Festival weekend planner
Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine — a 3-day weekend in Walla Walla Valley
19–21 June. Walla Walla, United States.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Walla Walla
Land at Walla Walla Regional (ALW), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: The Saturday masterclasses and Friday Vintage tasting at Long Shadows Vintners are the intellectual highlights. Book winemaker dinner tickets the moment they open — they sell out in hours.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Walla Walla Valley
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.
Where to stay
Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.
- Hotels in Walla Walla
Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.
- 4–5 star options near Walla Walla
Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.
- Apartments in Walla Walla
Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.
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One winery worth a detour
Gramercy Cellars
A Master Sommelier making world-class Syrah from ancient cobblestone soils in a Washington town most wine lovers have never heard of.
- Address
- 635 N 13th Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA
- Appointment
- by-arrangement
- Tasting price
- USD 25 · Flight of 5 wines
- Website
- Visit
Practical
- Nearest airport
- Walla Walla Regional (ALW)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
The Saturday masterclasses and Friday Vintage tasting at Long Shadows Vintners are the intellectual highlights. Book winemaker dinner tickets the moment they open — they sell out in hours.
Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?
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