Crush denotes a special time of year in wine country as harvest concludes and production for the next vintage fills winemakers and wine connoisseurs with excitement and anticipation. Crush in the Yakima Valley occurs in late September, early October offering fall cuisine, themed festivals, concerts and specialty wine releases. Shop the new fall gifts, and wine country home décor at our many boutique shops. Or get some great deals at freshly stocked country antique stores. Timed perfectly with crush, is an abundant offering of live music at many Yakima Valley venues – soulful tunes, jazz, and other eclectic mixes. All of this with gorgeous Yakima Valley weather makes for a beautiful autumn experience.

Yakima Valley Wine Country Autumn Crush

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9/29/2009 - 9/30/2009

Toppenish Mural Tours

Location: Toppenish
Division St. & Toppenish Ave.
Enjoy a narrated tour of the murals in "The City Where the West Still Lives," on a horse-drawn covered wagon. Tours are Monday thru Saturday from 10-11am and 12-1pm at the corner of Division Street and Toppenish Avenue. Cost is $12 adults and $5 children. Reservations recommended. For information/reservation, call 509-697-8995.
10/1/2009

Desert Wind Winery - Cooking Class: Homestyle Family Dinners

Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
Join the fun at Desert Wind Winery and take a cooking class on cooking Homestyle Family Dinners from 6-8pm. Cost: $45 per person includes class, two glasses of wine, and tasting portions of the food prepared during class. To register, call 509-786-7277, ext. 104 or www.desertwindwinery.com.
10/1/2009 - 10/3/2009

October Festival

Location: Yakima
5000 W. Lincoln Ave.
This play, performed at the Warehouse Theatre, takes place in 1935 in Munich, Germany and is about a young girl who will spend her junior year studying abroad and is welcomed into the home of an upper middle-class family. The joyous colors, music and intense excitement of Octoberfest clash with the fear, suspicion and horrors of Hitler's Germany! The play will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on a tumultuous time in history.

Tickets: $15 general admission, $12.50 seniors and students through the Warehouse Theatre box office, 509-966-0951. Box office hours: 3-6pm Mon.-Friday, noon-6pm Saturdays.
10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at 2nd Street Grill

Location: Downtown Yakima
28 N. Second St.
Experience First Fridays at The Grill! Half-price appetizers from 3-5pm. Half-price well drinks, domestic draft, and a different featured wine, Martinis and Micro Brew from 3-6pm. You'll love the outdoor seating. For information, call 509-469-1486 or www.secondstreetgrill.com.
10/2/2009

Brewers' Dinner - Hilton Garden Inn

Location: Downtown Yakima
401 E. Yakima Ave.
Sierra Nevada will have a Brewer's Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn as part of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival festivities. All proceeds benefit Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. For information, call 509-454-1111.
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $50.00/person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

·          All served with Sierra Nevada beers.

·          Grilled Oysters topped with chorizo and melted cheese blend.

·          Alderwood smoked chicken on a bed of baby mixed greens, beets, cherry tomatoes tossed with Sierra Nevada beer dressing.

·          Baked salmon with Hops Béarnaise reduction sauce accompanied with vegetable.

·          Grilled Top Sirloin with mushroom, onion and chipotle porter sauce reduction accompanied with potato.
Dessert Surprise
10/2/2009

Brewers' Dinner - Yakima Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
213 E. Yakima Ave.
Georgetown Brewing will have a Brewer's Dinner at the Yakima Sports Center as part of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival festivities. All proceeds benefit Allied Arts of Yakima Valley.
For information, call 509-453-4647.
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $40/person

The dinner will consist of two choices, beef or fish. All served with Georgetown beers.

Beef Dish
- Eggplant Caponata and Crostini Served with Rogers Pilsner
- Choice of Soup or Salad, served with Choppers Red
- Beer Braised Short ribs (braised in 9lb porter) with garlic, gorgonzola mashed and roasted beets, served with Manny's Pale Ale
- Finish off with Chocolate Espresso Tort, with Lisa's Chocolate Stout
Fish Dish
- Crab cakes with Roasted red pepper Aoli, Rogers Pilsner
- Soup or Salad with Choppers Red
- Cedar Plank Salmon over an Autumn Corn Salad and Scalloped Potatoes, with Manny's Pale Ale
Chocolate Espresso Torte and Lisa's Chocolate Stout
10/2/2009

Brewers' Dinner - Bob's Keg and Cork

Location: Downtown Yakima
27 N. Front St.
Yakima Craft will have a Brewer's Dinner at Bob's Keg and Cork as part of the Fresh Hop Ale Festival festivities.
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $37.50 per person

Menu:
- 1/4 Rotisserie Chicken
- Grilled Bratwurst
- German Baby Short Ribs
- Sauerkraut
- Vegetables
- Mashed Potatoes
- German Cucumber Salad
- Beer (3 pints included in price of dinner):
·          YCBC's "Fresh Hop" IPA

·          YCBC's 1982 (possibly "fresh hop" as well)

·          Bob's 11th Anniversary Ale

All proceeds benefit Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. For information, call 509-573-3691.
10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at The Seasons - Free Concert

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
Stop by The Seasons and enjoy a FREE concert of inspired young jazz with the Matt Larsen 3 from Central Washington University. The band will start playing at 6pm.

We will be selling beer and wine in our wine room, so come on down and enjoy the free music, learn about our festival and relax to some smooth jazz in this beautiful space.
10/2/2009 - 10/4/2009

Help Stomp Out Breast Cancer at Claar Cellars

Location: Zillah
1001 Vintage Valley Parkway
Help stomp out breast cancer at Claar Cellars' 13th Annual Grape Stomp. Try your feet at stomping grapes 12-5pm. Free, donations gladly accepted. Compete in teams of two in the grape-stomping competition at 3pm Saturday; entry fee is $5. For information, call 829-6810.
10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at Yakima Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
214 E. Yakima Ave.
1 Up, 2 Down (acoustic rock) will perform at 9pm at the Yakima Sports Center. No cover. For information, call 509-453-4647 or visit www.yakimasportscenter.com.
10/2/2009 - 10/3/2009

Ron Osborne at Carmen's Comedy Club

Location: Selah
316 S. First St., Ste. 7
Ron Osborne, "the king of standup improv; sheer lunacy wrapped in a charismatic shell" is the headliner with Rob Sherwood and Randy Luvas entertaining before the show. Two show times: 7pm and 9pm each evening.

October special: $10 all shows! General admission includes taxes. Must be 21 and over. For information/reservations, call 698-3900 or visit www.carmenscomedyclub.com.
10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at Gilbert Cellars

Location: Downtown Yakima
5 N. Front St.
Brian Granse (one man band) will perform 8-10pm at Gilbert Cellars Underground. For information, call 509-249-9049.
10/3/2009

Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival

Location: Downtown Yakima
Millennium Plaza on S. 3rd St.
Join the fun from 6-11pm at Millennium Arts Plaza on South 3rd Street and East Yakima Avenue. Sample fresh hop ales from breweries across the Northwest while listening to the Jimmy Buffet inspired music of The Blue Tropics, and local rock 'n roll favorites, The Shreds. Enjoy a night of award-winning ales, fine wine, local food, and live music, all for $30 a ticket ($35 at the gate). Each ticket includes a collectible pint plus $6 in scrip. For information, call 509-966-0930 or visit www.freshhopalefestival.com.
10/4/2009

Lower Valley Community Concert Series - 2009-10

Location: Sunnyside
16th St. and Edison Ave.

A flute, bass, and cello trio called Project will perform at 7:30pm in the Sunnyside High School auditorium. The group offers a combination of hip-hop, jazz and classical music.

The concert association willl bring four musical acts to the Lower Valley throughout the season. A season subscription is $50 per person. Student and family discounts are available. Single performance tickets are $25 per person. Subscribers may also attend community concerts in Richland, Wenatchee, and across the country for no extra charge. For information, call Liz Donaldson at 509-786-3070.
10/8/2009

Sunset Sundays at The Tasting Room Yakima - Wilridge Vineyard

Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
Perched high above the Cowiche Canyon and the Yakima Valley rests The Tasting Room Yakima and Wilridge Vineyard with the best views in the valley. The Tasting Room Yakima has extended it's business hours until 9pm every Sunday. Join us on the Pergola, Vineyard Lawn, Valley View Lawn, or inside the Tasting Room as we spin classical and jazz records, take in breathtaking sunsets, and sip well crafted artisan wines. Indulge yourself with Wilridge Winery, Naches Heights Vineyard, and Harlequin wines and enjoy the fall relaxation experience. For information, call Damon at 509-966-0686.
10/8/2009 - 10/10/2009

October Festival

Location: Yakima
5000 W. Lincoln Ave.
This play, performed at the Warehouse Theatre, takes place in 1935 in Munich, Germany and is about a young girl who will spend her junior year studying abroad and is welcomed into the home of an upper middle-class family. The joyous colors, music and intense excitement of Octoberfest clash with the fear, suspicion and horrors of Hitler's Germany! The play will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on a tumultuous time in history.

