About Walla Walla September 7, 2026

This Week in Walla Walla: Sep 7-13 – Wheelin’ Walla Walla & The Grit

Quick answer: The big draw this week is Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend, September 11-12, celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Friday night cruise and a Saturday Show ‘n Shine featuring more than 500 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles on Main Street. The Summer Concert Series wraps up September 12, and The Grit gravel ride rolls out September 13.

Friday, September 11 – Wheelin’ Walla Walla Cruise Night

Classic car owners cruise Main Street on Friday evening, kicking off the 30th-anniversary weekend with engines revving downtown.

Saturday, September 12 – Show ‘n Shine, Farmers Market and Concert Finale

Start with the Downtown Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, then head to Main Street for the Wheelin’ Walla Walla Show ‘n Shine – more than 500 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display. That evening, the Summer Concert Series wraps its season at Heritage Square with free performances from The Wasteland Kings and The JuneBugs.

Sunday, September 13 – The Grit Gravel Ride

Cyclists take on The Grit, a gravel-road route through the Walla Walla Valley’s rolling wheat fields and vineyards – a scenic way to see the countryside just outside town.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend?

It’s an annual classic car show on Main Street, running Friday and Saturday, September 11-12, 2026, marking its 30th year.

Is the Downtown Farmers Market open this week?

Yes – Saturday, September 12, 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.