Special Events

Enjoy three days of live music by legendary rhythm & blues, jazz, and rock guitarists from across the nation. Held in the Marcus Whitman Hotel's Grand Ballroom—this event is an exciting showcase of new and established talent. 

Celebrate the Season of Thanksgiving with a hearty meal and good cheer at this year's Marcus Whitman Hotel Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner. Surrounded by family & friends, you'll enjoy a cornucopia of mouth-watering menu items—including carved roast turkey with stuffing, slow-roasted prime rib, crispy seared salmon, and more!

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Reservations: (509) 525-2200

Cellar doors are open and new releases are available for tasting during Fall Release Weekend. Come celebrate the end of harvest season with special pours, winemaker dinners, live music and more. Fall is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the valley.

Art Tour is an ArtWalla sponsored event which occurs every first Friday, May-October from 4 PM -7 PM. Featuring Walla Walla's locally owned galleries, wineries, restaurants and businesses.

Walla Walla’s premier market that operates each Saturday from May 6th to October 29th from 9am-1pm. The market is held at Crawford Park / Market Station at the corner of Main & Fourth Streets in historic Downtown Walla Walla.

Art Tour is an ArtWalla sponsored event which occurs every first Friday, May-October from 4 PM -7 PM. Featuring Walla Walla's locally owned galleries, wineries, restaurants and businesses.

Walla Walla’s premier market that operates each Saturday from May 6th to October 29th from 9am-1pm. The market is held at Crawford Park / Market Station at the corner of Main & Fourth Streets in historic Downtown Walla Walla.

Art Tour is an ArtWalla sponsored event which occurs every first Friday, May-October from 4 PM -7 PM. Featuring Walla Walla's locally owned galleries, wineries, restaurants and businesses.

We are passionate about dance. About how people move, what creates movement, its expressive qualities and relationships, and above all - how it all comes together synergistically to create works that are transformative and entertaining; educational and moving in a way that stirs your thoughts and feelings and will want to make you get up and dance yourself.

Pendleton Bike Week is the fastest growing motorcycle rally in the Western USA.   Come and join us for a great week of rides, new friends, and entertainment.  Don't miss Grand Funk Railroad performing Saturday Night July 22nd at Happy Canyon Stadium. 

Art Tour is an ArtWalla sponsored event which occurs every first Friday, May-October from 4 PM -7 PM. Featuring Walla Walla's locally owned galleries, wineries, restaurants and businesses.

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.

Walla Walla’s premier market that operates each Saturday from May 6th to October 29th from 9am-1pm. The market is held at Crawford Park / Market Station at the corner of Main & Fourth Streets in historic Downtown Walla Walla.

Join more than 60 Walla Walla Valley winemakers, internationally known guest winemakers, and celebrated chefs in exploring one of the world’s most renowned grape varieties – Syrah.

You and your family are encouraged to participate in the special occasion. We hope you will help us celebrate this major accomplishment in your life by attending graduation exercises.

Join us for a family-oriented, two-day event commemorating Walla Walla Valley regional heritage with historic reenactors, live demonstrations, music, dancing, children’s pioneer games, food, and more. 

Walla Walla’s premier market that operates each Saturday from May 6th to October 29th from 9am-1pm. The market is held at Crawford Park / Market Station at the corner of Main & Fourth Streets in historic Downtown Walla Walla.

Art Tour is an ArtWalla sponsored event which occurs every first Friday, May-October from 4 PM -7 PM. Featuring Walla Walla's locally owned galleries, wineries, restaurants and businesses.

Several different events are hosted throughout the festival.  Various classical music concerts are performed in locations such as the Gesa Power House Theatre and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, playing pieces by famous composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Hayden, Mozart, Handel, and so many others.

Mule Mania, located in the scenic and historic city of Dayton, Washington is now in its seventh year. It was created to provide a regional show that celebrates both the marvels and beauty of mules as well as the owners who so passionately train and nurture them.

The Baccalaureate ceremony, which is held the day before Commencement, offers graduating seniors and their families an opportunity to reflect on their time spent at Whitman and look ahead to new opportunities.

Family Fun night at the Plaza Theater
-Antique Auto Show & Cruise
-Duck Derby Race on the Touchet River
-Kiddie Parade
-Waitsburg Celebration Days Parade.
-Bruce House Museum open & Carriage Rides
-ATV Poker Ride & Obstacle Course
-Brew Fest/Tasting
-Music/ Frog Hollow Band/Steel drum band
-Fireman Competition
-Cowboy Church
-Burgers, Band, & Brews-The FrogHollow Band

Art Tour is an ArtWalla sponsored event which occurs every first Friday, May-October from 4 PM -7 PM. Featuring Walla Walla's locally owned galleries, wineries, restaurants and businesses.

Walla Walla’s premier market that operates each Saturday from May 6th to October 29th from 9am-1pm. The market is held at Crawford Park / Market Station at the corner of Main & Fourth Streets in historic Downtown Walla Walla.

During Spring Release Weekend visitors can be among the first to enjoy newly released wines, many of which can only be found by visiting the wineries and tasting rooms themselves.

Cayuse began releasing their wines on their own weekend, and many people came to Walla Walla just for that event. Other wineries soon caught on and many wine and food events fill the entire weekend. Cayuse Release Weekend has become the unofficial start of the wine tasting season in the Valley. Come for the Cayuse - stay for everything else!

Feast Walla Walla is the big party under the tent. Over forty of your favorite local restaurants, wineries and breweries will once again tempt your tongue with their special crafted treats.

Join us for an evening of non-stop laughs as we present the hilarious  Phillip Kopczynski LIVE on stage at The Marcus Whitman. Gather your friends, bring your laughter, and join us at The Marcus Whitman Hotel for food, cocktails, & a night of comedic fun.