June is a busy month in Tri-Cities. Here’s more than 100 events and activities to plan for
Despite what some people might think, there’s always something to do in Tri-Cities. With all of the businesses, organizations, musicians, recreation options and events based in the area, it’s hard to find a time with nothing going on. Most days, you’ll have to choose between a handful of events when making plans.
This is especially true during the summer months. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a string of days with absolutely nothing to do. On top of the recurring karaoke and trivia nights at popular bars, there’s also seasonal options like Dust Devils games, farmers markets, Live @ 5 free concerts and Manhattan Project tours back on the event roster.
Here’s a roundup of some of the many events scheduled across Tri-Cities this June.
Tri-Cities multi-day events in June
There are many festivals and multi-day events scheduled for the month of June, featuring music, cars and kids activities.
May 31 - June 2
Adventures Underground has celebrated their anniversary the past few years by hosting Mushroom Fest, a continuation of the Alice in Wonderland-inspired themes across the business. Enjoy live music as you visit food trucks and local vendor stands during the three-day event.
June 1-2
The Gesa Stadium will have construction vehicles, cars and other cool rigs for kids to check out in support of local charities. Open for Quiet Time for special needs children at 9 a.m. and to the public at 11 a.m. both days.
June 6-9
At Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, enjoy camping, a potluck, live music and a youth workshop during the weekend-long festival celebrating all things bluegrass.
June 7-9
Experience the Tri-Cities rock scene and this three-day event at Ray’s Golden Lion. With over 30 bands, you can experience it all for $15 per day or $40 for the whole weekend. Music starts at 6 p.m. on Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, brought to you by Ray’s and Social Punks of Eastern Washington (SPEW).
Tri-Cities’ first true music festival wowed the Uptown last year with headliner Afroman, and is returning for an even larger production in its second year. Tri Town Get Down has more than 100 performers, including a majority from the PNW and some big-name headliners.
June 8-9
Stop by the Three Rivers Convention Center between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 8 and 9 for the semi-annual collectors convention. It celebrated new and seasoned collectors of cards, coins and more, featuring autograph signing from Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril.
June 15-16
The premiere hydroplane racing event that has fueled Tri-Cities for years is back at the Columbia River. Stop by Howard Amon Park for two full days of races, shows and good times.
June 21-22
Starting with a traditional car cruise in Richland, Cool Desert Nights also includes a Party in the park, car show and pancake breakfast.
Daily June events in Tri-Cities
There are many events planned throughout the month of June, from concerts to marathons, from markets to comedy shows. Some venues have events more frequently than others, like The Emerald of Siam, which has a weekly entertainment schedule including trivia, jazz, acoustic and open mic nights, plus double shows on Fridays and Saturdays.
Many of these events are free to the public, but some require tickets. Check the links for more information.
June 1
- NAMI Tri-Cities Walk Your Way Event at Howard Amon Park - 9 a.m.
- Take Kids Fishing Day at Hood Park - 9 a.m.
- Butterfly Dash 1k Kids Run at Hansen Park - 10 a.m.
- Cards, Cars and Collectible Show at the Public Market - 10 a.m.
- Classy Chassy Car Show and Shine - 10 a.m.
- Dragon’s Gate Renaissance Faire at Dragon’s Gate Brewery - 11 a.m.
- Juneteenth Presentation at the Museum at Keewaydin - 2 p.m.
- Backyard Festival at the Tin Hat - 4 p.m.
- Jazz Night with Frank and Debi Eng at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- National Dino Day celebration at the Carousel of Dreams - 5 p.m.
- Summerfest Open Horse at Franklin County Saddle Club - 6 p.m.
- Faith Martin at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
- Art Krug Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m.
- Pride: Glittering Resistance Drag Show at Out and About - 7:30 p.m.
- Ruckus at Ray’s with James Hunnicutt, Yotes, Dog Bite Harris and Cory Peterson - 8 p.m.
- Pride Month Karaoke at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m.
June 2
- Tri-Cities Pride at Peanuts Park - 12 p.m.
- Pride Night Drag at The Emerald of Siam - 7 p.m.
June 3
- CBC Choir Concert - 7 p.m.
June 4
- Acoustic Night with Steve Carver at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
- Siena Christie at Wine Social - 6:30 p.m.
- Spring Jazz Bash and BBQ at Southridge High courtyard - 6:30 p.m.
- CBC Orchestra Concert - 7 p.m.
June 5
- Life in Richland: Hanford Workers and Their Families Walking Tour - 9 a.m.
- Jazz Jams with Collin Wilson at The Emerald of Siam - 1 p.m.
- Pride Bowling at Spare Time Lanes - 6 p.m.
June 6
- CBC Jazz Night - 7 p.m.
- The Knockdowns at John Dam Plaza - 5 p.m.
June 7
- Live Music with Albany Opal at Goose Ridge Estate - 5 p.m.
- Les Stress and the Testers at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
- John Hilder Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m.
June 8
- Terra Blanca Wine Run 5k - 6 p.m.
- Dr. Rock and The Sturgeons at Tumbleweeds in West Richland - 7 p.m.
- John Hilder Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m.
- Donatella y sus damas de hierro Pride at Out and About - 9:30 p.m.
June 11
- Acoustic Night with Dave Cazier at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
June 12
- Jazz Jams hosted by Nathan Fisher at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
- Back Roads at the Clover Island Inn - 6 p.m.
June 13
- Groove Principal at John Dam Plaza - 5 p.m.
