/Winter
A Walla Walla book sale that started as a novel event and grew into an epic February fundraiser returns to the Marcus Whitman Hotel this month. The American Association of University Women-Walla Walla invites book lovers to its 61st annual AAUW Book Sale. Slated for Feb. 20-22, the three-day tradition fills the hotel’s ballroom with … Read More
Mapping out plans to make the most of Walla Walla Restaurant Month? Be sure to leave room to explore uncharted territory. While February’s annual event draws diners for some of their favorite dishes and drinks, it also offers an enticement to explore something completely different. Fixed prices for curated dishes at nearly three dozen participating … Read More
Get ready for a beer festival with a twist. Walla Walla BrewFest returns Feb. 14, 2026, with taps for 30 breweries and cideries set up at 18 businesses in the historic downtown area. Frosty pours from your favorite local and regional pubs and breweries will be served in bookstores, boutiques and even a board shop, … Read More
While Walla Walla’s warmer seasons tend to steal the spotlight, the winter months offer a quiet and less hurried time in wine country. Indeed, there are plenty of winter winery experiences in Walla Walla to be had, from parades you can view, glass in hand, to events and venues with fireplaces, spiced wine, barrel tastings, … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse What do you get when a homespun holiday kickoff in a picturesque town pairs with a celebration of world-class wine and food? A packed weekend with something for everyone. Wend your way through new vintages and savor a slew of family-friendly activities anchored in a dazzling downtown Walla Walla for Holiday Barrel … Read More
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Walla Walla in the spring and fall for miles of cycling past vineyards and orchards or for hiking with a backdrop of wheat fields, the Blue Mountains, or pine forest. But there’s equal magic in the fourth season – winter – when you’ll find plenty of easily-accessible family-friendly activities to keep … Read More
If you’re one of the three out of ten Americans who make at least one new year’s resolution, chances are yours will be about health, exercise, or diet, reports the Pew Research Center. Enter Veganuary, a cleverly-named campaign that uses the month of January to raise awareness about the many benefits of the vegan, or … 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
We tapped an industry professional to find out This article was originally published on Ski Magazine. When Jean-François Pellet, director of winemaking and a partner at Pepper Bridge Winery, moved to Walla Walla, Washington, he had a two-year contract and no intention of staying. Born and raised outside Geneva, Switzerland, he had been a winemaker in Spain, … Read More
What’s happening during DECEMBER, JANUARY & FEBRUARY: A quieter and slower pace greets those who visit Walla Walla during the winter, but the season offers plenty to do to and keep visitors busy (and fed)! The first weekend of December, holiday spirit abounds with area wineries hosting Holiday Barrel events throughout the Valley and downtown … Read More
