A Vindication for the Unwritten – or How to Write Yourself Back Into History

Written by Ana Maria Campoy

Meet Carmelita Colon. Born in Mexico, she arrived in Walla Walla, Washington Territory, with her husband Sebastian in the 1860s. They ran a mule train to the gold mines in Idaho for several years. Later, they sold tamales and ran a Mexican restaurant in Walla Walla.

What was life like in Walla Walla in the late 1800s? What was Carmelita’s life like? Might she have seen women’s rights pioneers Susan B. Anthony and Abigail Scott Duniway speak about suffrage when they toured the Pacific Northwest (including Walla Walla) in 1871?

Based on extensive research, Ana Maria Campoy has created a vibrant portrait of Carmelita Colon, from her childhood in Mexico to life in California and then migration to Washington. She brought this early Walla Walla resident to life and wrote her back into history.

Carmelita is being developed by Key City Public Theatre (KCPT) in Port Townsend under a Washington Stories Fund grant from Humanities Washington. A one-woman show, another character will be the Voice of History.

This program will be followed by a Q&A/discussion period with the audience involving Carmelita, the playwright, and another researcher. Audience interaction is an important part of this and all public humanities programs.

The program is part of KCPT’s Washington Women’s History Tour: Suffrage Lecture Series – a dramatic chronology of the suffrage/women’s rights movement across Washington State, focusing on under-represented voices and little-known stories of BIPOC women.

An expanded, fully-staged version of Carmelita will run as part of Key City Public Theatre’s mainstage season beginning in late April. A touring version will also be available.

This performance will celebrate Veterans — the brave men and women who have served our country. This event is especially timely because 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. 

This musical tribute will also celebrate our valley’s wonderful collaboration and vast talent as a joint endeavor between Walla Walla Choral Society and Walla Walla Valley Bands. Both organizations are honored to unite, spotlighting the music and “greatest generation” from this era. 

Throughout the early 1940s, music played a key role in the American war effort. Families gathered around their radios for wartime updates and to enjoy music designed to boost morale and help them grapple with the complex and extraordinary feelings of loss. Songs ranged from patriotic to sentimental, toe-tapping to quietly nostalgic. 

Glen Miller, the leader of the Army Air Force Band, toured to bring hope and entertainment to exhausted soldiers and weary workers at home. Kate Smith, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, and the Andrews Sisters are some of the era’s amazing singers. The lively Big Band, Swing, and Jazz music of the time brought a sense of hope and celebration then — and will do so again in this performance.

Join us for guitarist Michael Kelly with Andrés Dankel Ibañez on Trumpet. 

Michael Kelly has played professionally in the Northwest since the early 1990s. He was a part of the Seattle-based blues bands Albro Swift, Deacon Blue, and Milagro. 

He presents music that grooves slowly and runs deep. He plays loud enough to enjoy but never overpowering — loud enough to hear but never intrusive.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Paul Smith learned to play Irish fiddle 50 years ago from the patriarch of the legendary Glackin fiddling clan, Tomas Glackin, in Dublin, Ireland.

Playing a variety of stringed instruments, he has been part of music in the Northwest for decades, releasing albums on the Flying Fish label, touring solo with his band Ellipsis, composing music for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Chanticleer, and publishing research and recordings on early African-American banjo music.

Explore ways to help you optimize water efficiency in your gardens! Learn why irrigation matters and how to choose the best system. Topics include types of irrigation systems, hydro zones, water pressure, filtration, timers, and more.

Ivan Huerta is a skilled melodic acoustic guitarist and composer. Born in Southern California and raised in Arizona, Ivan now resides in Walla Walla, where he continues to create intricate guitar-driven music.

With a deep passion for music and poetry, Ivan has spent much of his life crafting beautiful instrumental pieces that reflect his unique musical voice. By day, he works as a baker, but by night, he immerses himself in acoustic guitar, creating melodies that resonate with his audience.

We will also be serving our 2025 spring releases, complemented with high-end BBQ perfection by the charismatic Jack Arnold, International BBQ Event Host. In addition, enjoy heavy appetizers, fresh salads.

