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Like a painting by Norman Rockwell, the scene on Milton-Freewater’s North Main Street on this summer evening is a vivid slice of small-town Americana. Courtesy of Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance, “Friday Nights on Main” (FNOM) happens here every fourth Friday, May through August. For three hours the four blocks that make up North Main Street … Read More
Now in its 4th 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
Photos courtesy of Scott Butner Slamonella, Lorelai Killmore, Lois Slay’n, Skaterbug—these could be the names of Triple Crown-winning thoroughbreds, or hot new dubstep bands. But these irony-tinged monikers belong to bipeds on eight wheels with protective knee pads and mouth guards, brightly colored uniforms and knee socks, and sometimes, tutus and tattoos. They are roller … Read More
5 days of Fair & Frontier fun at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds! The 2025 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days is set to be an unforgettable celebration, running Wednesday, August 27th to Sunday, August 31st. This annual event is packed with thrilling entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a showcase of the region’s rich heritage. Here’s what’s … Read More
Few things are better than live music, a cold beverage, and summertime vibes with your friends. Thankfully, Walla Walla offers a superior setting for this magic little combination. With a calendar’s worth of live music to accompany your visit, consider the following selection of happenings around town to provide the soundtrack to your stay this … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse Electric and hybrid vehicle owners powering up for a visit to Walla Walla wine country have a range of options when it comes to a trip that recharges — literally and figuratively. An array of hotels, wineries and public institutions offer charging stations as a complimentary amenity or service. Analysts expect demand … Read More
Published March 8, 2024. Updated March 7, 2025 to include Enable Art (#3)!Pictured above: Trove Mercantile & Design Owner, Julie Batson From yoga studio trendsetters to wildly talented local artists, the Walla Walla Valley is home to a diverse and mighty collection of female-owned businesses. Whether you are looking to shop, work out, paint, or … Read More
3 days, 30 ARTISTS, in 10 venues, in Downtown Walla Walla! The 14th annual Walla Walla Guitar Festival is coming up, Friday March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025… and it is bound to be a rockin’ time. There’s nothing that can replicate the feeling of a live performance; the energy of the performers and … Read More
**NOTE: 2026 Southside Snow Day will be Saturday, January 31st – more details to come!** Winter snow in Walla Walla is never a given, but wine is another story—there’s always plenty to go around. The hope is that the two will combine seamlessly on Saturday, January 18, from 12–3 p.m., for Southside Snow Day, a … Read More
Move over, Merlot. In Walla Walla, a cohort of winemakers and wine pros are going all in on Grenache, an earthy, fruity red wine famous in the Rhône region of France, and more recently abroad. The second annual Grenache Fest takes place Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and … Read More
