Events
Need something fun to do in the Waitsburg area? Look no further. From live music and wine tastings to art classes, bingo, and burlesque, we have it all right here.
Barbara Jaksa Semi-Retrospective Exhibit
A semi-retrospective show of artist Barbara Jaksa features paintings and drawings spanning 17 years and 23,238 kilometres of home. The work is seen as the anatomy of a nomadic soul, revealed as I “connect the seemingly unconnected” (Willian Plomer, 1978) thru the use of words, marks, brushstrokes and silent blank space in the discovery of a cohesive visual language.
Open 1-6PM Friday and Saturday
ArtWalk
Participating Venues Include:
TATE ART WAITSBURG Friday & Saturday 1-6 PM
THE PRESSROOM Friday & Saturday 1-6 PM
BARBARA JAKSA @ WAITSBURG ARTGARDEN Friday & Saturday 1-6 PM
KIMI BRUZAS ART @ GAUDY GALS Friday 11-5, Saturday 9-5
SIMPLY SAWDUST Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Bluegrass Jam @ WW Library
Hey Folks!
This Friday's fun starts early (6PM) and is at the W. W. Library!
The jam is usually very-well attended and a great time
All Ages | Free
Spring Sprung Craft Fair
Come to the Waitsburg Town Hall for this fun craft fair! Gaudy Gals will have a big sale that day too—20% off of everything in their shop!
Art 4 Kids @ the Library
Cubist City Drawings with The Cat and the Bird by Géraldine Elschner.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY @ the Library
Don't miss an amazing day for comic book lovers! It is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on May 4th! Come on down to the Library at 11-2pm on May 4th for an epic comic book extravaganza!
Open Sewing Lab
Open Sewing Lab is drop-in or stay for the afternoon and use one of our four vintage sewing machines to work on your project. $25.00 fee for Open Sewing Lab. Guidance on your projects is free!
Wine Tasting with Furion Cellars
Kathy and Micole Miller from Furion Cellars will be pouring their terroir driven boutique wines.
21+
Waitsburg Lion's Club Rib Feed
Join us for the Waitsburg Lions Club Annual Rib Feed!
"All You Can Eat" wood fired pork ribs, french bread, baked beans, mac salad, with beer & wine.
Cost: $35
Tickets are available from Lion’s club Members or ONLINE.
Art Talk: CONFLICTED MEMORIES
Conflicted Memories, by Robert Ernst Marx, is on view and the subject of the next art talk with Joseph Roberts on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 6-7PM at the Royal Block.
Join the conversation. Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork that will be on view.
No art experience necessary. 21+
Art 4 Kids @ the Library
Small Clay Bowl with Shaped by Her Hands by Anna Harper Freeman.
Collage Day
TateArtWaitsburg will display artwork by Greg Tate and Twila JohnsonTate that explore the medium of collage through paint, found objects, paper, books and wood. Pick up a complimentary kit of vintage papers that you can use to create a paper collage of your own. One kit per person please.
Kimi Bruzas Art Exhibit
Celebrate World Collage Day with analog collage artist Kimi Bruzas.
2024 College \ Collage @ The Royal Block
Royal Block's annual contribution to World Collage Day to celebrate poetry, wine, art, and food created by local college students, their professors, and alumni.
21+ | No Cover
Waitsburg Celebration Days
All the details, costs, registration forms, and contact details, can be found on the WAITSBURG CELEBRATION DAYS WEBSITE
Here is the planned schedule in brief…
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
ATV Sunset Historical Cruise
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Sunset Car Cruise
6:00 PM, Preston Park
Cornhole Tournament
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Preston Park
Family Movie Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Plaza Theater
SATURDAY May 18
American Legion Breakfast
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Town Hall
Face Painting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM, The Slab on Main (next to Simply Sawdust)
Parade
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Main Street
Vendors
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, The Slab on Main (next to Simply Sawdust)
Wood Craft for Kids
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Simply Sawdust
Auto Show
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Preston Park
ATV Poker Ride
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fairgrounds
Burgers, Bands, and Brews
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Waitsburg Fairgrounds, Don Thomas Building
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Fun Run
7:00 AM, E 8th St (near the athletic field concession stand)
Cowboy Church
10:00 AM, Preston Park
Luck of the Duck Race
11:00 AM, Preston Park
Softball Game
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Dunk Tank and Face Painting
12:30-2:30 PM, Waitsburg Fairgrounds
Bluegrass Jam @ Ten Ton
Hey Folks!
We're at Ten Ton this Friday!
Always fun at the coffee shop, even when it's closed. Oh, and *just* because it's not open that doesn't mean you can't bring friends and family out to listen!
Waitsburg Historical Society Quilt Show
Join us for the First Annual Waitsburg Historical Society Quilt Show at the Bruce Mansion and Wilson Philips House on the corner of Main and 4th Street, Waitsburg, WA. There will be beautiful, handcrafted quilts from talented quilters who live in Waitsburg and from the Walla Walla Valley Quilt Guild.
Learn about the different patterns and fabrics used. All ages can also participate in the fun “Q is for Quilt” Scavenger Hunt. Plus, there will be historic self-guided museum tours of both the Bruce House and Wilson Philips house.
If you have a quilt and would like to display it, please call the Waitsburg Historical Society at (509) 386-3739. We’d love to have your artwork displayed.
Watercolor Class: Session #3
Instructor Greg Tate teaches the basics of watercolor in this three hour class. Materials list will be sent one week prior to class. Art supplies will also be available for purchase at the studio. The Class Fee is non-refundable, but can be applied to another art class should your plans change.
Class Fee: $150.00, byo materials or purchase in studio.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
Vintage Market + Wallala Dumplings
Monthly mini vintage market with rotating vendors, curated offerings featuring women's and men's clothing, jewelry, art, and more.
As a bonus we will have Wallala Dumplings on the menu.
Ages 21+
BlueGrass Jam @ R&B BBQ
Arrive at the jam early & hungry— they make wonderful BBQ! R & B Barbeque is located right across the street from the Weinhard Hotel.
All Ages | No Cover
Clay Studio: 3 Week Course Begins
Instructor Greg Tate teaches the basics of working with clay in this three session class. Class meets once per week at the Tate’s Outdoor Ceramics Studio for three weeks. Each class is three hours and will cover basic instruction in handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing. Materials provided in this introductory class. Class Fees are non-refundable, but can be applied to another art class.
Class fee of $200.00
Register: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
Open Mic Night
Music, poetry, stand-up comedy (no advance sign up required)
21+ | No Cover
ArtWalk
Participating Venues Include:
TATE ART WAITSBURG Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
THE PRESSROOM Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
Open Sewing Lab
Open Sewing Lab is drop-in or stay for the afternoon and use one of our four vintage sewing machines to work on your project. $25.00 fee for Open Sewing Lab. Guidance on your projects is free!
Wine Tasting with Delmas
An evening of art and fabulous hand-farmed, hand-made, hand-sold Rhône wines from the Walla Walla Valley.
Come for the wine and stay for the Art Talk that follows at 6-8pm.
21+ and open to the public (21+)
Art Talk @ The Royal Block
Join the conversation. Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork that will be on view. No art experience necessary.
FREE | 21+
ArtWalk
Participating Venues Include:
TATE ART WAITSBURG Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
THE PRESSROOM Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
Drawing Class: Session #1
Instructor Greg Tate will teach the basics of drawing in this three hour class. Supply list will be sent to students one week prior to the class. Some supplies will be available for purchase at the studio. The Class Fee is non-refundable but can be applied to another art class.
Class Fee: $75.00, byo materials or purchase in studio.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
Drawing Class: Session #2
Instructor Greg Tate will teach the basics of drawing in this three hour class. Supply list will be sent to students one week prior to the class. Some supplies will be available for purchase at the studio. The Class Fee is non-refundable but can be applied to another art class.
Class Fee: $75.00, byo materials or purchase in studio.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
ArtWalk
Participating Venues Include:
TATE ART WAITSBURG Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
THE PRESSROOM Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
Block Printing Class
Learn the basics of block printing by creating a collograph plate using found objects to create a raised relief plate you can use to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies are included in the class fee.
Class Fee: $75.00, materials included.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
ArtWalk
Participating Venues Include:
TATE ART WAITSBURG Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
THE PRESSROOM Friday & Saturday Saturdays 1-6 PM
Pioneer Fall Festival
Join us for an afternoon of great food, pioneer craft demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, antique farm equipment and tools, Waits Mill model, vintage School Room, and tours of the historic Bruce House Museum, from noon to 4p.m.!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 a.m. - Pioneer of the Year Award Ceremony
11:20 a.m. - Community Church Service
12:15 p.m. - Pie Baking Contest
12:15 to 4:00 p.m. - Live Music
Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Buffalo Burgers & all the fixin’s
2:30 p.m. - Vintage Style Show
Block Print Holiday Card Class
Create unique holiday or winter themed cards by working with a linoleum block and carving tools.
Class Fee: $75.00, materials included.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
Watercolor Class: Session #2
Instructor Greg Tate teaches the basics of watercolor in this three hour class. Materials list will be sent one week prior to class. Art supplies will also be available for purchase at the studio. The Class Fee is non-refundable, but can be applied to another art class should your plans change.
Class Fee: $150.00, byo materials or purchase in studio.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
BlueGrass Jam @ R&B BBQ
We're at R&B this week! Come early for the great BBQ!
R&B is located right across the street from the old Weinhard Hotel. Great location & we've been having a ton of fun there. Let's invite some friends to join us and help these lovely folks "fill the seats" at this week's jam!
