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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
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
**NOTE: The 2026 Walla Walla Guitar Festival is March 13-15, 2026** 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 … 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
Where the rolling hills of golden wheat fold themselves into wooded canyons and creek beds, tucked away like a secret letter into a sacred hiding spot, Stella’s Homestead is a love letter to the Walla Walla Valley’s natural and historical landscapes. The Coppei Creek runs right through the fold of Stella’s Homestead. The word coppei … Read More
NOTE: The 2026 Harvest Festival will be Saturday, October 17. Anytime is a good time to visit Walla Walla’s Airport District, but for the second year in a row, Craig Wollam and Keith Dahlgren, owners of DW Distilling, the district’s craft brandy distillery, intend to pull out all the stops during one of the area’s … Read More
Combine a scenic gravel ride with a visit to a local vineyard. Nestled in the rolling yellow hills of the Palouse and crisscrossed by a network of unpaved roads, Walla Walla, Washington is quickly becoming a gravel riding destination. A few miles north of the Oregon border, the city gives way to the endless farmland … Read More
