Located in the center of Washington state, nestled between the Cascade mountains and the Columbia river, the Wenatchee Valley is comprised of bustling communities on both sides of the river.

The sister cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee are two cities and two counties divided by the mighty Columbia river but united as one community, while the town of Cashmere, just 10 miles west, offers visitors a taste of vintage 'small town America'.

Wenatchee (pop. 29,920)

As you arrive in the Valley, you'll pass miles and miles of lush green orchards – apple, pear and cherry – cut by cascading rivers snaking through semi-arid flatlands and canyons. In spring, the craggy mountainsides are carpeted in yellow, as the local wildflower, balsamroot, blooms in unison.

As you enter the city of Wenatchee, the snow topped Cascade Mountains rise to the west and the mighty Columbia river glitters to the east. Tree-lined streets lead to the hub and life of our community – the award-winning historic downtown.

Awarded the 2003 Great American Main Street Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Wenatchee's downtown is a mix of cultural activities, shopping destinations, dining opportunities and outdoor experiences.

Video of the area. CLick on the picture to see video.

Here is upcoming events in Wenatchee or in the surrounding area.

February 1: 8th Annual Eastmont AAU Basketball Tournament - AAU Basketball tournament for boys and girls 4th through 6th grades February 1: Chateau Faire le Pont Wine Makers Dinner Wenatchee - Northwest Seafood Cuisine February 1: Johnny Cash's Legendary Tennessee Three Wenatchee - Concert February 2: Antique Appraisal Day Wenatchee - Wenatchee's own "Antiques Roadshow" February 2: Full Throttle Rail Jam Series Wenatchee - Snowboard competition February 2: Lions Club Crab Feed Lake Chelan - All-you-can eat crab feed February 2: Mission Ridge Mountain Music Festival Wenatchee - Night skiing and music February 5: First Tuesday Lecture Series Wenatchee - "Volcanoes of the Cascades and Pacific Rim" February 7: Cashmere Cider MIll Cashmere - Open Mic Night February 8: NCHBA Home Show Wenatchee - New products and services for the home February 8: Red Wine and Chocolate Lake Chelan - New red wines and chocolate February 9: Family ArtVenture Series Wenatchee - Art classes designed for families February 9: Full Throttle Rail Jam Series Wenatchee - Snowboard competition February 9: J1-J2 Junior Olympic Qualifier - Ski race at Mission Ridge February 9: Mission Ridge Mountain Music Festival Wenatchee - Music and night skiing February 9: Skiing the Cascade Crest Wenatchee - A 25-year Journey Across Time and Terrain February 10: Chicks on Sticks Leavenworth - 8K women only ski event February 12: Wenatchee Valley Erratics Program Wenatchee - Alaskan Glaciers from a Youngedr Point of View February 14: Saint Laurent Red Wine & Chocolate Wenatchee - Yum! Red wine and chocolate. February 14: Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat Leavenworth - Valentine's Day Dinner February 14: VALENTINE’S DAY “RENAISSANCE DINNER” Wenatchee - Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart February 14: Valentine’s Dinner at the Chateau Wenatchee - Discover your love for one another again… February 14: Valentine's Dinner 2008 Wenatchee - Reserve your table for a sumptuous meal February 15: 4th Annual Kiss My Ice Women's Hockey Tournament - Women's hockey tournament for novice and intermediate players February 15: Personal Encounters with People of our Past Wenatchee - Eight actors portraying characters from the Wenatchee Valley’s history February 15: Red Carpet Affair Wenatchee - Dinner and music February 16: Cashmere Community Coffeehouse Cashmere, Wenatchee - David Grier- Guitar player February 16: Mission Ridge Mountain Music Festival Wenatchee - Night skiing and music February 16: Night Skiing at Mission Ridge Wenatchee - Night skiing at Mission Ridge February 19: Wenatchee Valley Environmental Film Series Wenatchee - "Walking the West" February 22: Eastmont Winter Classic AAU Basketball Tournament - Basketball tournament for boys and girls 4th - 8th grades February 22: Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat Leavenworth - “Malice Aforethought: Courtroom Mysteries” February 23: Annual Hog Loppet Wenatchee - 30K ski trek February 23: Canyon Wren Concert Series Leavenworth - Children's Afternoon at Canyon Wren February 23: Hog Loppet Wenatchee - Cross Country Ski Trek February 23: Mission Ridge Mountain Music Festival Wenatchee - Music and night skiing February 23: Night Skiing at Mission Ridge Wenatchee - Night skiing at Mission Ridge February 23: Writing Workshop Series Leavenworth - (PART 2 - MYSTERY), with Ron Lovell February 24: Big Bands, Classics, Movies and More! Wenatchee - Wenatchee Symphony and the The Wenatchee Big Band perform February 29: 2008 Special Olympics Winter Games Leavenworth, Wenatchee - Special Olympics atheletes compete in the winter games

Here are some helpful links to get you more acquainted with the Wenatchee area.

http://www.cityofwenatchee.com/

http://www.wenatchee.org/

http://www.appleblossom.org/

http://www.east-wenatchee.com/

http://www.wenworld.com/

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