Roaring back in September!
It’s a BIG deal.
Wheelin’ Walla Walla is celebrating its 28th Anniversary and we want to invite you to bring your classic car, truck or motorcycle and help us celebrate! We know 2024 is going to be spectacular!
Come join us on September 6 and 7 and see over 400 Classic cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Rat Rods, and more on display throughout downtown Walla Walla on Main Street. All makes and models are welcome. If you have never been, it is quite a sight! If you are a spectator, this is a free, family-friendly event. If you want to register your vehicle, scroll down below, and you can sign up. We hope you will join us!
Want to be a Vendor at this year’s Wheelin’ Walla Walla? Email cindy@downtownwallawalla.com for more information.
Wheelin’ Weekend Events
Title Sponsors:
Friday Night Sponsors:
Weekend Highlights
Friday night cruise Friday at 6 pm.
Award Ceremony Saturday at 3 pm — Awards for: Best of Show, Best Bike in Show, Neal Larson Memorial Award, Participant’s Choice, cash prizes, over 100 trophies and prize drawings!
Enjoy beautiful Downtown Walla Walla and all our fine restaurants, wineries and retail merchants.
Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend is presented by the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation and Chevy of Walla Walla, General Paint & Parts/PPG, HAPO Community Credit Union and Country Financial Insurance.
Friday, September 6
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9 am – 5:30 pm
Participant Registration and Check-in at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds — 363 Orchard Street. This is where you will receive your packet with the Vehicle ID Card for the Show ’n’ Shine and all the other important information that you will need for the weekend. Wheelin’ WW Merchandise will be available to purchase.
4 - 5:30 pm
The Friday Night Classic Cruise line-up begins at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds.
6 pm
Friday Night Classic Cruise — Route available (see map to left). 2024 Cruise Route coming later this summer!
Have a great time! Please stay close behind the car in front of you. We do not want gaps between the vehicles for traffic safety reasons. The community loves to see your cars!
We prefer you do not throw candy. If you choose to, please throw it away from your car
7 pm
Friday Night Catered Dinner brought to you by ClickIt RV, McDonald Zaring Insurance, BOB FM. Catered by “A Chef’s Creation” - Marty Bray
Catered dinner after the cruise at the WW Fairgrounds for those attendees with a ticket. Please do not forget your dinner ticket to enter!
If you are not attending the catered dinner, please join us downtown for dinner and a drink at either of the two Wheelin’ Walla Walla Host Restaurants:
Big House Brew Pub - 11 S. Palouse Street - BHBP created a special Wheelin’ WW craft beer for the occasion “Dual Carb Kolsch.” Make sure and try it!Wingman Birdz + Brewz - 230 E Main Street
Saturday, September 7
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 am – 10 am
Registration, check-in, and parking – NO EARLY PARKING. Cars will be towed! You can park first then come register if you haven’t done so already. Registration located at 1st and Main Street.
There is only one entrance at N. Park Street and Main. You will come down E. Rose Street to N. Park Street for staging. We will have sandwich boards out on Rose Street to help guide those from out of town. Look for the Wheelin’ WW parking signs as you come down 2nd Street off the highway. If you are pre-registered, please have your VEHICLE ID CARD posted in your FRONT WINDSHIELD
Cars and clubs wanting to park together must arrive together at the parking entrance! No saving places!
If you have a group larger than 10 cars wanting to park together, please contact Cindy before Saturday morning.
MOTORCYCLES - Motorcycle Alley parking entrance at E Rose and Colville Street. Watch for seperate signs.
7 am - 10am
Morning Participant Registration begins at First and Main Street.
9 am – Noon
Participant Choice Award (Turn in your pick at the First and Main Street Information Table).
9 am – 1 pm:
Downtown Farmers Market located on Main Street between Third and Fourth Street. Don’t want to miss this!
9 am – 2 pm:
Buy your Raffle Tickets at First & Main Street! All proceeds from the raffle go to the Neal Larson Memorial Automotive Scholarship at Walla Walla Community College (Check winning numbers on the whiteboard at First & Main after 2pm).
