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June marks the start of peak tourist season in Wallowa County, with live music, festivals, outdoor activities, and family-friendly events happening throughout Joseph, Enterprise, and Wallowa Lake.
⭐ Top Events Visitors Will Enjoy
⭐ Top Events Visitors Will Enjoy
Nez Perce Artists Exhibit – Opening Reception:
Nez Perce Artists Exhibit – Opening Reception:
"Presented by The Josephy Library this upcoming exhibition celebrates the creativity and cultural heritage of Nez Perce artists. Through a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional works, the show highlights the living artistic traditions and innovative voices of the Nez Perce community. Join us for the opening reception on June 6 from 2–4 PM to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience this powerful cultural showcase."(Oregons Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 6, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
Location
Josephy Center, Joseph Oregon 403 N Main St Joseph, OR 97846-5001
Website
https://josephy.org/event/nez-perce-artists-exhibit-opening/
Two Rivers Train Ride:
Two Rivers Train Ride:
"The rushing rivers, wild flowers and dramatic landscape are highlights when the train departs from the Elgin Depot and follows the banks of the Grande Ronde River to Rondowa, where it is joined by the Wild & Scenic Wallowa River. The ride continues a couple of miles up the Wallowa, then reverses direction for the return to Elgin. The Two Rivers ride is our standard trip, and the scenery is fantastic! A popular boxed lunch is included and served along the way."(Oregons Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Departs from Elgin 10 a.m. / returns at about 1:30 p.m. 38 miles, round trip.
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Elgin Train Depot, Elgin Oregon 300 Depot Street, Elgin, OR, United States, 97827
Fees/Admission
Adults = $85 / Seniors 60+ = $80 / Youth, 3 to 16 = $40 (kids under 3 ride for free!)
Website
https://eaglecaptrainrides.com/book-online/
Contact Information
541.437.3652
Minam Bonus Train Ride:
Minam Bonus Train Ride:
"Designed for rail fans, this longer train ride follows the Grande Ronde River from Elgin to Rondowa, then travels up the Wild & Scenic Wallowa River to Minam, where lunch is served at covered tables on the lawn (weather permitting). Enjoy beautiful scenery, wildflowers and wildlife during this 6-hour ride. Departs at 10 a.m. and returns to Elgin at about 4 p.m. A delicious lunch, snack and beverage included. 52 miles, round trip."(Oregons Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Location
Elgin Train Depot, Elgin Oregon 300 Depot Street, Elgin, OR, United States, 97827
Fees/Admission
Adults = $100 / Seniors 60+ = $95 / Youth, 3 to 16 = $50 (not recommended for kids under 3)
Website
www.eaglecaptrainrides.com/book-online
Contact Information
541-437-3652
Field Trip: Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited:
Field Trip: Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited:
An Artist Excursion to the Zumwalt Prairie
"Join the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture for a special field trip to the breathtaking Zumwalt Prairie in preparation for our upcoming exhibition, Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited. One of the largest remaining native grasslands in North America, the Zumwalt Prairie is a treasured part of Eastern Oregon’s ecosystem—known for its sweeping vistas, vibrant wildflowers, and remarkable solitude. This immersive afternoon offers artists the opportunity to explore, sketch, photograph, and gather inspiration while the prairie is in bloom. More about Zumwalt Prairie"(Oregons Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Event Details
Event Details
11:00 AM – Carpool departs from Josephy Center
12:00 PM – Catered lunch begins
12:30 PM – Welcome & remarks by Jeff Fields
1:00–4:00 PM – Open exploration, plein air painting & photography
Location: Zumwalt Prairie (gates opened exclusively for participants)
Cost: Free
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
12-4 PM
Location
Zumwalt Prairie (gates opened exclusively for participants)
Fees/Admission
Free
Website
https://josephy.org/event/field-trip-wild-landscape-zumwalt-revisited
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
4:30 PM
Location
Wallowa County Museum, Joseph 110 S Main St Joseph, OR 97846-8435 click here
🚗 Friday–Saturday, June 19–20, 2026
🚗 Friday–Saturday, June 19–20, 2026
🚘 Wallowa Mountain Cruise Car Show
🚘 Wallowa Mountain Cruise Car Show
📍 Downtown Joseph, OR
📞 (541) 426-4622
👉 https://business.wallowacountychamber.com/events
🕙 Date and Time:
Saturday June 20th show: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free to attend
Classic cars, music, vendors, food
👉 Very popular tourist event
Father's Day Robbery Train Ride:
Father's Day Robbery Train Ride:
"The High Country Outlaws are out there in the hills, and they are looking for an excuse to flag down the train and climb on board. Be on the lookout for beautiful horses and sneaky bandits. Hide your valuables and keep your camera handy! A delicious boxed lunch is served during the return trip. Departs from Elgin at 10 a.m. / returns at about 2 p.m. 38 miles, round trip."(Oregons Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Location
Elgin Train Depot, Elgin Oregon 300 Depot Street, Elgin, OR, United States, 97827
Fees/Admission
Adults = $85 / Seniors 60+ = $80 / Youth, 3 to 16 = $40 (kids under 3 ride for free!)
