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Quick answer: The headline event this week is the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Wednesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 6 at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds – five days of PRCA rodeo, a demolition derby, and a downtown parade. First Friday Art Tours (Sept 4) and the weekly Farmers Market (Sept 5) round out the week.
Wednesday, September 2 – Opening Night
The fair kicks off with a headliner concert featuring Cheap Trick. Gates open at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds for the first of five days of rides, exhibits, and food.
Thursday, September 3 – Demolition Derby
One of the fair’s most popular nights, the demolition derby draws a big crowd to the grandstand.
Friday, September 4 – Rodeo Begins and First Friday Art Tours
PRCA rodeo action gets underway Friday with bareback riding, saddle bronc, and bull riding, and the night carries a “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” breast cancer awareness theme. Downtown, First Friday Art Tours run 3 to 6 p.m., with self-guided gallery walks and artist pop-ups at ArtWalla, Combine Art Collective, and other downtown spots.
Saturday, September 5 – Parade, Rodeo and Farmers Market
Start the morning at the Downtown Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, then head downtown for the Fair’s parade featuring antique cars, decorated trucks, horses, and rodeo royalty. The rodeo continues at the fairgrounds that evening.
Sunday, September 6 – Closing Day
The fair wraps up with a final day of rodeo, carrying “Man-Up Crusade for Domestic Violence Awareness” and “Patriots Night” themes honoring veterans.
Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Fair and Frontier Days dates in 2026?
The fair runs Wednesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds.
Is the Downtown Farmers Market open this week?
Yes – Saturday, September 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion.
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Details current as of publish, sourced from Visit Walla Walla and the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation. Times can change, so confirm before you go.
