WHEELIN’ WALLA WALLA
Roaring back September 11-12, 2026!
It’s a BIG deal.
Wheelin’ Walla Walla is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and we want to invite you to bring your classic car, truck, or motorcycle and help us celebrate! We know 2026 is going to be spectacular!
Come join us on September 11-12, 2026 and see over 500 Classic cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Rat Rods, and more on display throughout downtown Walla Walla on Main Street. All years, 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. We hope you will join us!
ONLINE Registration is now CLOSED. You can still register tomorrow in person at the fairgrounds from 9am-5:30pm or Saturday morning at the Show n’ Shine at 1st and Main Street.
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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.
5:30 pm: Friday Night Classic Cruise — Route available (see map to left).
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 104.3 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:
Wingman Birdz + Brewz at 230 E Main Street.
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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! 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.
4pm - 10pm: Walla Walla Drag Strip — OPEN to ALL
Heads up-no prep drag racing
Street Legal/run what you brung racing
Short Course Drifting
5pm - 7pm: Free live music at Heritage Square on Main Street at the Summer Concert Series. Beer Garden provided by Public House 124. Performing is Wasteland Kings.
8pm - 10pm: More free live music at Heritage Square on Main Street at the Summer Concert Series. Beer Garden provided by Public House 124. Performing is The June Bugs.
That’s a wrap and we will see you in next year!
September 11-12, 2026
Weekend Highlights
Here’s what you need to know:
Registration / Check-In Friday, Sept. 11
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds
If you pre-registered, this is where you can pick up your car packet with all the important car show information for the weekend, including your Vehicle ID card for your windshield, Saturday morning parking information, and more.
If you haven't registered yet, you can also register your vehicle during check-in.
Friday Night Classic Cruise | Friday, Sep. 11
New Start Time 5:30 PM
The cruise begins at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds and travels throughout Walla Walla, including downtown. A cruise map will be available for spectators to follow along the route, which will be shared later this summer.
Show ’n Shine | Saturday, Sep. 12 from 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday features the Show ’n Shine on Main Street with vehicles, vendors, raffle activities, live music, and more throughout downtown.
Host Hotels
Book your group rate for Wheelin’ Walla Walla today!
Best Western Plus Walla Walla, 7 E Oak Street, Walla Walla • (509) 525-4700
Courtyard by Marriott, 550 West Rose Street, Walla Walla • (509) 876-8100 • Limited rooms available at discount. Book your group rate with Wheelin’ Walla Walla here
SureStay by Best Western, 2315 Eastgate Street, Walla Walla (509) 525-8800 - call to make a reservation, mention Wheelin’ Walla Walla.
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 power and water hook-up. Cost is $45/night. If you would like to park your car trailer it is $15/night. Very close to downtown; nice grassy area with lots of room! Contact Cindy at Downtown Walla Walla for more information.
***Please DO NOT contact the fairgrounds directly, they will refer you back to us!