Website
https://eaglecaptrainrides.com/book-online/
Contact Information
541.437.3652
Mountain High Broncs & Bulls:
"Get your boots on and join us for an evening of action-packed 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘄𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼! From heart-stopping 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 to thrilling 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 and the adrenaline-pumping 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, this event has it all! For the little cowboys and cowgirls, we’ve got 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 and the 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 – fun for the whole family!
Plus, we’re excited to feature 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴!And don’t miss the grand finale – 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗥! It’s going to be a showdown you won’t forget!
When you need to refuel, we’ve got you covered with a variety of food vendors serving up delicious bites for every taste. Wash it down with 𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆, 𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗯 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮, 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗮-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗮!
Mark your calendars and saddle up for a night of thrills, spills, and unforgettable memories at 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀!
Get ready to unleash your wild side with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the ultimate night of excitement – see you in
Joseph for the 22nd 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘀 a𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀!"(Oregons Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)"
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
Pre-Show 4:30 PM
Main Event 5:00 PM
Location
Chief Joseph Rodeo Grounds 405 W. Wallowa Ave. Joseph 97846
Website
https://mountainhighrodeo.com/
Contact Information
Lee Daggett: 541-426-5380
🎶 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🎶 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🎸 Live Music & Street Events (Car Show Weekend)
🎸 Live Music & Street Events (Car Show Weekend)
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
🕕 Time: Afternoon & evening
💲 Cost: Free
Location
Main St., Joseph
Website
https://josephoregonchamber.com/wallowa-mountain-cruise-car-show/
Contact Information
For information on registering a vehicle, please visit the NEW Joseph Oregon Chamber of Commerce website at josephoregonchamber.com
or give us a call at 541-263-8497 Live music, food vendors, street atmosphere...
✍️ Fishtrap Summer Gathering (Youth & Workshops Begin)
✍️ Fishtrap Summer Gathering (Youth & Workshops Begin)
📍 Josephy Center for Arts & Culture
403 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
📞 (541) 432-0505
👉 https://fishtrap.org
Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 Sunday Jun 28, 2026
June 22-28th, 2026
🕘 Time: Daily sessions (morning–afternoon)
💲 Cost:
Youth programs: Often free or low-cost
Workshops: ~$50–$300 depending on class
Writing workshops, storytelling, community events
👉 One of the most unique cultural events in the region
An Evening with Rosine at OK Theatre:
An Evening with Rosine at OK Theatre:
Find details HERE
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM PDT
Location
Ok Theatre, Enterprise 208 W Main St, Enterprise OR 97828
Fees/Admission
$24.31
Website
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-rosine-tickets-1984934725196
Woodlands & Watershed Festival:
Woodlands & Watershed Festival:
"The Woodlands and Watersheds Festival is a FREE, fun-for-all event celebrating our community's valuable natural and cultural resources every year on the last Friday in June. The festival provides opportunities for locals and visitors to learn directly about our streams, rangelands, and forest and community programs and the organizations that help people care for their lands, water sources, and each other. As attendees wander around our 30 + booths, they can ask questions about the organizations and participate in hands-on activities, allowing them to learn first-hand the work each organization does and its importance in our community. Festival goers leave the Woodlands & Watersheds Festival with a great sense of the diversity of work, people, cultures, and the region's natural history. It also encourages them to learn, play, explore, and celebrate this amazing place. Over 30 local and regional organizations, like the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Building"(Oregon's Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Healthy Families, and the Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries, participate each year.
