Your Chelan County Summerstarts here
Long lake days, mountain festivals, and a food trail in every town. Find your perfect summer escape across seven communities.
The valley is at its sweetest right now
From sunrise paddles on Lake Chelan to bratwurst in a Leavenworth beer garden and u-pick cherries straight off the tree, summer is when Chelan County shows off. Cool off in the river, chase a festival, then taste your way home along one of six community food trails.
Chelan County Food Trails
Six self-guided eating adventures, one for every community. Pick a trail, follow the map, and taste your way from riverfront markets to mountain bakeries, orchards, cideries and beer gardens.
Chelan Food Trail
Evening market, bistro lunch in the vines, organic orchard, cave-aged bubbles.
Leavenworth Food Trail
Brats, world-class cheese, wood-fired pizza & a riverside taproom — all walkable.
Wenatchee Food Trail
Riverfront market, downtown gastropub, fruit stand, u-pick orchard finish.
Cashmere Food Trail
Orchard-side pastries, the Aplets & Cotlets factory, craft cider & a hometown brewery.
Manson Food Trail
Blueberry-farm breakfast, cider in the orchard, estate wine above the lake.
Entiat Valley Fruit Loop
A Highway 97A road trip — three family fruit stands at peak cherry & peach season.
Summer Festivals & Events
Bluegrass, rodeos, Bach in the wineries and fireworks over the lake. Here's a taste of what's happening across the county this summer.
Explore the Cities
Each town has its own flavor — pick a basecamp and branch out.
Summer Things to Do
Plan your summer getaway
Build an itinerary around a food trail, snag tickets to a festival, and find the perfect lakeside place to stay.