Tickets: $15 general admission, $12.50 seniors and students through the Warehouse Theatre box office, 509-966-0951. Box office hours: 3-6pm Mon.-Friday, noon-6pm Saturdays.
10/9/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Silent Auction

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
5:30pm - Support The Seasons at their first Silent Auction. Tickets: $40, includes admission to the Brubeck Brothers Concert at 7:30pm with VIP seating, a signature wine glass, and a variety of awarding winning Washington State wines to taste. Wines, vacation get-away, jewelry, artist-made clothing and more. For tickets/information, call The Seasons at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/9/2009 - 10/10/2009

Pumpkin Party at Garden Girl

Location: Downtown Yakima
25 N. Front St.
9am-5:30pm Oct. 9th and 9am-4pm Oct. 10th at Garden Girl. Children ages 3-13 years can plant a hollow pumpkin doorstop with soil, pansies and ivy. Cost: $8 for small pumpkin, $10 for large. Costumes and adults welcome. Face painting, games, refreshments, and shopping. For information, call 509-452-2612.
10/9/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - The Brubeck Brothers

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, with guests Imani Winds will perform at The Seasons. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group who attains that rarefied level where music is both relaxed and expressive. Tickets: $20. For tickets/information, call The Seasons at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/9/2009

Scott Morrison at Plaza Socievole

Location: Downtown Yakima
120 E. Yakima Ave.
Stop in for a glass of wine and listen to the music of Scott Morrison from 7-10pm. For information, call 454-9463.
10/10/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Imani Winds

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - Imani Winds, woodwind chamber ensemble, performs at The Seasons. Tickets: $20. For tickets/information, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/10/2009

Larson Gallery 60th Birthday Celebration

Location: Yakima
1811 W. Yakima Ave.
The Larson Gallery's 60th birthday celebration will be held at Rosedell Mansion. Come enjoy an evening of heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, entertainment, and great company with a 1949 theme. Big band 40's attire encouraged. Limited tickets available. For information, call Larson Gallery at 509-574-4875.
10/10/2009

Vineyard Crew: Harvest at Two Mountain Winery

Location: Zillah
2151 Cheyne Rd.
Final session of the 4-part Vineyard Crew series. To register, visit www.twomountainwinery.com or call 509-829-3900.
10/10/2009

Yakima Farmers' Market Presents Oktoberfest and Pig Roast

Location: Downtown Yakima
Millennium Plaza on S. 3rd St.
From 3-11pm in the parking lot of Millennium Plaza on South Third St., annual fund raiser featuring music and street dance. Pig roasted on site and served with a complete dinner from 3:30-9pm. Live music, dancing, and beer tent 3-11pm. Cost: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children under 5 free with adult, all you can eat but no takeout. Tickets available from market vendors and at the event. For information, call 509-457-5765.
10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009

Harvest Party at Maryhill Winery

Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14
Join Maryhill Winery from 10am-6pm for a weekend of excitement as they mark 10 years of successful harvest! Weekend activities include an old fashion grape stomp, free wine tastings, special case discounts, and free live music all weekend. BBQ food available for purchase.

Saturday from 10-11am, guests can enjoy an educational Vineyard Tour with Maryhill Winery owner Craig Leuthold, as he guides you through a hands-on harvest experience and explains what sets Maryhill apart.

Sunday from 10-11am, take a tour through Maryhill Winery's barrel room with Head Winemaker Richard Batchelor. See the harvest process first hand as staff works hard to bring in the grapes. You'll even have a chance to contribute to Maryhill's long history of award-winning wine.

Call ahead to reserve your spot on tours as they fill up fast. For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.
10/10/2009

Wapato's Annual Tamales Festival

Location: Wapato
Downtown Wapato
Free event open to the public from 10am-4pm in downtown Wapato. A tamales cook-off begins at noon. Filipino food and hot dogs are available also. Other highlights of the festival include a car show, wine tasting, a bike show, pumpkin decorating, and local cultural dancers. For information, call 509-877-4262.
10/10/2009

Visual Artist Reception at The Seasons

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
6:30pm - Visual artist reception with printmaker Lindsey Merrell. For information, call 453-1888.
10/10/2009

Birding Day at The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard

Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard will host their first annual Birding Day from 12-4pm. Marsha Flamm of the Raptor House Rehabilitation Center in Selah will feature personal bird encounters and flight demonstrations. Bring your binoculars and pack a picnic lunch. No charge but donations gladly accepted for the Raptor House.

In addition, Phil Cline of Naches Heights Vineyard will lead a vineyard tour. Paul Beveridge, Proprietor and Winemaker of Wilridge, will also guide you on a one-mile hike from the vineyard to the Cowiche Canyon and back. Geologist David Huycke will be available to answer any questions you may have about Cowiche Canyon.

For information, call 509-966-0686.
10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009

Maryhill Winery's Music on the Arbor

Location: Goldendale
9774 Hwy. 14
Free music on the arbor from 1-5pm. This weekend's entertainment:

Saturday - Oct. 10th - Carlyle (country folk and classic rock)
Sunday - Oct. 11th - Ben Macy Band (jazz).

For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.
10/10/2009

Downtown Grapestomp at The Seasons - CANCELLED

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
4-7pm, downtown grapestomp at The Seasons. For information, 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/11/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Bravi Tutti!

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
5:00pm - Bravi Tutti! Festival performers together in a gala performance featuring Finisterra Trio, Kairos Quartet, Gilda Lyons, Chris Brubeck, Robert Frankenberry, Michael Wimberly, Brooke Creswell. Tickets: $15. For tickets/information, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/12/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - The Kairos Quartet and The Finisterra Trio

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - The Kairos Quartet and The Finisterra Trio, Chamber Music to Feed Your Soul. Tickets: $10 or $5 with a donation of canned food for NW Harvest. Music everyone will enjoy. For tickets/information, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/12/2009

Seminar and Wine with Doug Ramsey

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
5pm - Seminar and Wine with jazz expert Doug Ramsey at The Seasons. For tickets/information, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/13/2009

The Seasons' Birthday Cabaret at The Greystone

Location: Downtown Yakima
5 N. Front St.
6:30pm - Celebrate The Seasons' 4th Birthday with Cabaret Night at The Greystone Restaurant and an elegant winemaker's dinner from Gilbert Cellars. Enjoy an intimate evening of songs by Kurt Weill, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, and others performed cabaret-style by Daron Hagen, soprano Gilda Lyons, and tenor Robert Frankenberry. A very special event with limited ticket availability. Tickets: $200. For information/tickets, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/14/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Africa: The Power of Drum and Dance

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - The Seasons Performance Hall, in partnership with Yakima Valley Community College, presents Africa - The Power of Drum and Dance featuring percussionist and composer, Michael Wimberly, African dancers Siya Manyakanaka-Kelley and Etienne Cakpo. This event features the YVCC salsa band, the YVCC concert choir, and students from Toppenish, White Swan, Sunnyside, and Wapato High Schools, and community members throughout the valley. Tickets: $5 (no discounts apply). For tickets/information, call The Seasons at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/15/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - The Matt Wilson Jazz Quartet

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - The Matt Wilson Jazz Quartet. Virtuosic drummer, Matt Wilson appears with his modern quartet, a two-horn and bass ensemble. Always high energy, always daring. Tickets: $15. For tickets/information, call The Seasons at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/15/2009

PNWU's 2nd Annual Doktoberfest

Location: Terrace Heights
2710 Terrace Heights Dr.
Pacific NW University's 2nd Annual Doktoberfest will be held at Jack-Sons Restaurant in Terrace Heights from 5-9pm. Come celebrate Oktoberfest and let the medical students of Pacific Northwest University serve you German dinner specials. Cost: $10. We will have raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit PNWU student activities. For information, call Heather at 541-206-3497.
10/16/2009

Seminar and Wine with Robert Frankenberry

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
5pm at The Seasons, Seminar and Wine with Robert Frankenberry, artist-in-residence, talks about classical music and opera from the piano. For information/tickets, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/16/2009

Friday Night Sip-n-Stroll - Prosser

Location: Prosser
Various
Join us for our last Friday Night Sip-n-Stroll at the Exit 82 wineries from 5-7pm. Wine specials, light foods, and entertainment. For information, call 800-408-1517 or www.prosserchamber.org.
10/16/2009

Ben Macy Trio

Location: Prosser
1226 Meade Ave.
The Ben Macy Trio (jazz) will perform in concert at 7pm at the Princess Theatre. Cost: $10.
10/16/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Yakima Symphony Chamber Orchestra

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
6:30pm - Pre-concert Talk with Chris Brubeck, Don Thulean, Michael Wimberly, Daron Hagen, and Gilda Lyons, included with concert ticket.

