Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days begins on Wednesday, August 28th with the headliner concert featuring Martina McBride. Thursday brings more fair fun with the always sold-out Demolition Derby! Friday kicks-off 3 action packed nights of PRCA Rodeo. And Saturday is the annual Frontier Days Parade in downtown Walla Walla!
By Melissa Queen Late spring around Walla Walla, the rolling hills of the Palouse are vibrant and alive. The wheat fields, still gentle and green from spring rains, glisten and gleam. And the yellow canola fields in bloom create their own golden light. From its vantage point overlooking this beautiful valley and these rolling hills … Read More
While our natural beauty draws visitors from miles around, some of Walla Walla’s best features are found in our historic downtown. Unique eateries, quirky shops, local public art, and independent wineries and breweries are the driving force behind the city’s refreshing culture. With so many options, deciding where to start might be tricky. Well, we’re … Read More
One of the best things about visiting Walla Walla, Washington, is easy access to relaxing outdoor activities. Because of the Walla Walla Valley’s location next to the Blue Mountains, visitors are free to fill their stay with scenic hikes, wine tasting with up-close views of vineyards, or something in between. In this list, we’ll explore … Read More
Going dry. Sober curious. Zero proof. By Vicki Hillhouse Of all the ways to describe an alcohol-free experience — whether for a night, a month or the foreseeable future — one label that doesn’t apply is “boring.” Gone are the days of ho-hum zero-alcohol beverage options. A growing number of Walla Walla’s restaurant, bar and … Read More
When the Big Gray sets in, the best way out is up. By Melissa Queen In the Pacific Northwest some might call it the Big Dark – those winter days when it feels like you live more of your day-to-day life in the dark than in the daytime. Across these parts of Eastern Washington, it … Read More
We tapped an industry professional to find out This article was originally published on Ski Magazine. When Jean-François Pellet, director of winemaking and a partner at Pepper Bridge Winery, moved to Walla Walla, Washington, he had a two-year contract and no intention of staying. Born and raised outside Geneva, Switzerland, he had been a winemaker in Spain, … Read More
What’s happening during SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER You can literally smell the excitement during autumn in the Valley – with tons of grapes being harvested, you’re rarely far from a crew returning from an early morning pick or a sleep-deprived winemaker anxiously monitoring weather conditions. The season is capped with the annual Fall Release Weekend … Read More
Walla Walla has earned a reputation for producing exceptional red wines across the spectrum – Bordeaux and Rhône varietals perform particularly well, as attested by the high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah planted here. Red wine varietals get the lion’s share of the attention and make up 95% of the plantings in the … Read More
Walla Walla is well-known for its many wineries and restaurants, but it’s also home to several fun and unique breweries. Alongside our thousands of acres of vineyards, the valley has a long history of wheat agriculture that goes back for generations and supports a growing community of craft brewers. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a … Read More
