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April 15, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival

Jazz is like a fine wine in that it gets better with each play! So, it should be no surprise Lake Chelan has merged these two area traditions into one special event you don’t want to miss. The Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival takes folks on a jazzy journey around Lake Chelan where moving and grooving is paired with delicious locally made wines! Continuing reading our ultimate guide to the 2024 Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival for all the information you need:

What to Expect

winery in lake chelanThe Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival is the area’s largest annual wine and music festival! This special event is scheduled for May 16-19, 2024, showcasing a long list of genres, from traditional jazz to vocalists, MoTown, R&B, Latin jazz and even the Blues. More than 35 performances are expected at this year’s event.

Artists from around the world will perform at 10 different award-winning wineries and historic downtown venues as part of the festival. Food and wine can be purchased at each venue. With a good drink in hand, it’s time to dance as live tunes play away!

Guests will have two separate ticket options. The 4-Day All Access VIP Festival pass includes: transportation for Friday and Saturday performances, a glass of Siren Song Wines at check-in, a swag bag and special discounts at area businesses and wineries. The Single Day Saturday Pass includes: access to all Saturday performances, a glass of Siren Song Wines at check-in and special deals at wineries and other businesses.

About the Shuttle

Two different shuttle routes will be in service to transport attendees to these wineries and venues. The North Shore Shuttle Route runs from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. stopping along the way at Lake Chelan Community Center, Vin du Lac Winery, Succession Wines and Chelan Ridge Winery. The South Shore Shuttle Route runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., making stops at Lake Chelan Community Center, Sigillo Cellars, Larc Hill Vineyard Ranch and Siren Song Winery.

Hop aboard at any stop, conveniently riding them back and forth between the many performance venues. To switch shuttles, you’ll want to head to the Lake Chelan Community Center, where both routes make stops. Shuttles run on Friday and Saturday only.

2024 Performers

saxophoneMusical performances begin Thursday night and run through Sunday afternoon, meaning there are plenty of terrific tunes to catch on your journey. Whether you plan to get up off your feet and dance with a partner or just sit and listen in peace, you’re sure to have a memorable experience at the Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival!

BroHamM, Cascadia Groove, CD Woodberry, Doctorfunk, Lake Chelan Jazz Band, Darren Motamedy, Hit Explosion and many others are set to perform. You can find the complete list of performers along with a show schedule here. It provides all the details you need, including venue, times and the corresponding shuttle route.

We hope to see you dancing along at the Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival! The Lookout at Lake Chelan is the premier vacation home community in the area. Browse the vacation home rentals at our lakeside village to find your cozy accommodations!

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