Yakima Valley Events

  • 3/16/2010

    Open Mic Night at Tim's Tasting Room

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    Open mic from 6-9pm every Tuesday (Service Industry Night) at Tim's Downtown Tasting Room. For information, call 248-5251.

  • 3/17/2010

    Improv Night at Carmen's Comedy Club

    Location: Selah

    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.

  • 3/19/2010

    Entertainment at Gilbert Cellars

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    Once Minutos (Latin fusion) will perform from 8-10pm in the Tasting Room or Gilbert Cellars Underground. For information, call 249-9049.

  • 3/20/2010

    Entertainment at The Depot Restaurant and Lounge

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    8pm - Wayman Chapman (RandB/Funk) will perform at The Depot. For information, call 509-469-4400.

  • 3/20/2010 - 3/21/2010

    Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail's Appellation Day

    Location: Zillah , Wapato , Granger , Sunnyside , Outlook

    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.

  • 3/26/2010 - 3/28/2010

    Spring Release Party at Maryhill Winery

    Location: Goldendale

    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.

  • 4/1/2010 - 6/10/2010

    Harman Center Ballroom Dance Classes

    Location: Yakima

    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.)

  • 4/2/2010

    Yakama Nation RV Park Easter Egg Hunt

    Location: Toppenish

    10am - 3nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at North Field, benefit for the children. For information, call 509-865-2000.

  • 4/2/2010

    Downtown First Friday

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    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.

  • 4/3/2010

    Darigold's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

    Location: Sunnyside

    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.

  • 4/4/2010

    Easter Brunch at Kestrel Vintners

    Location: Prosser

    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

  • 4/8/2010

    Yakama Nation Wu’ ux im Lecture Series

    Location: Toppenish

    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.

  • 4/10/2010

    Annual Kite Festival

    Location: Paterson

    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. 

  • 4/16/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Fling Festival

    Location: Wapato , Toppenish , Zillah , Granger , Grandview , Benton City , Prosser , Sunnyside

    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.

  • 4/17/2010 - 4/18/2010

    Barrel Tasting in the Rattlesnake Hills

    Location: Wapato , Zillah , Outlook , Sunnyside , Granger

    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 .


  • 4/17/2010

    Yakama Nation RV Park Arts and Crafts Show

    Location: Toppenish

    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.

  • 4/17/2010

    Tchobanov and Valchinov at The Seasons

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    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.

  • 4/22/2010

    Yakama Nation Wu’ ux im Lecture Series

    Location: Toppenish

    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.

  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Barrel Tasting Rattlesnake Hills Style

    Location: Wapato , Zillah , Outlook , Granger , Sunnyside

    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.

  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Barrel Tasting in the Yakima Valley

    Location: Yakima , Prosser , Naches , Sunnyside , Wapato , Outlook , Benton City , Zillah , Granger , Downtown Yakima

    From 10am-5pm daily, barrel tasting allows tasters a sneak preview of upcoming vintages from their favorite wineries. This special weekend in the Yakima Valley features winemakers and cellar staff who are on hand to share insights and answer questions on the winemaking process. Many of the 50 participating wineries make special efforts to enhance the wine tasting experience by adding delicious cheeses, sauces, salsas, and even desserts to the mix along with special tastings and education.

    Upgrade your Yakima Valley wine tasting experience with a Wine Yakima Valley Premiere pass. Passes are $30.00 on-line or $35.00 at the door. On-line Pass sales will begin February 1, 2010 and be discontinued April 21, 2010. Passes are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another Wine Yakima Valley event. Your purchase of a Premiere Pass (wristband) includes a 15oz commemorative wineglass. For information, www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 509-965-5201.