The event will feature these spring releases:

• 2022 Long Cork Merlot

• 2022 Terra Barrone Sangiovese

• 2022 Margin Call Cabernet Sauvignon

• 2024 Rosé of Sangiovese

• 2024 Gold Standard Gruner Veltliner

Join us for Guitarra Flamenca, an intimate evening of classic flamenco repertoire and original works by Gustavo Alonso López, with special guest Jay Roulston.

Deep Sea Diver is a Seattle-based rock band led by guitarist and vocalist Jessica Dobson, who recently signed up with Sub Pop Records to release their music to the world and beyond.

The rapturous “Billboard Heart” is a stunning introduction to Deep Sea Diver’s universe. The song puts Dobson and her band in the company of St. Vincent, TV on the Radio, and Flock of Dimes, bands that have found ornate and magnetic ways to make indie rock by discarding notions of how it must sound or what it must say. Dobson punches through her past here with this new song and forthcoming album. As she howls during “Billboard Heart,” she is “welcoming the future by letting go of it.” 

Dobson offers this in the song “‘Billboard Heart,” which is a song that felt like a strange transmission, a new emotion, and a spirit-filled dream when it came. It is my nod to the simplicity of my favorite Tom Petty songs and my love for Wim Wenders’ film Paris, Texas. The feeling of standing in the lonesome desert, embracing every particle of yourself, even the ones that are hard to look at, and fighting for your spirit to move through this world without entanglement. It is about being present and embracing the future while wholeheartedly letting go of any control I think I have in this life. ‘Billboard Heart’ is both a longing for something that may not exist and a place where I can be free.” 

“Billboard Heart” is Deep Sea Diver’s first new music since Impossible Weight, the band’s Billboard charting album from 2020. It includes the title track duet with Sharon Van Etten and “Stop Pretending,” which made “NPR Music’s “100 Best Songs of 2020.” Impossible Weight was also #1 on KEXP’s “Top 90.3 Albums of 2020” list. 

In addition to her work as Deep Sea Diver, Dobson has logged time as a touring member for Beck and The Shins and has performed with numerous other musicians, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Spoon, Boeckner, and Dinosaur Jr. In addition to headline touring, they’ve supported the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and Wilco. Most recently, Deep Sea Diver played to the largest audiences of their career, supporting Pearl Jam twice within the last year — first with a handful of dates in the Fall of 2023 and, more recently, a lengthier run in May 2024.

From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals worldwide, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their eclectic fusion of folk, rock, and Americana – with thundering drums and bagpipes – is as rich as a single malt scotch.

Since setting sail, Skerryvore has performed in over 25 countries and scooped up Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award – three times. With their distinctive mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums, and keys. Skerryvore fuses outstanding musicianship with pure joy.

Join us for guitarist Michael Kelly with Andrés Dankel Ibañez on Trumpet. 

Michael Kelly has played professionally in the Northwest since the early 1990s. He was a part of the Seattle-based blues bands Albro Swift, Deacon Blue, and Milagro. 

He presents music that grooves slowly and runs deep. He plays loud enough to enjoy but never overpowering — loud enough to hear but never intrusive.

Fort Walla Walla Museum is officially ready for spring! April is the start of our annual April Fools Scavenger Hunt. Modern items will be hidden in some of the Museum’s exhibits—list them all and get a prize in the Museum Store!

The first day of the event is Saturday, April 1st, and the last day is Sunday, April 30th. The Museum is open from 10 am-5 pm daily. Guests are invited to participate in the Scavenger Hunt, a fun way to talk about the exhibits and identify some things that don’t quite belong.

Discover why composting is a preferable alternative to landfilling organic waste. Learn about the different home-scale composting options and turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden and landscape!

When people speak of grit, they usually mean the power of perseverance. From a secular mindset, grit is a manifestation of stick-to-it-tiveness. For this block of short films, we explore a more divine form of resilience, hashivenu — a reaffirming of faith in challenging times of grief or crisis. This strand of seven cinematic gems exhibits the transformation through adversity to resilience.

