Go & Do | SpeedFest, Hydroplanes, Live Music and more
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article contained incorrect information about shuttles during SpeedFest. The shuttles are operating from Leona Libby Middle School out to Tri-City Raceway and Red Mountain Event Center back and forth every 30 minutes starting at 3 p.m. ending at 8 p.m.
Cool Desert Nights is merging with Hogs and Dogs this year to create a three-day SpeedFest 2022 event.
The event is June 24-26, with different events each day.
A car swap is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 24 and 25, and bus routes will be available from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.
More information can be found on bit.ly/3N55LYG.
Check out our roundup of Summer 2022 entertainment, events and more. Be sure to check back for the most up-to-date listings.
Glow Hike
- What: Hike Badger Mountain with glow sticks, which are provided
- Where: Badger Mountain in Richland
- When: June 24 from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
- More Information: visittri-cities.com/events/glow-hike-on-badger-mountain/
Comedy Night
- What: Comedy Night at Hansen Park
- Where: Taproom at Hansen Park by Sage Brewing Company
- When: June 24 at 6 p.m.
- Cost: $15
- More Information: hansenpark.bpt.me/
Bean-A-Palooza
- What: Music and More by Mo Phillips, featuring some of the best children’s entertainers of the Pacific Northwest.
- Where: The Green Room at the Princess Theater in Prosser
- When: June 24 from 11 a.m. - noon
- Cost: Free
- More Information: visittri-cities.com/events/bean-a-palooza-music-more-by-mo-phillips/
Outdoor Movie Series
- What: Outdoor showing of “Encanto”
- Where: Howard Amon Park in Richland
- When: June 24 from 9-11 p.m.
- More Information: visittri-cities.com/events/outdoor-movie-series-encanto
Comedy Show
- What: Costaki Economopolis
- Where: Joker’s Comedy Club in Richland
- When: June 24-25 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20
- More Information:
Hydroplane Racing
- What: APBA Western Divisional Championships
- Where: Howard Amon Park in Richland
- When: June 24-26
- More Information: visittri-cities.com/events/2022-richland-regatta-apba-western-divisional/
Matt Fraser
- What: Matt Fraser live audience readings
- Where: Legends Casino in Toppenish
- When: June 25 at 8 p.m.
- Cost: $30-$60
- More Information: legendscasino.com/events-3/
Invertebrate Day
- What: Invertebrate Day - Free and Fun Family Activities all about Bugs
- Where: McNary Wildlife Refuge, 64 Maple St., Burbank
- When: June 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- More Information: friendsofmcwr.org/events.html
Guns and Hoses
- What: Milton-Freewater YMCA annual summer camp fundraiser with silent auction, over 25 vendors, food and drinks
- Where: Stateline Church in Milton-Freewater, Ore.
- When: June 25 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- More Information: facebook.com/MFGunsandhoses/
Mud Factor
- What: Seriously Fun, 5k Obstacle Run
- Where: Horn Rapids Motor Sports Complex in Richland
- When: June 26 from 11 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m.
- More Information: visittri-cities.com/events/mud-factor-tri-cities-2022/
Mariachi Festival
- What: 15th Mariachi and More Festival
- Where: Columbia Park in Richland
- When: June 26, 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
- More Information: bit.ly/38KWmaC
Live Music
- What: Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett
- Where: Wine Country Amphitheater in Walla Walla
- When: June 28 at 7 p.m.
- Cost: $75
- More Information: bit.ly/3xElecs
Comedy Show
- What: Geoff Young
- Where: Jokers Comedy Club
- When: July 1 & 2 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $10
- More Information: brownpapertickets.com/event/5451915
Red, White and Blues Festival
- What: Festival highlighting blueberries, patriotism and blues music
- Where: Depot Square 1230 Bennett Ave., Prosser
- When: July 2 from 8 a.m - 9 p.m.
- More Information: bit.ly/3H647Vh
Red, White and Rose Party
- What: Special Wine Menu for 4th of July
- Where: Hedges Family Estate in Benton City
- When: July 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- More Information: bit.ly/3y1NmYL
Firework Display
- What: Annual River of Fire Festival and fireworks display
- Where: Columbia Park
- When: July 4, festival starts at 2 p.m., fireworks start at 10 p.m.
- More Information: riveroffirefest.com/
Crawfest
- What: 4th annual Chamber Crawdad Boil with food, live music and more
- Where: Osprey Point in Pasco
- When: July 16 from noon to 6 p.m., presale tickets available now
- More Information: pascochamber.org/crawfest-2022.html
Wine Country Concerts
- What: Live Concerts
- Where: Walla Walla Wine Country Amphitheater
- When: Upcoming concerts throughout the month of June
- June 28: Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett
Thunder on the Island
- What: Weekly Concerts 21+
- Where: Clover Island
- When: Upcoming concerts throughout the month of June and July from 6-9 p.m.
- June 29 - Coyote Kings
July 6 - Fallout
- July 13 - Stompin’ Ground
- July 20 - Wasteland Kings
- July 27 - Dirt Angels
Live at 5
- What: Live Concerts
- Where: John Dam Plaza in Richland
- When: Upcoming concerts throughout the month of June and July at 5 p.m.
- June 30: Badlandz and Coaster
- July 7: Fat Fox
- July 14: Black Rose Concept
- July 21: Torn Veil
- July 28: The Knockdowns
Dust Devils
- What: Tri-Cities Dust Devils home games
- Where: Gesa Stadium - 6200 Burden Blvd. in Pasco
- More information: milb.com/tri-city-dust-devils
- When: Upcoming home games June 28 to July 3
- June 28 - 7:05 p.m. vs Hillsboro: Coca-Cola Tuesday
- June 29 - 7:05 p.m. vs Hillsboro
- June 30 - 7:05 p.m. vs Hillsboro: Get Away Night
- July 1 - 7:05 p.m. vs Hillsboro: Family Feast Night
- July 2 - 7:05 p.m. vs Hillsboro: Post-Game Fireworks
- July 3 - 7:05 p.m. vs Hillsboro
This story was originally published June 23, 2022 at 5:00 AM.