The Wenatchee Valley is home to a myriad of festivals, fairs and events all year long. From the famous Washington Apple Blossom Festival celebrating the spring bloom to the Flake Festival celebrating those frosty flakes of fun, you will find a reason for celebrating at any time of the year.
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WASHINGTON STATE APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL |
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THE CLASSY CHASSIS PARADE & CAR SHOW
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Tour de BloomWASHINGTON STATE OMNIUM STAGE RACE CHAMPIONSHIPSThe Criterium is traditionally held in downtown Wenatchee with spectators lining the streets to watch the racers feverishly speed around a 1 Kilometer.4 corner course that offers all kinds of thrills as riders jockey for position. For more information visit the web site. |
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WENATCHEE SUNRISE ROTARY APPLE CENTURY RIDEJune 1, 2013 The ride is a scenic and sunny tour from Wenatchee to beautiful Lake Wenatchee, WA. Set in the heart of apple country you can ride either the 50 or 100 mile loop. For more information visit the web site. |
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WENATCHEE RIVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVALJune 14-16, 2013 It’s an invitation to pickers of all ages to an exciting weekend of bluegrass at its best. That means lots of nice folks coming together to share their music and their stories, seeing old friends and making new ones. For more information visit the web site. |
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ANDREW YORK LINEMAN RODEOJune 15, 2013 See lineman from around the Northwest test their skills in competition at the Andrew York Lineman Rodeo. Other activities at the rodeo: |
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WENATCHEE VALLEY STREET RODS APPLE RUN CAR SHOWCanceled for 2013 This is an annual event hosted by Wenatchee Valley Street Rod club that benefits the Central Washington Hospital Foundation. Money raised is used to sponsor education scholarships for local hospital employees. The 2012 show will be held June 9&10 in East Wenatchee at the Eastmont Parks & Recreation 9th Street Facility. (Just north of Gold’s Gym on 9th St. NE) It is open to the public, 9:00-5:00 on Saturday and 9:00-2:00 on Sunday, to view 250-300 of the finest street rods from Washington, Oregon and Canada. Activities include show and shine, food vendors, and auto related custom booths. |
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Caffe’ Mela Summer Concert SeriesJune 28 – August 23, 2013 The concert series kicks off this year on Friday, June 28th and will be each Friday night at 7pm in Centennial Park on the KOHO stage in downtown Wenatchee through August 23rd. In addition to free, family friendly live music each Friday, there will also be concessions available and free children’s activities at the Parks & Recreation booth. The fantastic musical line-up boasts not only top notch local acts, but also many well-known regional and state-wide talents. www.caffemela.com |
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NCW District FairAugust 22 – 25, 2013 |
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THE CHELAN COUNTY FAIRSeptember 5-8, 2013 This County Fair is one of the largest in north central Washington. For 52 years, valley residents and visitors have roamed the fairgrounds enjoying the thrill-rides at the carnival, watching the cowboys ride at the PWRA rodeo, listening to live music performances, and exploring the thousands of 4-H exhibits. And, of course, enjoying the myriad food options. The Fair even has a Sr. Citizen’s Day and a Kid’s Day with special entertainment. To find out more about the fair, visit the Chelan County web site in the Fair section. |
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WENATCHEE TASTE OF THE HARVESTSeptember 21, 2013
The Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest is just around the corner. Mark your calendars now for this fun, community celebration! Join us in celebrating the abundant local harvest and our rich agricultural heritage. It’s authentic Americana, incredible food, award winning wines and tons of activities & entertainment–all in the middle of our own “main street”–Wenatchee Avenue!
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WINGS AND WHEELS FESTIVALOctober 4-6 2013 2013 Wings & Wheels Event Schedule (not available) This family festival celebrates local heroes Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. who, in their trusty airplane the’ Miss Veedol’, completed the first non-stop transpacific flight from Misawa Japan to East Wenatchee in 1931. Festivities include a classic car show, an an airport fly-in, Radio Control Airplane demo’s, entertainment, “Nitro Dash for Cash” radio control car meet. Free kids activities, carnival, vendors, poker walk,Swap Meet, wine tasting and a food fair. Trophies go to the winners of the car show with a drawing for fabulous Grand Prizes. Held annually the first weekend in October. For more information call 509-886-6108 or visit the web site. |
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Wings ‘N’ Wishes, Arrival of Santa ParadeNovember 14, 2013 Santa makes his first appearance of the season in a lighted parade from the Douglas County PUD building to the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee. The Arrival of Santa Parade in East Wenatchee, Nov 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Each entry (participant/group/vehicle, etc.) must be lighted and must be suitable for all ages. The Parade will begin at the Douglas County PUD and end at the Wenatchee Valley Mall. |
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