Top Festivals

Bronze, Blues & Brews. The title of Joseph's mid-August outdoor suds-fest pretty much says it all. www.bronzebluesbrews.com.

Miner's Jubilee. Baker City salutes its mining heritage on the third weekend of July with a rodeo, beer gardens, outdoor music, and the state championship gold-panning competition. 541/523-5855. www.visitbaker.com.

Pendleton Round-Up. This mid-September cowboy throwdown is the biggest one around. Saddle up for country music, flea markets, and plenty of bronc-ridin'. www.pendletonroundup.com.