricks Day Pub Crawl & Block Party! A perfect way to launch the holiday season. The float will be the same as well, said Rita Hubbard, president of the festival. World class chamber music performances take place at the Wheeler Theater, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM, with dates in July, August, and September. Floats will continue on Water Street up to Adams and wait until the last float arrives after the parade. E.g. Sign up for road alerts. 20 (Friday) 3:30 pm - 22 (Sunday) 2:00 pm. We can no longer travel Below are selected reports. 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. 8 amJim Caldwell Memorial Rhody OpenPT Golf Course 12:30pmSunrise Rotary Running of the Balls, Monroe Street GRAND PARADEParade begins at 1 pm: Uptown to Downtown 37 pmRhody Run RegistrationArts Bldg., JeffCo Fairgrounds 47 pmSpaghetti Feed at the Elks Lodge, MAY 22nd Try signature cocktails, local wine, hard ciders at the Festival Bar on the Dock, toasted cheese sandwiches on Pane dAmore artisan bread. . 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. Community members are encouraged to jump in and march behind our iconic '78 Cadillac flatbed to the 11th Anniversary of Cake Picnic, which begins at 3PM in Pope Marine Park. 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. Setup begins at noon, with the race at 12:30 p.m on Rhody Grand Parade day. May 21, 2016 BED RACES Registration 5:30 pm & Judging 6:00 pm Races begin at 6:30 pm: on Water St. from Monroe to Madison Become a Rhody Festival Sponsor! Local: 1-360-385-4777 Toll Free: 1-800-371-0497 For Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711 for a Relay Operator Theyve protected and served us so willingly with compassion and caring . HAIR & BEARD CONTEST Registration at 5:15 pm & Judging 5:30 pmWater St. at Legion To fill that void, the New Old Time Chautauqua will enliven town on its 40th anniversary, set to gather at Fort Worden, Pope Marine Park, and Uptown from May 20-May 22. A weeklong gathering featuring hundreds of musicians living and learningwiththe masters of fiddle traditions. Folks can also get in contact with organizers through the Rhody Festivals Facebook page, or by sending an email to rhodyfest@gmail.com. Reciprocity is what makes for a great Grand Parade, and the pandemic has kept all the school marching bands and community floats at home. 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. There are no upcoming events at this time. Note that free accounts do not have access to our subscriber-only content. A year-round slate of festivals and events offer something for every interest, from film and music, to wooden boats and kinetic sculpture races. may, 2022. May 20th Kiddies Parade and Bed Races/Hair & Beard Contest 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. + Google Calendar + iCal Export Details Start: The Rhododendron Festival Association welcomes anyone who would like to participate in all or portions thereof of the year-long Festival activities. Port Townsend, WA 98368, Questions? 1-360-385-2900. Rest assured, the other oddities and delights will also grace the streets during the four-day shindig, including the Bed Race at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, followed by the Hair and Beard Contest, also May 20, with registration at 5:15 p.m. and judging at 5:30 in front of the American Legion on Monroe Street. It is a festival not for tourists, but for each other. The popularity of the festival was such that it was becoming too important to be left to well-meaning volunteers and needed year round attention. 360-452-8552 The long-awaited parade will start at noon . Some of the awards are longest hair, best-groomed beard, and Rhody sprit. Today will be a Kiddies Parade, Hair and Beard Contest and Bed Races. Nearly ninety years ago Port Townsends Rhododendron Festival had its beginning as a grassroots community event. 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. Any boat without an engine can enter. 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, Seattle singer/songwriter performs in Chimacum, Texan singer/songwriter to play at the Palindrome, Award-winning folk duo plays Concerts in the Woods, New exhibit expands perspectives through place, City of Port Townsend approves $50k software upgrade, Port Townsend Police Log | Downtown window smashed, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. 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. Then the next year, and the next, convincing the community that the festival was and should remain an annual event. The map links to local businesses and activities in the area, features an easy to use itinerary planner which is sharable on social media, it has a calendar of local events when safe & healthy events can once again be scheduled, and showcases popular trail maps. As of Thursday, Grand Parade entries had grown to 78, Hubbard said. It would be truly regrettable if the festival went away for good. The Rhododendron Festival is celebrated in Port Townsend, WA every year during the. Even when I didnt live in town, Id always come back for Rhody, especially when I had kids, Amerson recalled. Rhody Run 5K $45 9:15AM PDT Registration ends May 17, 2023 at 8:00am PDT Sign Up FREE KIDS UNDER 5 $0 9:00AM PDT Registration ends May 18, 2023 at 8:00am PDT Sign Up Place 4907 Landes St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Description New race location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds - 4907 Landes St, Port Townsend, WA 98368. They can be waved as a color guard parades past under a banner that says: Please Stand for Those Who Serve You.. It honors the Washington State flower with its festival and scholarships. The wide range of inter-connected topics will include: the New Economy movement, income inequality, local food and regenerative agriculture, public policy, local business, cooperatives, Transition Town initiatives, community-sourced finance, connection to