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What’s happening during SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2023 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 … Read More
The Grouse Mountain Trail in the Blue Mountains above Walla Walla offers an earlier season hiking experience that also celebrates the beauty of wildflowers and pine.
Located just a block away from quaint downtown Walla Walla is the boutique hotel experience you’ve been looking for. The uber-trendy Wesley Walla Walla is an oasis tucked away in the heart of it all, and offers stunning rooms, beautifully manicured grounds, and resort-class amenities. Here you’ll find luxury, comfort, and convenience in a tranquil … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse, 2023 It’s time to roll out the red carpet. Walla Walla’s annual festival of short films comes in for a close-up July 11-13, 2025. Walla Walla Movie Crush is a weekend marathon of cinematic shorts. Shown in clusters at Gesa Power House Theatre, the films are meticulously curated into themed blocks. The … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse NOTE: For details and tickets for this year’s festival, visit: https://www.wwcmf.org/ There’s a running joke with the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival about its open public rehearsals: A violinist and cellist are sitting in a bar. One says to the other, “You were late.” The other responds, “You were early.” The gag … Read More
Calling all spirit lovers; DW Distilling needs to be on your shortlist for your next visit to Walla Walla! This small-batch craft distillery specializes in producing brandy, and was just named the number-one craft brandy distiller in the country by USA Today in their 10Best Readers’ Choice award (read the full article on that here)! … Read More
The Walla Walla Valley has a vibrant, expanding LGBTQ+ community; along with some pretty amazing LGBTQ-owned businesses! Show your Pride in June (and all year long!) by supporting these wineries, shops, and restaurants on your next trip to Walla Walla! Bergevin Lane Vineyards: Founding partner and winemaker Annette Bergevin has created a stunning tasting room … Read More
Just a short and scenic 25-minute drive from Walla Walla is a delicious reason to visit Waitsburg, Washington. American 35 is a welcome addition to the quaint downtown with its family-friendly vibe, craft cocktails, and wood-fired pizza. Tom and Judy Bennett have owned and operated their mobile wood-fired pizza truck, Fiasco Pizza, for years. Their … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse There’s a reason the daybreak launches at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede are rife with good vibes. “My theory is that negative people don’t want to get up that early in the morning,” cracks Shari Gale, crew chief for the Knight-N-Gale hot air balloon team. For more than 40 Stampedes, Shari and … Read More
Spring Kick-Off is an exciting time when Walla Walla wineries begin releasing their spring wines and there are many surrounding parties and events to celebrate the occasion. From exclusive wine-club-only member dinners to pop-up pizza party wine tastings – the Walla Walla Valley was abuzz with visitors from near and far (and lots of newly … Read More
