Travel Pendleton

🚗🚗 A century in a single frame. 🧶🧶

Pendleton is host to more than 300 beautifully restored Model A automobiles visiting town this week, giving locals and visitors an opportunity to witness truly unique time capsules in motion.

What makes this photo so special? It could have been taken nearly 100 years ago. The Model A was introduced in the late 1920s and behind it stands the iconic Pendleton Woolen Mill, an institution that's been operating in our community since 1909. For a moment, the decades seem to have disappeared.

Visitors have traveled thousands of miles to experience the open roads of Eastern Oregon, enjoy scenic drives to regional communities, share their passion for the automotive industry and restoration, and explore a town where history is very much alive.

There is something magical about seeing these historic cars parked alongside the landmarks that have watched over Pendleton for more than a century. Come to Pendleton and take a stroll, admire the craftsmanship, and experience a moment where the past and present meet.

National Donut Day is June 5, and there's one place in Pendleton that deserves a spot on your celebration schedule: Up With Donuts.

This indie and local institution is worth the drive (and the calories). Locals love the peanut butter butterfly and buttermilk bar. We highly recommend the bacon maple bar, cinnamon twist, and just about any crumb-coated creation in the case. Every donut is top shelf.

The truth is there are no wrong choices here. Whether you're a glazed traditionalist or a connoisseur of frosting and sprinkles, celebrating with Up With Donuts is the move and leaves no crumbs. Plan your trip to Pendleton and be sure to fit in a donut during your stay! 🍩

Slow your roll and step back in time.

The Pendleton Round-Up Wagon Train hitches up June 22-27, and there's still time to sign up, but the registration deadline is coming soon.

You don't have to be a teamster to join this adventure. Participants can also experience this journey through Eastern Oregon riding in a wagon or on horseback, traveling routes much like those who passed through Pendleton before on the Oregon Trail.

Trade highways for wagon tracks, connect with the beautiful Oregon landscape, share stories around camp, enjoy a historic dress up day, and eat some grub!

Whether you're a history enthusiast, teamster, horse lover, or simply looking for a unique and out of the ordinary, but totally unforgettable travel experience, the Wagon Train offers a rare opportunity to slow down, disconnect from the pace of every day life, and become part of a living tradition.

Don't wait to register. Visit https://www.pendletonroundup.com/p/round-up/wagontrain

Attention folks, in less than ONE MONTH Jackalope Jamboree returns to Pendleton 🎶🐇

This year, your arrival experience is getting an extra dose of Pendleton hospitality.

Thursday through Saturday, stop by the official Travel Pendleton Welcome Wagon outside the Happy Canyon entrance before you head through the gates. We’ll have:

🧢 Daily limited-run giveaways
📍 Local tips, maps, and everything you need while visiting Pendleton
🎉 Surprise moments throughout the weekend
🐴🐴 Meet & greets with Star and Sparkle, our official Welcome Wagon team of wonder ponies

We are ready to welcome you in style. The countdown is officially on! See you soon!

Are you looking for something to do during your long weekend visit? We have a fun foodie idea that will get you outdoors, satisfy a call to adventure, and inspire culinary curiosity. 🍄

Make Pendleton your base camp for a food-filled foray in the Blues this weekend. Morel season is here and the mountains are calling. Take in breathtaking views, ground yourself in the forest, experience the thrill of the hunt and gather, and throw in a little friendly competition as you seek out the largest mushroom, or the most!

Whether you're camping, enjoying a cabin reunion, or staying in one of our welcoming lodging options, Pendleton is the perfect place to start your long weekend adventure.

The goats are back and it’s grazing room only 🐐

One of Pendleton’s favorite seasonal traditions has returned as the hillside goats once again get to work clearing brush and turning wildfire mitigation into a community event of its own.

Grab a coffee, take in the fresh air, and join the 2026 Goat Watch as these four-legged landscapers graze their way across the hillsides. Equally adorable and hardworking, they’ve become a local celebrity herd every spring.

Only in Pendleton can wildfire prevention come with this much personality. Check out the City of Pendleton’s page for daily goat tracking, and remember to enjoy watching them from a distance and keep your dogs leashed.