Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm
Where: Bombing Range Sports Complex, Bombing Range Rd., West Richland, WA
Raffle Prize
Tickets are already available for this year’s big Hogs & Dogs raffle drawing. The prize is a 2009 Vegas 8-Ball motorcyle, like this one:
Tickets cost $10 and are available from the West Richland Chamber of Commerce, Benton REA, Yoke’s Fresh Market (on Bombing Range Rd.) and Thunder Alley Victory (on Clearwater Ave.).
Hogs & Dogs Traffic Information
As you can imagine, with so many people coming to West Richland, traffic becomes a real concern. If you’re driving along Bombing Range Rd. on June 24th, expect heavy congestion and delays from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm (or later) between Paradise Way and Keene Road. The city suggests you avoid Bombing Range on the 24th unless you really need to use it.
Road Closures
The following streets will be closed on June 24th between 12:00 pm and 10:00 pm:
- Holly Way, between Bombing Range Rd. and Iris Street. Traffic will be detoured to the intersection of Mt. Adams View Drive and Bombing Range Rd. Two flaggers will be stationed there to direct traffic between 3-9 pm.
- Northlake Drive at the intersection with Bombing Range Rd. Northlake residents will need to use East Lattin Rd., Fire Mountain Rd., or South 38th Avenue to access their homes.
- Victoria Court and Sunglow Court will be closed to all traffic except residents who live on these cul-de-sacs.
Motorcycle Rider Instructions
If you’re planning to ride your motorcycle to Hogs and Dogs, your entrance is the parking lot at the north end of the sports complex, rigfht off of Bombing Range Rd.
Free Shuttles
All other Hogs & Dogs attendees are encouraged to use the free shuttles that are provided by Kadlec Clinic. They’re handicap-accessible, and can be picked up at either Wiley Elementary or Enterprise Middle School. The shuttles are free and will be available between 3:30 pm and 10:00 pm. (We used the shuttles last year and will do so again — much easier than finding a parking spot!)
We’ll update this page with more information about Hogs & Dogs as it becomes available!
Map to Hogs & Dogs
If you’re coming in from out of town and don’t know exactly where to go, here’s a map showing the location of the Bombing Range Sports Complex in West Richland.
Hogs & Dogs History
Hogs and Dogs is an annual event in West Richland that began in 2001 and has grown to be the single biggest event in West Richland every year. In recent years, crowds estimated at 10,000 and more have come to West Richland to enjoy Hogs & Dogs. A typical event includes tons and tons of motorcycles on display — old and new — plus good food, live music, a big raffle, and much more. Motorcycle enthusiasts come to West Richland from all over the Pacific Northwest.
Hogs & Dogs Photos
We’ve taken photos at the last couple events. Here are links to our Hogs & Dogs photos on Flickr:
Our Past Hogs & Dogs Coverage
Here are all of our previous blog posts about Hogs & Dogs, going back to 2008. You can click the headline to read an individual article, or scroll down to read the full text right here.
Hogs & Dogs 2010 Coming Soon
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Details are slowly starting to trickle in on the 2010 edition of West Richland’s annual Hogs & Dogs event. It’s set for June 24, 2010, at 4 pm at the Bombing Range Sports Complex. And we know that this year’s raffle prize will be a 2009 Vegas 8-Ball motorcycle like the one shown at right.
We’ll keep posting new information about Hogs & Dogs as we get it, but you may want to bookmark this page that we’ve made to keep track of everything that’s going on:
You’ll find all the event details there, along with a map to the sports complex and even some Hogs & Dogs photos from previous years.
Photos: Hogs and Dogs 2009
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UPDATE: If you’re looking for current information about West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event, please click here: Hogs & Dogs Event Information.
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Another Hogs and Dogs is in the books, and this one was surely as big a success as any. The McGees are early Hogs & Dogs attendees (as the pictures below will reveal), and it was already pretty darn packed during the 5/6 O’Clock hours when we were there. More crowded than I remember it being last year, so I’m guessing the final numbers will set a new attendance record.
I’ve posted a full set of Hogs and Dogs 2009 photos on Flickr, but I’ll include a few of my favorites below, too.
If you took any photos and posted them online, leave a link in the comments, please!
Hogs & Dogs road closures, parking, etc.
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UPDATE: If you’re looking for current information about West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event, please click here: Hogs & Dogs Event Information.
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Okay, so tomorrow is the big day – Hogs and Dogs 2009 in West Richland! It’s always fun, but it’s also somewhat of a coordination nightmare, and if you’re planning to be traveling in or around the Bird Hill neighborhood tomorrow, here’s what you need to know:
Road Closures
These roads will be closed on Thursday from 2:00 – 10:00 pm:
- Holly Way between Bombing Range Rd. and Iris St.
- Northlake Dr. at the intersection with Bombing Range Rd.
- Victoria Ct. and Sunglow Ct.
Getting to Hogs and Dogs
For the first time, there will be FREE shuttles available with pick-ups and drop-offs at both Wiley Elementary School and Enterprise Middle School. These will run continuously from 4:30 to 10:30 pm.
The only public parking available will be in the back parking lot of the sports complex, accessible from Mt. Adams View Drive.
Motorcyle & Classic Car Owners
Motorcyclists can drive right in at the north end of the sports complex parking lot.
