Escape to Yakima Valley wine country for one of our prized sunny Fall weekends and catch a unique event like the Fresh Hop Ale festival, HalloWINE and Thanksgiving in Wine Country. Cruise the countryside and take in the kaleidoscopic colors of the vineyard and orchard foliage.
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 winery lounge with your favorite red.
Yakima Valley Wine Country Fall Events
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7/3/2009
Downtown First Fridays
Location: Downtown Yakima
Various5-8pm on the first Friday of each month. Live music, wine tastings, 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.
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7/3/2009
Downtown First Friday at Kana Winery
Location: Downtown Yakima
10 S. 2nd St.Start celebrating the 4th of July weekend downtown at Kana Winery's monthly First Friday from 6:00-9:30pm with live rock and blues favorites by The John and Jeff Great Adventure Band . Wine by the glass or bottle, door prizes, dancing, and outdoor courtyard seating. Chef Carl will be grilling Tapas Chicken Drummies. RSVP at kanawinery@kanawinery.com or 509-453-6611.
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7/3/2009
First Friday at Gilbert Cellars
Location: Downtown Yakima
5 N. Front St.,, Ste. 100Kyle Smeback will be performing from 8-10pm at Gilbert Cellars. For information, call 249-9049.
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7/3/2009 - 7/5/2009
Red, White and Blues Festival
Location: Wapato , Zillah , Outlook , Granger , Sunnyside
Various - off I-82Enjoy free live blues music at multiple wineries throughout the weekend, celebrating the "Big Birthday" in style. Red wine, white wine, and live blues music - what more could you want?
Friday - July 3rd - Free Live Music Schedule:
5:30-8:30pm at Piety Flats Winery - Just Us
6:00-9:00pm at Paradisos del Sol - Rod Giles Band
Saturday - July 4th - Free Live Music Schedule:
11:30am-2:30pm at Tefft Cellars - Darnell Scott and Desert Blues
12:00-3:00pm at Knight Hill Winery - BBQ II Blues Band
1:00-4:00pm at Silver Lake Winery - Ravinwolf
3:00-6:00pm at Bonair Winery - Ben Johnson Blues Duo
Saturday - July 4th - The Main Event:
7:00-11:00pm at Silver Lake Winery of Roza Hills features wines and winemakers from all the local wineries, and live music by The Coyote Kings. Cost: $45 per person which includes a glass of wine from your favorite RHWT winery, live music, wine tasting class, barbeque dinner, and fireworks viewed from the top of the hill where you'll see the displays of all four cities in the Valley. An evening not to be missed. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Limited tickets available. For information, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com, or call 509-965-4521 or 888-375-RHWT.
Sunday - July 5th - Free Live Music Schedule:
12:00-4:00pm at Masset Winery - Stan Fortier Blues Guitar and Vocals -
7/3/2009
First Fridays at the Yakima Valley Museum
Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Dr.5-7pm - free after-hours viewing and curator-led tours of The Human Touch exhibit. For information, call 248-0747.
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7/4/2009
Prosser's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Location: Prosser
The fun begins at 10am with a Kiddie Parade starting at the Courthouse, going through town and ending at the city park. From there, it's fun for the whole family with food, games, and entertainment. There will also be a car show. The festivities go on until 3pm. Then at dusk (around 9:45pm) the Prosser Rotary Club puts on their annual fireworks display. For information, call 509-786-3177.
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7/4/2009
Yakima's 4th of July Celebration
Location: Yakima
1301 S. Fair Ave.4th of July celebration at State Fair Park from noon to midnight. Children's activities from 1-6pm, water fun, carnival, vendors. Stage entertainment from 2:30-10pm, fireworks at 10pm. Williams and Ree will perform from 8:45-9:50pm free. Ticket fees apply for carnival and Sundola rides. Free parking. For information, call 509-248-7160 or www.yakima4thofjuly.org.
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7/4/2009
4th of July Wild West Parade and Rodeo
Location: Toppenish
Downtown ToppenishBring the family to one of the largest 4th of July parades - 11am in downtown Toppenish. Free.
The 4th of July in Toppenish also features the Daniel Beard Rodeo at the Toppenish Rodeo Grounds. Schedule of events are:
11:00am-1:00pm - Toppenish Wild West Parade, Downtown Toppenish
1:00-4:30pm - Car Show at Post Office Park, Downtown Toppenish
2:00-4:00pm - Barrel Racing and Wild Cow Milking at Toppenish Rodeo Grounds (time is tentative)
8:00pm - Daniel Beard Rough Stock Rodeo
Rodeo tickets will be available June 15th at the Toppenish Visitor Information Center, 504 S. Elm. Price $10 at the gate, or $8 if purchased in advance. For information, call 509-865-3262. -
7/4/2009
Toppenish Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Location: Toppenish
Post Office ParkFor more information, call the Toppenish Visitor Center, 509-865-3262.