Date and Time
Friday Jun 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT
Wallowa County Fairgrounds, 668 NW 1st., St., Enterprise OR 97828
Website https://www.wallowaresources.org/woodlands-watersheds
Wallowas Skyrace:
Wallowas Skyrace:
"The Wallowa Skyrace rises 3700 feet over 4.2 Miles from Wallowa Lake up to the top of Mt Howard. After the push up the mountain, participants can then enjoy the incredible views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and a Tram ride back down. This is a very unique experience and there is a limit on participants so sign up soon!"(Oregon's Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Date and Time
Friday Jun 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Location
Wallowa Lake Tramway 59919 Wallowa Lake Hwy, Joseph, OR 97846-8334
Website
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132732
Chief Joseph Days Wallowa Lake Trail Ride and Dinner:
Chief Joseph Days Wallowa Lake Trail Ride and Dinner:
"Kick off your weekend with a memorable journey to the top of the East Moraine! Join us at 12:30 pm for our traditional trail ride, a tribute to the scenic beauty of our land. Join us in the Thunder Room at the Chief Joseph Days grounds for a delicious beef dinner, live and silent auctions, a full bar, and much more! All proceeds from this event go to the Chief Joseph Days Scholarship Program. Followed by our Ranch Rodeo on Saturday June 27, 2026 at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena."(Oregon's Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Date and Time
Friday Jun 26, 2026
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Friday, June 26th, 2026
Ride Depart at 12:30 pm
Dinner and Auction at 6 pm
Location
Harley Tucker Memorial Stadium 405 W Wallowa Ave in Joseph, Oregon 97846
Website https://www.chiefjosephdays.com/wallowa-lake-morraine-trail-ride
Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo:
Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo:
"Saddle up and head to the Harley Tucker Memorial Rodeo Arena for an exciting ranch rodeo starting at 2 pm. It's a true showcase of local working cowboys and cowgirls, demonstrating the indispensable skills that define their lives in the open fields. Feel the pulse of the Old West in a laid-back atmosphere that captures the essence of ranching traditions. There will be concessions, including cold beer and seltzers! "(Oregon's Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce)
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 27, 2026
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Location
Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Arena, Joseph Oregon 401 North Main Street, Joseph, OR, 97846
Fees/Admission
Adults $5.00
Children (5-10) $3.00
Kids (4 & under) Free
Website
https://www.chiefjosephdays.com/ranchrodeo
🎉 Late June 2026 (Typically Last Weekend)
🎉 Late June 2026 (Typically Last Weekend)
📍 Downtown Joseph, OR
🕛 Time: Afternoon through evening
💲 Cost: Free
Live music, community celebration
Food vendors and outdoor fun
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Events
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Events
🎨 Art Classes & Kids Workshops (Ongoing June)
🎨 Art Classes & Kids Workshops (Ongoing June)
📍 Josephy Center
403 N Main St, Joseph
📞 (541) 432-0505
🕘 Time: Daytime classes
💲 Cost: $10–$50
Kids art, crafts, and summer programs
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife (June Highlights)
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife (June Highlights)
📍 803 SE School St, Enterprise
📞 (541) 426-0158
🕕 Time: Evenings (typically Fri–Sun)
💲 Cost: Free
Outdoor seating, beer, food trucks
📍 104 N Main St, Joseph
📞 (541) 432-6853
🕖 Time: Evenings
💲 Cost: Free
📍 8 S Main St, Joseph
📞 (541) 432-8888
🕖 Time: 7:00–9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🌿 June Experiences Tourists LOVE (Even Bigger Than Events)
🌿 June Experiences Tourists LOVE (Even Bigger Than Events)
📍 60060 Wallowa Lake Hwy, Joseph
📞 (541) 432-9115
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
💲 Cost:
Kayaks: $20–$40
Boats: $60+
Swimming, boating, paddleboarding
🚠 Wallowa Lake Tramway
🚠 Wallowa Lake Tramway
📍 59919 Wallowa Lake Hwy, Joseph
📞 (541) 432-5331
👉 https://wallowalaketram.com
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: ~$50 adults
Ride to the top of Mount Howard
👉 Top tourist attraction
🌼 Wildflowers & Hiking Peak Season
🌼 Wildflowers & Hiking Peak Season
📍 Zumwalt Prairie / Eagle Cap Wilderness
🕗 Time: Daylight hours
💲 Cost: Free
Best photography and hiking conditions
📅 Where to Find Updated Events
📅 Where to Find Updated Events
👉 https://business.wallowacountychamber.com/events/calendar
📞 Helpful Visitor Contacts
📞 Helpful Visitor Contacts
Joseph Visitor Center
Joseph Visitor Information Area, 109 N Main Street
📞 (541) 432-1015, (541) 263-8497
Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce
📍 309 S River St, Enterprise
📞 (541) 426-4622
⚠️ Important Notes
⚠️ Important Notes
June = start of busy season
Book lodging early
Events increase weekly
✅ Final Tip
✅ Final Tip
If you want the best experience in June:
👉 Visit on a weekend
👉 Combine events + lake activities + live music
🔥 Planning your trip?
Check out our favorite travel essentials, gear, and local recommendations:
What to Bring to Joseph Oregon: Packing List
Best Gear for Wallowa Lake (Boating, Hiking & Camping)
What to Bring to Chief Joseph Days Rodeo & Festivals
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