7:30pm - The Yakima Symphony Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Don Thulean and Brooke Creswell, presents sparkling new music by select 2009 Composer Fellows, a Double Concerto by Hagen, as well as standard repertory. Tickets: $20. For tickets/information, call The Seasons at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/17/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Dena DeRose with Matt Wilson

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - Jazz vocalist, Dena DeRose's unique vocal style and piano playing burst with creativity and infectious energy. Dena has developed a hard-swinging and dynamic sound that audiences crave. Accompanying Dena is Matt Wilson on drums and Chris Lightcap on bass. Tickets: $20. For tickets/information, call The Seasons at 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
10/17/2009

Windy Point Gold Medal Winemaker's Dinner - CANCELLED

Location: Wapato
420 Windy Point Dr.
Enjoy eating dinner with the grape grower and winemaker at Windy Point Vineyards. Winery tour and barrel tasting at 5pm; multi-course dinner at 6pm prepared by Prosser's Picazo 7seventeen paired with Windy Point's Gold Medal Wines. Cost: $100 per person. For information, call 509-877-6824.
10/19/2009

Brass Band from Luchtringen, Germany

Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Dr.
5:30pm at the Yakima Valley Museum. Free welcome reception. For information, call Freya, 509-453-7361.
10/23/2009

Windy Point Late Night

Location: Wapato
420 Windy Point Dr.
5-10pm - wine, hors d'ouevres, and live music at Windy Point Vineyards Tasting Room. For information, call 509-877-6824.
10/24/2009

The P.A.S.T. is Present Fall Meet and Greet at The Depot Restaurant

Location: Downtown Yakima
32 N. Front St.
Fall meet and greet and 1st Annual Pre-Carved Pumpkin Contest from 1-5pm at the Haunted Depot Restaurant and Lounge located in the historic Yakima Train Depot. Come meet your local paranormal investigation team and learn about the paranormal. Tell us about your paranormal experiences or arrange for a paranormal investigation. (P.A.S.T. is Paranormal and Spirit Team.)

1st Annual Pre-carved or Pre-decorated Pumpkin Contest:
Contest is open to all ADULTS (21 and over) Requested donation of $1 per pumpkin entry (unlimited entries). Pumpkins must be carved or decorated prior to bringing to the contest. Entries must be submitted between 1:30 and 3pm at The P.A.S.T. is Present Meet and Greet event. Winning pumpkin chosen by the team at 3:20pm. Winner must be present to win and all pumpkins entered must be taken home by the owner. Winner receives $25. For questions or information, call Ellen Allmendinger of the P.A.S.T. is Present at 509-965-6217.
10/24/2009 - 10/25/2009

Halloween Spooktacular at Camp Roganunda

Location: Naches
Chinook Pass
Camp Fire USA invites families to carve pumpkins, bob for apples, go on a scavenger hunt and enjoy other activities at Camp Roganunda on Chinook Pass. Festivities begin at 11am Oct. 24th. Cost for a family of four: $40 for the day; $75 to stay the night. Meals and activities are included. For information, call Camp Fire, 509-453-9151.
10/24/2009 - 10/25/2009

Apple Harvest Days at Washington Fruit Place

Location: Yakima
1209 Pecks Canyon Rd.
Free event! Every weekend in October, except Oct. 31st. Apple variety tasting, fresh cider tasting, pumpkin patch, hay maze, hay rides. Hours: 11am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Groups on weekdays by appointment. For information, call 509-966-1275 or www.treeripened.com.
10/24/2009

Yakima Valley Light Opera at Greystone Restaurant

Location: Downtown Yakima
5 N. Front St.
7:30pm - Yakima Valley Light Opera will perform at Greystone Restaurant. Cover charge: $15 per couple or $10 per person. Dinner reservation required. For information, call 509-248-9801.
10/25/2009

Fright Night '09

Location: Yakima
2301 Fruitvale Blvd.
Meet at Yakima Parks and Recreation from 4-10pm. Students in grades 6-8 can trek through town in search of Yakima's best haunted places. Enjoy pizza and drinks. Cost: $15; limited space. For information, call 575-6020.
10/28/2009 - 10/31/2009

Schell's Haunted Corn Maze - Union Gap

Location: Union Gap
Behind Jean's Cottage Inn off Columbus St.
Wednesday through Saturday, 6:30-9:30pm only. Bring your flashlight.
Admission rates: Adults $9, kids 3-10 years and Seniors 65+ $7, children 2 and under free with paid adult.
For information, call 509-453-3200 or 509-865-4511 or email schellrbt@clearwire.net.
10/28/2009 - 10/31/2009

Schell's Haunted Corn Maze - Toppenish

Location: Toppenish
40 Harris Rd.
Wednesday through Saturday, 6:30-9:30pm only. Bring your flashlight.
Admission rates: Adults $8, kids 3-10 years and Seniors 65+ $6, children 2 and under free with paid adult.
For information, call 509-453-3200 or 509-865-4511 or email schellrbt@clearwire.net.
10/29/2009 - 10/31/2009

Schell's Massive Corn Maze & Fall Harvest Funland - Toppenish

Location: Toppenish , Union Gap

Hours: Mon. and Tue.: 9am-6pm, Wed. through Sat.: 9am-9:30pm, Sunday: 10am-7pm. Admission rates: Adults $8, kids 3-10 years and Seniors 65+ $6, children 2 and under free with paid adult. Your paid admission includes access to:

The Apple Cup Corn Maze "UW vs. WSU" in Toppenish
The 2000 bale straw maze
The pyramid of straw with 2 funslides
Farm animal zoo
The corn field hay ride
The mini corn maze in Union Gap and Toppenish
6 bonfire pits and 2 BBQ's
Schell's live growing pumpkin patch.
Each paid admission receives a FREE Schell O'Lantern carving pumpkin.
New this year is the "Pumpkin Chucker". Call for launching times.
For information, call 509-453-3200 or 509-865-4511.
10/29/2009 - 10/31/2009

Harvest Time at Jones Farms Fruit Stand

Location: Zillah
2020 Thacker Rd.
8am-5pm daily through October 31st. Straw maze, straw mountain with slide, duck pond and pumpkin patch, self-guided orchard walk, picnic area. Free to the public, donations accepted. For information, call 509-829-6024.
10/29/2009 - 10/31/2009

Haunted Depot - Northern Pacific Rail and Steam Museum

Location: Toppenish
10 Asotin Ave.
Visit the Halloween Haunted Depot at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum, from 7-10pm for a really great Halloween experience. This event, for kids ages 13 and over, will feature ghosts, goblins, and all kinds of scary things as you tour the haunted depot, rail yard and two haunted railroad cars. Cost: $5. Digital pictures with victims in the Electric Chair available at an additional charge. For information, call 509-865-1911.
10/29/2009 - 10/31/2009

Taste the Grapes

Location: Zillah , Wapato , Granger , Sunnyside
Various
Ever wonder what the fruit of the vine tastes like before it's made into wine? Have you wanted to taste a fresh merlot or syrah grape? Now's your chance! Starting in mid-September and lasting through the month of October, wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail will be featuring "Taste the Grapes". Wineries will have fresh grapes from the vineyards to sample, then you can sample the wines made from those grapes. Tour often since harvest times are different for different grapes. For information, call 509-965-4521.
10/29/2009 - 10/31/2009

Granger Pumpkin Patch Festival

Location: Granger
1733 Beam Rd.
11am-6pm - Admission: $6 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 3-12. Walking tours of the grounds, corn and straw mazes, hay rides to the fort, games, exhibits in the barn, pumpkin carving contest, and petting zoo. For information, call Alva Baltran, 509-854-7851.
10/30/2009

Haunted Halloween at The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard

Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
It's scary good! Join us at The Tasting Room Yakima from 6-9pm in our 100-year old haunted farmhouse for fun contests and fabulous Washington wine!

