Spring in Ellensburg

I know it's Spring here in my town today, because the wind is blowing. That means no clouds, bright sunshine and our beautiful wind turbines spinning on the hills east of town, creating green energy!

Here's some other signs: crocuses coming up, and stunning storms moving along the north edge of our valley...

What are Ellensburgers up to in this season? Taking advantage of the options, like skiing in the morning, and fly fishing in the afternoon. Having their road and mountain bikes tuned up and getting out to stretch their legs. Lots of runners are training for the Canyon Marathon and the Whisky Dick Triathlon.

I'm getting excited for the month of May, especially becuase we have a new event this year: the Ellensburg Wine Festival! It will be held May 9th, and follows the same idea of our wildly popular Winterhop Brewfest. Thirty wineries will be represented at 8 venues, with live music and a commemorative glass!

For ticket and lodging information, call the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce at 888-925-2204. The friedly folks there will get you hooked up.

Also in May, our weekly Farmer's Market will get cranked up for the season, and every Saturday morning, I'll ride my bike downtown, visit with friends, and load my baskets with fresh, local goodies.

On your next visit, be sure to take a walk up Main Street, especially between Third and Fourth Avenues, where a host of cool new shops have appeared like the crocuses!