SENIOR EVENTS September 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN -- The air is cleaner, and the heat has abated, so it’s time to get out and about. Here are some things happening in the Basin. 

Sept. 3-6 

Wheat Land Communities’ Fair

A community celebration full of livestock, exhibits, entertainment, rodeo and more. Craft and food vendors, including the fair’s iconic kraut runza, noon Thursday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds, 811 E Main Ave, Ritzville. Info and full schedule: www.wheatlandfair.com. 

Sept. 5-7 

Warden Community Days 

Car show, parade and free community dinner. Info: WCDays.com. 

Sept. 6 

Pirates of Camas Cove Regatta 

A flotilla of fun! Build your own boat and race around the course off the dock at Camas Cove Cellars. Music will be provided by the Seven C’s Pirate band. Events begin at 2 p.m., race starts at 3:30 p.m. with prizes and a celebration to follow. Camas Cove Cellars, 911 Camas Place, Moses Lake. Info: www.camascovecellars.com.   

Sept. 10-13 

Northwest Huckfest 

RC aircraft show and competitions hosted by Miniature Aircraft Association – Tri-Cities. 9 a.m. Thursday at 3 p.m. Sunday at 2395 W Hampton Rd, Othello. Info:  

my2wings.org. 

Sept. 11 

Community Shred Day 

Protect your personal information by keeping bank statements, credit card bills, medical records and tax forms out of the hands of identity thieves. Personal papers only; no binders or hard drives. No charge. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Washington Trust Bank, 402 S. Ash St., Moses Lake. Info: www.watrust.com/shred. 

B Street Block Party 

Music, dancing and community under the stars. Live music by The Wicked Pickles. 5:30-10 p.m. on B Street in downtown Quincy. Info: 509-787-2140 or quincyvalley.org.  

Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony 

Ceremony honoring first responders the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Special certificated will be awarded to police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for comfort. Presented by the American Legion Family of Art Semro Post and Unit 28. 5:30 p.m. at the Grant Clounty Courthouse, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata. Info: www.ala-28.org. 

Sept. 12 

Care Fair 

Local nonprofits and service organizations ready to show what they’re all about and ways to give back to the community. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at McCosh Park, 567 S Dogwood St, Moses Lake. Info: caremoseslake.com.   

Farmer Consumer Awareness Day 

Farmer Consumer Awareness Day is a day for farmers to show how food is produced, and for consumers to learn. The festival includes a parade, farm equipment display, quilt show, vendors, tours, fun run, car show and more. 9 a.m. at Quincy Middle School, 16 Sixth Ave. SE, Quincy. Info: www.quincyfcad.org.  

Hartline Days 

Parade, fun run, games, live auction, vendors and more. Proceeds go to local scholarships. Fun run starts at 8 a.m., parade 10:30 a.m., auction 1 p.m. at Hartline Community Park. Info: 509-641-0323. 

Sip & Stroll 

Visit local businesses and sample wines, beers, ciders and spirits made locally and regionally. 10 a.m. in downtown Moses Lake. Info: downtowmmoseslake.org. 

Sept. 15 

Community lunch 

Meet your neighbors for conversation, fellowship and fun. No charge, but donations are accepted. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Soap Lake Senior Center, 121 Second Ave. Info: 206-947-3919. 

Sept. 16 

Create & Cackle 

Join fellow artists, makers and creatives to hang out and finish that project you’ve been working on. 6 p.m. at The Main Event, 116 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 843-323-2218. 

Sept., 17-20 

Deutschesfest   

Four-day celebration of German heritage with parade, bed races, German food and beer garden, live music and more. Info: www.deutschesfest.net.  

Sept. 26 

Almira Country Fair 

Car show, parade, vendors and more. All day at Lions Club Park, Almira. Info: [email protected].  

Veteran Resource and Job Fair 

Employment opportunities, resources, free cold weather gear for homeless veterans and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Grant County Fairgrounds Commercial and 4-H buildings, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-246-0904. 

UMANI Festival 

Celebrate the Hispanic heritages of the Columbia Basin with local, regional and international music, dancing, art, low rider show and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in downtown Moses Lake. Info: cba-arts.org. 

Sept. 26-27 

Living History Encampment 

Historical reenactment of soldiers and civilians with military and craft demonstrations, educational talks and a visit with famous figures from the American Revolution including George Washington and John Hancock. Opens 9 a.m. Saturday, closes 3 p.m. Sunday at Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum, 415 F St. SW. Info: 509-787-4685. 

    Quincy’s B Street Block Party will take place Sept. 11.