Come dressed in your Halloween best for delicious finger foods and good friends, along with a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from The Tasting Room Yakima.

Bring your carved jack-o-lantern and $5 to enter our pumpkin-carving contest and be sure to don your scariest outfit for our costume contest. For information, call 509-966-0686.
10/31/2009

Fright Night at Johnny's Pizza Stone & Pub

Location: Prosser
354 Chardonnay Ave.
Johnny's Pizza Stone and Pub is having its First Annual Fright Night from 9pm-2am for those of you 21 and older. Join us for a fun-filled night of karaoke, beer pong, costume fashion show, and lots of great door prizes! Great food appetizers and $2.00 Domestics. Open until 9pm for the family-friendly atmosphere, then the goblins come out to play. For information, call 509-786-7492.
10/31/2009

Halloween Costume Party at The Cascade Wine Co.

Location: Downtown Yakima
214 W. Yakima Ave.
Join us for a Halloween costume party at The Cascade Wine Company. The party begins at 3pm for a spooktacular afternoon of frightfully delicious wines and ghoulishly eats! A $10 suggested donation at the door will benefit The Brooklyn Baseball Club. Come join the fun. Prize for best costume and door prizes. For information, call 509-972-2811.
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Bonair Winery

Location: Zillah
500 S. Bonair Rd.
Bonair Winery will be celebrating HalloWine 2009 with spooky, strange people in the tasting room to pour your wine on Halloween weekend. Customers who show up in costume will receive our undying cackling gratitude and a special Hallowine Prize. Try our special Tapas concoction prepared by our resident Hag. Remember to say Trick or Treat and you will get a really great chocolate eyeball to munch on with our special Port wine. We promise you a howling good time at Bonair Winery!
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Eaton Hill Winery

Location: Granger
530 Gurley Rd.
Eaton Hill Winery will have “the HalloWine works” during this special fall weekend – costumes, pumpkins, soup and their award-winning wines. Stop in 10am–5pm.
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Masset Winery

Location: Wapato
620 E. Parker Heights Rd.
Masset Winery will offer (to Passport holders) a special discount of 25% off of three or more bottles of les Vignes de Marcoux or Sandra Jean Red Wine during the annual HalloWine 2009 festivities. In addition, we will have special pricing for the weekend on our new release Semillon Ice Wine! Of course, our 105 year old barn/tasting room will be decorated to celebrate the holiday and we'll have some delicious goodies to snack on too!
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Paradisos del Sol

Location: Zillah
3230 Highland Dr.
Paradisos del Sol: The end of October is also the end of harvest. Corn mazes and pumpkin stands are all around, and the wineries are just wrapping up the season. Paradisos del Sol will offer a 2-for-1 wine special for anyone wearing a bona fide costume and has a Passport. Minimum purchase 4 bottles (2 of those will be for free, the two lower-priced bottles). We, of course, will be in costume and there should be some scary-looking pumpkins around the place, all home grown. Join Paradisos del Sol in a REAL costume this HalloWine 2009!
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Piety Flats

Location: Wapato
2560 Donald-Wapato Rd. @ Exit 44
Piety Flats Winery celebrates HalloWine with Kris’ favorite Pumpkin Soup, a tasty orange delight that will have you screaming for more. This is a recipe by Sybille Bauer (Kris' sister) from old-world Germany, perfect to bring out the vampire or werewolf in you. Pairs with just about any wine but because the recipe comes from Germany, we will pair it with Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Silver Lake Winery

Location: Zillah
1500 Vintage Rd.
Silver Lake Winery staff will greet you in some great costumes at this annual themed weekend, and for a spook-tacular HalloWine, they are offering 25% off select wines on the 31st. Tasting fee waived for any customer showing up in costume. Themed foods to pair with wines at the tasting bar, too.
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Steppe Cellars

Location: Sunnyside
1991 Chaffee Rd.
Steppe Cellars celebrates HalloWine 2009 with flair! Visitors to Steppe Cellars will be able to pick out a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch behind the tasting room. Donations for the pumpkins will go to Project Hope, a world-wide medical support organization. Gabrielle has been involved with Project Hope for the past several years.
10/31/2009

HalloWine at Severino Cellars

Location: Zillah
1717 1st Ave.
No tricks...just treats at Severino Cellars as we celebrate HalloWine 2009. Pumpkins from the garden help decorate our 100 year old farmhouse tasting room. Sample some of our new cobblers and dips made special for this weekend and visit our spirits, which you will find friendly and delicious! We love this holiday and get a little crazy decorating. Come see for yourself. All ghouls and boys welcome. Open daily from 10am-6pm. For information, www.rattlesnakehills.com.
10/31/2009

Thompson's Farm Apple Fest and Corn Maze

Location: Naches
9535 Old Naches Hwy.
10am-5pm - every Saturday and Sunday in October and October 30-31. Pumpkin cannons fire on the hour. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, homemade pumpkin donuts and cider, antique blacksmith shop. Cost: Free; small fee for some activities. For info: call 509-653-2589 or www.thompsonsfarm.com.
10/31/2009

Apple Festival at the Big Red Barn

Location: Yakima
1209 Pecks Canyon Rd.
10am-3pm Saturdays, 11am-3pm Sundays in October at Washington's Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards. Apple variety tasting and fresh cider, hay rides, pumpkin patch, and hay maze for tots. Free. For information, call 966-1275 or www.treeripened.com.
10/31/2009

Dancing at The Depot with Wayman Chapman

Location: Downtown Yakima
32 N. Front St.
Dance to the music of Wayman Chapman on Halloween Night from 8-11pm at The Depot Restaurant and Lounge. Food and drink specials. For information, call 509-469-4400.
10/31/2009

The Annual Teen Halloween Dance

Location: Union Gap
Behind Jean's Cottage Inn off Columbus St.
Annual teen Halloween dance 6:30pm-midnight at Schell's Massive Corn Maze and Fall Harvest Funland (Union Gap location only). For information, call 509-453-3200 or 509-865-4511.
10/31/2009

Apple Festival at Bill's Berry Farm

Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.
Every Saturday in October, celebrate the harvest at Bill's Berry Farm. There are lots of fun family activities each week - hayrides to the fields and back, pick your own apples, make homemade cider, raid the pumpkin patch, bring a picnic lunch or ride the barnyard train. For information, call the Chamber at 509-786-3177.
10/31/2009

Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner at Windy Point Vineyards

Location: Wapato
420 Windy Point Dr.
6pm - Dress up in your favorite costume, eat dinner, drink wine, and solve the terrifying murder of the night at Windy Point Vineyards. Cost: $80 per person. For information, call 509-877-6824.
10/31/2009

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Princess Theatre

Location: Prosser
1226 Meade Ave.
The Princess Theatre will be presenting the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This must-see event will take place on Halloween night at 10pm. Actors will be brought in to portray the roles and lead the audience in group participation. The entrance is free.

This is a fundraiser for the non-profit theatre so donations will be accepted and participation bags willl be sold for $15. No outside food, drinks or props will be allowed. The participation bags will include many items donated by local businesses that will allow the audience members to play along. There will also be an instruction manual with a list of businesses who helped support this event.

For information, call Mari Page at 801-635-7457.
10/31/2009

Halloween Spooktacular! at Yakima Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
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11/1/2009

Dia de los Muertos at The Seasons

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
At 2pm and 7:30pm, the Yakima Chamber Orchestra will perform a Dia de los Muertos Concert at The Seasons with the Yakima Symphony Chorus and guest artists from Morelia, Mexico. Tickets: $20 at YSO office. For information, call 509-248-1414.
11/5/2009

Desert Wind Winery - Cooking Class: Holiday Entertaining

Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
Join the fun at Desert Wind Winery and take a cooking class on Holiday Entertaining from 6-8pm. Cost: $45 per person includes class, two glasses of wine, and tasting portions of the food prepared during class. To register, call 509-786-7277, ext. 104 or www.desertwindwinery.com.
11/6/2009 - 11/8/2009

Christmas Open House at LaKat Gallery

Location: Naches
10201 Hwy. 12
Visit LaKat Gallery from 10am-4pm Friday and Saturday, and 12-4pm Sunday for your Christmas shopping. Beautiful handcrafted items, fine art photography featuring the Yakima Valley and the four seasons. Enjoy coffee and cookies as you take in all the wonderful unique gifts we have to offer. For information, call 509-653-1350.
11/6/2009

First Friday at Plaza Socievole

Location: Downtown Yakima
120 E. Yakima Ave.
Gentlemen Wild will perform at Plaza Socievole, 7pm Friday. Stop in for drinks, dinner, and dancing. Never a cover. For information, www.PlazaSocievoleWinery.com or call 509-454-WINE.
11/7/2009

Jay Thomas at The Seasons

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
The Seasons proudly welcomes Jay Thomas and his East West Alliance, a jazz double trio (sextet) featuring the best plays from Japan and the United States. Concert time - 7:30pm.