- Live music on the lawn with Zac Grooms at Goose Ridge Estate - 5 p.m.
- Intocable: 30 Aniversario Tour at the Toyota Center - 8 p.m.
June 14
- Jeff Peterson at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- Live Music with Gabriel Knutzen at Goose Ridge Estate - 5 p.m.
- Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant at Chiawana High School - 6 p.m.
- Jägernauts at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
- Mark Masters Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m.
- Paranormal Cirque - 7:30 p.m.
- RCA and the Radicals with Sydney Dale at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m.
- Wabi Sabi Meltdown at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m.
June 15
- Pooch and Pal Fun Run at Columbia Point Park - 8:30 a.m.
- Juneteenth Festival at Kurtzman Park - 10 a.m.
- Little Lives Adoption Extravaganza - 10 a.m.
- Summer Solstice Celebration at Atomic Alchemy - 10 a.m.
- East Meets West Bikefest at Gesa Stadium - 11 a.m.
- Harlem Globetrotters at the Toyota Center - 2 p.m.
- Chris Baron at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- Paranormal Cirque - 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
- The Shades at Tumbleweeds in West Richland - 7 p.m.
- Mark Masters Comedy Show at Joker’s Comedy Club - 7:30 p.m.
- Warp Detour with Not for Nothing and Play with Fire all ages show at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m.
- DEATHNUT, XENOPLASM, TopTommy and Dick Rossetti & Bulk Male at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m.
June 16
- Mariachi & More Festival at Columbia Park - 12 p.m.
- Paranormal Cirque - 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
June 17
- CRYPTOPSY with DECLINE OF ORDER and PROPAGATE THE RIOT at Ray’s Golden Lion - 6 p.m.
- Acoustic Night with Cynthia Brando at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
- Paranormal Cirque - 7:30 p.m.
June 19
- Juneteenth Day of Service at Kurtzman Park - 11 a.m.
- Juneteenth Skate Party at the Rollarena - 4-7 p.m. for 15 and under, 7-10 p.m. for 16 and up
- Jazz Jams hosted by Nathan Fisher at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
- Stompin Ground at Clover Island Inn - 6 p.m.
June 20
- Hogs and Dogs at the Knights of Columbus Hall - 4 p.m.
- Red Light Challenge at John Dam Plaza - 5 p.m.
- Live Music with Jack Rothwell - 5 p.m.
- Cornhole Tournament at Red Lion Conference Center - 5:30 p.m.
- Full Color Dream, Well, Yeah and Uh Oh & the Oh Wells at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7 p.m.
June 21
- Eli Lev at Goose Ridge Winery - 5 p.m.
- DVSBF Annual Driving Hope Golf Tournament at Canyon Lakes Golf Course - 1 p.m.
- Nerf Wars at the Family Resource Center - 1 p.m.
- Leo Moon at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- Ashley Luksic and the Mandates at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
- Zephyria, The Cetra and Nine Denials at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m.
- Shamrock and Sage at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m.
June 22
- PNW Regional Open Duck and Goose Calling Championship at Howard Amon Park - 6:30 a.m.
- Bikes for Tikes Poker Run at Rattlesnake Mountain Harley-Davidson - 9 a.m.
- A day so big it’s MAMMOTH at the Museum at Keewaydin - 12 p.m.
- LGBTQ+ Tabletop Social - 2 p.m.
- Hannah Nichole at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- TROT’s Mane Event at TROT facility - 5 p.m.
- Fat Fox at Tumbleweeds in West Richland - 7 p.m.
- MECHANICAL NECROSIS TOUR all ages show at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7 p.m.
- Handsome Heroes: The Show at Fraternal Order of Eagles - 8 p.m.
June 25
- Acoustic Night with Luke Basile at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
June 26
- Jazz Jams hosted by Nathan Fisher at The Emerald of Siam - 6 p.m.
- Coyote Kings at Clover Island Inn - 6 p.m.
- VISION VIDEO at Ray’s Golden Lion - 6:30 p.m.
June 27
- Sober Social Game Night at Kindred Spirits - 5 p.m.
- Queen’s Gate at John Dam Plaza - 5 p.m.
June 28
- Encanto Arts Copa Symphony Fiesta at Peanuts Park - 5 p.m.
- Cindy McKay and Sally O’Neal at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- Fat Fox at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
- Party on the Patio: Jamie Buckley at Tumbleweeds in West Richland - 8 p.m.
- Militant Poetry, Bad Trip Motel and Flightless at Ray’s Golden Lion - 8 p.m.
June 29
- Tri-Cities Vintage Market at the HAPO Center - 10 a.m.
- Summer Family Palooza - 10 a.m.
- Jurassic Jam at the Carousel of Dreams - 5 p.m.
- Dan and Steve at The Emerald of Siam - 5 p.m.
- Lo-Tek Blues at At Michele’s - 7 p.m.
- Whose Live Anyway at the Toyota Center - 7:30 p.m.
- NOT FOR THE INNOCENT, EVERYONE LOVES A VILLAIN, WIDE EYE PANIC and LEVITICUSS all ages show at Ray’s Golden Lion - 7:30 p.m.
- Taylor Swift Party - Eras Tour Vol. 2 at The Emerald of Siam - 9 p.m.
June 30
- Cars and BBQ at Marineland Plaza - 7 a.m.
- Third annual Reunification Day Celebration at Howard Amon Park - 1 p.m.
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This story was originally published May 27, 2024 at 5:00 AM.