Join us for the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for 2025’s short film showcase, Hashivenu: Return Us. Our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge, curated this short film collection.

Join for a free concert with the Kaleidoscope Belles & Harmony playing a diverse program entitled A Kaleidoscope of Handbell Music. Musicians Debra Pankaskie, Megan Rickaby (bells), Kate Wolf (bells and flute), Ben Gish (cello), and Dixie Cramer (piano) will perform.

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy!

From Vancouver, Canada, post-punk new wave outfit ACTORS provides driving beats, massive hooks, and dramatic atmospheres that are equally melancholy and electrifying. “Cinematic” is a worn-out word, but here, it is simply impossible not to envision movie scenes unfolding as each track plays.

In 2018, the Jason Corbett-led foursome signed with Toronto-based Artoffact Records and released its long-awaited debut, It Will Come to You, and quickly became one of the marquee acts on the label. Corbett writes, produces, mixes, and masters all ACTORS music at his own Vancouver studio, Jacknife Sound, and names David Bowie as a fundamental influence – Bowie’s sense of confidence and creativity are in full effect on It Will Come to You. But much more than a retro act, this music stands on its own, full of life and unforgettable hooks. Perhaps best described as a “post-post-punk” band, ACTORS belongs in the mix alongside bands like The Soft Moon and Cold Cave, pushing music forward via a deep knowledge of the past.

ACTORS spent the 18 months after the release of It Will Come to You touring the USA, Canada, and Europe while hitting many of the best-loved festivals, including Terminus Festival, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Cold Waves, Infest, A Murder of Crows, and many others. The band gave sessions to LA’s Part Time Punks and Seattle’s KEXP, while their songs “Slaves” & “Crystal” found their way to episodes of the Netflix series The Order, and “We Don’t Have to Dance” was featured in Nancy Drew. In Late 2020, ACTORS announced a new single, “Love U More,” with Juno-Award-winning director Peter Ricq contributing his talents to the accompanying video.

Three years later, the follow-up, Acts Of Worship, broke hearts and set fire to dance floors. Corbett points to legends who changed the face of pop music in their day – David Bowie, Roxy Music, Duran Duran – as inspirations. “It’s about embracing who you are and having the confidence to do what you feel and not be afraid,” he says. The album saw the debut of new bassist Kendall Wooding. Corbett noted that the current lineup, completed by synth player Shannon Hemmett and drummer Adam Fink, perfectly reflects the balance of masculine and feminine energy contained within the songs.

Opening the concert is the experimental post-punk electronic duo Plasticstatic. Their unique style blends shoegaze atmosphere with esoteric electronic washes for a truly special sound that rides the razor-thin margin between organic and electronic.

Meet Musical Monday, the internet’s favorite improv comedy band with over two million fans and a staggering one billion views! Brace yourself for an unforgettable night of storytelling, off-the-cuff music, and never-to-be-sung-again songs — all inspired by the crowd!

It’s a one-of-a-kind show where you call the shots, and we turn your suggestions into comedy gold. Don’t miss the improv musical event taking the internet by storm!

Bon Débarras unites music, dance, and poetry worlds by collaborating with Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas, and Veronique Plasse.

The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing, and global influences for a show that is full of fun and inventive energy. On guitar, banjo, violin, and harmonica, the trio opens the door to their recollections of America, and their music is at the intersection of various traditions.

Bon Débarras’ energy taps into the rhythms of today and ventures boldly on the multi-faceted road to tomorrow’s dreams in an atmosphere that transcends boundaries and ages.

The Museum Open House is a chance for residents to see what’s new at the old fort — and to mark the official re-opening of the Pioneer Village for the warmer months!

With five exhibit halls and a 17-structure pioneer settlement, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Learn about the territorial prison, horse-era agricultural practices, the history of the Forts Walla Walla, and more. 

Please participate in our month-long April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt! Modern items will be hidden in some of the Museum’s exhibits, and young and old eyes can work together to find these historical inaccuracies. As you discover stories from the past, from the Oregon Trail to the horse-powered wheat harvest, kids can record things that are out of place. If you can list enough of them, you will win a small prize in the Museum Store! It’s a fun way to talk about the exhibits and identify some things that don’t quite belong.