nature, education, intentional communities, climate and environmental justice, and the impact of the economy on our psychological well-being. Visit the Rhododendron Festival website for more info. Representatives from Jefferson County businesses and organizations warned of catastrophic financial impacts from the planned four-weekend closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during a special meeting , The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral to running the municipality. This Washington Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. |. All other parade entries will disperse up Madison Street. After close to a century of annual celebrations, the Rhody Festival has only been cancelled for two reasons; World War II and COVID-19. Upcoming Live Music Events This years Rhody Fest starts with events on Wednesday, May 18 and the celebration really gets rolling with the ever-popular Trike Races at 4 p.m. Karen Best, owner of Coldwell Banker Best Homes, is a proud sponsor of the Grand Parade, which is set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21 by the Uptown firehouse. Port Townsend's Castle Hill Preschool and its fleet of cruise ship captains were judge the first-place preschool entry in the 81st Rhododendron Festival's Kiddies Parade May 20. The city council approved the measure during its Feb. 21 business meeting, and Monroe to Water and Water to Madison. 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. Without an infusion of new life and ideas, the town's favorite festival will be no more. View this issue. All rights reserved. Rhody Festival. Parade begins3:30 pm: Lawrence St. from appx. Plan your trip and start exploring what Jefferson County has to offer! We would love to hear from you, so consider writing us a review. Witness artists, actors, and the aesthetically odd that embrace esoteric apparel, exotic experiments, and fantastical imaginations unfettered by trifles like physics and decorum. In addition to . Below are selected reports. Come meet the filmmakers and strike up a conversation. The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 124 calls between Friday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 16. 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. Rhody Festival, The Rhododendron Festival is back! When the war ended, Rhody Fest returned stronger and more popular than ever with the highlight of the festival being the Grand Parade. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. There is nothing to prevent us from revitalizing the spirit of Rhody. Covids impact on these organizations has further hindered Rhody Fests ability to recruit and retain volunteers. Eight theatres include the dazzling Starlight Room (crystal chandeliers, food and bar), restored 1907 Rose and Rosebud Theatres. For others, its an intensive week of deeply satisfying music-making. No comments on this item Our 34thAnnual May 18, 2022 End: May 22, 2022 Cost: $30.00 Event Categories: Annual Events, Buy Tickets, Chamber Event, Community Event, Festivals, Rhododendron Festival Organizer Florence Area Chamber Phone: 5419973128 Email: bettina@florencechamber.com View Organizer Website Venue Florence, OR Florence, OR 97439 United States + Google Map Tickets And keep coming back to this page for all the updates so you can plan your Rhody Fest weekend in Florence, Oregon! $10,000 if youfinishfirst, aset of steak knives if youre second. to neighboring towns to participate in their festivals so that they may attend ours. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. May 18, 2022 - May 21, 2022 Make plans to participate in this year's Rhody (as the locals call it) events. Checkin & Assembly at Rec Center, Lawrence & Tyler Registration begins 2:00 pm No judgingeveryones a winner! After participating in the Rhody Parade and Cake Picnic on Saturday, Chautauqua Week will host The Big Show at McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State Park at 7 p.m. Ages 16 years2wheel bikes also allowed (with training wheels only) but must be 12 bikes or less! 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. You can also check our Events page for upcoming and ongoing local happenings. See a free classic movie, with seating on straw bales, on the giant inflatable screen each night under the stars on Taylor Street. Representatives from Jefferson County businesses and organizations warned of catastrophic financial impacts from the planned four-weekend closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during a special meeting , The city of Port Townsend is switching to the cloud as it looks to beef up the financial software systems integral to running the municipality. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, a case of malicious . At 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, a construction site . 360.385.3102, www.centrum.org, Centrums Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, One of Americas grandest celebrations of traditional music. Until Covid. . Uptown's East Jefferson Fire Rescue [] CLASSIC CAR SHOW! Initially the American Legion Post served as the permanent organization to oversee the festival. http://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/agriculture/farm-tour/, Attempts to marry art and transportation produce hilarious results as kooky, ingenious contraptions try to race the course and strive for mediocrity. Rhododendron Festival Association | Hosted by Waypoint | Website by, Stay tuned for more Rhody Events by checking back here or at our. 2022 Rhody Festival Parade Fun for All . 2022 Rhododendron Festival Route Deviation. We have recently launched a new and improved website. The Port Townsend Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District. In the good old days, the festival relied on service and business 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. Held annually at Fort Worden State Park, and produced by Centrum. March 2022 Dear Friends of Rhody: