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.

Sep
12
to Sep 23

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE @ LIBERTY THEATER

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
SEPTEMBER 12-16 and 19-23 (2 Weekends)

FRIDAY + SATURDAY: 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 3:00 PM
TUESDAY: 6:30 PM 

NOTE: The September 13 performance is a special event along with the Tea Picnic. Get your tickets for the special event HERE


DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Joely Richardson, Paul Giamatti, Phyllis Logan, Alessandro Nivola, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Simon Russell Beale, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Laura Carmichael, Brendan Coyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Kevin Doyle, Robert James-Collier
 
Rated: PG for suggestive material, smoking and some thematic elements.
Runtime: 123 minutes

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Sep
14
1:30 PM13:30

DOWNTON ABBEY PICNIC TEA + MOVIE @ LIBERTY THEATER

DOWNTON  ABBEY  PICNIC  TEA  &  MOVIE  EVENT 

SUNDAY,  SEPTEMBER 14 at 1:30

Join us for an afternoon Picnic Tea, Downton Abbey Style. Enjoy sweet and savory delights such as Finger Sandwiches, Scones and Clotted Cream. Even Lady Grantham would be pleased!

TICKETS $25 Per Person
Limited to 60 people
All Ages

Tickets now on sale on our website, or at the box office Tuesday and Friday 2-5pm,  or call 509-382-1380. Please purchase tickets in advance to help us plan the right amount of food.  
ONLINE TICKETS

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Sep
19
5:00 PM17:00

ROYAL BLOCK PARTY @ WESTSIDE MAIN STREET ALLEY

FRI 9/19 5-10pm: ROYAL BLOCK PARTY

Inaugural Block Party in the Alley!

Food by Cocina Barelas and Whiskey C Bar + Kitchen. Music by Friends of the Devil, Los Amigos con Groove and MYTHICAL/MOVABLE Blue Mt Bluegrass Jam. 

Beer & wine gardens, Finnish Long Drinks, NA cocktails by Wolfling Coffee, flowers & shrubs by Red Bird Blooms, Bowling Alley by the Plaza, Ring Toss by The Siren, and more...

Location: Alley behind the Royal Block.

All ages. No entrance fee. ID required to access beer gardens.

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Sep
20
to Sep 21

TOUR D'FARM @ WALLA WALLA VALLEY

EXPLORE THE HEART OF THE VALLEY
SAT + SUN SEP 20-21, 10AM - 4PM
PACKET PICKUP AT WW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
STARTING AT 8:30 AM DAY OF
TICKETS ONLINE and EARLY BIRD PRICING
Kids under 10 attend free · Family-friendly event

Discover, Taste & Experience
Step into the Walla Walla Valley’s rich agricultural story with Tour D’ Farm, a two-day, self-guided adventure across farms, vineyards, orchards, and animal-centered stops. From hands-on demonstrations to behind-the-scenes tours, you’ll see firsthand how food, wine, and traditions are grown right here in our valley.

Whether you’re a local resident, a visiting family, or a curious traveler, this immersive experience invites you to connect with the people and places that make Walla Walla a world-class agricultural destination.

Meet the Makers – Visit working farms, ranches, and vineyards, and chat with growers, winemakers, and producers.

Hands-On Fun – Petting, tastings, demos, and kid-friendly activities at select stops.

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Sep
20
6:00 PM18:00

LION'S CLUB SALMON BBQ

Get ready to sink your teeth into mouthwatering salmon at the Annual Waitsburg Lions Club Salmon BBQ. On the menu:

GRILLED SALMON with FAMOUS SAUCE
BAKED POTATO
BAKED BREAD
FAMOUS BAKED BEANS
HOMEMADE COLE SLAW
BEER & WINE

It’s a feast you don’t want to miss!

21+

$40 each - Tickets Sell Quick, Presale Recommended - Get yours now at Eventbrite..

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Sep
21
6:00 AM06:00

TOUR + BRUNCH @ WALLA WALLA FOUNDRY

SUNDAY, SEPT 21, 9AM
WALLA WALLA FOUNDRY / FOUNDRY VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM
405 WOODLAND AVE, WALLA WALLA
TICKETS ONLINE

Join us for a rare guided tour of the Walla Walla Foundry—where molten metal becomes magic and sculptures bound for destinations near and far are born. Afterwards, meet us down the street in our tasting room and contemporary art gallery for an intimate brunch featuring our own award-winning, organically-farmed wine and warm conversation amongst art + wine lovers alike.

$75 per person (Non-Club Members) SOLD OUT!
$60 per person (Artisan Club Members)

The day begins at the Walla Walla Foundry with owners Jay and Lisa Anderson, where you will observe the metal casting process, see artworks in progress, and view sculptures that will find homes all around the world.  After the tour, enjoy a catered brunch with wines by the glass will be served at the Foundry Vineyards Tasting Room + Contemporary Art Gallery.

Your ticket includes:
A guided tour of the Walla Walla Foundry
Multi-course brunch in our contemporary art gallery
A generous sampling of our award-winning wines
Ample time for questions and conversation with our owners and winemaker
Exclusive day-of discounts on wine

Please allow three hours for this experience. The tour begins promptly at 9:00AM. Brunch will end by 12:00PM. Include any dietary restrictions in the order note when you check out.

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Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

PIONEER FALL FESTIVAL @ BRUCE MANSION

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

Noon - Pie Contest Judging Begins

12:15 to 4:00 p.m. - Live Music

Noon - 3:00 p.m. - Buffalo Burgers & all the fixin’s

1:00 to 1:15 p.m. - Pie Auction

2:30 p.m. - Vintage Style Show

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Sep
26
to Sep 28

ARTSQUARED @ CAVU CELLARS

2025 will be the 13th year of our fundraising event, ArtSquared! Each year we have artists from across the country create 6X6 pieces of art to be sold at $36 a piece.

The event kicks off on Friday September 26 at 5PM, and sales continue throughout the weekend.

We use ArtSquared to fund our grant programs helping local artists and arts organizations spread art within our community.

Questions? Email webmaster@artwalla.com

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Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

BLUEGRASS JAM @ MIKKELSEN BARN

We're out at the Big Red Barn this Friday!

Such a fun jam, and always a great bunch of musicians....hope you can join us!  
The Barn Jam is out on the Lower Waitsburg Road, located about 11 miles north of Walla Walla/ about 6 miles south of Waitsburg!  White farmhouse and red barn on the west side of the road.  (There is a white farmhouse/red barn combo on the east side....so, don't get confused).

The Lower Waitsburg Road construction has completed, so take any route you please!

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Sep
10
3:30 PM15:30

BLUEGRASS KIDS @ TVAMP

Bluegrass Kids SERIES!

Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:30 PM - Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:30 PM

Bluegrass Kids teaches beginning music classes for Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle & Mandolin. We’ll be meeting at the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project (TVAMP)….located right across the street from the Waitsburg Grocery Store.

141 Main St, Waitsburg

Students: 10 to 18 years old are welcome!

Cost: Bluegrass Kids is free and some instruments are available for loan.

Information: Email Kate at : TVAMP1@charter.net

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Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

ART TALK @ ROYAL BLOCK

SAT 9/6 6-7pm: ART TALK

“Kilo” by Fernando Andrade is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts. Join the conversation!

Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork. No art experience necessary.

Come early to sample wines from VITAL WINES!

21+

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Sep
6
3:00 PM15:00

VITAL WINES @ ROYAL BLOCK

SAT 9/6 3-6pm: WINE TASTING with VITAL WINES

With wine harvest in full swing, we have invited our friends from VITAL Wines to pour their amazing wines created in partnership with other wineries and vineyards in the area.

Every pour has a purpose! VITAL Wines is a 501(c)(3) non-profit winery whose mission is to support seasonal vineyard and winery workers by improving access to quality healthcare. Join us to support the cause!

21+

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Sep
6
1:00 PM13:00

ARTWALLA ART POP-UP @ PVCC

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ArtWalla & The Palouse Valley Community Center invites local artists to participate in this ArtWalla Art Pop-Up series celebrating Waitsburg Artists. 

Adult Artists can participate in one or multiple events! Sign up now to secure your spot!

Youth Art Showcase We are thrilled to provide a platform for young artists! If you’re under 18 and passionate about art, this is your chance to share your talent with the community. 5 youth artists will be featured each month. Register early!

For more info and to register, email webmaster@artwalla.com or visit

 https://forms.gle/vhTDk5xsYWoxNyHL7 (18+)

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Sep
5
to Sep 9

BAD GUYS 2 @ LIBERTY THEATER

BAD GUYS 2
SEPTEMBER 5-9

FRIDAY + SATURDAY: 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 3:00 PM
TUESDAY: 6:30 PM
 
Who's badder than The Bad Guys? The Bad Girls. In the new chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed 2022 action-comedy hit about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws, The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do 'one last job' by an all-female squad of criminals. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys 2 reunites the film's all-star cast and filmmakers. Returning to their roles as The Bad Guys are Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell as dashing reformed pickpocket Mr. Wolf; Marc Maron as safe-cracker Mr. Snake, Craig Robinson as master-of-disguise Mr. Shark, Grammy winner Anthony Ramos as the short-fused Mr. Piranha and Golden Globe winner Awkwafina as expert hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka "Webs." 

Rated: PG for action/mild violence, rude humor and language
 
Runtime: 104 minutes

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Sep
5
7:00 PM19:00

BLUEGRASS JAM @ COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR

Hey Folks!
This Friday's Jam will be at the
Columbia County Fair. :)
Probably gonna be a warm one, so dress cool!

If you're driving into Dayton from WW....Pine St is the first left after the Dayton Mercantile. If you come in at the Main Gate.... we will be outdoors in the big, covered area, behind the first barn on the right.  

Hope that makes sense & hope to see you at the Fair, this Friday! 
Kate   :)

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Sep
4
to Sep 7

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM @ ECHOLANDS

This is a celebration of the arts, community, summer, Walla Walla, and of course, Shakespeare. Keep a sharp eye out for our own Carrie Hendrix who will be playing with The Oh Brothers.

In the spirit of community, general admission/groundling tickets are pay-what-you-will and available at the door. Donations appreciated! Folding chairs provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Poet’s Porch” TICKETS: SOLD OUT

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Aug
30
6:00 PM18:00

STAND BY ME @ HOTEL HARDWARE (SOLD OUT!)

SATURDAY, AUG 30
SCREENING AT DUSK
HOTEL HARDWARE
235 E MAIN ST, DAYTON
$5
21+

Advance tickets go on sale starting Wednesday, 8/20! Available in person at Hotel Hardware or by calling 509-404-8955.

GHOST VILLAGE FILMS + HOTEL HARDWARE have joined forces to bring you the first Analog Oasis for an exclusive rooftop screening of Stand By Me, directed by Rob Reiner.

Seating is limited to 35 tickets, available at the 1986 price of $5 (food and drinks not included). Bar opens at 5pm; rooftop doors at 6; film begins at dusk. The Analog Oasis is a strictly phone/device-free event.

New Mexican street cuisine from Cocina Barelas out of Seattle, and garden-to-bar craft cocktail pairings from the hotel's own Bobcat Room are available throughout the night.

The Analog Oasis partners with local businesses, artists and venues in unexpected places to tailor collaborative programming, intimate in-person gatherings, and one-of-a-kind presentations. Join the mailing list to be notified of other upcoming events.

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Aug
29
to Sep 2

FREAKIER FRIDAY @ LIBERTY THEATER

FREAKIER FRIDAY
AUGUST 22-26

FRIDAY + SATURDAY: 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 3:00 PM
TUESDAY: 6:30 PM
 
“Freakier Friday,” a sequel to the beloved 2003 film with a multigenerational twist starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released in theaters nationwide August 8, 2025. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers.

​The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Rated: PG for thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references.
Runtime: 111 minutes.

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Aug
29
7:00 PM19:00

BLUEGRASS JAM @ TVAMP

Hey Folks!
This Friday, we're playing at the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project's teaching space!  Located right across the street from the Waitsburg Grocery, we're SUPER-Easy to find!

Lots of music happening in the Valley, and nearby, this month. 
Something for everyone!
Hope to see you at the TVAMP Jam!
Kate   :)

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Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00

RYES RHYTHM +FUN FESTIVAL

WAITSBURG FAIRGROUNDS
SAT AUG 23, 4-7PM
KIDS 12 & UNDER $10 / ADULTS $20
TICKETS ONLINE

Welcome to the RYES Rhythm and Fun Festival! Get ready for an evening filled with music, laughter, and good vibes at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. Join us for music, a delicious hot dog meal, and fun games for all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to groove to the beat and create unforgettable memories with friends and family. Mark your calendars and come ready to dance the day away!

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Games: Bingo, Relay Games, Sack Race, Silent Auction, Carnival Games, Music

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Food: Hot Dogs, Chips, Drink, Ice Cream

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Music: Enjoy Live Music and Lively Entertainment throughout the event

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Aug
22
to Aug 26

THE NAKED GUN @ LIBERTY THEATER

THE NAKED GUN
AUGUST 22-26

FRIDAY + SATURDAY: 7:00 PM
SUNDAY: 3:00 PM
TUESDAY: 6:30 PM
 
Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father's footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy).

Joining the cast are Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.

Rated : PG-13 for crude/sexual material, violence/bloody images and brief partial nudity
Runtime: 85 minutes

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Aug
18
to Aug 20

DIVE IN: WATER WEEK @ PVCC

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WATER WEEK!

Water ballons, water experiments, waterfight!

email palousevalleycc@gmail.com to register

Ages 5-12 (K-6th)

One time $10 Registration Fee per student

$50 Per Week includes all supplies and materials, snacks, lunch, and students take home all projects.

$10 Sibling discount

Payment plans and scholarships available.

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