Special event: 6:30pm - Wine and Conversation: Jazz...in Japan? Complimentary wine and snacks with an intriguing look at international reach of jazz with Jay Thomas and Daisuke Kurata in The Seasons Back Room.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online at www.theseasonsyakima.com or at Inklings Bookshop in the Chalet Mall. For information, call 509-453-1888.
11/7/2009

Hillstomp at Yakima Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
214 E. Yakima Ave.
9pm - Hillstomp (punkabilly blues) returns to the Yakima Sports Center. Cover $5, must be 21 and over. For information, call 509-453-4647 or www.yakimasportscenter.com.
11/8/2009

Winemaker Dinner with Bookwalter Winery at Picazo 7Seventeen

Location: Prosser
717 Sixth St.
Join Chef Frank Magana as he partners with exceptional winemaker John Bookwalter with Bookwalter Winery to create an exciting culinary evening filled with tantalizing cuisine paired with incredible Bookwalter wines. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a half hour social of wine and tapas, followed by an enticing multi-course dinner and alluring wine pairings at 6pm.

Tickets are $65 which includes social, dinner, wine pairings, gratuity and taxes. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Picazo 7Seventeen. Call 509-786-1116 to reserve your seat. Tickets are non-refundable, but will be transferable (please call for details).
11/12/2009 - 11/14/2009

A Christmas Carol

Location: Zillah
1602 2nd Ave.
The Z Center Stage performance of A Christmas Carol will be performed at 7pm at Zillah High School. Tickets cost $5 and $7.50 and may be ordered online at www.zillahschools.org/drama or call 509-829-5565. Tickets will also be available at the door.
11/13/2009 - 11/14/2009

Rick Pulido at Carmen's Comedy Club

Location: Selah
316 S. First St., Ste. 7
Rick Pulido will perform at Carmen's. Two show times: 7pm and 9pm each evening. Cost: $10 for each show. Must be 21 or older. For reservations/information, call 698-3900 or www.carmenscomedyclub.com.
11/13/2009

The Seasons Brown Bag Series

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
Noon-1pm Fridays at The Seasons. Admission is $5 at the door. Bring your lunch and beverage with you and enjoy the entertainment of CWU's Woodwind Quintet. For information, call 453-1888.
11/13/2009

Harvest Tunes: Benefit Concert for Northwest Harvest

Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Dr.
7:30pm - Wells Fargo Insurance Services and the Yakima Valley Museum are presenting Harvest Tunes: A Benefit Concert for Northwest Harvest featuring Star Anna and The Laughing Dogs (alt-country-rock). Admission: $10 plus 2 cans of food or a large package of non-perishable food. Tickets can be purchased at the Yakima Valley Museum. For information, call 509-248-0747.
11/14/2009

Entertainment at the Yakima Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
214 E. Yakima Ave.
9pm - Westerly and Dry County Crooks (Americana) perform at the Yakima Sports Center. Cover varies, must be 21 and over. For information, www.yakimasportscenter.com or 509-453-4647.
11/14/2009 - 11/15/2009

Grapevine Wreath Class

Location: Zillah
1500 Vintage Rd.
Use fresh cut grape vines to shape into wreaths. Great to decorate for the holidays or to use as gifts. Cost is only $5 per person. Mulled wine available to sample with recipe cards to take home and try for yourself. Hours: 10am-5pm. For information, call 509-829-6235 or www.silverlakewinery.com.
11/14/2009

Book Signing Party at Silver Lake Winery

Location: Zillah
1500 Vintage Rd.
Susan La Riviere will be at Silver Lake Winery from 12-4pm to read from her third novel, The Brothers, which is based on real people raised here in the Yakima Valley. This novel takes us through the lives of two brothers that tragically lose their mother at a young age leaving them to be raised by their father and grandfather on a fruit farm in Naches. The action and adventure of this story doesn't stop for a second.

Live music by Larry La Riviere will accompany Susan's reading and continue through the afternoon. Be sure to pick up your copy of this book after the reading and have it signed by the author. For information, email tstephas@silverlakewinery.com.
11/14/2009 - 11/15/2009

Christmas Open House at Washington Fruit Place

Location: Yakima
1209 Pecks Canyon Rd.
Sample Washington specialty foods all day, enjoy hot apple cider and shop for unique specialty Christmas gifts at Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards. Hours: Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm. For information, call 509-966-1275.
11/14/2009

Murder Mystery Winemaker's Dinner

Location: Prosser
560 Merlot Dr.
Join us at 6:30pm for a thrilling night of mystery, suspense, unparalleled foods catered by Bonefish Grill, and exquisite wines. Cost: $85 per adult and $60 under 21 years. For information, call 509-786-7401 or www.airfieldwines.com.
11/14/2009

Paoli Mejias Quintet

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm - The Paoli Mejias Quintet will perform at The Seasons in one of the big Latin jazz concerts of the fall! Tickets $18, may be purchased at The Seasons box office 11am-4pm Wed. thru Sat. For information, call 509-453-1888.
11/15/2009

Winemaker Dinner with Fidelitas at Picazo 7Seventeen

Location: Prosser
717 Sixth St.
Join Chef Frank Magana as he partners with exceptional winemaker Charlie Hoppes with Fidelitas to create an exciting culinary evening filled with tantalizing cuisine paired with incredible Fidelitas wines. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a half hour social of wine and tapas, followed by an enticing multi-course dinner and alluring wine pairings at 6pm.

Tickets are $65 which includes social, dinner, wine pairings, gratuity and taxes. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Picazo 7Seventeen. Call 509-786-1116 to reserve your seat. Tickets are non-refundable, but will be transferable (please call for details).
11/15/2009

Jeff Dunham at the Yakima Valley SunDome

Location: Yakima
1301 S. Fair Ave.
Jeff Dunham, "Spark of Insanity" (parental discretion) will perform at 5pm at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Ticket prices: $43.50 - all seats are reserved, plus service charge. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-325-7328, or in person at the State Fair Box Office, Administration Building, or at www.ticketswest.com. Parking: $6 per car. For information, call 509-248-7160.
11/19/2009 - 11/21/2009

A Christmas Carol

Location: Zillah
1602 2nd Ave.
The Z Center Stage performance of A Christmas Carol will be performed at 7pm at Zillah High School. Tickets cost $5 and $7.50 and may be ordered online at www.zillahschools.org/drama or call 509-829-5565. Tickets will also be available at the door.
11/19/2009

House Concert Featuring Craig Carothers

Location: Prosser
445 N. River Rd.
A House Concert featuring Craig Carothers and grammy award-winning songwriter Don Henry will be held at the ABS WA Training Center. A social hour starts at 5:30pm with music beginning at 6:30pm. The cost is $15 and please bring an appetizer to share.
11/19/2009

Stems and Riedel

Location: Downtown Yakima
401 E. Yakima Ave.
Join us at 6pm for a Vinum wine glass omnibus at the Hilton Garden Inn. Cost: $75 (tax not included). Guests leave with a set of four crystal glasses valued at $125.00. You must prepay to attend this event. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Brad Baldwin at Stems, 509-452-8800, Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm.
11/20/2009 - 11/21/2009

Billy Wayne Davis and Owen Straw at Carmen's Comedy Club

Location: Selah
316 S. First St., Ste. 7
Billy Wayne Davis and Owen Straw will perform at Carmen's. Two show times: 7pm and 9pm each evening. Cost: $11 for each show. Must be 21 or older. For reservations/information, call 698-3900 or www.carmenscomedyclub.com.
11/20/2009 - 11/21/2009

Entertainment at the Yakima Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
214 E. Yakima Ave.
Friday, 9pm - Dance Illuminate (party pop)
Saturday, 9pm - Big High with Tieton Drive (rock)

Cover varies, must be 21 and over. For information, 509-453-4647 or www.yakimasportscenter.com.
11/20/2009 - 11/22/2009

Bonair Winery Weekend Entertainment

Location: Zillah
500 S. Bonair Rd.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon-4pm, Bonair Winery offers Tapas (Spanish bar snacks) to enjoy with your wine along with live music on Saturday from 1-3pm. For information, call 509-829-6027.
11/21/2009

Camerata Club Men's Chorus Concert

Location: Downtown Yakima
19 S. Third St.
7pm at the Capitol Theatre the Camerata Club Men's Chorus will perform Sentimental Journey, A Trip Down Memory Lane. Guest choral groups include CWU Men's Chorus and Toppenish High School Chorus. Tickets: $10, available at the theater box office or call Dick Schut, 509-452-8819.
11/22/2009

Winemaker Dinner with Owen Roe Winery at Picazo 7Seventeen

Location: Prosser
717 Sixth St.
Join Chef Frank Magana as he partners with exceptional winemaker Eric Brasher with Owen Roe Winery to create an exciting culinary evening filled with tantalizing cuisine paired with incredible Owen Roe wines. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a half hour social of wine and tapas, followed by an enticing multi-course dinner and alluring wine pairings at 6pm.

