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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
By Vicki Hillhouse You haven’t experienced the full glory of a morning rise-and-shine until you’ve been in a field at dawn’s early light surrounded by a couple dozen inflating hot air balloons as they prep for takeoff. This is the wakeup call of the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, which comes to Howard Tietan Park in … Read More
It’s always a good day for wine tasting here in Walla Walla, and the downtown area is teeming with tasting rooms for you to sip your way through! No matter the style of wine or vibe you’re looking for; this list is guaranteed to have you covered! So put on your walking shoes and explore … Read More
While Walla Walla is a fantastic place to relax and unwind surrounded by our breathtaking scenery, it’s also a great place to get your heart-racing with some outdoor events! Bennington Lake holds two noteworthy events in the spring – the Walla Walla Women’s 6-Hour Race (April 15) and the Onion Man Triathlon (May 20). Women’s … Read More
Burwood Brewing Company poured their first beer in 2014 and they’ve been serving the Walla Walla Valley delicious brews ever since. Located in the Airport District, this family-friendly brewery is just a few minutes away from downtown Walla Walla and offers incredible views of the Blue Mountains to enjoy with your cold beer(s). Here, you’ll … Read More
The Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Ski Area is a great winter destination that provides easy to navigate, inclusive, and beginner-friendly experiences for snowshoers and cross-country skiers alike.
Note: BrewFest will be held February 15, 2025. Presidents Day Weekend 2023 brought droves of beer lovers to town for Walla Walla BrewFest. In its second year, BrewFest has already established itself as a crowd-pleaser to beer lovers from near and far – bringing in folks from all over the Northwest Region (and lots of … Read More
