WHO: Wenatchee Valley Visitors Bureau
WHAT: A variety of events taking place in the Wenatchee Valley this autumn
WHEN: August to November, 2012
WHERE: Various locations throughout the Wenatchee Valley, details are listed below.
DETAILS: Event information is listed below. For more information, visit www.wenatcheevalley.org.
Learn the Art of Cheese Making at Alpine Lakes Cheese, now – October
Alpine Lakes’ cheese maker, Catha Link is offering beginning to intermediate cheesemaking classes. Students learn each step of cheesemaking beginning with fresh sheep milk followed by the process of managing temperatures, humidity and cultures. Catha makes a mild-flavored Mountain Tomme, Creamy Blue and Camembert, the classic soft-ripened sheep’s cheese, all which are offered up for sampling during the class. Classes are hands-on with a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 8 and are available by appointment. For additional information or to make an appointment, call 509-548-5786 or email, eric@alpinelakescheese.com.
Flameworking Class at West Coast Glass Studios, now –2013
Owner, John Craddick, transforms raw materials into glass as he demonstrates flameworking or lampworking. In the studio, John and his team create glass art, provide flameworking lessons and working demos for entertainment. West Coast Glass will start to offer flameworking classes upon appointment for guests and pyromaniacs alike. Classes are available by appointment and can be made by calling 509-301-7344. For additional information about classes and demonstrations, please visit, www.facebook.com/pages/West-
Caffé Mela Summer Concert Series – Every Friday Till August, 24, 2012
Caffé Mela and City of Wenatchee Parks & Recreation present Summer Concert Series in Centennial Park every Friday. Music lovers are invited to enjoy local bands for free throughout the summer. For more information, visit http://events.caffemela.com.
Yappy Hour at Chateau Fair Le Pont Winery – Every Sunday in 2012
Chateau Fair Le Pont Winery invites guests and their favorite four-legged buddy for off-leash fun and wonderful wine, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dogs play while owners relax and enjoy wine and yappetizer specials. Cover charge of $5 per person supports the animals at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. For more information, visit http://fairelepont.com.
Bread, Cheese & Cured Meat Festival, Saturday, August 18, 2012
White Heron Cellars will bring together Vinman’s Bakery from Ellensburg, Alpine Lakes Cheese from Blewett Pass, and cured meats from Cured in Leavenworth for a delicious festival. The event begins at 6 p.m. and costs $10 at the door, which includes live music as well as bread, cheese, and cured meat tastings. For more information, visit www.whiteheronwine.com or call 509-797-9463.
Tomatofare – Saturday, August 25, 2012
Guests are invited to White Heron Cellars for a unique tomato event, including a Farmer’s Market which will have Heirloom tomatoes in different colors and shapes, and a variety of tomato based bites create by a guest chef. The event beings at 6 p.m. and costs $10 at the door, which includes, tomato bites and live music.
For more information, visit www.whiteheronwine.com or call 509-797-9463.
Cooking Class at Chateau Restaurant with Executive Chef Derek “The Crush…Fall Sweets with Marty Rushing” – Sunday September 2, 2012
Executive Chef at Chateau Restaurant will show guests how to cook a meal with all seasonal produce. Classes take place at Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery in the Chateau Cajun Grill kitchen and cost $45 per person or $420 for a series of 24 classes. The two-hour class starts at 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy the meal they created following the class. To enroll, call (509) 667-9463 or for more information, visit http://fairelepont.com/
Farmer Consumer Awareness Day & Chef Extravaganza - Friday September 7, 2012
In conjunction with Farmer Consumer Awareness Day, White Heron Cellars will gather ingredients within 10 miles of the winery. Three guest chefs will use their imagination to create a plethora of dishes for attendees. At 6 p.m. guests can enjoy an all you can eat meal and a live band for $25.
For more information call (509) 797-9463 or visit www.whiteheronwine.com.
Pak it Rite Public Market Days- September 8, 2012
Launched this summer, Pak it Rite Public Market features a variety of local vendors including, metalwork, pottery, stonework, leather goods, jewelry, garden plants, organic skin care, and delicious baked goods. In addition, guest can also enjoy wine tasting in the store and feature Snowdrift Cider Co. Each Public Market will take place outside the store on the corner of Second Street and Wenatchee Avenue from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All purchases from the market will benefit a local non-profit. For additional information contact Adam Campbell at (509) 663-1072.
Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest Festival – Saturday, September 15, 2012
Celebrate Wenatchee’s rich agricultural heritage with this street fair for the whole family from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. In addition to a Wine Garden open from noon. – 6:00 p.m., there will be a farmers market, food vendors, kids activities, and live music all day. Tickets to the wine garden are $25 per person and include 15 tastes of wine and a souvenir glass. For more information, visit www.wenatcheewines.com orwww.wenatcheedowntown.org.
Shellfish Festival at White Heron Cellars – Saturday, October 6, 2012
Three types of oysters, mussels, clams, sausage and one chef come together to celebrate the fruits of the sea. Live music keeps guests dancing under the big tent and a fire takes the chill out of the autumn air. Tickets are $10 at the door, with food items available for an additional fee. The Shellfish Festival will take place at the White Heron Cellars starting at 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more information call (509) 797-9463 or visit www.whiteheronwine.com.
Wings & Wheels Festival – Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7, 2012
Held annually on the first weekend in October at Eastmont Community Park, the Wings & Wheels Festival celebrates the first nonstop transpacific flight from Misawa, Japan to East Wenatchee. Festivities include a classic car show, show & shine, airport fly-in, free kids activities, vendors, entertainment, great food, a swap meet and a carnival. New this year at the Wenatchee Wine Country at Eastmont County Park from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, guests can enjoy 12 tastes of wine in a souvenir glass for $20. The festival is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, go to www.east-wenatchee.com or call 509-886-8106.
Pak it Rite Public Market Days- October 13, 2012
Launched this summer, Pak it Rite Public Market features a variety of local vendors including, metalwork, pottery, stonework, leather goods, jewelry, garden plants, organic skin care, and delicious baked goods. In addition, guest can also enjoy wine tasting in the store and feature Snowdrift Cider Co. Each Public Market will take place outside the store on the corner of Second Street and Wenatchee Avenue from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All purchases from the market will benefit a local non-profit. For additional information contact Adam Campbell at (509) 663-1072.
HalloWine –Saturday, October 20, 2012
Enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon sipping wine, dining on a barbeque picnic and enjoying harvest time in the vineyard of Chateau Faire le Pont. Sample wines from several Wenatchee wineries from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and include wine and food. For more information, call (509) 669-5808 or purchase tickets at www.wenatcheewines.com.
Holiday Wine Walk and Open House – Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Wenatchee Downtown Association and Wenatchee Wine Country welcome wine enthusiasts into downtown stores to sip, shop, and get ideas for holiday gifts. The fun starts at downtown at 125 S. Wenatchee Avenue, where guests can pick up a complimentary glass and purchase 15 tastes for $20 and then stroll through the downtown merchants for wine tasting, holiday sales, and other special events. The wine walk will start at noon and run through 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.wenatcheewines.com or call (509) 669-5808
Arrival of Santa Parade—Thursday, November 15, 2012
Santa arrives in East Wenatchee to kick off the Holiday Season. This quirky fun parade incorporates entries of all kinds with the requirement that they must be lighted. All ages are encouraged to participate. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County PUD and ends at the Wenatchee Valley Mall. For more information, visit www.wenatcheevalleymall.com.
Wenatchee Festival of Trees – Friday, November 16-Sunday, November 18, 2012
This annual event features a showcase of holiday trees elaborately decorated by local volunteers and companies. Guests stroll through the festival to view some of the most beautiful and elaborate holiday displays, each large tree has a different theme and holiday style. Following the showcase each tree is sold at auction with proceeds benefitting the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee. The event also offers festive entertainment, photos with Santa Claus and a gala dinner and auction. For more information, visit www.pacwen.org/events/
Fall Barrel Tasting and Open House –Friday, November 23- Sunday, November 25, 2012
The wineries of Wenatchee Wine Country open for a weekend of fall fun with previews of new wines with tastings from the barrel and specialty food items. Nominal tasting fees may be charged at some wineries. For more information, visit www.wenatcheewines.com.
