Events in Walla Walla

Walla Walla and its neighbors host a wide variety of events each year, including wine tasting weekends and the famous Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. Here's a look at some of the region's notable events:

Walla Walla Balloon Stampede

This event includes daily balloon launches, "nite glow," a classic car show, and lots of great food, arts and crafts. Learn more at www.balloonstampede.com.

Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days

Among the many highlights of this annual fall event are carnival rides, a concert, a demolition derby and a rodeo. Learn more at www.wallawallafairgrounds.com.

Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival

This event highlights one of Walla Walla's most famous products—the Walla Walla Sweet Onion. Learn more at www.sweetonions.org.

Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance Holiday Barrel Tasting

Many of Walla Walla's wineries open their doors for a special tasting weekend each December. Learn more at www.wallawallawine.com.

Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance Spring Release Weekend

Each spring more than 50 of Walla Walla's wineries open up to introduce their new wines. Learn more at www.wallawallawine.com.

Pendleton Roundup

The world-famous Pendleton Roundup features world-class rodeo events, a concert, parades and the Happy Canyon night show. Learn more at www.pendletonroundup.com.

Tri-City Water Follies

The Columbia Cup hydroplane race takes place each summer on the Columbia River. Learn more at www.waterfollies.com.

Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend

Once a year antique and classic car owners from around the Northwest converge on Walla Walla for this two-day event. Learn more at www.wheelinwallawallaweekend.com.