I am a summer time baby!! I thrive in the warmth and festivities that surround summertime fun. It’s considered my non-stop season as the roads are clear, the traveling deems endless, and the activities are filled with excitement that always leave me craving the next run of summer.

I have a number of summer traditions, starting with the Railhead Rendezvous, which involves Texas country music in a place of paradise–Cancun/Dominican Republic/Cruise Ship (or wherever they want to venture). I have a few rodeos I go to, outside of the posse events, such as the War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo and The Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo. I try my own hand at competing in amateur rodeos, and I’m part of a horseback riding posse which has its own schedule of events.

It’s fair season across the state of Idaho; it’s camping season, fishing season; it’s time to ride my horses in the mountains that surround me, as well as bonfires at night with the company of family and friends. It’s back road traveling, the best time for star gazing, not to mention, spur of the moment trips to anywhere but home. I always find myself venturing to other states– California, Utah, and Texas, including all the states I’m blessed to go to with the Pendleton Posse. It’s the time I get to see all my favorite girls while representing the best whisky around, enjoying it alongside each and every one of you, and I thank you all for being an addition to some of my BEST summertime traditions! Whatever your summer time fun, be safe, be happy, enjoy the whisky, and always Let’Er Buck!!

-Kassi

My father has taught me a number of life lessons — he taught me how to ride a horse, and allowed my passion for rodeo to start and grow; he taught me how to maintain my vehicle, taught me the importance of work ethic, to show respect, and he even taught me my ‘just get it done’ attitude. But above all, my favorite thing is that my father taught me how to hunt.

We are an avid hunting family, and as most families have traditions, our is always a daddy/daughter date during hunting season. During those adventures, he tells me “it’s the going, not the getting”, and I value that saying as it is a beautiful time together, even if we don’t harvest any game.

I value my father’s teachings, and I enjoy everything we have in common, just to spend that quality time together. Whatever your favorite teachings and/or memories you have with your father, enjoy the time spent together. To my Daddy, you are loved, appreciated, and I wish all of your days be full of love, and above all, happiness.
To ALL Father’s out there, Happy Father’s Day!
-Kassi

Screen Shot 2016-06-01 at 11.50.38 AMIf your ideal summer night is comprised of gathering friends together, sipping some smooth whisky and listening to country music, then we’ve got an opportunity for you! Pendleton® Whisky is hosting the first ever Pendleton® Whisky Music Festival on July 16 at the Round-Up Stadium grounds in Pendleton, Oregon! Enjoy the great outdoors and even greater whisky as you dance the night away to the music stylings of Jackson Michelson, Drake White, and of course, headliner Zac Brown Band.

Sound too good to be true? It gets even better because we’re giving some lucky fans the trip of a lifetime! Enter your name by July 1 to be randomly selected to win a VIP trip for two to the festival, including airfare, hotel accommodations, access to the VIP Pendleton Lounge and more! Click here to learn more and sign up for your chance to win.

All ages are welcome at the festival; however, you must be 21+ to be a VIP ticket holder. Tickets to the Pendleton® Whisky Music Festival are also available for sale. Click here to purchase!

As always, good luck and let’er buck!