Tickets are $65 which includes social, dinner, wine pairings, gratuity and taxes. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Picazo 7Seventeen. Call 509-786-1116 to reserve your seat. Tickets are non-refundable, but will be transferable (please call for details).
11/25/2009

Winemaker Dinner with Alexandria Nicole Cellars at Picazo 7Seventeen

Location: Prosser
717 Sixth St.
Join Chef Frank Magana as he partners with exceptional winemaker Jarrod Boyle with Alexandria Nicole Cellars to create an exciting culinary evening filled with tantalizing cuisine paired with incredible Alexandria Nicole Cellars wines. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a half hour social of wine and tapas, followed by an enticing multi-course dinner and alluring wine pairings at 6pm.

Tickets are $65 which includes social, dinner, wine pairings, gratuity and taxes. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Picazo 7Seventeen. Call 509-786-1116 to reserve your seat. Tickets are non-refundable, but will be transferable (please call for details).
11/26/2009 - 11/28/2009

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) at the Warehouse Theatre

Location: Yakima
5000 W. Lincoln Ave.
Opens Thanksgiving evening at 7:30pm - Three actors perform this play at the Warehouse Theatre, plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season. For tickets/information, call 509-966-0951.
11/27/2009 - 11/28/2009

Gabriel Rutledge and Manic Thunder at Carmen's Comedy Club

Location: Selah
316 S. First St., Ste. 7
Gabriel Rutledge and Manic Thunder will perform at Carmen's. Two show times: 7pm and 9pm each evening. Cost: $10 for each show. Must be 21 or older. For reservations/information, call 698-3900 or www.carmenscomedyclub.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Windy Point Vineyards

Location: Wapato
420 Windy Point Dr.
Windy Point Vineyards will be serving a harvest soup and releasing our first estate 2007 Pinot Noir. There will be a $5 tasting fee for anyone who does not have a Rattlesnakehills Passport or a Wine Yakima Valley Premier Pass. For information, call 509-877-6828 or www.windypointvineyards.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Airfield Estates

Location: Prosser
560 Merlot Dr.
Celebrate the season at Airfield Estates at Vintner's Village with fine wine and culinary pairings. We will be barrel tasting the 2008 Aviator Red and the 2008 Malbec. Tasting stations will be scattered throughout the winery where you'll experience Airfield wines, small bites, and a joyous occasion. Twenty per cent discount on all wine purchases. Gifts, wine baskets, boxes, and more! For information, call 509-786-7401 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/28/2009

Murder Mystery Theater

Location: Prosser
560 Merlot Dr.
During Thanksgiving in Wine Country weekend, Airfield's Murder Mystery Theater, Wine and Dessert will return. This time it will be accompanied with wine and delectable desserts catered by Bon Vino's Bistro at 7pm. Cost: $35 per adult and $20 for those under 21. For reservation, call 509-786-7401 or www.airfieldwines.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Wilridge Vineyard

Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
Join us from 11am-7pm for a celebration of our 2nd Anniversary at The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard. The celebration will consist of Pissaladiere (Provencal Pizza) for all Premier Pass holders. Visitors will be entertained Friday and Saturday, 4-7pm by Seattle's Swiggett Jazz Quartet with guest clarinetist Paul Leary. The event is free for Premier Pass holders.

Come breathe in the panoramic views high above Yakima Valley and the Cowiche Canyon Nature Preserve. Free admission, everyone welcome. For information, call 509-966-0686.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Snoqualmie Winery

Location: Prosser
660 Frontier Rd.
Sample Snoqualmie wines while enjoying a festive holiday atmosphere and friendly winery staff. We will have wonderful holiday gift baskets, wine accessories, and holiday decor available for the seasons. We will have savory samples paired with some of our new and current releases. Premiere Passport holders will receive a special wine and food pairing, along with a 25% case discount. For information, call 800-852-0885 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Sagelands Vineyard

Location: Wapato
71 Gangle Rd.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Sagelands Vineyard. Admission: $5 (includes wine tasting and your souvernir Sagelands glass). Premier Pass holders will be hosted in our Wine Club room for a special wine and cheese pairing. We are featuring our newly released 2008 Syrah. Thanksgiving in Wine Country weekend only - case discounts of up to 30 per cent and exclusive Sampler Packs. For information, call 800-967-8115 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Hogue Cellars

Location: Prosser
2800 Lee Rd.
Hogue Cellars will be featuring a savory soup paired with our 2006 Terroir Fries Vineyard Syrah, as well as many other exquisite wines. We will also be offering case discounts of up to 35 per cent. Stop in and taste a bit of our holiday cheer! $5.00 tasting fee waived for Premier Pass holders. For information, call 888-659-7900 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Gamache Vintners

Location: Prosser
505 Cabernet Ct.
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with Gamache Vintners at their new location in Prosser's Vintners Village. Warm up with a sample of Curried Butternet Squash Soup paired with our 2007 Estate Viognier. Premier Pass holders will have their tasting fee waived, and will also receive a 10 and 15 per cent discount. For information, www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Chukar Cherries

Location: Prosser
320 Wine Country Rd.
Throughout Thanksgiving weekend, Chukar Cherries will offer complimentary pairings of chocolate-covered local fruits and nuts including freshly made Chocolate Cherries: Black Forest, Cabernet, Pinot Noir Chocolate Cherries and freshly-made Chocolate Nuts: Chocolate Spiced Hazelnuts and Honey Pecans.

Throughout the weekend, we are pleased to offer tastings with recipes of customer favorites: Chukar® Cherry Wine Reduction Sauce, Curried Cherry Chutney Bruschetta, and Northwest Rainier Cherries on bamboo skewers.

Since 1988, Chukar Cherries has produced the Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate® using local fruits that showcases the natural bounty and flavors of Washington State. For information, call 800-624-9544 or www.chukar.com .
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Cowan Vineyards

Location: Prosser
2880 Lee Rd.
Cowan Vineyards will be featuring Tamales from Guerra's Cafe and Deli. We will also have local vendors as well as live alpacas on the grounds (weather permitting). For information, call 509-788-0200 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Severino Cellars

Location: Zillah
1717 1st Ave.
Severino Cellars will be serving their, now famous, Cream of Roasted Portobello Mushroom and Chipotle Pepper Soup. What is better on a cold November day than a yummy bowl of warm soup with a great glass of wine? Passport holders receive 10% off a two bottle purchase and an additional 5% off case purchases. Premier Pass holders will receive 10 per cent off purchases of 2 or more bottles of wine. For information, call 509-829-3800, www.rattlesnakehills.com or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Oakwood Cellars

Location: Benton City
40504 N. DeMoss Rd.
The winemaker, Eppie, has come up with another fabulous recipe, Eppie's Estate Riesling Apricot Delight, a wonderful holiday dessert that is easy to make. Serve at your holiday gatherings. Sip on a glass of Oakwood Cellars Estate Riesling while enjoying this wonderful dessert. Would also pair great with the Lemberger wine. Premier Pass holders at Oakwood will receive 30 per cent off a case of wine, any mix. Some wines are already on sale! For information, call 509-588-5332 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Steppe Cellars

Location: Sunnyside
1991 Chaffee Rd.
For Thanksgiving weekend, visitors will be able to make their own grapevine wreath. We will have the grapevine cuttings and will instruct visitors how to twist them into the shape of a wreath. Everyone will be able to go home with a wreath they have created.

