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Little Theatre of Walla Walla presents "Leading Ladies
 
Date:May 2,3,9,10,11, 16, 17
 
Location:1130 Sumach
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-3683
 
Price:Adults $12 Children $9
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Two English Shakespearean actors, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they -resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash.
 
Website:www.ltww.org
 
 
WWCC Presents "Da"
 
Date:May 1-3, 8-11
 
Location:Walla Walla Community College
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-4317
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Walla Walla Community College actors present "Da" by Hugh Leonard
 
Website:wwcc.edu
 
 
Spring Race Meet
 
Date:May 10-11
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-3247
 
Price:
 
Hours:1:00 PM
 
Description:  Two days of Pari-mutual horse racing
 
Website:
 
 
Walla Walla Balloon Stampede
 
Date:May 9 through 11
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-0850
 
Price:Free Admission
 
Hours:Fri: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm, Sun: 8:00am -5:00pm
 
Description:  The excitement of hot air ballooning in the Northwest returns to the Walla Walla Valley - the place it all began - for the 34th Annual celebration of the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. The Pacific Northwest's first and most prestigious hot air balloon rally of the season brings up to 45 of the finest pilots to Walla Walla. The weekend features breath-taking flights and Saturday's "Nite Glow Show." Spend a family fun-filled weekend at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. Kick up your heels, get your face painted, and shop to your heart's content. The 28th Celebration event promises to offer fun, games and entertainment that will delight both the young and "young-at-heart."
 
Website:www.balloonstampede.com
 
 
Walla Walla Symphony
 
Date:May 13
 
Location:Walla Walla College Church
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-8020
 
Price:
 
Hours:3:00pm
 
Description:  "The Resurrection" Mahler - Symphony No. 2 "The Resurrection" Maries Birve, Soprano Angela Niederloh, Mezzo-Soprano Walla Walla Choral Society and Friends
 
Website:www.wwsymphony.com
 
 
"China: Today and Yesterday"
 
Date:April 29 - May 30th
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
Price:
 
Hours:11 a.m. - 4:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday
 
Description:  This multi-media art show presents art and artifacts of contemporary Chinese Culture
 
Website:www.carnegieart.com
 
 
Downtown Walla Walla Farmers Market
 
Date:Saturdays and Sundays May to October
 
Location:Corner of 4th and Main in Downtown Walla Walla
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 520-3647
 
Price:FREE
 
Hours:9 a.m. to 1 pm
 
Description:  Outdoor Farmers market at the corner of 4th and Main streets in Downtown Walla Walla featuring locally grown produce, specialty foods and local arts
 
Website:www.gowallawallafarmersmarket.com
 
 
Century Farm Tour 2008
 
Date:May 16, 2008
 
Location:108 SW Frazer Ave.
 
City:Pendleton
 
Phone:(541) 276-0012
 
Price:$50 members, $55 non member
 
Hours:
 
Description:  The Century Farm Tour 2008 is heading South! Celebrate 100+ years of farming with the Kopp, Hemphill, Whittaker, and Gilliland families. A loop through Gurdane will spotlight additional historic sites. Reservations by May 16. $55/non member, $50/member.
 
Website:www.heritagestationmuseum.org
 
 
Whitman College 50th Reunion Weekend
 
Date:May 15-18
 
Location:
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-5952
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Whitman classes of 1958 Please check the Whitman College web link for more details.
 
Website:www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm
 
 
As You Like It
 
Date:May 1- 4, 15-17
 
Location:Harper Joy Theater Whitman College
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-5180
 
Price:$10 Adults, $7 Seniors and Full time students
 
Hours:
 
Description:  In fear of their lives, Rosalind and Celia flee to the forest of Arden. Escaping what they most fear, they discover what they most love. Rosalind disguised as a boy tempts the man she loves to fall for the boy she isn't. This modern version uses music, song and dance to evoke this timeless tale where the boundaries of reality and fantasy merge in a comic masterpiece of love and life. General Box Office tickets available April 21
 
Website:www.whitman.edu/theatre/season/index.html
 
 
Kirkman House Museum Salon Series presents: Chocolate & Coffee Pairings.
 
