Wapato Point Resort named as venue for 2026 Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival

MANSON — Wapato Point Resort has been named an official venue for the 2026 Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival, scheduled for May 14–17 across the Lake Chelan Wine Valley.

The annual festival is one of the region’s most prominent spring events, featuring more than 35 live performances at wineries and venues throughout the valley. The four-day celebration blends live music with award-winning wines, drawing visitors from across Washington and beyond.

Festival programming spans traditional jazz and blues to funk, R&B, Latin jazz and vocal performances, set against the backdrop of the Lake Chelan area’s vineyards and waterfront venues.

As an official venue, Wapato Point Resort will host a lineup of live musical performances throughout the festival weekend. Resort officials said guests can expect an immersive experience combining music, wine and the property’s lakeside setting.

The festival transforms the valley into a community-wide celebration of music and wine, with performances scheduled at multiple locations. Organizers encourage attendees to plan ahead and secure lodging early for the weekend.

Wapato Point Resort is a residential and vacation community located on a 116-acre peninsula extending into Lake Chelan in Manson. Established in the late 1960s, the resort has grown into one of the largest and most recognized vacation properties in the Lake Chelan Valley.

More information about the resort is available at wapatopoint.com. Festival details and ticket information can be found at chelanwinejazz.com.