Upcoming Ellensburg Events

Whether you're just passing through or if you're here to stay, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Thursday, June 4th

Friday, June 5th

  • Snoqualmie Opening Weekend @ Summit Bike Park (June 5th and 6th)

    Join us as we kick off the Summer 2026 season! We're opening earlier than ever and celebrating with a full weekend of riding, live music, giveaways, and good vibes. Grab your bike and come help us start the season right.
     
    Where: Summit Bike Park - Silver Fir                            
    When: Starts at 11:00am

  • Community Clean-Up @ Dru Bru

    Help us keep our beautiful communites and adopted highways clean and trash-free - join us for our 2026 summer cleanup series, and enjoy beverages after!
     
    Where: Our section of SR-903 starts at MP 8, just outside of Ronald. Park at the John L. Scott Real Estate | Lake Cle Elum office to meet up and get ready. We will head out as a group to clean up litter along SR-903.              
    When: 9:00am - 11:00am

  • Jukebox Central @ Gard Vinters

    Join us for a live performance from a talented local artist. Sip on wine (or beer), and enjoy the music! No cover charge for music, all ages welcome. We do not accept reservations during live music and recommend arriving early to get a table!
     
    Where: 311 N Pearl St, Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Tinned Fish @ The Ink

    Join us for a night with Tinned Fish, featuring a blend of old-time, bluegrass, americana, and country - offering up a front-porch story telling energy wrapped in rich instrumentals and warm harmonies. All Ages, no cover. 
     
    Where: 405 N. Main St., Ellensburg WA, 98926          
    When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • First Friday with Black Grenade Entertainment @ The Red Pickle

    Parking Lot party with DJs and special guests! 
     
    Where: 301 N. Pine St., Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Rusty Cage @ The Ridge Restaurant & Bar

    Put on your dancing shoes and come enjoy a night of classic country with a kick! Don’t worry, it’s a Friday, so you’ll have the rest of the weekend to recover.
     
    Where: 404 N Pine Street, Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

  • Forest Ray @ Valo Wines Tasting Room

    Celebrate First Friday Art Walk with us! Live music with Forest Ray and art by Chelsea Stalder. Free and all ages welcome!
     
    Where: 321 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Jerimiah Vaught @ The Haymaker

    Family friendly!
     
    Where: 108 Railroad Ave., Kittitas, WA       
    When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday, June 6th

  • The Kittitas County Pride Parade

    Kittitas County Pride Parade, Downtown Ellensburg. The theme is Love Grows Here.

    PARADE ROUTE: The 2026 Kittitas County Pride parade starts at 11am at the Kittitas Valley Event Center / County Fairgrounds. Contingents will head south from the Fairgrounds until turning east on 5th Ave into downtown Ellensburg! Once downtown, the parade turns south onto Pearl St, passing Unity Park and the western edge of the farmer's market. On 3rd Ave, the parade will return west to N Chestnut St and then head north back to 5th Ave and then return to the Fairgrounds.

  • Passholder BBQ @ Snoqualmie Bike Park

    Showing some love to our Bike Park Passholders with a special appreciation BBQ! Everyone is invited to come up and ride the bike park on opening weekend, but show us your season pass to participate in this special activity.
     
    Where: Snoqualmie Bike Park, Silver Fir      
    When: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Live Music @ Snoqualmie Bike Park

    Talented guitarist Demarcus Baysmore leads this creative and engaging trio, playing a blend of jazz, blues, and funk.
     
    Where: Snoqualmie Bike Park, Silver Fir      
    When: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Combat Veterans United Bingo Night, @ Iron Horse Brewery

    All Ages, pet friendly. 
     
    Where: 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg WA, 98926          
    When: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Kittitas County Pride Drag Show

    Join us for a night full of dancing, music, and fun following the 2026 Pride Parade.
     
    Where: 901 East 7th Ave., (Kittitas Valley Event Center) Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Lora and the Roc Docs @ Whipsaw Brewing

    Come catch Lora & The Roc Docs live at Whipsaw Brewing! We are bringing high-energy classic rock, feel-good country, and tunes guaranteed to get you on your feet. Bring your dancing shoes and your smiles—let’s have some fun! All ages, pet friendly, no cover.
     
    Where: 704 N Wenas, Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Spring Fashion Show

    Join us for the 30th annual CWU Fashion Show, Sonder, featuring 15 original student collections in an unforgettable showcase of creativity, innovation, and talent. 

    Arrive early to enjoy our silent auction one hour before each show; proceeds directly support next year’s show, student experiences, and the program. For more details, visit our Instagram @cwu_atm. 

    Please note that a $2 Wildcat Ticket fee has been added to this year’s ticket price, and we appreciate your support of this self-funded event!