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7/4/2009
Fireworks - Yakama Nation Legends Casino
Location: Toppenish
580 Fort Rd.Fireworks at dusk, free to the public at Yakama Nation Legends Casino. For information, call 509-865-8800.
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7/4/2009
Annual Naches Community Car and Motorcycle Show and Shine
Location: Naches
Downtown NachesOn July 4th, over 500 vehicles will participate in the 2nd Annual Naches Community Car and Motorcycle Show and Shine in downtown Naches.There will also be live music and vendors. For information, call Elliot at 509-653-2257.
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7/4/2009
Airfield Estates - Red Wine and Blues
Location: Prosser
560 Merlot Dr.Join us on Independence Day for an afternoon of red wine and blues music. More details to follow. For information, call 509-786-7401.
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7/4/2009
Hinzerling Winery's 4th of July Party
Location: Prosser
1520 Sheridan Ave.At 6pm under the arbor, Hinzerling Winery is having a good old American potluck. They will supply the burgers and buns and it's BYO (bring your own) adult beverage or purchase some there. See below as to what to bring:
What to bring:
If your middle initial is A-M - bring Salad.
If your middle initial is N-Z bring Dessert.
If you don't have a middle initial - bring Chips and maybe Salsa.
Please RSVP to 800-727-6702 so they will know how many burgers to cook.
Linger 'til dusk for some mighty fine fireworks right from the comfort of your chair. -
7/5/2009
The Army National Guard Band
Location: Yakima
Sarg Hubbard ParkBring your family and friends and listen to The Army National Guard Band who will be playing at 6:30pm at the Kiwanis stage at Sarg Hubbard Park. The concert is free and will be well worth the effort to come out to listen to the Governor's own. Limited seating is available on the bleachers, but you are welcome to bring your blankets or folding chairs and sit on the crest of the hill. The mix of music will range from classical to patriotic to swing era big band, 60's rock, and maybe even a little country.
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7/17/2009 - 7/19/2009
Selah Ridge Lavender Farm's Harvest Days
Location: Selah
330 Rankin Rd.Lavender Harvest Days, will take place July 17-19th. On Saturday, July 18th at 6pm, the festival will feature the South African sounds of Yakimambo, unique home decor, art work, ceramic tables, wall pieces and garden art by Details. Also, shop our selection of handcrafted all natural line of skin care, home items, plants, wreaths, and home decor.
Event hours: Friday, July 17th 10am-4pm, Saturday, July 18th 10am-8pm, and Sunday, July 19th 11am-3pm. For information, call 509-697-6705. -
7/18/2009
Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala
Location: Prosser
Downtown ProsserOver 30 Northwest artists, 20 Prosser wineries, live jazz and some great food vendors make for a great summer evening as we transform the streets of historic downtown Prosser into a landscaped art park. Hours: 6-10pm. Tickets available online: $15. Must be 21 to attend. For information, call 509-786-3177 or go to prosserchamber.org.
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7/23/2009
The Seasons Monthly Outdoor Concert
Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.The Seasons will feature monthly concerts on its outdoor stage. Wenatchee's Michael Carlos Band, which mixes indie-rock with jazz, blues, Latin and alt-country takes the stage at 7:30pm. Michael and his seven-piece band blends punk, Latin, blues, country, alternative, jazz and folk which creates a live stage show that could lead to anything. The outdoor concerts also feature a beer and wine garden and picnic seating. Tickets to each show cost $10; students half-price. For tickets and information, call The Seasons box office at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
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8/7/2009
First Fridays at the Yakima Valley Museum
Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Dr.5-7pm - free after-hours viewing and curator-led tours of The Human Touch exhibit. For information, call 248-0747.
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8/8/2009
Prosser Wine and Food Fair
Location: Prosser
24106 N. Bunn Rd.Washington state's largest outdoor wine event now in its 28th year. Thirty wineries and 25 area caterers offer the best tastes as patrons are entertained by two live bands from 3-9pm.
Formerly held at Art Fiker Stadium, the festival this year will be held at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, approximately three miles north of the stadium. Festivalgoers can park in town and ride shuttle buses to the fair.
Tickets on sale online, $20. For information, call the Prosser Visitor's Center at 509-786-4545 or visit www.prosserchamber.org. -
8/8/2009
The Seasons Monthly Outdoor Concert
Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.The Seasons will feature monthly concerts on its outdoor stage. Northwest blues favorite The Ellen Whyte Blues Band performs at 7:30pm. Known for her astonishing vocals, Ellen gracefully moves among genres from blues to jazz to funk and ballads. The outdoor concerts also feature a beer and wine garden and picnic seating. Tickets to each show cost $10; students half-price. For tickets and information, call The Seasons box office at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
