Mark the calendar, make your plans: Saturday, March 7th
Event organizers refer to Rails & Ales as the largest annual rail jam in the U.S., and I have no reason to doubt them. The event takes place on the streets of Wenatchee, Washington, with truckloads of snow delivered from nearby Mission Ridge Ski Resort. Along with entertainment from skiers and snowboarders doing their thing, the event features live music and beer from the three breweries in the neighborhood: visit the beer gardens at Pinnacle Beerworks, Hellbent Brewing, and Timberline Brewing. Note that Timberline Brewing is the same people and offers the same beer as Blewett Brewing up the road in Leavenworth.
Here is the press release for the event with all the details.
The largest annual rail jam in the U.S. returns to Downtown Wenatchee
Numerica Credit Union Presents Rails & Ales on March 7, 2026
Wenatchee, WA. – (2/09/26) – Rails & Ales, the largest annual rail jam in the country, returns to the Wenatchee Valley. Truckloads of snow from Mission Ridge Ski + Board Resort create the ultimate course for skiers and snowboarders to showcase their tricks. On Saturday, March 7, downtown Wenatchee will be alive with snow play, live music, craft beer, and rail jam competition.
Centennial Park will transform into a winter playground for families and ski enthusiasts alike. Visitors can test skis and snowboards, try snowshoeing through the Wenatchee River Institute, and enjoy other family snow play activities. Throughout the day, adults 21+ can explore beer gardens featuring craft brews from Pinnacle Beerworks, Hellbent Brewing, and Timberline Brewing (Timberline Brewing’s beer garden will be family-friendly). Local food vendors, including Sammies and Hammies, Mountain Berry Bowls, Tasty Tacos, R Shack BBQ & Catering, and others, will offer a variety of tasty bites.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Location: Wenatchee Avenue & Orondo Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801
- Time: Family Snow Play: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Rail Jam: 4:30 p.m.
- Award presentation in Centennial Park: 8:00 p.m. – with cash prizes
Live Music: 2:30 – 9:00 p.m.
- 2:30 pm – 23RD Street
- 5:00 pm – Chumlilies
- 7:30 pm – Buzz Brump
Rails & Ales is presented by Numerica Credit Union and is sponsored by: Craft, Visit Chelan County, Thriving Together NCW, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, PSOMAS, Weinstein Beverage/Pepsi, and Native Network.
Rails & Ales will once again be a zero-waste event in partnership with Sustainable NCW and Wenatchee Valley Rotary. Volunteers at waste stations will guide attendees to sort compost, recycling, and trash, all processed with CMA-certified compostable supplies and food waste collection from Winton MFG Compost Works. This initiative supports Visit Wenatchee’s Show Love For This Place campaign and showcases the city’s leadership in sustainability. visitwenatchee.org
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