A drone view of the Malheur County Fairgrounds in Ontario days before the opening of the 2021 fair and rodeo. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – Last week, four days before the beginning of the Malheur County Fair, Lynelle Christiani’s office was busy. Christiani, the fair manager, was on hold on[Read More…]
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People get up close to antique aircraft at Ontario airport event
Pilot Dave Bole in his 1943 Howard DGA receives instruction on where to park after a successful landing on Thursday, July 15. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – A crowd of about 50 people gathered at the Ontario Municipal Airport on Thursday, July 15, to see approximately 40 antique aircrafts make[Read More…]
We had some fun, didn’t we? A look back at the Fourth
Avery Randall holds firm with a smile across her face during the mutton bustin’ event at the Vale 4th of July Rodeo on Saturday, July 3. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) Vale was a hot spot in more than just temperature over the Fourth of July holiday. The town was hopping with[Read More…]
VIDEO: Miss the rodeo? We take you there in our video
Vale’s annual 4th of July Rodeo made a grand return after a hiatus in 2020 due to Covid, bringing cowboys and cowgirls of all ages to Vale’s Shamrock Arena for a large range of events. Taking place during a historic heat wave, the rodeo commenced on Thursday, July 1 –[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Catch the arena action from Vale’s 4th of July Rodeo
A cowboy’s hat flies off on the first night of the Vale 4th of July Rodeo on Thursday, July 1. (ANGELINA KATSANIS/The Enterprise) The Vale 4th of July Rodeo came back with a buckin’ bang in 2021 after being on a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The rodeo opened[Read More…]
What to do? You have plenty of options Saturday around Malheur County
Pistol Pete and his owner Logan Keller competed in the 6th annual Vale Dog Show in 2019. (The Enterprise file) Take your pick of events and activities around Malheur County on Saturday. The Fourth of July Fun Run is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday at Wadleigh Park in Vale.[Read More…]
Adrian readies for Fourth of July celebration
Adrian will showcase a variety of fun events Saturday as it celebrates the nation’s birthday. (The Enterprise file) ADRIAN – There will be plenty of fun things to do Saturday, when Adrian holds its annual Fourth of July celebration. Events for the celebration include a walking horse race, a veteran’s[Read More…]
Vale’s top dogs to be crowned during 7th annual Vale Dog Show on Saturday
Pistol Pete and his owner Logan Keller competed in the 6th annual Vale Dog Show in 2019. (The Enterprise/Joe Siess) VALE – Nothing quite signifies a return to normalcy like the voice of Scott Allen resonating through Wadleigh Park as he announces the winner for cutest dog. The Vale Veterinary[Read More…]
Fourth of July parade returning to Vale, seeks entries
Flags, equestrians, floats and more abound in Vale’s 4th of July Rodeo Parade, a community tradition. (Enterprise file photo) VALE – After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, Vale’s 4th of July Rodeo is galloping back, and signups for the big parade through town are underway. The Vale 4th[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Jaripeo and concert with Banda El Recodo at the Malheur County Fairgrounds
Banda El Recodo gave a spectacular performance at the Malheur County Fairgrounds May 30. (The Enterprise/Angelina Katsanis) ONTARIO – Banda El Recodo has played on every continent except Antarctica, and usually in arenas even larger than the Malheur County Fairgrounds. However, Sunday, May 30, saw them take the stage in[Read More…]