We will have hot cider for the designated drivers and two new releases for the wine tasters to sample in addition to our other wines. Our new wines will be our 2008 Dry Gewurztraminer and 2008 semi-sweet Riesling. Wine tasters will also be able to sample our award-winning wines - Semillon, Dry Riesling, Dry Rose`, Big Sage Red, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and our Bourdeaux style blend - Artemisia. There will also be a few gift items for those looking to do a little holiday shopping. Hours: 10am-5pm. Passport holders receive the case discount on six or more bottles. For information, www.rattlesnakehills.com or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Plaza Socievole Winery and Restaurant

Location: Downtown Yakima
120 E. Yakima Ave.
Premier Pass Holders will enjoy Library wine tasting with winemaker Bryan Eglet (Jove 2006, Super tuscan and Rennaisance Red 2006, Single Vineyard Red Blend, antipasto buffet, 10% discount off wine and gift purchases. Free wine tasting. The library tasting and buffet will be held in our Private Dining Room. For information, call 509-454-9463 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Wineglass Cellars

Location: Zillah
260 N. Bonair Rd.
Taste our much anticipated new release of Zinfandel Batch 07 and our newly released 2006 Merlot. Sweet and spicy roasted almonds will pair well with both wines. Premier Pass holders will enjoy a private tasting with winemaker David Lowe. He will select two special wines for each day of this event, limited production wines or library wines, or ...?.., you will just have to be here to discover for yourselves! For information, call 509-839-3011 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Agate Field Vineyard

Location: Zillah
2911 Roza Dr.
Premier Pass holders will be treated to tasting of our premium wines including our '06 Cabernet Franc, gold medal winner, paired with our specialty appetizers and homemade dark chocolate brownies. Ticket holders will receive 20% discounts on all our Dancing Cowboy wines while supplies last. For information, call 509-930-0806 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Hinzerling Winery

Location: Prosser
1520 Sheridan Ave.
Hinzerling Winery will be presenting Winter Port Compote alongside our Three Muses Ruby Port as well as sampling new releases of Pinot Noir, Malbec and for Premier Pass holders, the normal tasting fee is waived and will be treated to a tasting of selected library wines from the 70s through 90s as well as a 15% discount on any purchase, if they ask. For information, call 800-727-6702 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Olsen Estates

Location: Prosser
500 Merlot Dr.
Olsen Estates Winery will offer Premier Pass holders complimentary tastings of our reserve wines. There will be live music on Friday from 2-5pm and we will also have light appetizers to eat. For information, call 509-786-7007 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Portteus Winery

Location: Zillah
5201 Highland Dr.
Portteus Winery will have 16 wines available to taste during Thanksgiving weekend. Hours: 10am-5pm. Passport holders will receive the case discount prices when they purchase six bottles, a savings of up to $60 on a half case. For information, call 509-829-6970 or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Silver Lake Winery

Location: Zillah
1500 Vintage Rd.
Silver Lake Winery will be waiving our $5 tasting fee for Premier Pass holders and Passport holders. We invite you to bring your friends, family, and wine enthusiast to celebrate with our staff this Thanksgiving weekend. Pick up great wine at fantastic sales to enjoy with the season's holiday dinners, get-togethers, and of course, for gifts! We will be serving our delicious Mulled Wine made from our Award-Winning Cabernet Sauvignon paired with smoked salmon or smoked cheddar from the Bonneville Smoked Products. Hours: 10am-5pm. For information, call 509-829-6235 or www.rattlesnakehills.com or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Piety Flats Winery

Location: Wapato
2560 Donald-Wapato Rd. @ Exit 44
Piety Flats will be serving Meatballs in Special Wine Sauce simmered in a secret sauce and paired with our red wines. Hours: 10am-5pm. Passport holders will receive 10% off bottle purchases and an additional 5% off six or more bottles. For information, call 509-877-3115 or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Bonair Winery

Location: Zillah
500 S. Bonair Rd.
Serving our special holiday wines in the Barrel Cave. In the tasting room, try our Port wine with luscious chocolates and confections from J&K Creations. Hours: 10am-5pm. Passport holders save 10% on all wine purchases and get free port tastings. For information, call 509-829-6027 or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Paradisos del Sol Winery

Location: Zillah
3230 Highland Dr.
Paradisos del Sol Winery will serve Pumpkin Custard paired with Angelica G for Thanksgiving in Wine Country. We will also be offering our usual nibbles (artichoke crab dip, blue cheese dip, and, if you are lucky, roasted marshmallows) with our usual wines (Rose` Paradiso, Seve, Paradisos Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port Paradiso, and Botrytis Riesling). Great wine, great food, great friends, what could be better? Hours: 10am-6pm. Passport holders receive 10% off a minimum two bottle purchase and an additional 5% off other discounts and free dessert wine tastings. For information, call 509-829-9000 or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Tefft Cellars

Location: Outlook
1320 Independence Rd.
At Tefft Cellars, Thanksgiving brings out our inner-gourmound! Join our family for a special wine pairing with an international twist as we match our award-winning wines with a fabulously rich and colorful curry dish from Northern India called Sweet Pepper Rogan Josh, wonderful tart yogurt and fruity chutney. Our award-winning wines will be discounted all weekend and visitors will be entered into a drawing to win a free weekend for 3 couples in our 3 bedroom, 3 bath Vineyard Guest House. Passport holders receive a 10% discount on a purchase of six bottles or more. Hours: 10am-5pm. For information, www.wineyakimavalley.org or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Thurston Wolfe Winery

Location: Prosser
588 Cabernet Ct.
Thurston Wolfe will be tasting their 2008 Sweet Rebecca and 2007 JTW Reserve Port with Chef Cathleen Williams Pumpkin Apple Bread Pudding. There will be recipe cards and wine specials on those featured wines. Premier Pass only please. For information, call 529-786-3313 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Kana Winery

Location: Downtown Yakima
10 S. 2nd St.
In addition to regular tasting, Premier Pass holders receive barrel samples of Kana's '07 Reds, food-wine matching of southern-comfort food to Kana wines. Daily wine specials, weather permitting outdoor seating, acoustic guitar music, daily raffle and more. $5 tasting fee waived for Premier Pass holders. For information, call 509-453-6611 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Claar Cellars

Location: Zillah
1001 Vintage Valley Parkway
Claar Cellars will be offering free tastings of our Fouled Anchor Port and 08 Ice Wine to Premier Pass holders. We will also be releasing our 09 Syrah Nouveau. Hours: 10am-6pm. Passport holders receive 10% off bottle purchases and an addition 5% off case purchases, plus a beautiful collectible pin. For information, call 509-829-6810 or www.rattlesnakehills.com or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Desert Wind

Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving celebration. $5 admission (refundable with wine purchase) includes tasting of the following wines, all from the 2007 vintage: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Ruah. Premier Pass holders will get the opportunity to taste and purchase select wines from our wine library including 1999 Ruah, 2000 Merlot, and 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Wine Club members will receive free admission and will be the only guests allowed to purchase our remaining 2005 Ruah (90 points, Wine Spectator) from the wine library. For information, call 509-786-7277 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Tapteil Vineyard Winery

Location: Prosser
20206 E. 583 PR N.E.
Tapteil Vineyard Winery will release our 2007 Spilya Vineyard Syrah. Get in the holiday spirit and stock up at Tapteil where Premier Pass holders will receive a 15 per cent discount on all wine purchases. In addition to our complementary tastings of Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, we feature tastes of imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars. For information, call 509-588-4460 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Two Mountain Winery

Location: Zillah
2151 Cheyne Rd.
Two Mountain Winery will be offering all of our current releases for tasting and will be releasing our Hidden Horse VI Red Table Wine. This year we will be offering Mom's Famous Minestrone Soup for our guests. Hours: 10am-6pm. Passport holders receive 10% off purchases of three bottles or more, and an additional 5% off a case purchase. For information, call 509-829-3900 or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Chandler Reach Winery

Location: Benton City
9506 W. Chandler Rd.
Enjoy small bites of dessert items while sampling Chandler Reach wines. Special holiday wines and gift ideas discounted, as well as 20% on case purchases. Bring a can of food to donate to Second Harvest and receive a free reserve tasting, Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm. Make reservations to join us for dinner Saturday. For information, call 509-588-8800 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Gilbert Cellars