Date:May 18
 
Location:Kirkman House Museum, 214 North Colville St
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-4373
 
Price:$30 members $35 non-members
 
Hours:1:30 - 3:00 pm
 
Description:  Chocolatier, Lan Wong of Petite Noirs, offers a selection of gourmet chocolates and coffee crafted in the Walla Walla Valley.
 
Website:www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org
 
 
Waitsburg Days of Real Sport
 
Date:May 17,18
 
Location:Waitsburg
 
City:Waitsburg
 
Phone:(509) 337-6371 or 337-6621.
 
Price:
 
Hours:10:00 a.m.
 
Description:  The fun begins with a 10 a.m. parade Saturday morning, followed by Pari-Mutuel horse racing at 1:30 each afternoon.
 
Website:
 
 
Bonanza Raceway Drag Racing
 
Date:May 2,3,4,16,17,18,24,25
 
Location:Middle Waitsburg Rd
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 522-4804
 
Price:$8.00 adults $3.00 children 6 -10 years old
 
Hours:1:00 PM
 
Description:  Fast cars and fun.
 
Website:www.bonanzaraceway.com
 
 
Dayton Days
 
Date:May 23-26
 
Location:
 
City:Dayton
 
Phone:(800) 882-6299
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  A Memorial Day weekend tradition for nearly a hundred years. Highlights include a Saturday morning parade on historic Main St., as well as pari-mutuel horseracing, rodeo, tours of Dayton and Memorial Day fun run.
 
Website:historicdayton.com
 
 
Carnegie Art Center Exhibit
 
Date:April 29 - May 30
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  "China: Today and Yesterday," a multi-media show of art and artifacts of contemporary Chinese culture.
 
Website:carnegieart.com
 
 
Vintage Walla Walla
 
Date:June 6,7
 
Location:Reid Center, Whitman College.
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 526-3117
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Reid Center, Whitman College. The annual wine tasting event where you can sample wines of the present as well as some delights from the past.
 
Website:www.wallawallawine.com
 
 
Walla Walla Symphony - Discovery Series
 
Date:June 7
 
Location:Walla Walla Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-8020
 
Price:
 
Hours:3:00pm
 
Description:  Mares 'n Music
 
Website:www.wwsymphony.com
 
 
Tasting Music Series - Shostakovich 8th Quartet
 
Date:June 9
 
Location:Waters Winery, 1825 JB George Road
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(800) 838-3006
 
Price:$10
 
Hours:6:00p.m.
 
Description:  This first Tasting Music Event of the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival pairs the powerful 8th String Quartet of Dimitri Shostakovich wine wines form the acclaimed Waters Winery
 
Website:www.wwcmf.org
 
 
Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival
 
Date:June 9 - 20
 
Location:various locations
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(800) 838-3006
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  The first event of its kind in the Walla Walla Valley, the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival will present twenty-six events open to the public.
 
Website:www.wwcmf.org
 
 
"Walk About" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series
 
Date:June 13, 14
 
Location:Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 524-5110
 
Price:$999 Deluxe/$1,199 Luxury
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Savor the wines of six downtown Tasting Rooms. Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom.
 
Website:www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1
 
 
Tasting Music Series - Schubert Cello Quintet
 
Date:June 13
 
Location:Walla Walla Vintners - 225 Vineyard Lane
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(800) 838-3006
 
Price:$10
 
Hours:6:00p.m.
 
Description:  This second Tasting Music event ofthe 2008 Walla Walla Chamber Music festival will pair Schubert's lyrical and profound String Quintet in C Major with wines from Walla Walla Vintners
 
Website:www.wwcmf.org
 
 
Carnegie Art Center Appraisal Fair
 
Date:June 6 - July 17
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Carnegie Art Center in Walla Walla hosts this event of special interest to artists and those who enjoy art. Opening reception June 6, 5-7 pm
 
Website:www.carnegieart.com
 
 
Tasting Music Series - Mendelssohn c minor Trio
 
Date:June 15
 
Location:Morrison Lane - 201 West Main St.
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(800) 838-3006
 
Price:$10
 
Hours:6:00p.m.
 
