/Experiences
As the heat of summer gives way to crisp mornings and pleasant days, there’s no better time to get outside for that last good camp, hike, or picnic. Take advantage of fall harvest with a farmstand stop along the way. How Do You Like Them Apples? Some Favorite Farmstands: Edwards Family Farm This family farm … Read More
A new event highlighting the Milton-Freewater, Oregon winegrowing region known as “The Rocks”—part of the unique cross border American Viticultural Area (AVA) that is the Walla Walla Valley—took place in late July to a large and enthusiastic crowd eager to taste wine for a good cause. Named for the soils consisting of basalt cobblestones that … Read More
If you’re looking to get around Walla Walla, you can hire just about any type of car or van. But something unique that you can’t find in just any town is a historic stagecoach for hire. The Walla Walla Coach Company offers stagecoach rides for wine tasting tours, dinner excursions, and other special events around … Read More
From any number of scenic vantage points looking out across the Walla Walla Valley, plentiful wheat fields, orchards and vineyards can be seen across the distance in about any direction. But enjoying the view from a distant vantage point isn’t the only way to behold the beauty of this fertile valley. In order to gain … Read More
It’s a twist on flour power in celebration of peace, love and hominy. Foodstock returns to Dayton this weekend. The annual family-friendly festival of food and music takes place Saturday at Blue Mountain Station, 700 Artisan Way, with live performances, food trucks, lawn games, children’s activities and artisan vendors. Free to attend and play, the … Read More
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 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
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