Classic car owners will NOT have access via Bombing Range Rd. Instead, use East Lattin Rd. to Eastlake Dr. to Northlake Dr.
That’s all!
Should be a lot of fun – see you tomorrow!
Hogs & Dogs 2009 in West Richland
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UPDATE: If you’re looking for current information about West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event, please click here: Hogs & Dogs Event Information.
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It’s almost here! The biggest event of the year on any West Richland calendar has to be the annual Hogs & Dogs party at the Bombing Range Sports Complex. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 4:00 pm. I’ve seen conflicting reports about when it’ll end — the West Richland Chamber says 10:00 pm, but an information sheet in my most recent city utility bill said 11 pm. Either way, it’ll be fun. And any time you can pack as many people into the sports complex in one night as usually live in the entire city, you’re pretty much guaranteed lots of fun stuff.
Tickets are already being sold for this year’s raffle. The winner will get a Harley Davidson XR1200 (much like the one shown here, though it may be slightly different). Raffle tix are $15 a pop and you can get them at Yoke’s grocery store or the Chamber’s office.
As always, Hogs & Dogs will involve lots of sweet motorcycles on display, not to mention good food, live music, and more. One thing to know, however: There will be no “kid zone” at this year’s Hogs & Dogs. Seems too many parents used that as an opportunity to drop off their kids and go have fun without them. Tsk-tsk.
Here’s a fun fact: Last year, riders from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, California, and Canada showed up at Hogs & Dogs.
Entrance is free, as always, you pay for food if you’re hungry and that’s about it. See you on the 25th!
Want to sponsor Hogs & Dogs 2009?
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UPDATE: If you’re looking for current information about West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event, please click here: Hogs & Dogs Event Information.
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The West Richland Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsors for the 2009 Hogs & Dogs event on June 25th at the Bombing Range Sports Complex. They currently have five pre-set sponsorship plans, which range from $500 up to $5,000:
The Top Dog – $5,000
The Hog – $2,000
The Classic- $1,000
The Deluxe – $500
The Custom – $250
You can get all the details of each plan on the Chamber’s web site. They’d like you to respond by April 17 — that’s 10 days away — in order to get all the necessary printing and such lined up.
[where: Bombing Range Road Sports Complex, Bombing Range Road, West Richland, WA 99353]
West Richland Hogs & Dogs – Date
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UPDATE: If you’re looking for current information about West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event, please click here: Hogs & Dogs Event Information.
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Don’t have any details just yet, but I do know that the 2009 version of West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event is scheduled for … drum-roll, please …
June 25, 2009
It’ll take place at the Bombing Range Sports Complex, just as you’d expect.
We’ll pass along more details when we have them.
[where: Bombing Range Sports Complex, Bombing Range Road, West Richland, WA 99353]
Hogs and Dogs Thrills West Richland
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UPDATE: If you’re looking for current information about West Richland’s Hogs & Dogs event, please click here: Hogs & Dogs Event Information.
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As far as I know, the West Richland population is a little more than 10,000 these days. Last night, that many people poured into the Bombing Range Sports Complex for the 8th annual Hogs & Dogs event. Yep — the organizers are estimating a crowd of 10,000 people this year. Holy you-know-what!! (And they say they sold 4,000 hot dogs!)
There were rows and rows of motorcycles — seemed like mostly Harley Davidsons from what I could tell. There were apparently classic cars on display, too, but the McGee family must not have fought through the crowds to that part of the park. We did enjoy hot dogs, chips, and soda pop for dinner … listened to a little music … saw some friends … and caught the very end of a stunt motorcycle performance by Jason Britton.
All in all, West Richland should be proud. This is a fun event and we’re glad we stopped by this year. But if it keeps growing … how many more people can they fit at the Bombing Range Sports Complex? I guess that’s for someone else to figure out.
I took some pictures last night and posted them on Flickr: Hogs and Dogs 2008 – West Richland, WA. Here are a couple of my favorites…enjoy!
West Richland Hogs & Dogs 2008 – Win a Harley!
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Update: We’ve posted photos and a recap of Hogs and Dogs 2008.
Mark your calendars now for June 19, 2008 — that’s the date for the 2008 Hogs & Dogs event in West Richland, hosted by the West Richland Chamber of Commerce. One lucky person is going to win the 2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Nightster pictured here – sweet!
Hogs & Dogs is always one of the great things to do in West Richland, and this year’s event is expected to be the biggest of all. They’re expecting more than 4,000 bikes, a couple hundred classic cars, and … get this … upwards of 10,000 people. (Seriously, how is all that going to fit at the Bombing Range Sports Complex?? I have no clue.) Jason Britton, a trick rider who’s been featured on the Speed Network and the X-Games, will give a performance.
Here are all the details:
What: 2008 West Richland Hogs & Dogs
When: June 19, 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Bombing Range Sports Complex, West Richland
Cost: FREE entry!
Harley Contest Tickets: $20 each
Tickets for the Harley contest are available at all Yoke’s Fresh Markets, Benton REA, and the Chamber office (509-967-0521). There’ll also be a beer garden and live music.
As you can see, Hogs & Dogs is one of the MUST ATTEND things to do in West Richland. We hope to see you there!
