Festivals & Events in Chelan County

From Bavarian festivals and apple-blossom parades to lakeside fireworks, bluegrass, and world-class music, Chelan County celebrates all year long. Browse our signature events below — filter by town or type and plan your next trip around the fun.

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Events

Festivals
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Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

A three-day celebration of the returning salmon and the natural resources of the Wenatchee Valley at the Rocky Reach Discovery
September 17, 2026
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September 19, 2026
Pumpkin Patch at Chelan Valley Farms

Pumpkin Patch at Chelan Valley Farms

The 8th annual u-pick pumpkin patch in Manson, open from September 19 through the end of October. Free admission and
September 19, 2026, 10:00 am
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October 31, 2026, 5:00 pm
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Lake Chelan Wine Harvest

Newly released wines, barrel tastings, grape stomps, vineyard tours, and live music throughout the Lake Chelan Wine Valley.
September 22, 2026
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November 26, 2026
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Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival

Leavenworth’s longest-running festival, celebrating the turning of the leaves since 1964. A grand parade, live music, arts and crafts, a
September 25, 2026
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September 27, 2026
Pybus Fresh Hop Festival

Pybus Fresh Hop Festival

The 3rd Annual Fresh Hop Festival returns to Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee, at the Westside Outdoor Event Venue. Enjoy
September 26, 2026, 3:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Leavenworth Oktoberfest

Three weekends of authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest with beer gardens, live entertainment across multiple stages, a street fair, lawn games, and
October 2, 2026
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October 17, 2026
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Cashmere Apple Days

A beloved harvest tradition at the Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village. Apple pie contests, horse-drawn wagon rides, historic demonstrations and
October 3, 2026
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October 4, 2026
Tamarack Festival at Mission Ridge

Tamarack Festival at Mission Ridge

Three Saturdays celebrating the golden season at Mission Ridge, as the mountain trades summer green for the brilliant gold of
October 3, 2026, 11:00 am
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October 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Manson Harvest Fest

Manson Harvest Fest

Downtown Manson fills up for a day of fall celebration, from late morning through the evening. The day includes live
October 17, 2026, 11:00 am
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6:00 pm
Holiday
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Numerica Festival of Trees

The holiday season opens in Wenatchee with a dazzling display of designer-decorated Christmas trees, a gala auction, family activities and
November 19, 2026
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November 22, 2026
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Village of Lights: Christmastown

More than half a million twinkling lights blanket the Bavarian village nightly, with live performances, Santa visits, holiday characters, and
November 27, 2026
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December 24, 2026

Plan Your Year

From spring blossoms to winter lights, there's always something happening across the valley. Pick a weekend, round up your crew, and make a Chelan County festival the centerpiece of your trip.