Maryhill, WA

The Good Life Exhibit opens and Car is King Weekend will be held at the Maryhill Museum of Art on Sept 26-27, 2009

This event features an open car show and the grand entry of the vintage race cars competing in the Hill Climb race on Sunday.

Kids can join the fun with Classic Veggie Car races-designed and made by children from vegetables-compete on a 12 foot ramp.

The Maryhill Café will be available both inside and out.

The Maryhill Arts Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2009 at the Maryhill Museum of Art. You will find over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, hands-on art activities for families, and food vendors at this festival. There is something for everyone at this free event held at the beautiful Maryhill Museum in Klickitat County, Washington.

Maryhill State Park is located in Washington just across from Biggs, Oregon via the I97 Bridge. It is about 35 miles from Hood River and 15 miles from The Dalles. The 99 acre park is right along the banks of the Columbia River with a nice rocky beach area, swimming area, and 2 boat ramps. You can camp, windsurf, swim, waterski, and fish. A full-scale model of Stonehenge stands just one mile from the park. The Maryhill Museum of Art is nearby as well. The park is open year round for camping and day use. Summer hours are 6:30 am to dusk. Winter hours are 8 am to dusk.

Car is King Weekend will be held June 14-15, 2008 at Maryhill Museum of Art. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the "Concours de Maryhill" car show will be held on the museum's east lawn. There will be dozens of classic, sport and customized cars on display. This event is an open car show and anyone who has a special car may enter. There will be a number of competition categories including best original, classic, hot rod & muscle car. Sunday, a highlight of the show begins at 9 a.m. with the Vintage Hill Climb race. Spectators will be able to watch as vintage cars from the 1930's through 1960's race up scenic Maryhill Loops Road. This was the first paved road in the Pacific Northwest. You can view the race from the Hwy 97 overlook and also from designated viewpoints along the race route. It is sure to be a fun weekend with much to see.

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