Description:  For the third Tasting Music Event, the Walla Walla Chambr Music Festival is proud to present the Icicle Piano Trio. Sharing the stage with wines from Morrison Lane in Walla Walla's most musical tasting Room, the Icicle Creek Trio will perform and discuss the trio in c minor by Felix Mendelssohn
 
Website:www.wwcmf.org
 
 
Fort Walla Walla Days
 
Date:June 14 -15
 
Location:Fort Walla Walla Museum
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-7703
 
Price:$7 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 children 6-12, under 6 are free
 
Hours:10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
 
Description:  Our inaugural event! Historic interpreters reprsent 19th century U.S. military encampents, Lewis & Clark, fur traders, and World War I. Members of the regions Homeland Tribes present thier stories, too
 
Website:www.fortwallawallamuseum.org
 
 
All Wheels Weekend
 
Date:June 14-16
 
Location:Dayton, Wa.
 
City:Dayton
 
Phone:(800) 882-6299
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Classic car show, Friday night cruise, dance, contests, demolition derby.
 
Website:www.allwheelsweekend.com/
 
 
Tasting Music Series - Mozart String Quartet in G K.387
 
Date:June 19
 
Location:College Cellars of Walla Walla - 500 Tausick Way
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(800) 838-3006
 
Price:$10
 
Hours:6:00p.m.
 
Description:  What better way to celebrate the final Tasting Music Event of the 2008 Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival than with Mozart? Mozart's String Quartet in G (K.387 is one of his most joyous and playful works. Guests are invited to sample wines by College Cellars of Walla Walla, the label of the acclaimed Department of Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College.
 
Website:www.wwcmf.org
 
 
Dance Contest
 
Date:June 22
 
Location:WWCC Performing Arts Theatre
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 524-5161
 
Price:Free
 
Hours:2:00 pm
 
Description:  Do you love Dancing with the Stars? Join our dance contest or just come and watch. The age categories are 5-10, 11-17, 18-49 and 50 and older. The top three couples in each age category will perform on the 4th of July in Pioneer Park.
 
Website:www.wwcc.edu/summermusical/dancecontest
 
 
Al Stewart Concert
 
Date:June 28
 
Location:Three Rivers Winery, 5641 West Highway 12
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 526-9463
 
Price:$55 per person
 
Hours:Gates open at 5:30pm. Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with the music beginning at 7:00pm.
 
Description:  Al Stewart kicks off our Music on the Lawn summer concert series. Enjoy his electric folk-rock and acoustic ballads while enjoying a picnic dinner on the grass. Tickets include the concert, picnic dinner and a Three Rivers wine glass to take home. Please call the winery to reserve your tickets.
 
Website:threeriverswinery.com
 
 
Frazier Farmstead Museum Big Band BBQ Benefit
 
Date:June 28
 
Location:
 
City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(541) 938-4636
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  It's a music party in a historic setting. Dance on hardwood floors under the stars.
 
Website:
 
 
Ann Weatherill Cycling Classic
 
Date:June 28
 
Location:
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 337-8668
 
Price:$70
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Take a scenic tour through the Walla Walla Valley and discover why Walla Walla is not only a premium wine tasting destination, but a world class cycling destination as well! This event will benefit the Ann Fund through the Blue Mountain Community Foundation and Wheatland Wheelers cycling safety programs.
 
Website:www.wheatlandwheelers.com
 
 
Regional Juried Art Show
 
Date:June 6 - July 11
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Walla Walla's Carnegie Art Center presents this annual competition and exhibit. Opening reception, Friday, June 6.
 
Website:carnegieart.com
 
 
Summerslide Reining Horse Show
 
Date:June 28-29
 
Location:Walla Walla Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:509) 337-6324
 
Price:Free to spectators
 
Hours:9am to 5pm
 
Description:  Come and watch reining horses perform their exciting trademark sliding stops, and spins! This show offers a full slate of NRHA(National sanctioned) classes as well as the always popular Freestyle class where the horse and rider wear a costume and perform to music! Freestyle to be held Saturday afternoon.
 
