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Walla Walla Today
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Cheap Trick to Headline 160th Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days
Rock Hall of Famers to kick off 5-day celebration of agriculture and community
Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:04pm
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The Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days is set to celebrate its 160th anniversary this September, with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick headlining the opening night on September 2nd. The 5-day fair, themed 'Just Getting Started,' will also feature a sold-out Demo Derby on September 3rd and three nights of PRCA Rodeo action.
Why it matters
The Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days has been a regional cornerstone for agriculture and community pride for over a century and a half. Securing a legendary rock band like Cheap Trick to kick off the milestone 160th anniversary celebrations underscores the fair's continued importance and relevance in the local community.
The details
Cheap Trick, known for hits like 'Surrender' and 'I Want You to Want Me,' will take the grandstand stage on the opening night of the 5-day Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. The band, which has sold over 20 million albums and performed more than 6,000 live shows, will help launch the fair's 'Just Getting Started' theme as it celebrates 160 years. Other highlights include the always sold-out Demo Derby on September 3rd and three nights of PRCA Rodeo action.
- The Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days runs from September 2-6, 2026.
- Cheap Trick will perform on the opening night, September 2nd.
- The Demo Derby is scheduled for September 3rd.
- The PRCA Rodeo will take place over three nights during the fair.
The players
Cheap Trick
A rock band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, known for hit songs like 'Surrender' and 'I Want You to Want Me'. They have sold over 20 million albums and performed more than 6,000 live shows.
Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days
A 160-year-old annual fair in Walla Walla, Washington that celebrates the region's agriculture and community pride.
What’s next
Tickets for all grandstand events, including Cheap Trick's performance, will go on sale on March 27th at 7am.
The takeaway
The 160th Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days will kick off a new era for the historic event, blending its agricultural roots with contemporary musical acts like Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick to continue its legacy as a cornerstone of the local community.
