Courtesy of the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau
Visitor Information Center
101 North Fair Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
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(800) 221-0751
The Yakima Valley hosts a wide range of events and activities for residents and visitors alike. Check out this calendar of weekend events and enjoy your stay in the Yakima Valley.
Yakima Valley Events for the next 7 days
5/24/2013 - 5/31/2013
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*Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) Exhibition at Larson Gallery
Date: 5/23/2013 - 6/1/2013
Location: Yakima
S 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd
Through June 1st. Presenting the work of Yakima Valley Community College art students and faculty, created within the last year. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 1-5pm. For more info call 509-574-4875.
Event Submitted by: Larson Gallery -
*Chimposiums at CWU
Date: 5/23/2013 - 11/30/2013
Location: Ellensburg
400 E University Way
Enjoy a 30 minute presentation about chimpanzee culture, current threats, CWU Chimpanzees who use American Sign Language. 20 minutes observation of 3 chimpanzees ages 6 and older.
Saturday 10:45am and 12:30pm
Event Submitted by: Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute -
*Live Music at Naches Heights Vineyard
Date: 5/24/2013 - 5/26/2013
Location: Yakima
2410 Naches Heights Rd
Enjoy Live Music by great Musicians and a glass of wine.
Friday May 24th : 7pm Wayman ChapmamSaturday May 26th: 2-5pm Jim Henson, The Muppet Man
For more information call 509-966-4355. No cover charge.
Event Submitted by: Naches Heights Vineyard -
*Live Music Friday at Kana Winery
Date: 5/24/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
10 S. 2nd Street
5:30-8pm - Enjoy live music by Big Bossman and Friends along with great wine, No cover charge.
For more information call 509-453-6611 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Kana Winery -
*Salsa Friday at the Season's Performance Hall
Date: 5/24/2013
Location: Yakima
101 North Naches Ave
10pm-1am - Join us for great Salsa music and dancing with DJ David Blanca playing the finest Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia. No partner or experience necessary to attend. $7 Cover for the evening. Full Bar for 21+. Upscale dress code will be strictly enforced. Absolutely no sports attire. Yakima's only upscale Salsa venue voted as Best Place for Salsa Dancing in Central Washington.
For more information call 509-453-1888 or click here.
Event Submitted by: The Seasons Performance Hall -
*Toast to Construction at Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center
Date: 5/24/2013
Location: Prosser
2140 Wine Country Rd
11:00am - Join us at the vineyard pavilion for food and beverage immediately following the program. For more information call 509-786-1000 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center -
*Iris Flower & Design Show at Yakima Area Arboretum
Date: 5/25/2013
Location: Yakima
1401 Arboretum Drive
1-3pm - Check out the beautiful displays of these popular flowers. Enter your own Irises in the competition. Meet the experts, see demonstrations, checkout specialty Irises, learn about becoming a member of the Iris Society, and more.
For more information call 509-247-7337 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Area Arboretum -
*Memorial Day Parade
Date: 5/25/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
Yakima Ave to 6th Ave and Naches Ave.
10am. Route follows Yakima Ave proceeding to 6th Ave to Naches Ave. Staging for parade participants begins at 8am between Yakima Ave and Walnut Street. For information call Ed at 509-729-2257.
Event Submitted by: City of Yakima -
*Wine, Music and Lumpia
Date: 5/25/2013
Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
4:30-7pm - Event to take place on our Vineyard Lawn with great Food, Wine, and with music by local talents Navid Eliot (Lead singer of Not Amy) and Sam Watts (Ghosts of You). Great Wine available by the glass and bottle. Filipino food provided by Gloria Gonzales Garcia of Lutong Pinoy. No cover charge for event.
For more information call 509-966-0686 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Non-Member -
*Textile Tieton at Might Tieton Warehouse Gallery
Date: 5/25/2013 - 7/11/2013
Location: Tieton
608 Wisconsin Ave
12-3pm Friday-Sun - Featuring art quilts curated from the Contemporary Quilt Art Association specially for the Tieton Arts and Humanities exhibition. Presented by Tieton Arts and Humanities and Contemporary Quilt Art Association. Free event.
For more information call 509-847-3034.
Event Submitted by: Mighty Tieton Events -
*Yakima Valley Japanese Families Reunion - Yakima Valley Museum
Date: 5/25/2013
Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Drive
2pm - Return to the Yakima Valley and reconnect with others who share your Japanese heritage. Cost $90. For more information call 509-248-0747.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Museum -
*Memorial Day Weekend, 12th Anniversary at Maryhill Winery
Date: 5/25/2013 - 5/27/2013
Location: Goldendale
9774 Highway 14
10am-6pm - Join us for Memorial Day Weekend, 12th Anniversary Celebration. All wine up to 50 percent off, wine club members 35 percent off wine. New releases, wine tasting, case specials, picnicking Bocce. Four and Twenty Blackbirds food available for purchase 12-5pm.
For more information call 877-627-9445 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Maryhill Winery -
*Rose Release Party at Two Mountain Winery
Date: 5/25/2013 - 5/26/2013
Location: Zillah
Who would have guessed that Two Mountain Rose would pair so well with street tacos and sunshine. Celebrate the release of Two Mountain Rose and summertime in the valley, at out annual Rose Release Party. Mariano's Tacos will be celebrating too, offering one free taco for a glass of Rose purchased. Bring a picnic blanket or chair, sunscreen and a hat, and welcome summer with us at the winery.
The Rose is an off-dry blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, cool, crisp, and refreshing.
Event Submitted by: Two Mountain Winery -
*9th Annual Dash Race for the Kids
Date: 5/26/2013
Location: Prosser
1230 SW Bennett Ave
7-11am - 9th Annual Dash Race for the Kids starts at 8am at the Prosser Wine and Food Park. There will be a business team competition in a 5K Relay format for the less competitive runners.