Website:www.RHANW.com
 
 
Walla Walla's 4th of July in the Park Celebration
 
Date:July 4
 
Location:Pioneer Park, Walla Walla
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-3300
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Entertainment, arts and crafts, food booths, they all come together for Walla Walla's community celebration of Independence Day. The Community Band plays a concert at 8 p.m. and fireworks light up the sky beginning at dark.
 
Website:
 
 
4th of July Celebration Milton-Freewater
 
Date:July 4th
 
Location:Milton-Freewater, Or.
 
City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(541) 938-5563
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  The fireworks extravaganza begins at dusk. Catch the best viewing from Shockman Field.
 
Website:
 
 
Athena's Caledonian Games
 
Date:July 12,13
 
Location:Athena City Park
 
City:
 
Phone:
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  The purpose of the Caledonian Games Association is "to preserve and perpetuate Scottish social manners and customs" as sited in the 1899 Constitution of the Caledonian Society of Umatilla County; and to illuminate the city of Athena and its heritage. Our shared vision is to sponsor the Caledonian Games, a Scottish Heritage Festival with games, events, entertainment, music, food and dancing that are founded in the Scottish tradition.
 
Website:www.athenacaledoniangames.org
 
 
Anything Goes
 
Date:July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 20, 24, 25, 26
 
Location:Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-4255
 
Price:$6 - $20
 
Hours:8:00 PM
 
Description:  Spirits will be lifted, hearts will be warmed, and toes will be tapping when the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater is transformed into the cruise ship SS America for Cole Porter’s classic comedy, Anything Goes, presented by the Walla Walla Community College Foundation. This laugh-a-minute tap dancing extravaganza at sea features a ship full of zany and intriguing characters. Box office opens at 6:45 pm, doors open at 7:00, and the show begins at 8:00.
 
Website:www.wwcc.edu/summermusical
 
 
Logs to Frogs
 
Date:July 19, 20
 
Location:
 
City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(509) 938-8236
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Milton-Freewater's third annual chainsaw carving competition, Logs to Frogs will once again pit chainsaw artists against each other to creat a frog-themed carving out of a 5-6 foot spruce tree.
 
Website:muddyfrogwatercountry.com
 
 
"BIG!" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series
 
Date:July 18, 19
 
Location:Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 524-5110
 
Price:$1,099 Deluxe/$1,299 Luxury
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Bright, Bold and Beautiful Cabs from six wineries. Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom.
 
Website:www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1
 
 
Evening at the Dayton Depot
 
Date:July 20
 
Location:
 
City:Dayton
 
Phone:(509) 382-2026
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Spend a fun-filled summer evening at the Dayton Depot Courtyard Wine & Beer Social. Highlights include live and silent auctions of art, antiques and collectibles
 
Website:historicdaytondepot.org
 
 
Logs to Frogs
 
Date:July 19,20
 
Location:Sallee Lot on South Columbia
 
City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(541) 938-8236
 
Price:Free
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Chainsaw Carving Competition, "Logs to Frogs" pit Chainsaw artists against each other in their attempt to create a whimsical frog-themed craving during this two day event
 
Website:www.muddyfrogwatercountry.com
 
 
Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival
 
Date:July 19,20
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-1031
 
Price:
 
Hours:10 am - 6 pm
 
Description:  A salute to the sweetest onion. Arts & crafts, games, entertainment, sweet onion cooking and contests.
 
Website:www.sweetonions.org/festival/2007
 
 
Ice Cream Social
 
Date:July 27
 
Location:755 Myra Road
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-7703
 
Price:$7 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 children 6-12, under 6 are free
 
Hours:10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
 
Description:  Dip into free ice cream and enjoy live music and entertainment, Living History performance, classic autos and a craft show with demonstrations and items for sale.
 
