BASIN EVENTS: June 12-20
JOEL MARTIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 months AGO
The Downtown Moses Lake Association Family Picnic Day will be June 20- at Neppel Landing.
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Virgil Eagle will bring a Taste of Whisky to Michael’s Market & Bistro Friday.
Yogoman Burning Band is one of many artists who will perform at the Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival June 20.
Joel Martin has been with the Columbia Basin Herald for more than 25 years in a variety of roles and is the most-tenured employee in the building. Martin is a married father of eight and enjoys spending time with his children and his wife, Christina. He is passionate about the paper’s mission of informing the people of the Columbia Basin because he knows it is important to record the history of the communities the publication serves. | June 12, 2026 3:00 AM
COLUMBIA BASIN — The kids are out of school and the summer awaits. Here are some things happening in the Basin this week.
June 12
Craft Fair
Locally made crafts including woodworking, bling bugs, crocheted items and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lind Community Church, 114 E. Fifth St. Info: 509-750-5672.
Warden Development Council Golf Tournament
Shotgun start at 12 p.m. at Sage Hills Golf Course and Resort, 10400 Sagehill Road SE, Warden. Info: 509-349-2603.
Taste of Whisky
Live music by Virgil Eagle, blending the timeless charm of classic rock, a guitar, a voice of soul, and a passion for creating unforgettable memories. 6 p.m. at Michael’s Market & Bistro, 221 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: www.whiskytrailband.com.
June 12-13
Sage-N-Sun
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the Ephrata sunshine. Live music, parade, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, family activities and more. Hosted by Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. Info: www.ephratachamber.org.
Lind Combine Demolition Derby
Watch farm equipment battle it out in the arena. Car and truck races, parades, barbecue and beer garden, as well as the renowned combine demo derby. Lind Lions Club Arena, 2709 E. Second St., Lind. Info: www.lindcombinederby.com.
June 12-14
Rastelli Circus
Thrilling stunts, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent perfect for the whole family, 6:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: RastelliCircus.com.
June 13
Little Big Show
Car show with vendors, food and more. 8 a.m. in downtown Wilson Creek. Info: www.thelittlebigshow.com.
‘The Sugar Kingdom’: A Dance Show’
Lollipops, Jolly Ranchers, gummy bears, and more will take the stage to tell the story of beloved magic dance shoes. Presented by Royalty Dance Studio. 3 and 6 p.m. at Quincy High School Performing Arts Center, 403 Jackrabbit St. NE. Info: 253-888-5665 or royaltydancestudio.com.
June 18
Mocktails and Makes: Green Tea Yuzu Sour and Suminagashi.
Enjoy a non-alcoholic drink and discover the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling. $7.50 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830. Tickets and info: https://bit.ly/MLSuminagashi.
June 19
H.E. Gritman Senior Center Rummage Sale
A wide variety of items to choose from. Prices are by donation. Proceeds support the H.E. Gritman Senior Center. 3 p.m. at 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921.
June 19-20
Soap Lake Food & Folk Festival
Live music, local food, workshops, craft vendors, family activities, and community gathering. Hosted by Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee in partnership with Cloudview Farm and Soap Lake Creative District. Free and open to all ages. Soap Lake Creative District Friday, Cloudview Farms Saturday. Info: tinyurl.com/solawafff.
June 20
Family Picnic Day.
Enjoy a day packed with activities and entertainment for all ages. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Downtown Moses Lake Association. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Neppel Landing, 104 S. Alder St., Moses Lake. Info: downtownmoseslake.org.
Autism Movie Day: ‘Toy Story 5’
Autism-friendly screening of the animated film “Toy Story 5.” Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs get exponentially harder when they go head-to-head with a new threat to playtime. 11:30 a.m. at Fairchild Cinemas, 233 N Block St, Moses Lake. Info: grantcountyautism.org.
Caddyshack Par-Tee
Come dressed in your best plaid or golf-themed attire and support Soroptimist International of Moses Lake. Dinner, silent auction, live auction and raffle, followed by dancing under the stars. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/SIMLAuction26 Doors open at 5 p.m. at Pillar Rock Grill, 1373 Road F.2 NE, Moses Lake. Info: moseslakesoroptimist.com.
This weekend at the movies:
Fairchild Cinemas: Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (NR); Backrooms (R); Disclosure Day (PG-13); Masters of the Universe (PG-13); Michael (PG-13); Obsession (R); Passenger (R); Scary Movie 6 (R); Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13); The Breadwinner (PG). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for show times.
The Showhouse: Scary Movie 6 (R); Disclosure Day (PG-13); Toy Story 5 (PG). See othelloshowhouse.com for show times.
Ritz Theater: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates.
Virgil Eagle will bring a Taste of Whisky to Michael’s Market & Bistro Friday.
Yogoman Burning Band is one of many artists who will perform at the Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival June 20.ARTICLES BY JOEL MARTIN
‘Excellent adventure’
Veterans Day show includes time travel, fun and music
QUINCY — Veterans Operation Creation’s Veterans Day show Wednesday will span the decades with silliness and music. “We’re calling it ‘Emma and Mikky’s Excellent USO Adventure,’” said director Cassi Nelson. “They don’t understand (what) a USO show (is), so they’re going back in time and kidnapping acts from previous USO shows to come give a show in Quincy.” If that plot line sounds vaguely familiar, it should. It’s a takeoff on the movie “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” with Emma Galloway and Mikky Greely as the time-traveling duo and VOC founder Daniel Chism as their irascible guide. The pair will travel through the decades gathering stars like Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley to entertain the audience.
Home prices up in most Basin markets
MOSES LAKE — Home prices increased in most, but not all, markets of the Columbia Basin this year, according to data from the real estate website Redfin. The median home price in Moses Lake in September was $364,821, according to Redfin’s data, up 5.4% from September 2025. Ephrata’s median price wasn’t far off, at $368,824, but that represented a 12.5% increase over the same time period. Quincy’s median price topped the list of local cities at $405,235, a 10.1% year-over-year increase. Othello, in contrast, dropped by 17.1% year-over-year, to $298,226.
BASIN EVENTS Nov. 6-14
COLUMBIA BASIN — Now that everyone has adjusted from the Daylight Saving Time changeover, it’s time to get out of the house and off to something fun. Here are a few destinations to check out. Nov. 6 Members Exhibition Gallery opening for show of artworks by museum members. Opening reception 4-7 p.m. at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: www.moseslakemuseum.com.