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Ephrata, Washington
Ephrata, the county seat of Grant County, is located in the center of Washington State on Highway 28. Ephrata is 126 miles west of Spokane, 170 miles east of Seattle, and 90 miles northwest of Pasco.
The natural springs west of town gave rise to its name: “Ephrata” derives from the wells of Ephrath, an ancient name for Bethlehem. Another explanation is that the landscape was similar to the Holy Land and railroad workers called the area "Ephrata"- Hebrew for "fruitful". The 1917 Grant County Courthouse is heated by geothermal waters.
North of Ephrata is the natural tourist route to the mineral waters of Soap Lake, Banks Lake, Steamboat Rock State Park and Grand Coulee Dam. Southeast is the Grant County International Airport at Moses Lake, only 17 miles away on Highway 282. Southwest 25 miles is the Gorge at George, Washington. The terrain is desert and rolling hills, with elevation at 1,275 feet above sea level. Our average temperatures range from 32 degrees F in January to 90 degrees F in July.
Web site: www.EphrataWaChamber.com
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April
Taste of the Basin
The annual Ephrata Chamber auction to raise funds for the Chamber and community projects such as the Christmas street decorations.
June
Sage-n-Sun Festival
Second weekend of June. The largest community event in Ephrata. There is a grand parade, live entertainment at the courthouse stage, a carnival, food booths, arts and crafts, commercial booths and more.
National Open Class Soaring Championships
Last weekend of June. Hosted by the Port of Ephrata.
July
Basin Summer Sounds Music Festival
Third weekend in July. If you need an excuse to dust off the dancin' shoes that haven't seen the sun since the days of disco, Basin Summer Sounds, the Premier Music Festival of Grant County, gives you that chance! Come join us for great food, better drink and the best music! The festival celebrates a wide variety of music so there will be something for everyone to enjoy. If you're just cruisin' through or have lived here all your life, come spend some time with us, we'll share the tunes, the eats, the drink and the memories. Activities include food vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, music workshops for kids, kids activities and a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Parkingis free and there is easy handicap access, . Held in downtown Ephrata: Main Stage – Historical Grant County Courthouse, 35 C St NW, second venue – Basin Rock Park Plaza, 36 Basin St NW. Music is free. Kids activities are available at a minimal cost (wristband purchase). Kids music workshops are $10. Music runs Friday from 6-11 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Kids activities run on Saturday from noon-4 p.m.
www.BasinSummerSounds.com, 509.754.4656, info@EphrataWaChamber.com
December
Community Christmas Celebration
First weekend of December. Activities, tree lighting, cooking contest, light parade and more.
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Grant County Historical Museum
This museum has created a Pioneer Village. You can enter buildings and experience pioneer life of a previous era.
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