[Spokane, Wash.] The Spokane Lilac Festival Association announces a full season of community events
designed to celebrate Spokane’s spirit while supporting the continuation of the nation’s largest Armed
Forces Torchlight Parade.
Each year, it costs approximately $200,000 to produce the parade, which honors the military, uplifts
youth, and showcases Spokane’s civic pride. To help sustain this legacy, the Lilac Festival Association
hosts a series of year-round events that bring the community together while raising essential funds.
The following events will take place this season:
Lilac Legacy Art Show
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Overbluff Cellars | 304 W. Pacific Ave.
Tickets: $5 | Purchase Online
The Lilac Legacy Art Show offers guests an evening immersed in local creativity and community spirit.
Attendees will enjoy an exhibition of Spokane artists and have the opportunity to connect with others
who share a passion for supporting the Lilac Festival’s mission and history.
Autumn Brews & Wine
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 2:00–6:00 p.m.
VIP Early Entry: 1:00 p.m.
Spokane County Fairgrounds
Presented by the Spokane Lilac Festival Association, Autumn Brews & Wine is a 21+ beer and wine
tasting event featuring local breweries, wineries, live music, and food available for purchase. Proceeds
benefit the Spokane Lilac Festival Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring
the armed forces, empowering local youth, and celebrating the Spokane community.
Ticket Levels:
+ VIP Admission — $40: Early entry at 1:00 p.m., eight tasting tokens, commemorative glass, and
reserved seating.
+ General Admission — $25: Entry at 2:00 p.m., five tasting tokens, and commemorative glass.
+ Designated Driver — $10
Parking is free. Additional tasting tokens may be purchased on site. Beer and wine from participating
vendors will be available for take-home purchase only.
Holiday Bruncheon: Après-Ski Holiday Brunch
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.
Davenport Grand Hotel
The Après-Ski Holiday Brunch combines ski-lodge ambiance with Spokane warmth in a festive morning
of winter fashion, creative crafts, and gourmet fare. Proceeds support the Lilac Festival’s parade and
scholarship programs, which foster youth leadership and sustain Spokane’s most cherished traditions.
Themed “Ski Lodge Vibes, Spokane Heart,” the event promises a celebration of community spirit in an
elegant holiday setting.
Participation in these seasonal events directly supports the continued success of the Armed Forces
Torchlight Parade, a beloved tradition that brings community spirit to downtown Spokane each May. For
additional event details and ticket information, visit www.spokanelilacfestival.org.
