Wenatchee is known as "The Apple Capital of the World" due to the area's many orchards. There are also several local vineyards in the area which produce fine wines. Wenatchee celebrates its local agricultural abundance by hosting the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival and A Taste of Harvest Festival each year. Wenatchee has a dynamic business community and is blessed with many cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and tourists alike. It is a memorable and exciting area to visit and a pleasurable place to live.