See the composting process as we explore the in-bed worm composting and three-bin static pile systems at the Green Park Elementary School Garden. Hear from gardener Nathan about his experience establishing the system, the challenges he encountered, their solutions, and how he has begun incorporating cafeteria food waste into the systems. Learn how composting has engaged students and how the compost made has impacted his garden space.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

In memory of our dear friend, Captain Alex DeMambro, we invite you to join us in a special tribute workout on what would have been his 53rd birthday.

Alex was an adventure-seeker, architect, veteran, and friend who brought joy, wisdom, and unwavering support to those around him. From our early CrossFit Walla Walla “Icebox” days, he embraced the grit and camaraderie that define our community.

To honor his legacy, we’ll complete a workout inspired by the movements he loved — celebrating his strength, spirit, and impact on so many.

We will collect donations for the Walla Walla Symphony — an organization that resonated with Alex’s love for music and the arts.

Wear your Boston Red Sox hat or “The Dude Abides” sweater — Alex would have loved that.

The DeMambro Workout — 4 Rounds:

• 12 Weighted Box Step-ups (35/50)

• 12 TTB/Pull-up/C2B/RMU

• 12 Deadlifts (155/225)

• 12 Wall Balls (14/20)

• 822m Row to finish

We have a modified version for anyone.

Join us for a fun Bingo fundraiser to support our local humane society.

Jeffrey Wu is a young rising guitarist who is equally at home in Jazz, Brazilian, Cuban, and funk. He has performed with artists like Dave Glenn and Jovino Santos Neto (Hermeto Pascoal), leading the Whitman Jazz combo to win the best combo at the Lionel Hampton Festival (2024).

While playing with his group in Walla Walla, he is studying with Robert Gomez (Norah Jones/Philip Glass), Dr. Doug Scarborough, Dave Glenn, and G. Louis Hemenway. He is pursuing a graduate degree in Jazz after college.

Souzou’ can be written in three ways, meaning ‘creation’ (創造), ‘imagination’ (想像), or ‘noisy’ (騒々), alluding to a force by which new ideas are born and take shape in the world. Inspired by these words, an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance forging new traditions for evolving communities. The core of Unit Souzou’s artistic voice is personal and authentic, sound shaped and inspired by form and  movement. The essence of Unit Souzou is an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance, forging new traditions for evolving communities. In addition to creating groundbreaking professional theatrical works, Unit Souzou is deeply committed to sharing taiko through community performances and collaborations, public classes for adults and youth, and school-based education programs.

Unit Souzou was founded in 2014 by Co-directors Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe, relentless innovators at the forefront of a growing artistic movement within the taiko community. Fujii and Watanabe met at Warabi-za, Japan’s foremost traditional folk dance troupe in Akita, Northern Japan. They have been guest artists and collaborators with many North American and international taiko groups.

See the composting process in action as we explore Hot Bin composting and tumbler systems at the Berney Elementary School Garden. Hear from gardener Bea about her experience establishing the system, the challenges encountered, and their solutions. Learn how these systems can be great solutions for smaller spaces and how Bea has engaged students and children in promoting healthy alternatives.

Burden of Dreams captures legendary director Werner Herzog’s filming of his most ambitious film, Fitzcarraldo, in which an entrepreneur (Klaus Kinski) endeavors to push a steamship over a mountain to build an opera house in the Amazon jungle one thousand miles away from civilization.

Featuring visceral interviews with Herzog, Burden of Dreams, which Roger Ebert held as “one of the most remarkable documentaries ever made about the making of a movie,” depicts the full range of Herzog’s unflinching vision spanning four years of production, despite all odds, such as the lead actor (Jason Robards) who had to leave the set after 40% of the shoot was completed and ultimately was replaced by Herzog’s muse, Klaus Kinski. Most notoriously, the film features a jaw-dropping sequence featuring Herzog requiring hundreds of native Campa, Machiguenga, and Aguaruna people to pull a full-size, 320-ton steamship over a small mountain. The result is an extraordinary document of the filmmaking process and a unique look into the single-minded mission of one of cinema’s most fearless directors.