Bike race starts at 8:30am, Walk/Run starts at 9:00am. Come get some great exercise and enjoy beautiful Washington wine country while supporting this worthwhile charity. For information, click here.
Event Submitted by: Tour Prosser -
*Bonsai Exhibit - Artfully Designed Miniature Trees at Yakima Area Arboretum
Date: 5/26/2013
Location: Yakima
1401 Arboretum Drive
10am-3pm - Enter the world of miniature trees during the Yakima Valley Bonsai Society's annual Bonsai Exhibit. For more information call 509-247-7337 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Area Arboretum -
*Celebrating 5 years at Milbrandt Vineyards
Date: 5/26/2013
Location: Prosser
508 Cabernet Court
6-9pm - Join us for wine and music by Blue Mountain Spanish Sounds. We will have light appetizers prepared and a few of our patio menus items available for purchase. $10 cover charge, complimentary to MBV Cellar Club members. Reservations recommended, call 509-788-0030 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Milbrandt Vineyards -
*Story Fest at Yakima Valley Museum
Date: 5/28/2013
Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Drive
6pm - Performance of Greek Mythology: Stories of gods and heroism from ancient civilization by the sea. For children grades 8-K. Free event. For more information call 509-248-0747.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Museum -
*White Pass Scenic Byway Industry Night
Date: 5/29/2013
Location: Yakima
101 N. Fair Ave
5-7pm - Front line staff and all tourist related businesses in the Yakima and Naches Valley are invited to attend a special Hospitality Training session to bring awareness about points of interest and activities along the White Pass Scenic Byway, US Hwy 12 between Naches and I-5.
Join us for wine tasting (at a nominal charge) and refreshments as we learn about the many attributes of Mt. Rainier and the White Pass Scenic Byway as well as activities from Destination Packwood.
Event Submitted by: White Pass Scenic ByWay -
*Grand Spring Opening at Bella Terra Gardens
Date: 5/30/2013 - 6/1/2013
Location: Zillah
660 Bella Terra Rd
8am-2pm - Enjoy our Grand Spring Opening. All seasonal produce will be available. Feed the chickens and goats. Come enjoy early organic fresh produce.
For more information call 509-985-6664 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Bella Terra Gardens -
*Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center 10th Anniversary Open House
Date: 5/30/2013
Location: Yakima
101 North Fair Ave
5:30-7:30pm - Come celebrate 10 years of service to visitors and the community. Wine tasting, appetizers, door prizes and more. For a map to the VIC click here.
For more information on the VIC call 509-573-3388, 800-221-0751 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center -
*American Truck Historical Society Annual Truck Show
Date: 5/30/2013 - 6/1/2013
Location: Yakima
1301 South Fair Ave.
May 30, 2013 8am-8pmMay 31, 2013 8am-8pmJune 1, 2013 8am-8pm
TicketsBuy Tickets Now. Tickets on Sale Now.$11 One day ticket (Children 15 and Under are Free with paying adult)$21 Two Day Ticket$31 Three Day Ticket
Event Submitted by: State Fair Park -
*Friday Night Supper Club at Desert Wind
Date: 5/31/2013
Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
6pm - Join us for an evening of food and fun at our monthly supper club. Communal seating and three-course, family style dinner encourage lively conversation and new friendships. $55 per guest or $45 for club members, includes dinner with wine pairing, plus a pre-dinner social. Advance reservation required. Please call 509-786-7277 to book.
Event Submitted by: Desert Wind Winery -
*Gap2Gap Relay - Yakima Greenway Foundation
Date: 6/1/2013
Location: Yakima
Sarg Hubbard Park
There is a full day of events with the Gap2Gap Relay and Junior Gap2Gap during the day and Rock the Gap during the evening.
Saturday's activities start early for the racers. The first competitors go out at 7:45AM and continue in waves until 9:30. Adult Iron and Elite racers will travel the Greenway, the Yakima River, the north ridge, and the roads of East Valley on the 5-leg course. Adult Sport racers travel a slightly shorter 5-leg course that features a rollerblading leg instead of kayaking. Junior racers will complete a course in Sarg Hubbard Park and along the Greenway. If you're not racing, come down to Sarg Hubbard Park during the day and cheer on the racers – or volunteer for one of the races. To volunteer, call 453-8280. Cost $22-$45 depending on categorie.
Rock the Gap is a fun post-race party for racers and non-racers alike. Beginning with a cocktail hour and silent auction at 5:30, followed by a salmon dinner and live music by Redwood Son and Ben Union, this is the perfect way to kick off the summer season.
Funds raised by Gap2Gap benefit the Yakima Greenway Foundation. Funds raised by Rock the Gap benefit the Greenway and Kiwanis charities.
For more information, please call the Yakima Greenway, 509-453-8280.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Greenway Foundation -
*Rock the Gap
Date: 6/1/2013
Location: Yakima
Sarg Hubbard Park
5:30pm - The annual Rock the Gap is a celebration after the Gap2Gap race featuring great rock and roll, a gourmet dinner served with local wines and beer, and both a silent and dessert auction. Racers and the community are all welcome. Tickets $55 in advance and $60 at the door, admission includes dinner, souvenir glass and scrip.
For information, call 509-453-8280 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Greenway Foundation -
*Summer Workshop Series at Larson Gallery
Date: 6/1/2013 - 7/31/2013
Location: Yakima
S 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd
Professional artists will present a variety of workshops suitable for beginning through advanced participants. For more info call 574-4875.
Event Submitted by: Larson Gallery
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