Chief Joseph Days

Chief Joseph Days is an annual summer celebration in Joseph, in Oregon's Wallowa Valley, held in late July. The event honors the Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and the Wallowa Band's long connection to the valley, alongside the area's Western traditions.

Highlights include a parade through downtown Joseph and a multi-day professional rodeo at the town's rodeo grounds. Other activities include community events and food, and the town's galleries and sculpture-lined Main Street are close at hand.

The celebration draws large crowds for a town of Joseph's size, so book lodging and campsites well in advance. Check the Chief Joseph Days website for the current schedule and ticket information.