Blank’s interviews with Herzog bring context and backstory to his personalized style of “ethnographic filmmaking,” which values Peru’s native, Campa, Machiguenga, and Aguaruna people and their Old World culture as much as it does Herzog’s perilous enterprise. Blank’s appreciation for the jungle comes through in his uninflected photography of insects, birds, and even the feet and faces of his Peruvian subjects – as frequently set against the classical music that Herzog used in Fitzcarraldo.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Dubbed “America’s new romantic singing sensation,” classical-crossover tenor Anthony Nunziata is the Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, actor, and entertainer who brings his soulful voice to classic jazz, pop standards, Italian arias, and his timeless original music.

Anthony recently headlined a sold-out debut at the legendary Café Carlyle in New York City. He has been invited to be a headline soloist for over two dozen symphony orchestras worldwide, including co-headlining Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra.​He has performed over 400 concerts over the past decade, headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls, jazz clubs, and private events worldwide. The Brooklyn-born, classically trained singer is hailed by Broadwayworld as “an explosion of love and entertainment.”

Join us for the Unity and Diversity Festival, featuring food vendors, crafts, games, information, music and dance performances, and more.

This year’s festival revives a 25-year tradition of the Diversity Coalition’s multicultural arts festivals.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Farmer’s Market for live music. We will publish the artists soon.

Visit stations to explore the various composting methods and options, why and how to adopt food waste reduction strategies, and explore composting solutions that fit your lifestyle! This experience allows you to drop in and interface with our garden team, static displays, and learning activities for the kids.

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Sum People is a four-piece rock funk reggae band based in La Grande, Oregon.

From the moment they hit the stage, you'll witness four guys having the time of their lives, and they hope you will join in the fun. From Marley to Rage. From Petty to 311. From Incubus to R.H.C.P. and more from the 90s to today.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Farmer’s Market for live music. We will publish the artists soon.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Farmer’s Market for live music. We will publish the artists soon.

Nashville duo Haunted Like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music.

With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman’s granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark’s background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight.

Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.

The Talbott Brothers, hailing from Imperial, Nebraska, blend country, Americana, and heartland rock with their signature blood harmonies and soul-stirring lyrics. After years in Portland, Nick and Ty Talbott returned to their Midwest roots, rediscovering the raw authenticity that shaped them.

Their upcoming album, Borderlands (out May 2, 2025), explores the emotional frontiers of love, loss, and resilience. Stripped down to its acoustic core, the record channels the grit of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Creedence Clearwater, while drawing inspiration from modern greats like Zach Bryan and Chris Stapleton.

Rolling Stone praised their sound as “cinematic folk-rock for open highways,” while Billboard highlighted their “haunting brotherly harmonies.” With millions of streams and a growing fanbase, The Talbott Brothers continue to craft music that feels like home—honest, unpolished, and deeply resonant.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Montana-born, Idaho-raised musician Andru Gomez has opened for national and regional acts, including Horsefeathers, Scott Weiland, Hillstomp, Finn Riggins, Bart Budwig, and more.

With clever live guitar looping, subtly crafted lyrics, and bluesy Harmonica, much more happens than a one-person show. You can hear Andru's album "A Good Heartache" on many streaming platforms.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind 21+ mini golf experience in the heart of historic downtown Walla Walla! The Putt Putt Pour Mini Golf Tournament is your chance to enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, great drinks, and lively competition — all while supporting the United Way of the Blue Mountains and our efforts to strengthen the community.

Join us on May 31st for a unique Wild West-themed adventure as you putt your way through a custom-designed course that winds through some of the best wineries, breweries, and restaurants in town. Gather your team, dress in your best western gear for a chance to win the Best Dressed award, and prepare for an unforgettable day!

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Katalysst is a progressive folk rock group that smoothly fuses simplicity and complexity through thoughtful chord progressions and dynamic bass lines.

The band combines cheeky lyrics with classical vocal finesse; their music interweaves memorable melodies with compelling motifs.