9 am – 3 pm:
Show ‘n Shine on Main Street. Activities include Raffle, 50/50, Poker Walk, Car show, Food vendors and car product vendors are located throughout downtown on Main Street, and live music brought to us by 104.5 BOB FM throughout the day.
10 am – 1 pm:
Poker Walk (Turn in sheets at First and Main Street Information Table).
3 pm – 4:30 pm:
Awards Ceremony held at 1st and Main Street. Bring your chair and come join us! You might hear your name announced. Please leave your cars on the street.
You are not allowed to remove your vehicle off Main Street until AFTER the Awards Ceremony.
Car show vendors are located throughout downtown on Main Street.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm:
(Music begins immediately after the Wheelin’ Award Ceremony) Free live music at Heritage Square on Main Street between Spokane & Colville Streets - Summer Concert Series. Performing will be TBD. Beer Garden provided by Public House 124.
4pm - 10pm:
At the Walla Walla Drag Strip — OPEN to ALL For more info go to https://wwdragstrip.com/
Heads up no prep drag racing
Street Legal/run what you brung racing
Short Course Drifting
8pm - 10pm:
Free live music at Heritage Square on Main Street between Spokane & Colvillve Streets - Summer Concert Series. Performing will be TBD. You are not gonna want to miss this band! Beer Garden provided by Public House 124.
That’s a wrap and we will see you in September 2025!
Register for a Wheelin’ Weekend!
Purchase an entry registration below online or contact Cindy to get a paper registration form and mail in with your check. You can also register at the Fairgrounds on Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. You can also register the morning of the Show n’ Shine event downtown at First and Main starting at 7:00 am.
We are offering the Friday night catered dinner in the purchase of the Complete Package. Click on the Complete Package to see what’s on the menu. This years dinner is provided by Marty Bray with A Chef’s Creation. This dinner sells out every year so make sure and register for it early!
If you have any questions with your registration, please contact Cindy at 509.301.4841 or cindy@downtownwallawalla.com.
COMPLETE PACKAGE includes 2 Catered Dinner Tickets. The 2023 Catered Dinner Menu included: Green Salad w/ Dressing, Fresh Melons & Grapes, Pesto Pasta Salad, Baguette, Rolls and Butter, Calico Baked Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Grilled BBQ Chicken, Baby Back Pork Ribs, Honey Mesquite BBQ. Catered by A Chef’s Creation by Marty Bray. This is an AWESOME dinner and it sells out every year so get your tickets early!
Accomodations - 2024 rooming blocks coming soon!!
HOST HOTELS
Book your group rate for Wheelin Walla Walla today!
Courtyard by Marriott
550 West Rose Street, Walla Walla · (509) 876-8100
The group code is: WWWS. Book here.
Comfort Inn & Suites Walla Walla
1419 W Pine Street, Walla Walla (509) 293-6649 Book here.
If calling in - Mention Group Name: Wheelin’ Walla Walla Group Number:
Make your hotel reservations early and mention Wheelin’ Walla Walla. Go to Visit Walla Walla for additional lodging options.
RV CAMPERS
If you prefer to come with your motorhome or trailer, there is camping available at the fairgrounds with hook-up. Cost is $35/night. Very close to downtown; nice grassy area with lots of room! Contact Cindy at Downtown Walla Walla for more information.
Wheelin’ Walla Walla Merchandise
Get yourself some commemorative Wheelin’ Walla Walla gear!
Thank You to all our Sponsors who make Wheelin’ Walla Walla possible:
Balboa Winery
Banner Bank
Calbag Metals Company
Columbia REA
Comfort Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Pacific Power
Jones Truck and Implement
Les Schwab Tire Center
Lutttrell’s Auto Center
The Auto Man
Valley Vision Clinic
Northwest Collision
Inland Cellular
Wingman Birdz + Brewz
Michael Stensrude Agency
Mountain Hi Truck & Equipment
Gateway Trailers of Walla Walla