Hog Loppet Ski Trek
February 27, 2010

Hog Loppet is Swedish for "citizen's high country ski trek", and it's a good descriptor for this annual 21-mile cross-country ski trek from the top of Mission Ridge Ski area to Blewett Pass. Intermediate or better Nordic skiers will enjoy the camaraderie and the challenge along the generally level terrain with some ups and downs and a long descent into the Pass. For more information call 509-548-6217, or visit their web site.

Ridge 2 River Relay
May 22, 2010

The Coca-Cola Jr. Ridge to River Relay. Athletes ages 5 - 12 can either participate in the 5-leg race solo, tandem or as part of a team. Sports include running, biking, paddling, obstacle course and a team sprint to the finish line.

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Wenatchee Marathon

April 17, 2010

The Wenatchee Marathon and its related running events include 3 events for rummers and walkers; a marathon, a half-marathon, marathon relay and a 10K.

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Washington State Apple Blossom Festival
April 22- May 2, 2010

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is the oldest major Festival in the State. This two-week ‘ode to apple blossoms' includes a Youth Parade, the Grand Parade, the Classy Chassis Car Show & Parade, an arts & crafts fair, a food fair, a waterfront carnival, nightly music performances, an art show, a golf tournament, a fun run, a basketball tournament, a fiddle contest, the Mariachi Festival, Art for Kidz, a pancake breakfast, and much more. The Grand Parade is always the first Saturday in May and is the highlight of the festival, lasting for 2 1/2 hours. For more information and a complete list of events during the festival call 509-663-3616 or visit the web site.

Wenatchee Valley Trail Run Series

April 24, May 25 & June 12

The three race series will include runs ranging from 4 to 10K on trails near Wenatchee and Leavworth. Race #1 Saddlerock Scramble; #2 Leavenworth Ski Hill Hammer Fest; #3 Squilchuck State Park. Ther series will serve as a fundraiser for the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and the Leavenworth Winter Ski Club. For more information visit the web site.

The Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show
April 30 & May 1, 2010

Are you a motorhead? Then this is the event for you. Each year during the Apple Blossom Festival, car enthusiasts gather to display their cars with a parade and car show. Watch as classic, vintage and antique autos cruise down Grant Road in East Wenatchee. Then get up close and personal at the car show - where hundreds of beauties are shined and shown. While you're there, check out the food vendors. For information call 509-886-6108 or visit the web site.

Apple Blossom Run

May 1, 2010

Held annually during the Apple Blossom Festival. This is a 1-mile Fun Run for kids, ages 1-8 and for the adult competitor a 5/10K run from the Apple Bowl to Riverfront park. For more information visit website.

Washington State Omnium Stage Race Championships

May 15-16, 2010

The 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 website.

Mariachi Northwest Festival

Celebrate Mexico's famously ebullient folk music with three days of celebrations including classes and lectures for musicians and dancers, a concert with local performers and performances by professional Mariachi musicians, dancers and stunt rope stylists from the United States and Mexico.

Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Apple Century Ride

June 5, 2010

The ride si a scenic and sunny tour from Wenatchee to Chelan, WA along the beautiful Columbia River. Set in the heart of apple country you can ride either 50 or 100 miles. For more information visit website.

Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival

June 18-20, 2010

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 website.

Andrew York Lineman Rodeo
June 19, 2010

See lineman from around the Northwest test their skills in competition at the Andrew York Lineman Rodeo. Other Activities At The Rodeo include:

Team and apprentice lineman categories, plus activities for the whole family on the beautiful grounds of Walla Walla Pont Park

Wenatchee Valley Street Rods Apple Run Car Show

June 25- 27, 2010

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 show is held annually the last weekend of June at the beautiful Washington State Confluence Park along the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. 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.

Apple Capital Duathlon & Triathlon

August 28 - 29, 2010

The gun goes off at 8 am and racers can either compete in the Sprint Thiathlon or the Duathlon on Saturday or the Olympic Duathlon on Sunday. There are devisions for racers or teams. For more information visit website.

The Chelan County Fair
September 9-12, 2010

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.

Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest

September 18, 2010

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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, awardwinning wines and tons of activities & entertainment--all in the middle of our own “main street”--Wenatchee Avenue!

• Wine Tastng
• Incredible Food
• "Improv" Chef competition
• Fine Art Exhibition
• "Hurry Up and Wait" foot race
• Kids Activities
• Heritage Tractors, Farm Equipment and Antique Car Show
• Science Center
• Main Stage Live Entertainment
• Farmer's Market and Pie Baking Contest

Dam 2 Dam Thumbs Up! Bike Tour
September 25, 2010

Everyone is welcome, as riders of any ability accept this challenge for the ultimate cycling adventure with 25, 50, or 100 mile ride lengths. The course tours along the beautiful and rugged Columbia River from Rocky Reach to Wells Dam. The Thumbs Up! Bike Tour benefits the Mike Utley Foundation. Ride with Mike, a former NFL player who was paralyzed during a game, as he and other hand cyclists challenge themselves to support a cure for spinal cord injuries. Call 800-294-4683 or visit the web site.

Wings and Wheels Festival

October 1-3, 2010

View 2009 Wings & Wheels Schedule of Events

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, motorcycle parade and a show & shine, an airport fly-in, entertainment, "Nitro Dash for Cash" radio contraol car meet.Free  kids activities,carnival, vendors, Kiwanis hearty breakfast, poker walk, poker run and a food fair. Motorcycle games, Extreme Sports Stunt Team and trophys go to the winners of the car show and the motorcycle show & shine 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.

Wenatchee Festival of Trees

November 2010

Get into the Holiday spirit with a visit to Wenatchee's Festival of Trees. This wonderland of Christmas enchantment features full-sized trees, mini trees and wreaths decorated by local organizations, businesses and clubs. And to up the ante on your holiday excitement, there are holiday concerts with music and choral groups and a Gala Auction and Dinner featuring an exclusive 5-course meal. For children, there is a gingerbread village, Santa's workshop, a Teddy Bear Tea - and the big event - a visit with St. Nick himself. For more information call 509-663-ARTS or visit the web site.

Flake Festival
December  2010

This tongue-in-cheek celebration of the winter white stuff brings locals and visitors alike to Wenatchee's historic downtown. Stroll along the sidewalk sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate while watching the evening parade, as local citizens shrug off cabin fever with a quirky march through town. The parade culminates to ooh's and ahh's as the town's Christmas Tree is officially lit for the season.