For visitors to Walla Walla, here are some spring events.

Feast Walla Walla, April 14: Eat, drink and make merry for an afternoon in a party tent on downtown's Main Street. The event showcases local food, wines and art. www.feastwallawalla.com/

Tour of Walla Walla, April 20-22: Three days of bike races around Walla Walla. See the no-body-fat crowd pedal really fast. www.tofww.org/

Spring Release Weekend, May 4-6: Local wineries release their latest vintages. Wine tastings, music, food and more. www.wallawallawine.com (click on events)

Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, May 11-13: Watch dozens of hot-air balloons float into the sky from the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds during a weekend that also includes music, a classic car show, food vendors and more family-friendly fun. www.balloonstampede.com

Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, June 7-22: Classical pieces and world-premieres at the annual festival all around town. www.wwcmf.org/

For more events, see www.wallawalla.org.

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