Website:www.fortwallawallamuseum.org
 
 
2008 Northstar Golf Tournament
 
Date:July 31
 
Location:Walla Walla Country Club
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509-) 527-4275
 
Price:$150 for the tournament and barbecue, or $75 to attend the barbecue only.
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Where else do you get to play a lovely, historic golf course with renowned wine makers in your foursome and the folks in the on-course beverage carts are pouring world-class merlots? ·Where else are nearly two dozen magnums of some of WA’s best wines are given away as tournament prizes? ·Where else do you get to enjoy a wonderful summer barbeque at dusk on a patio with the aforementioned winemakers, many of whom have brought many of their best bottles, as well as some things from their secret stashes, for the beverage bar? ·Where else do you end up in a foursome with, say, Mike Dunham, Ron Coleman, Tom Glaze, Chris Figgins, Matt Huse or Dave Merfeld, just to name a few, and who knows what might show up in your cart during the round. (A word to the wise – bring a corkscrew.) ·And where else do you get to support a terrific cause – the Stan Clarke Memorial Scholarship – with a donation that is tax-deductible
 
Website:www.northstarmerlot.com
 
 
YMCA Peach Basket Classic
 
Date:August 2,3
 
Location:
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-8863
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  As many as 300 teams compete in the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. In addition to local teams, players come from all over the Northwest and turn Main Street into a hub of hoopsters.
 
Website:www.peachbasketclassic.com
 
 
Shakespeare Uncork'd
 
Date:August 6,7,8,9 and 10
 
Location:Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:
 
Price:Adults $12; Children 12 and under $6
 
Hours:8:00 PM
 
Description:  The Seattle Shakespeare Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a twist of fun – it’s set in Vegas circa 1960. Festivities and wine gardens happen before the performances begin each evening.
 
Website:www.shakespeareuncorked.org
 
 
Cargnegie Art Center Exhibit
 
Date:July 15 - August 15
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  "Regional Abstracts" showcases mixed media exhibit of abstract artwork
 
Website:carnegieart.com
 
 
Muddy Frogwater Festival
 
Date:August 15-17
 
Location:Milton-Freewater, Or
 
City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(541) 938-5563
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  "Frogs will jump, babies will beam and Yantis Park will come alive with music, dance, vendors and kids' activities... for the Muddy Frogwater Country Classic Festival."
 
Website:www.muddyfrogwaterfestival.com
 
 
"Chef's Choice" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series
 
Date:August 22, 23
 
Location:Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 524-5110
 
Price:$1,099 Deluxe/$1,299 Luxury
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Chef Bear shares six of his favorite wines. Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom.
 
Website:www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1
 
 
Downtown Walla Walla Summer Concerts
 
Date:May 22 - August 28
 
Location:Downtown Walla Walla
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-8755
 
Price:Free
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Live music beginning at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday in Downtown Wala Walla.
 
Website:downtownwallawalla.com
 
 
Celebrate Women's History
 
Date:August 30
 
Location:Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-7703
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Fort Walla Walla Museum's "Living History" performances honor the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted women the right to vote.
 
Website:www.fortwallawallamuseum.org
 
 
Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days
 
Date:8/27/08 to 8/31//08
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-3247
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Annual Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days including Exhibits, Livestock Competitions, Parimutuel Horse Racing, Rides, Entertainment, Pro Rodeo Events, a demolition derby, and Concert featuring Neal McCoy. Get a full description of details and events by going to fairgrounds website. Admission Adults $ 6.00 Children (Ages 6 - 15) $ 3.00 Children (5 & Under) FREE Season Pass (5 Days) $ 20.00
 
Website:www.wallawallafairgrounds.com/
 
 
Walla Walla High School Class of 1968 Reunion
 
Date:August 29, 30
 
Location:
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  
 
Website:www.wallawallahighschool1968.com
 
 
"Mix It Up" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series
 
Date:September 5, 6
 
Location:Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 524-5110
 
Price:$999 Deluxe/$1,199 Luxury
 
Hours:
 
Description:  Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom.
 
Website:www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1
 
 
Wheelin Walla Walla Weekend
 
Date:September 5,6
 
Location:Downtown Walla Walla and throughout Walla Walla
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-3558
 
Price:Spectators FREE
 
Hours:10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
 
Description:  This two-day antique and classic car show draws entries from all over the Northwest. Events include the Friday night cruise, a car show on Main St. and a Saturday street dance.
 
