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BEHIND THE SCENES
AUG. 24�31, 2022
FROM THE
COVER
Cruisin’ into Wallowa County
Wallowa Mountain
Cruise car show is
Saturday, Aug. 27
WALLOWA MOUNTAIN
CRUISE
By Lisa Britton
Go! Magazine
JOSEPH — Classic cars of all varieties
are rolling into town this week for the 36th
Wallowa Mountain Cruise.
“There will be well over 100 vintage
cars,” said organizer Jude Graham.
Although there isn’t a public event on
Friday, she said visitors will see these
shiny cars all over town.
Then, on Saturday, Main Street shuts
down as the cars line the road for the
show-n-shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gra-
ham said the day is full of people strolling
the street and exploring the town.
“We get a ton of visitors,” she said.
“They go in and out of the shops, and see
the cars.”
Food vendors will be set up during
the day, and two musical groups — Good
Question and Dave Staigle — will set up
at opposite ends of the street to play
starting at 11 a.m.
At 3 p.m., the cars take off for the
“Ragman Memorial Cruise” that goes to
Enterprise and then back to Joseph via
See classic cars parked on Main
Street in Joseph for the 36th Wallowa
Mountain Cruise on Saturday,
Aug. 27, starting at 9 a.m.
For details, visit
wallowamountaincruise.com.
Bill Bradshaw/Wallowa County Chieftain
Classic car enthusiasts look over the vehicles parked on Joseph’s Main Street during the 2021 Wallowa Mountain Cruise. This year’s
event is Aug. 27.
Hurricane Creek Road.
The cruise is named in honor of
co-founder Jim “Ragman” Tuschhoff .
Show awards will be given at 5 p.m.
back in Joseph.
PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR
Those who register early for the Wal-
lowa Mountain Cruise have the chance
to participate in some extra events — a
social on Friday night, and a dinner/dance
Support Crossroads — Your Community Art Center
2020 Auburn Avenue
Baker City, Oregon
541.523.5369
Crossroads is open
Monday - Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Gallery • Classes • Special Events
Visit www.crossroads-arts.org to become a member.
on Saturday night.
Those interested are encouraged to
check the website early to pre-register.
For information, visit wallowamountain
cruise.com.