     

    Where: 404 N Pine Street, Ellensburg, WA, 98926          
    When: Matinee: silent auction 2pm, show 3pm | Evening: silent auction        6pm, show 7pm
  • An Afternoon and Evening of Jazz

    One ticket grants entry to both 4pm and 7pm showtimes. Parking at the McIntyre Music Building is free on weekends.
     
    Where: Dr. Wayne Hertz Concert Hall, 906 E Dean Nicholson Blvd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
    When: 4:00pm and 7:00pm

  • DJ Forrest Gump @ Cle Elum Eagles

    Join us Saturday night with DJ Forrest Gump bringing the beats, good vibes, and dance floor energy! Non-members welcome (sponsored at the podium)
    Small cover donation requested at the door. 
     
    Where: Cle Elum Eagles #649
    When: 7:00pm and 10:00pm

  • Pannonica with Dick Rossetti and Bulk Male @ Punch Stage

     Punk and Garage Rock. In the Gallery: Members Exhibition. Gallery opens 12:00PM-5:00PM. Music starts 3:00PM to 5:00PM Arrive early for a good seat.
     
    Where: 10630 N. Thorp Hwy, Thorp, WA     

  • High Voltage @ The Brick Saloon

    21+ High Voltage returns to rock the Brick!
     
    Since 2013 High Voltage has been rocking clubs, casinos, parties, festivals, sports stadiums and YOU! Come join the the boys and get your fill of some of the best, most irresistibly dance- able big 70s classics, 80s, AC/DC, 90s and 2k dancers plus some random fun rockers played with our signature infectious and kinetic High Voltage energy.
     
    When: 9:00pm
    Where: 100 S 1st St, Roslyn, WA 98941    

Sunday, June 7th

  • CWU Symphony Orchestra Alumni Celebration Concert

    The special performance in the Hertz Concert Hall will also celebrate 20 years for Dr. Nikolas Caoile as Director of Orchestras and 35 years as string faculty for professors Carrie Rehkopf and John Michel.

    Sunday’s program will include selections from Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3 and will feature Dr. Melissa Schiel as mezzo-soprano.

    Ticket prices are $15 general admission, and $10 for CWU students, alumni, and senior citizens (65 and older). 

    When: 4:00pm

    Where: McIntyre Music Building

  • Kittitas County Drum Circle @ Iron Horse Brewery

    All levels welcome! Come have some fun and bang a drum! Free.

    When: 1:00pm-3:00pm

    Where: 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg, WA 98926

  • Open Mic @ Old Skool’s

    Open Mic Night is a weekly event hosted by Old Skool's on Main Street in Historic Downtown Ellensburg, WA

    When: 7:00pm

    Where: 301 W. 4th Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926

Monday, June 8th

  • Bryan Bielanski Live @ Old Skool’s

    All ages welcome. Acoustic rock & roll singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski leaves a trail of catchy songs, smiling audiences and high energy shows all over the world with his relentless touring. Although Bryan Bielanski is inspired by good old fashioned rock and folk music, he has his own unique style that makes him stand out and sound instantly familiar yet excitingly fresh at the same time. 

    When: 7:00pm

    Where: 301 W. 4th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

  • Noontime Ukelele Club @ Make Music Ellensburg

    Our ukulele class meets every Monday, & new members ages 15-15 are welcome!

    When: 12:10pm-12:50pm

    Where: 201 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg, WA 98926

  • Dringo @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room

    All ages, no cover.

    When: 6:30pm-8:00pm

    Where: 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Tuesday, June 9th

Wednesday, June 10th

  • Sunset Market @ Unity Park

    Join Krewphoria Events this summer for a series of sunset markets filled with local vendors, handmade goods, community vibes, delicious eats, and warm evenings in the park! All ages welcome, free admission. Come support local small businesses, connect with community, and enjoy beautiful summer nights under the sunset with us!

    When: 5:00pm-9:00pm

    Where: 417 N. Pearl Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926

  • Open Mic Night @ Valo Wines

    $10 select pours and 25% off small plates, all day every Wednesday!

    When: 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Where: 321 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg, WA 98926

Thursday, June 11th

  • Boozy Book Club @ The Mule

    Join us for our first “meet & greet” to decide on our first read. Our meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month here at The Mule. Cocktails & food will be available for purchase. We are excited to be partnering with @pearl_street_books! As a bookclub member you get 10% off book club picks each month. See you in a few weeks! *must be 21+ for this book club*

    When: 6:00pm

    Where: 119 E 4th Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926

  • Spelling Bee @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room

    When: 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Where: 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg, WA 98926

  • Gina Belliveau @ Mike’s Tavern

    We are heading into Summer with one heck of a lineup for Thursday Nights! We are loading up on a few new artists, a few different melodies and as requested a lot more country music! No cover, 21+.

    When: 7:00pm-9:00pm

    Where: 427 E. 1St Street, Cle Elum, WA