Website:www.wheelinwallawallaweekend.com
 
 
Eddie McMurdo Horse Show
 
Date:September 13,14
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-4067
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  With colorful costumes and fun, this show features many riding styles, classes and groups
 
Website:
 
 
Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Show
 
Date:September 13,14
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-3673
 
Price:
 
Hours:
 
Description:  A rock hound’s delight. Exhibits of magnificent gems, minerals, crystals and jewelry.
 
Website:
 
 
Pioneer Fall Festival
 
Date:September 21
 
Location:Waitsburg
 
City:Waitsburg
 
Phone:(509) 337-6287
 
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Description:  The Waitsburg Historical Society opens its meticulously restored Victorian Mansion. Waitsburg Lions offer a buffalo barbecue with music, horse-drawn wagon rides, antique autos and a vintage clothing style show.
 
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Walla Walla Quilt Festival
 
Date:September 19-21
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(541) 938-6130
 
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Description:  This annual event attracts guests from all over the Northwest. Highlights of the festival include a quilt show of new creations as well as those from years past. Special workshops, demonstrations and an auction put the finishing touches on the festivities.
 
Website:www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org
 
 
Fall Harvest Festival / German Heritage Day
 
Date:September 20-21
 
Location:Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-7703
 
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Description:  This marks the 16th season of the festival where visitors can watch demonstrations of pioneer crafts, spinning, weaving, and candle making. Living History performers and exhibitors recreate the old-time harvest get-together atmosphere.
 
Website:www.fortwallawallamuseum.org/
 
 
"Works on Paper" Exhibit
 
Date:September 2-25
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
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Description:  Walla Walla's Carnegie Arts Center displays artwork exclusively made of or on paper.
 
Website:carnegieart.com
 
 
Waitsburg Salmon Bake
 
Date:September 27
 
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City:Waitsburg
 
Phone:(509) 337-6631
 
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Description:  Hosted by the Waitsburg Commercial Club, this fundraiser features fressh Pacific Salmon cooked over an Alderwood fire.
 
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Walla Walla Clinic 5K Crush VaPiano 10K Crush
 
Date:September 27
 
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Description:  A pair of running events to benefit the Blue Mountain Humane Society. For more info E-mail to joanneschmitz@charter.net
 
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The Gran Fondo - The Great Ride to benefit people with cancer
 
Date:September 27
 
Location:Walla Walla Community College
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 522-5783
 
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Description:  This event has something for everyone: horseback riding, walking, cycling, Octoberfest food and fun. 100% of net proceeds benefit cancer care and support programs at the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center
 
Website:smmc.com/The-Gran-Fondo.granfondo.0.html
 
 
Whitman College Fall Reunion Weekend
 
Date:September 26 - 28
 
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City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-5952
 
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Description:  Classes 1983, 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Please check the Whitman College web link for more details.
 
Website:www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm
 
 
Sheep to Shawl Kirkman House Museum
 
Date:October 4
 
Location:214 N. Colville St.
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-4373
 
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Description:  Learn how pioneers made wool cloth, from shearing to spinning to weaving.
 
Website:www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org/
 
 
Fire Ridge Vineyard Sheep Dog Trial
 
Date:October 3,4,5
 
Location:Wildhorse Resort
 
City:Pendleton
 
Phone:(541) 938-9016
 
Price:$3.00 per person
 
Hours:starts at 7a.m.
 
Description:  Sheep dog handlers from throughout the Northwest will compete October 3,4,5 Top handlers are expected from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Utah and British Columbia.
 
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Entwine
 
Date:October 10
 
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City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-4275
 
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Description:  Sample wines from local wineries and take part in an auction to benefit Walla Walla arts, wine and education.
 
Website:wallawallawine.com
 
 
Dayton On Tour Weekend
 
Date:October 11-12
 
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City:Dayton
 
Phone:(800) 882-6299
 
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Description:  Saturday, enjoy a gallery walk, artist demonstrations, crafts and live music. Sunday, tour historic homes and buildings hosted by owners and docents with stories about the structures. Fund raiser benefits Dayton Historic Depot.
 
