Operated by Grant County PUD, Wanapum Dam is five miles south of Interstate 90 and Vantage on Highway 243. The Wanapum Center displays outstanding artifacts, artwork, and photos depicting early history of the Mid-Columbia River. Many exhibits of the Wanapum Native American tribe are displayed including spears, stone tools, and a log canoe. The center is open daily year-round. Group tours can be arranged in advance by calling 509-754-3541 ext. 3168.
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Vantage Washington
(Union Gap) Central Washington Agricultural Museum
(Vantage) Wanapum Dam and Heritage Center
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12/05 Coming to The Vantage area
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
Huckleberry Festival Bingen WA September6-8 Music, parade, kids games, entertainment.
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