Live music abounds in the fall in the Yakima Valley and weekends bring fantasticly unique events like Fair-N-Dipity, the Fresh Hop Ale Festival, Crush and Concerts in the City, HalloWINE and Thanksgiving in Wine Country. Cruise the countryside and take in the kaleidoscopic colors of the vineyard and orchard foliage.
Tour the farms and enjoy the scenes and smells of harvest as the grapes, apples, pears, and produce are harvested. The afternoons are warm and the nights are crisp and dry – perfect for cozying up in a Downtown Yakima wine lounge with your favorite Yakima Valley red.
See whats going on this weekend.
Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
11am-4pm at The Tasting Room Yakima. In conjunction with the Washington Kitefliers Association, kite building for kids, live music, food, local art, wine tasting. Entry /donation fee: $5. For information, call 509-966-0686 or www.tastingroomyakima.com.
Location: Downtown Yakima
312 E. Yakima Ave.
Open mic from 6-9pm every Tuesday (Service Industry Night) at Tim's Downtown Tasting Room. For information, call 248-5251.
Location: Selah
316 S. First St., Ste. 7
Manic Thunder Improv Troupe, 7-9 pm Wednesdays at Carmen's Comedy Club. No cover, 1 drink/item minimum; drink specials, 21 and over only. For information, call Carmen at 509-698-3900 or carmenscomedyclub@yahoo.com or www.carmenscomedyclub.com.
Location: Downtown Yakima
5 N. Front St.
Once Minutos (Latin fusion) will perform from 8-10pm in the Tasting Room or Gilbert Cellars Underground. For information, call 249-9049.
Location: Downtown Yakima
32 N. Front St.
8pm - Wayman Chapman (RandB/Funk) will perform at The Depot. For information, call 509-469-4400.
Location: Zillah
, Wapato
, Granger
, Sunnyside
, Outlook
Various - off I-82
Free event - no ticket required. Help us celebrate the 4th anniversary of our American Viticulture Area (AVA) with specials on wines, Celtic music, authentic Irish foods, and fun with an Irish twist. For example, join Bonair Winery as they "chase the snakes" out of the vineyards in an official tongue-in-cheek ceremony at 2pm. For more information, call 509-965-4521 or 888-375-RHWT(7498), or visit www.rattlesnakehills.com.
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14
10am-6pm. Maryhill Winery welcomes guests as the winery reveals its seven new releases. Free wine tastings, special barrel tastings, case discounts and live music featuring Ben Macy and Friends (Saturday) and Wayman Chapman (Sunday). Take part in savory wine and food tastings on Maryhill's beautiful covered arbor with spectacular view of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood.. For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.
Maryhill Winery was named 2009 Washington Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest.
Location: Yakima
101 N. 65th Ave.
Beginning Ballroom Dance lessons, Thursdays through June 10th from 7-8:30pm at the Harman Center. For cost/info, call 575-6166 or 576-4213.
(No class on March 25th and May 20th.)
Location: Toppenish
280 Buster Rd.
10am - 3nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at North Field, benefit for the children. For information, call 509-865-2000.
Location: Downtown Yakima
Various
5-8pm on the first Friday of each month. Live music, wine tastings, art shows, and special events at various downtown businesses. For information and a list of participating businesses, call Committee for Downtown Yakima, 509-225-2485 or www.downtownyakima.com.
Location: Sunnyside
400 Alexander
Free egg hunt for children through 9 years of age. Each child needs to bring a sack or basket to gather eggs. Each egg will have a treat, coupon, or prize. All children participating will receive a free carton of delicious chocolate or white milk. Come join the fun and meet our friends from the fire department, police department, Miss Sunnyside court, Miss Cinco de Mayo court, and our Dairy Ambassador. Listed below are the egg hunt times for the childrens' age categories:
10:00am - 1 and 2 year olds
10:15am - 3 and 4 year olds
10:30am - 5 and 6 year olds
10:45am - 7, 8, and 9 year olds.
For information, please call Tami at 509-837-4321.
Location: Prosser
2890 Lee Rd.
11am-3pm - Enjoy a fabulous buffet brunch Wine Country Style at Kestrel Vintners. For reservation (required), call 509-786-CORK(2675). Cost:
Adults $28.95
Kids $14.95
Seniors $21.95
Location: Toppenish
100 Spiel-yi Loop
Enjoy a free brown bag lecture event and choose one or all of the five lectures. The topics are about animals and plants around our lands. Bring your lunch. The lecture series are open to the public and held from 12-1pm on April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Yakama Nation Museum. For information, call 509-865-2800, ext. 1.
Location: Paterson
Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Dr.
10am-4pm - Local kite enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their kites to Columbia Crest Winery to fly with experts from Columbia River Kite. This is a fun, free family event for all ages, so bring your kites and picnic on our beautiful landscaped grounds. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. No admittance fee. For information, call Erin at 425-415-3696.
Location: Wapato
, Toppenish
, Zillah
, Granger
, Grandview
, Benton City
, Prosser
, Sunnyside
Various
While Yakima Valley wineries unveil their latest vintages with tastings straight from the barrel, Spring Fling Festival ties the fresh, sweet air of cherry blossoms and asparagus harvest with countryside events and celebrations.
Location: Wapato
, Zillah
, Outlook
, Sunnyside
, Granger
Various - off I-82
Free! An annual tradition in the Rattlesnake Hills. No ticket or premier pass required. Sixteen (16) wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills roll out the barrels for complimentary samples of soon-to-be-released and award-winning wines. Taste directly from the barrels and find out why Rattlesnake Hills wine grapes are some of the most sought after grapes in the industry. This weekend you'll find smaller lines and time for more one-on-one with the winemakers.
Purchase a $10 Passport for great discounts on wine and/or free reserve wine tasting at all the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail wineries. For information, call 509-965-4521 or 888-375-RHWT or www.rattlesnakehills.com .
Location: Toppenish
280 Buster Rd.
10am-4pm - Arts and crafts show at the Yakama Nation RV Park. Vendors welcome, $20 a table. For information, call Tana at 509-865-2000 or 509-865-5121, ext. 4794.
Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - Alexander Tchobanov and Angel Valchinov (piano and violin) perform at The Seasons Performance Hall. Tickets: $15. For tickets/information, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
Location: Toppenish
100 Spiel-yi Loop
Enjoy a free brown bag lecture event and choose one or all of the five lectures. The topics are about animals and plants around our lands. Bring your lunch. The lecture series are open to the public and held from 12-1pm on April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Yakama Nation Museum. For information, call 509-865-2800, ext. 1.
Location: Wapato
, Zillah
, Outlook
, Granger
, Sunnyside
Various - off I-82
Free! An annual tradition for more than 20 years in the Yakima Valley. No ticket or premier pass required at our wineries. Winemakers at the sixteen (16) wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills offer samples of soon-to-be-released and award-winning wines. Taste directly from the barrels, speak with the winemakers about their craft and gain insight into the artistic process of the fine, award-winning wines produced in the Rattlesnake Hills. This weekend you'll find live bands, artists, and food vendors in the Rattlesnake Hills.
Purchase a $10 Passport for great discounts on wine and/or free reserve wine tasting at all the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail wineries. You must have a glass to sample this weekend. For information, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com or call 509-965-4521 or 888-375-RHWT.
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