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Fall in Walla Walla!

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September to November

Harvest is in the air

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. With the Tour d’Farm taking place September 18-19, 2026, the season is capped with the annual Fall Release Weekend (November 6-8, 2026).

Fall kicks off with the annual Wheelin’ Walla Walla event (September 11-12, 2026, see below). On the (w)heels of the fuel-driven Wheelin’ Walla Walla is TheGrit (September 13, 2026) which showcases the vast network of gravel rides in the nearby Blue Mountains.

Capes and masks adorn fans who come to Walla Walla for Adam West Day (September 19, 2026), celebrating the Walla Walla native who played “Batman” during the 1960s, and sneakers abound for the Falla Walla Half-Marathon and 10k (October 3, 2026).

Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend

September 11-12, 2026

Every September, downtown Walla Walla’s Main Street roars with the arrival of more than 400 classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and rat rods for the community’s treasured Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend auto show. With it, cruises in Walla Wallan Jim Bluhm, who started showing his own classic car in 2007 and became one of the event’s most devoted volunteers in 2014.

Cruise Downtown

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  • The Grit gravel ride view of the valley
    Time to Get Gritty!
    Walla Walla’s premiere gravel cycling event returns for 2026, on Sunday, September 13 The Walla Walla Grit is back! After retiring and closing Allegro Cyclery, a beloved downtown fixture, Michael and Kathryn Austin also thought they were done with the Grit. “After canceling the event in 2025, the cycling community wanted to do whatever it … Read More
  • WW Fair & Frontier Days family walking by food vendors
    Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days
    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
  • A group of friends gathers around a ring of Adirondack chairs in a vineyard at sunset. Rolling desert hills are visible in the background under a pale sky.
    Fall Release Weekend in Walla Walla
    As the air crisps and the leaves begin to turn, Autumn inches closer. And with that is one of the most wonderful times to visit Walla Walla, Washington: Fall Release Weekend! During the first weekend of November each year (November 6-8, 2026), wineries showcase their newest releases – often wines that are exclusively available at … Read More
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