Website:historicdayton.com
 
 
Italian Heritage Days Festa
 
Date:October 11-12
 
Location:Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-9418
 
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Description:  This is the 22nd annual festa sponsored by the Italian Heritage Association. The celebration at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds includes music and traditional dancing, Miss Italian Heritage, historic photos and displays, contests and grape stomp.
 
Website:festawallawalla.com
 
 
Whitman Football Reunion Weekend
 
Date:October 17 -19
 
Location:Whitman College
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(800) 835-9448
 
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Description:  Celebrating the history of Football at Whitman College 1897-1976
 
Website:www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm
 
 
Fall Festival of Foliage & Feathers
 
Date:Oct 23, 24, 25
 
Location:Downtown Walla Walla
 
City:Walla Walla
 
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Walla Walla Symphony
 
Date:October 28
 
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City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-8020
 
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Description:  Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs "The Titan Trio: Bach, Brahms, Beethoven."
 
Website:wwsymphony.org
 
 
"Art of the Home"
 
Date:September 30 - October 31
 
Location:Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 525-4270
 
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Description:  Walla Walla's Carnegie Center showcases functional as well as beautiful pieces for the home. Rugs, furniture, lighting, wine racks, pottery. Opening reception Friday October 3.
 
Website:carnegieart.com
 
 
Halloween Haunted House
 
Date:October 25 - 31
 
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City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 301-0185
 
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Description:  ArtWalla Pulls out all the crative stops with this first ever Halloween fund raiser.
 
Website:artwalla.com
 
 
Downtown Trick or Treat
 
Date:October 31
 
Location:Downtown Walla Walla
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-8755
 
Price:Free
 
Hours:3:00 - 5:00 pm
 
Description:  The businesses of Downtown Walla Walla open their doors for the young (and young-at-heart) for trick-or-treating. Come to the lobby of the Die Brucke building, next to Macy's Shoes, and have your Foto with Frankie - $5 for a 4x6 print.
 
Website:www.downtownwallawalla.com
 
 
Walla Walla Symphony
 
Date:November 20
 
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City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 529-8020
 
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Description:  It's the family concert with music and fun for everyone!
 
Website:wwsymphony.org
 
 
Dayton's Christmans Kickoff
 
Date:November 28-29
 
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City:Dayton
 
Phone:(800) 882-6299
 
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Description:  The holidays arrive at Historic Dayton's Main Street with bright lights and festivities. Santa, hay rides, wine tasting, Christmas Market at the Depot and fireworks.
 
Website:historicdayton.com
 
 
Victorian Christmas Open House
 
Date:December 3
 
Location:Frazier Farmstead Museum, 1403 Chestnut Street
 
City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(541) 938-4636
 
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Description:  Celebrate the holidays in the beautifully decorated Frazier Farmstead museum.
 
Website:museum.bmi.net
 
 
CP Christmas Tree Lighting
 
Date:December 3
 
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City:College Place
 
Phone:(509) 529-1200
 
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Description:  This annual College Place community event has become a Valley attraction. Celebrate with the lighting of the tree and share hot chocolate at the fire station.
 
Website:ci.college-place.wa.us
 
 
Bright Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
 
Date:December 5
 
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City:Milton-Freewater
 
Phone:(541) 938-5563
 
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Description:  It's Happy Holidays in Milton-Freewater with the Bright Lights Parade and community Christmas tree.
 
Website:mfchamber.com
 
 
Holiday Farmers Market
 
Date:December 6
 
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City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 520-3647
 
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Description:  Music, art and fun at a special holiday Farmers Market in Downtown Walla Walla.
 
Website:gowallawallafarmersmarket.com
 
 
Walla Walla Feast of Carols
 
Date:December 7
 
Location:Cordiner Hall, Whitman College
 
City:Walla Walla
 
Phone:(509) 527-5232
 
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Description:  This joyous, free musical event features school and college choirs from the Walla Walla area.
 
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