Cruisin’ into Wallowa County

Published 3:00 am Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Classic automobiles take to the road for a round-trip cruise from Joseph to Enterprise during the Wallowa Mountain Cruise. The cruise is slated this year for Aug. 27.

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. Graham 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 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 Wallowa Mountain Cruise have the chance to participate in some extra events — a social on Friday night, and a dinner/dance on Saturday night.

Those interested are encouraged to check the website early to pre-register. For information, visit wallowamountain cruise.com.

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.

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