Kelly’s Resort may currently be closed for the season but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning for next season now. In fact, with so many Chelan events and attractions, now is the BEST time to reserve the dates you want!
There’s no end to the fun you can have during a Lake Chelan vacation. Chelan is home to great fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, shopping, golfing, wine tasting, skydiving, or even just lounging around. Add in the full roster of Chelan events and who wouldn’t want to visit?
Luckily, Kelly’s Resort is here for you. We’re a family owned, lake-side resort that’s been providing fantastic Lake Chelan vacations for over 70 years. Our season runs from April through November. A beautiful time of year that sees the valley’s best weather and best-attended events.
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Chelan Events – Spring & Summer 2025
Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival – 2026
The Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival is taking a break in 2025 but will be back for 2026!
Chelan Earth Day Fair – April 19
A fun community event for the whole family with live entertainment, children’s activities, educational displays, electric cars, book sales, plant sales, and so much more!
Helicopterama! – May 3-5
A wild weekend of wingsuit flyers, first time tandem jumpers, and licensed jumpers leaping from airplanes and helicopters. Try a Tandem Helicopter Skydive or just sit back and watch. Great and exciting fun, either way!
Cruizin Chelan Classic Car Show – May 30-31
The annual Cruizin Chelan Car Show that kicks off the summer season is a must-see event with classic and souped-up coupes, sedans, trucks, street rods, and others.
Chelan Pride Festival – June 7
Celebrate Pride at Riverwalk Park with live music and performances, dancing, vendors, food trucks, local artists, arts & crafts, and kids activities.
Lake Chelan Bach Fest – July 5 – 12
Bach Fest sees over 100 musicians and 21 events in 8 days of performances, presenting world class music from Bach and the classics, to Pops in the Park.
Lake Chelan Pro Rodeo – July 19 – 20
The annual Aces Wild Lake Chelan Pro Rodeo always delivers a memorable rodeo experience – home of the World Famous Chicken Race!
Chelan Fall Events 2025
Lake Chelan Swim – Sep 6
The annual Lake Chelan Swim is a 1.5 mile open water swim, on the north shore of Lake Chelan, in 65 degree water The event is open to all swimmers over the age of twelve. Funds from this event go towards swim lessons for area kids.
Lake Chelan Wine Harvest – Sep 22 – Nov 27
Experience Chelan during its most enchanting time of year! Enjoy newly released wines, fall barrel tastings, grape stomps, vineyard tours, live music, entertainment, gourmet cuisine, and meet the winemakers!
Manson Hydrofest – Sep 26 – 28
A weekend of hydroplane racing on Manson Bay. Get up close to hydroplanes in downtown Manson. The kickoff party includes music, wine, beer, and more!
Haunted Manson – All October
Spooky fun can be found all month long in Manson during October! Escape rooms, haunted houses, contests, 5K fun run/walk, Escape Room, Find Jack, Scarecrow Contest, Harvest Activities AND MORE!
Mahogany & Merlot Vintage Hydroplane and Boat Show – Oct 3-5
Mahogany & Merlot is a free, annual ‘on-the-water’ boat show featuring vintage hydroplanes and both antique and classic mahogany runabouts from the golden age of pleasure boating.
Northwest SkyFest – Oct 3-5
This annual event sees hundreds of jumpers and eager spectators in town for 3 days of skydiving, joy rides in biplanes, helicopters, and large turbine aircraft, food trucks, live music, and more!
Brews On The Bridge – Oct 5
Sample regional beers and ciders and vote for your favorite at this popular, annual event. Games, food, live music, and iconic views of the lake from the Old Bridge in historic Downtown Chelan.
Stay At Kelly’s Resort
Kelly’s Resort is located on Lake Chelan’s southern shore and within easy distance of all the above events.
Our resort features four lakeside condos on the water, plus 11 cottages, with a heated pool on the hillside. All are equipped with kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Each also has its own private deck with a gas BBQ.
Resort amenities include high-speed internet, a laundry facility, and a small convenience store. We also have 200′ of waterfront, 4 docks, a beach, swimming area, and a swimming pool.
Looking to get out on the water? Great idea! Kelly’s Resort has canoes, paddleboards, rowboats, and kayaks for you to use.
All of this makes Kelly’s Resort the perfect home base for your vacations, lake side weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, family reunions, corporate events, and more.
The 2025 reservation calendar is filling up fast, though! Book your Lake Chelan getaway at Kelly’s Resort today!