All Ages | No Cover
Vintage Market + Wallala Dumplings
Monthly mini vintage market with rotating vendors, curated offerings featuring women's and men's clothing, jewelry, art, and more.
As a bonus we will have Wallala Dumplings on the menu.
Ages 21+
Trivia Night! @ Whiskey C
Please join us for our second ever Trivia Night:
-Family Friendly Event
-6 players per team
-Prizes Involved
All Ages | No Cover
Oysters & Bubbles
Oysters on the half shell paired with Girl and Pop bubbles. Winemaker Tyler Tyson from Girl and Pop will be pouring his latest creations.
Ages 21+
Watercolor Class: Session #1
Instructor Greg Tate teaches the basics of watercolor in this three hour class. Materials list will be sent one week prior to class. Art supplies will also be available for purchase at the studio. The Class Fee is non-refundable, but can be applied to another art class should your plans change.
Class Fee: $150.00, byo materials or purchase in studio.
Register Online: tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
Pizza Class
Come learn the secrets of making a pizza dough, forming dough balls, forming and throwing a crust, and baking your own pizza at American 35. You'll learn our own house recipe, and share a meal with your class mates. It's a great team or family experience.
All Ages | $45
Paul Gregutt Playing Solo
Come down and enjoy Paul Gregutt’s solo performance as part of the “Life in Music” series at Canvasback. This solo show will be a showcase for a lot of original solo material, as well as some of Paul’s favorite songs by favorite songwriters (Dyland, Prine, Neil Young, Jerry Garcia, Gram Parsons and more).
21+ | No Cover
Art Talk: All Wars Are The Same War
All Wars Are The Same War, by Nichole DeMent is on view at the Royal Block and the subject of this month’s art talk with Joseph Roberts on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 6-7PM at the Royal Block.
Join the conversation. Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork that will be on view. No art experience necessary.
FREE | 21+
RYZO Wine Tasting
We’re excited to welcome back our friends Chad and Cari Honsinger from Ryzo Wines who will be pouring their latest Alpine style wines.
[Come for the wine, stay for the Art Talk that follows at 6-7pm.]
Ages 21+ | No Cover
Open Sewing Lab
Open Sewing Lab is from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Use one of four vintage sewing machines to work on a new or current project. Instruction on how to use each machine is included in the lab fee. $25.00 fee for the afternoon. Guidance on your projects is free!
Sign up in advance to reserve your machine: https://www.tateartwaitsburg.com/workshops
Ages 12 and up | $25
The Pressroom Open Studio
The Pressroom opens its doors on the first weekend of the month, Fridays and Saturdays 1-6 PM. If you’re interested in letterpress, love old machinery, or just want to soak in a little Waitsburg history, stop in and say hello!
All Ages | Free
Art at the Library
Painting flowers with Van Gogh and the Sunflowers, by Lawrence Anholt.
Kids Event | Free
Karoke Night!
We are BACK! Walla Walla DJ is bring you Karaoke Night #3 @ Whiskey Canyon Sports Bar & Grill. Bring your Family (Adults) and Friends (also Adults), for a night of Singing, Drinking and good ole fashion fun. Spread the word and see you there!
21+ | No Cover
Bluegrass Jam @ WW Library
Hey Folks!
This Friday's fun starts early (6PM) and is at the W. W. Library!
The jam is usually very-well attended and a great time
All Ages | Free
The Pressroom Open Studio
The Pressroom opens its doors on the first weekend of the month, Fridays and Saturdays 1-6PM. If you’re interested in letterpress, love old machinery, or just want to soak in a little Waitsburg history, stop in and say hello!
All Ages | Free
Open Mic Night
Music, poetry, stand-up comedy (no advance sign up required)
21+ | No Cover
Konnichiwa Sasayama!
We’re excited to have our friends visiting from Tamba-Sasayama in the central eastern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. On April 2nd they will be touring the town with Kate Hockersmith beginning around noon, so be sure to say hello!
Easter Morning Breakfast
Waitsburg Presbyterian Church is hosting a free Easter Morning Breakfast.
All Ages | FREE
Women in Wine & Music
3-6pm: Wine tasting with DAMA Wines
6-8pm Live Music with alternative folk singer-songwriter Mari Gisele
Ages 21+ | No cover
BlueGrass Jam @ R&B BBQ
This Friday's jam (3/29/24) is at R&B Barbeque! R & B Barbeque is located right across the street from the Weinhard Hotel, where the jam used to play.... easy enough to find! They make pretty darned good BBQ, too....just in case you
arrive at the jam early & hungry!
All Ages | No Cover
Kids Easter Ornament Painting
Get ready for Easter with a fun kids (and kids at heart) painting activity this Saturday at Simply Sawdust!
Kids of all ages | Free