2010 News

Winners in Red Wine & Chocolate Contests

Kay from Chelan won the Night Stay at Campbell's Resort & the Romantic Downtown Gift Package. (See what she won!)

Baby Z (Don Phelps, picture to right - Hard Row to Hoe Vineyard) garnered the most votes in the "Be My Little Baby" Winery Owner Baby Photo Contest. Finishing close behind were Baby Y (Guy Evans - Tunnel Hill Winery)  and Baby X (Larry Lehmbecker - Vin du Lac Winery). 

Strike Up The Band For Our New Members!

The following Chelan businesses are new members of the HDCA thus far for 2010...and our membership drive has not even begun!   These businesses have expressed their faith not only in our hardworking association...but also their commitment to a vibrant historic downtown district...

And ultimately the partnerships that have been forged that enhance the experience for our guests and the quality of life for everyone throughout the Lake Chelan Valley!

Click on businesses underlined to visit their web sites to learn more about their products & services. Better yet, pop in and say hello & welcome! Being well informed on our fellow businesses is an asset not only to them, but also to our common customers who will appreciate and reward your knowledgeable assistance.

City of Chelan Releases Downtown Master Plan  Draft

Click on "Master Plan" to review this draft plan presented by Makers Architecture and Urban Design of Seattle to a joint meeting of the Chelan City Council and the City Plan Commission on December 16, 2009.  Numerous HDCA board members and downtown business owners are serving on the Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC) that is overseeing this process and making rcommendations to the city council.

HDCA Sponsors Another Successful Winterfest Fire & Ice

Anyone who has attended past Winterfests in Chelan and then experienced the 2010 edition will tell you that we had record crowds and fun this year. Great job Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Erin McCardle! 

The North Cascades National Bank Ice Bar was a smash hit with the cool tunes of The Kevin Jones Band and Brothers from Different Mothers; the downtown Wine Walk on Saturday sold out in the first hour; and the parade route was lined with thousands of spectators who would later be treated to fireworks over the lake.  Thank you to all  the volunteers who assisted with Winterfest at all of our venues downtown, Don Morse Park, Manson, and our winery partners!

And a special thanks to our HDCA parade volunteers: The McKellar family & friends (straight from the tropics); and the Harrison & Sandvick families & friends who walked the parade route passing out treats to the huge crowd!  We hope that kids of all ages had a great time "REJOICING" in the magic of winter in Historic Downtown Chelan and throughout the beautiful Lake Chelan Valley!