/Experiences
Walla Walla’s premiere gravel cycling event returns for 2026, on Sunday, September 13 The Walla Walla Grit is back! After retiring and closing Allegro Cyclery, a beloved downtown fixture, Michael and Kathryn Austin also thought they were done with the Grit. “After canceling the event in 2025, the cycling community wanted to do whatever it … Read More
If your next trip to Walla Walla includes a visit to the pretty Southside tasting district, consider a stop at one of the latest tasting rooms to open in the area. Here are a few for your itinerary. Bledsoe Family Winery: Quietly opened July 30th, the Bledsoe brand continues its steady expansion with the relocation … Read More
5 days of Fair & Frontier fun at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds! The 2026 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days is set to be an unforgettable celebration, running Wednesday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 6th. This annual event is packed with thrilling entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a showcase of the region’s rich heritage. Last year’s … Read More
You can’t visit Gotham City to meet Batman. Or Quohag, Rhode Island, for a brush with the mayor. But you can travel to Walla Walla to celebrate the man who helped bring those characters and fictional cities to life. Adam West Day is a September tradition in Walla Walla, where the late actor was born, … Read More
Calling swimmers, paddleboarders, and kayakers of all levels for this fun-filled open water event held at Lyon’s Ferry State Park! Situated at the confluence of the historic Palouse and Snake Rivers, Swim the Snake (August 8, 2026, with check-in starting at 9:30am) provides a rare opportunity to enjoy the water while closed to boat traffic. … Read More
Now in its 5th year, the Blood of the Gods Merrymaking, a heavy metal music, art, and wine festival, is always a blast of decibel-shredding fresh air. Stacy Buchanan is the producer of the event, which is inspired by the focus of the independent ‘zine, Blood of Gods, he publishes right here in Walla Walla. … Read More
The Walla Walla Movie Crush showcases the best American short films of the past year. For 2026, the event will be held July 10-12, and it is the perfect excuse for a film-lover’s getaway to Walla Walla, Washington. Trailer of the shorts arrive in June 2026! Read on to learn more about what to experience … Read More
Ah, nothing like wide open spaces, breathtaking views of the Blues, and golf courses smack in the middle of wine country to bring nine irons together like two birdies in a hole. We’re enticing you with two favorite holes from each course selected by the experts: Veterans Memorial Golf Course | 201 Par 72 Drive, … Read More
Note: Photos courtesy of Walla Walla Music Fest Horsepower and headliners combine May 28-30, 2026, for the high-octane Walla Walla Music Fest. The fourth annual event will be the biggest yet for the festival centered around music, motorsports and family-friendly merriment at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, 363 Orchard St. New this year: a second … Read More
Dachshund devotees: Get ready for Walla Walla Wiener Weekend. Whether you have a dachshund, know one, want one or just think they’re cute, consider yourself invited to a June 13 celebration of the notoriously clever breed and the people who love it. Wiener dogs from far and wide will be the guests of honor — … Read More