Katalysst is fueled and inspired by tumultuous times. They provide listeners with an unflinching and, at times, lighthearted interpretation of modern life.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

The Museum’s biggest summer event includes free ice cream, Living History, and the interactive live-action Oregon Trail Game (inspired by the popular 1985 education video game). Bring your team and survival skills to make it from Independence, Missouri, all the way to Fort Walla Walla. In this kid-friendly game, there will be calamities to overcome, fun activities to complete, and a photo opportunity at the end.

Pack your wagon to travel the Oregon Trail and stop at forts along the way, where your wagon party will be checked for the necessary supplies for your travel. Along this journey, you will face different calamities you must overcome using pioneer skills, creativity, or pure luck. If you make it to the last stop, Fort Walla Walla, you will be rewarded with 320 acres of land!

From packing your wagon with supplies to overcoming obstacles along the way (snakebite remedy, anyone?), kids and adults alike will have a lot of fun learning about travel on the Trail.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Seasoned criminal Orvy Whipstitch Horvath — known to keep company with lowlifes and horse-thieves has escaped Walla Walla’s territorial prison. Gather up a search team and help the law track him down! If you succeed, you will be rewarded. Horvath escaped through Fort Walla Walla and left careless clues behind.

This two-day, family-friendly event is an interactive puzzle through the Museum. Find clues detailing Orvy’s escape plans, bring your wits, and trace Orvy’s trail to discover the criminal in his hiding spot!

Join us for a night of Acoustic Americana and Hill Country Blues featuring Blues Guitarist Ben Barton and Americana Singer-songwriter Andru Gomez. This duo offers a captivating blend of heartfelt Americana storytelling and bluesy guitar riffs, promising a dynamic evening of music. 

Ben Barton is a blues guitarist based in Moscow, ID. Drawing on his roots in Mississippi and Memphis, Ben's music reflects the rich traditions of the Mississippi Hill Country and the Delta while adding his own distinctive touch. His evocative guitar work and authentic vocals bridge the gap between classic Hill Country blues and modern interpretations.

Montana-born, Idaho-raised musician Andru Gomez has opened for national and regional acts alike, including Horsefeathers, Scott Weiland, Hillstomp, Finn Riggins, Bart Budwig, and more. With the use of clever live guitar looping, subtly crafted lyrics, and bluesy Harmonica, there is much more happening than a one-man show. Andru's album "A Good Heartache" can be heard on major streaming platforms.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Jim Basnight started recording solo and with the Moberlys in the late 70’s and led a pre-grunge original rock and roll scene in his native Seattle before relocating to NYC in 1980. He’s been working live and releasing records ever since.

Jim has appeared with acts such as the Ramones, the Police, the Romantics, the Band, and Billy Idol. He has shared stages with original members of Blondie, Guns and Roses, Heart, New York Dolls, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jane's Addiction, REM, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

The Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will demonstrate the tools and skills employed by the explorers of the epic Lewis and Clark expedition.

Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and to seek the best route to the Pacific Ocean through what we now call the Pacific Northwest. During their voyage of 1804 – 1806, they led the Corps of Northwestern Discovery overland from St. Louis, Missouri, to the mouth of the Columbia River and back again. With no means for resupply, the Corps (a U.S. Army unit of 31 men accompanied by Sacagawea and her infant child, Jean Baptiste) needed to use diverse skills and the right tools to survive.

Dressed in clothing of the style and materials worn by the members of the Corps in 1805-1806, PNLH interpreters will demonstrate and discuss many of those tools and skills, such as handling flintlock firearms, camp cooking, making clothing from leather, and making canoe paddles. Visitors can learn the history and stories of the Lewis and Clark expedition: the native people that they met, the unfamiliar territory they traveled and mapped, and the strange new animals and plants they discovered.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

The Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will demonstrate the tools and skills employed by the explorers of the epic Lewis and Clark expedition.

Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and to seek the best route to the Pacific Ocean through what we now call the Pacific Northwest. During their voyage of 1804 – 1806, they led the Corps of Northwestern Discovery overland from St. Louis, Missouri, to the mouth of the Columbia River and back again. With no means for resupply, the Corps (a U.S. Army unit of 31 men accompanied by Sacagawea and her infant child, Jean Baptiste) needed to use diverse skills and the right tools to survive.

Dressed in clothing of the style and materials worn by the members of the Corps in 1805-1806, PNLH interpreters will demonstrate and discuss many of those tools and skills, such as handling flintlock firearms, camp cooking, making clothing from leather, and making canoe paddles. Visitors can learn the history and stories of the Lewis and Clark expedition: the native people that they met, the unfamiliar territory they traveled and mapped, and the strange new animals and plants they discovered.

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Grab a lawn chair and get ready for the fun Classics Cruise. A few days before the cruise, we’ll publish a map for the 2023 route. Wheelin’ Walla Walla is held each September, the weekend after Labor Day, in historic downtown.

The Show 'n' Shine takes center stage on Saturday! Stroll Main Street where over 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles are on display and line the street from Park to Sixth Street.  An awards ceremony at 3pm caps off this family-friendly event.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 6.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Please join us for free live music from two bands every Saturday night through September 7.

We’ll announce the lineup in June.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Not too long ago, horses were replaced by “speed wagons,” motorized vehicles. Fort Walla Walla Museum is excited to recognize that history with the American Truck Historical Society, which will host its annual truck show.

Come out for the day and see locally owned vintage trucks, pickup trucks, vintage cars, and “old iron” on display. Meet the owners and enjoy stories about their vehicles and equipment. The Annual Truck Show includes the Blue Mountain Chapter members’ vehicles and equipment, which reflects the road transportation history and the connection with the region.

The Blue Mountain Chapter of the ATHS organizes and runs the truck show. Forty to fifty vehicles, including farm trucks, pickups, and semis, are expected to be displayed, along with small engines, tractors, and other transportation items.

Incorporated in 1971, the American Truck Historical Society preserves the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. An annual convention has been held each year since 1972, with a public antique truck show added in 1980. If you are interested, have stories to share, or enjoy seeing and “feeling” old trucks and cars, we look forward to meeting you!

This is the perfect event for families. There will be live music, food, fun, and fine vehicles.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us for our annual Downtown Trick or Treat on October 31, from 3-5 pm. Make sure and dress up, bring your trick or treat bags and be ready to have some Halloween fun! 

This year’s trick-or-treat will feature local businesses and organizations handing out candy and goodies to your little ghosts and goblins.

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

There's nothing quite like the magic of a community parade. Walla Walla's annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for November 11 at 11:11am. Come out and show your support for our veterans.

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation is pleased to present the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights. Always held on the first Saturday in December, this event features a huge variety of lighted entries and thousands of spectators who help herald in the start of the holiday shopping season.

The parade begins promptly at 6 pm at the corner of Alder and Fifth Street. The parade travels east on Alder to Spokane, Spokane to Main Street, and Main Street to Sixth. The Jolly Old Elf Himself, SANTA CLAUS, will bring the parade to a close as he makes his way into Downtown Walla Walla.

Interested in participating in the parade? There is no longer a fee to participate, so click the link to sign up below!

Join us at the Indoor Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find beautifully crafted artisan items, local produce, and lots more.

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

Meet Pioneer Santa for pictures and holiday stories in the Grand Hall. Kids can enjoy a creative crafts table, and refreshments will be served with a side of holiday cheer. The event is admission-free for visitors looking to shop in the Museum Store and participate in the holiday festivities without touring the Museum.

Staff and volunteers are pleased to offer complimentary gift wrapping for all holiday purchases made in the Museum Store on this day, and all store purchases help support the Museum.

Please join us for Walla Walla BrewFest with all the best Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana craft breweries and cider houses in one location!

We invite beer and cider lovers to enjoy dozens of breweries pouring sample beers and ciders at many venues in beautiful downtown Walla Walla. BrewFest is an event for beer and cider lovers and an excellent opportunity for brewers to showcase their best brews!

Note: We invite VIP ticket holders to the event one hour early, at 11 AM.