As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, the anticipation for the winter season intensifies. Autumn in the Cascade mountains unfolds as a breathtaking spectacle, with nature’s transition from green to gold. At Mission Ridge, we invite you to partake in this magnificent display at the Tamarack Festival.

Join us and our friends at Wenatchee Outdoors for a day of live music, guided hikes, tasty food, activities for the kids, and more! You can even stick around after the event and camp in the parking lot overnight and enjoy a beautiful sunrise the next morning. The Tamarack Festival will help you immerse yourself in the autumnal charm of Mission Ridge. Nature’s seasonal transformation graces us with its brilliance for several weeks during fall, but on October 19th, we will come together to celebrate the season that heralds the arrival of winter.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to revel in the beauty of the Cascade mountains, witness the captivating shift from green to gold, and enjoy a day filled with exciting activities and delightful experiences. Join us at the Tamarack Festival and be part of this unforgettable celebration of nature’s grandeur.

A special thanks to our sponsors who help make this happen!

Wenatchee Outdoors | PEPSI | Mela Coffee Roasting Co. | Cascade Autocenter Subaru | HEAD

Tentative Event Schedule (Additional details coming soon!)

• 11 AM – 12 PM Breakfast Buffet inside Hampton Lodge
• 11 AM Guided Hikes depart 
• 12 PM Booths/activity stations/Food & Drinks outside open
• 12 PM – 1:45 PM Live Music outside in Base Area
• 12 PM Nautre/Wildlife Photography Class
• 2 PM Guided Hikes depart 
• 2 PM Presentation
• 2 PM – 3:45 PM Live Music outside in Base Area
• 3 PM Nautre/Wildlife Photography Class
• 3 PM Presentation 
• 4 PM Presentation
• 4 PM – 5:45 PM Live Music outside in Base Area
• 5 PM Dinner available inside Hampton Lodge
• 6 PM – 8 PM Live Music Inside Hampton Lodge

Additional Event Information

More about the Outdoor Photography Class

Join photographer Cameron Hein on a guided photography walk as you explore Mission Ridge, capturing fall photographs. This beginner photography class will help you better understand the functions of your camera to make that leap from “AUTO.” You will also discuss the basics of composition so you can capture some amazing larch landscapes. Space in each class is limited, and a small $10 registration fee is required for this event.

Kids Activities Info

Kids of all ages will have a chance to create a variety of free take-home crafts and participate in games. Nature crowns, rock painting, nature walk scavenger hunt, beanbag toss, and horseshoes are on the list of must-dos. Get up close and personal with a Snow Cat (the machine that smoothes out the snow each night) and a Snow Gun (we make our own snow at Mission Ridge!) for a behind-the-scenes look at machines that keep Mission Ridge going in the winter season. 

Breakfast Buffet Info

• Adults $21.99 in advance / $24.99 day of
• Kids under 12 $12.99 in advance / $15.99 day of

Eggs scrambled, pancakes, bacon, sausage, seasoned potatoes, mixed fruit, assorted fruit scones, assorted cookies, coffee/tea, and juice.