Country Stars Performingat Pendleton Roundup

There’s more than ridin’ and ropin’ going on at the Pendleton Roundup in September. Country music stars Tracy Lawrence and Kenny Chesney will perform in concert Sept. 9 and 10 as part of the rodeo festivities.

The 86th Pendleton Roundup runs Sept. 11-14 in Pendleton, Ore. Tickets for the country concerts are $19 and $20 and are available by calling (800) 45-RODEO. Call the same number for tickets to rodeo events, which range from $8 to $15.50.

Combat just for the fun: The battles aren’t for real at the Camlann Medieval Faire in Carnation, Wash. The faire includes armored knights in combat as well as pageantry, trumpet fanfares, craft demonstrations such as leatherworking, blacksmithing and jewelry making, and, of course, food.

The fare is appropriately medieval and includes a ploughman’s lunch. For a map to the faire and a brochure about activities, call (206) 788-1353. The Camlann Medieval Faire runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

Up on the mountain: Sun Mountain Lodge in the Methow Valley just got bigger and better. The tony resort, widely known as the best place to cross-country ski year in and year out, has opened a new building with 24 guest rooms.

Amenities include gas fireplaces, private decks, wet bars and jetted whirlpool tubs and the Mr. Robinson building has it’s own separate swimming pool. The lodge maintains more than a hundred miles of groomed cross-country ski trails.

For reservations and information: (800) 572-0493.

, DataTimes