Location: Downtown Yakima
5 N. Front St., Ste. 100
Treat yourself to a tasting of our Thanksgiving wines and a glass of our festive spiced wine. Premier Pass holders get a free sample of three wines that will pair spectacularly with Thanksgiving leftovers and holiday dinners. Pass holders will also receive half off a glass of our Thanksgiving-exclusive spiced wine and 10 per cent off the purchase of wine by the bottle. Don't miss One Up, Two Down on Friday night and Kurt Lindsay on Saturday. Both play from 8-10pm. Premier passes ($30 pre-purchase, $35 at the door) will be available for purchase tat the tasting room or online at www.wineyakimavalley.org. For information, call 509-249-9049.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Hightower Cellars

Location: Benton City
19418 583-E PR NE
Premier Pass holders will have a very unique experience breaking bread and sampling wine at Hightower Cellars. As some of you may know, you can produce a bread starter from the natural yeasts that grow on grapes. Leslie Mackie, owner of Macrina Bakery in Seattle, has agreed to produce a Hightower Loaf leavened with a yeast starter grown from the natural yeasts found on grapes from our estate vineyard here on Red Mountain. The Macrina Hightower Loaf will be paired with all kinds of tasty treats. For information, call 509-588-2867 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Milbrandt Vineyards

Location: Prosser
508 Cabernet Ct.
Please join us at Milbrandt Vineyards for a fun and festive weekend! In celebration of the season, we'll be sampling our delicious slow-cooked Boef Bourguignon (French beef stew) and fresh homemade bread paired with one of our Tasting Room Red Rhone Blend and Petite Sirah. Premier Pass holders will also be treated to a special reserve wine tasting paired with a delicious dark chocolate truffle. For information, call 509-788-0030 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Pontin del Roza Winery

Location: Prosser
35502 N. Hinzerling Rd.
Pontin del Roza Winery will be serving Smoky Mango Squash Soup and will have a stock up sale with lots of case discounts. For information, call 509-786-4449 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Terra Blanca Winery

Location: Benton City
34715 N. DeMoss Rd.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims. Keith and ReNae Pilgrim invite you and your family to celebrate Thanksgiving in Wine Country at their family-owned Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard. They will fire up the demonstration kitchen, open the wine and offer a 2004 Syrah case special and share a complementary Reserve tasting to Premier Pass holders. Open 10am-6pm Friday through Sunday. For information, call 509-588-6082 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Willow Crest Winery

Location: Prosser
590 Merlot Dr.
Willow Crest Estates will be preparing delicious smoked brisket and spice cake to pair with their wonderful estate wines. Tastings of our current wines as well as barrel tasting of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon will be offered. Premier Pass holders will be tasting our 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon as well as receive 20 per cent off of all wine purchases. For information, call 509-786-7999 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Kiona Winery

Location: Benton City
44612 N. Sunset Rd.
Taste Kiona wines which will include our reserve wines. Enjoy our cranberry red wine sauce with New York cheesecake. Premiere Pass holders may participate in a raffle for private wine tasting paired with hors d'oeuvres. For information, call 509-588-6716 or www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Eaton Hill Winery

Location: Granger
530 Gurley Rd.
For our 20th celebration of Thanksgiving, we will be serving Angel's famous Gourmet Bean Soup and Garlic Cream Dip. Special discounts will be offered. Hours: 10am-5pm. Passport holders receive 10% off bottle purchases and an aditional 5% off case purchases.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Horizon's Edge Winery

Location: Zillah
4530 E. Zillah Dr.
This is the last weekend to purchase wines before the winter closure. Hours: 11am-5pm. Passport holders receive 12% off bottle purchases and 20% off case purchases.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Hyatt Vineyards

Location: Zillah
2020 Gilbert Rd.
Featuring a delicious Chardonnay Smoked Salmon paired with our Viognier/Chardonnay. Samples of our estate wines, Roza Ridge, and dessert wines are free with a Rattlesnake Hills Passport. Hours: 11am-5pm. Passport holders receive free Roza Ridge (our reserve wines) tastes and free ice wine samples.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Knight Hill Winery

Location: Zillah
5330 Lombard Loop Rd.
Serving Pasta and Company's Turkey Meatballs in Anne's special wine sauce, paired with our handcrafted wines. Hours: 11am-5pm. Passport holders receive 10% off bottle purchases, 20% off six to eleven bottles, and 30% off case purchases. For information, www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Maison de Padgett Winery

Location: Zillah
2231 Roza Dr.
This is the last weekend to purchase wines before the winter closure. Hours: 11am-5pm. Passport holders receive 12% off bottle purchases and 20% off case purchases. For information, www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Masset Winery

Location: Wapato
620 E. Parker Heights Rd.
Handmade Belgian chocolates, Jahr's Sausages (from Selah) and smoked cheddar cheese with our red wines. New release: Semillon Ice Wine. Specials on les Vignes de Marcoux and Sandra Jean Red Wines. Hours: 11am-5pm. Passport holders receive 30% off bottles and 50% off cases of selected wines. For information, www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Kestrel Vintners

Location: Prosser
2890 Lee Rd.
Guests will sample three wines paired with cheese - The Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, and the 05 Merlot. The Dining Gallery will be available for Premier Pass holders only. Sweet Potato, Chipotle and Apple Soup will be paired with the Malbec and served from the Chef's Bar. For information, www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Chinook Winery

Location: Prosser
Wine Country Rd. at Wittkopf Rd.
In celebration of Native Salmon, Chinook Winery will be open to Premier Pass holders only over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from noon until 5pm. Chinook Wines welcomes Barbara Cairns, Executive Director of Long Live the Kings. Chinook will serve wild salmon from LummiWild, atop an Ozette potato crisp. Ozette potatoes are part of the Slow Foods' US Ark of Taste.
11/27/2009 - 11/29/2009

Thanksgiving at Sleeping Dog Wines

Location: Benton City
45804 N. Whitmore PR NW
Sleeping Dog Wines will be pouring our newly released 2006 Malbec and 2006 Tail Wagger, along with various vintages of Merlot and Syrah. We will be offering 15% off on all case purchases and 10% discount on six bottles (mix and match). We may even have some sort of snacks, if we get our act together. For information, www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/28/2009

Desert Wind Winery Chef School

Location: Select a Location
2258 Wine Country Rd.
Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or a holiday celebration, knowing how to whip up great hors d'oeuvres is a must. Desert Wind Winery will conduct a Chef School: Cooking with Wine on Saturday from 10am-12pm. Cost: $45 per person, limited to 25 participants. To register/information, www.wineyakimavalley.org.
11/28/2009

The Hal Weary Quartet

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
7:30pm at The Seasons, The Hal Weary Quartet featuring saxophonist Lenny Price performs jazz. Tickets $15. For information, call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.
11/28/2009

Billy Joe and The Dusty 45's at Sports Center

Location: Downtown Yakima
214 E. Yakima Ave.
9pm - Billy Joe and The Dusty 45s perform at the Yakima Sports Center. Cover $5, must be 21 and over. For information, call 509-453-4647 or www.yakimasportscenter.com.
11/29/2009

Homecoming at The Seasons

Location: Downtown Yakima
101 N. Naches Ave.
Over the last few years, Yakima has produced several amazing players that have gone onto college, prep schools, graduated and/or are still a bright resource of the Yakima community. The Seasons is proud to connect several of these musicians in a special reunion concert on Thanksgiving weekend. This supergroup of Yakima's talent, the reunion concert, will feature: Nick Sokol, CWU, saxophone, mandolin, and whatever else he sees himself playing; Ben Barg, Interlochen Academy, on the piano; Michael Bushman, CWU, drums/percussion; Jeff Chang, music teacher at White Swan High School, alto sax; and Isaac Castillo, CWU - Matt Larsen Trio, bass.

This concert starts at 7pm at The Seasons. Tickets are $12 and are available at the box office or at Inklings Bookshop in the Chalet Mall. For information, call 509-453-1888.
12/3/2009

YVCC Jazz Guitar Ensemble

Location: Yakima
S. 16th Ave. and W. Nob Hill Blvd.
7pm at YVCC's Kendall Hall auditorium, performance by the YVCC Jazz Guitar Ensemble featuring Shal Seltzer (guitar), Rod Woolcock (guitar), Sean Rodriguez (guitar), Alan Matson (bass), Buddy Graham (drums), and James Durkee (conductor and guitar). For information, call 509-469-1955.
12/3/2009

Lower Valley Community Concert Series - 2009-10

Location: Sunnyside
16th St. and Edison Ave.
Pianist Rudolph Budginas will perform at 7:30pm in the Sunnyside High School auditorium.

The concert association willl bring four musical acts to the Lower Valley throughout the season. A season subscription is $50 per person. Student and family discounts are available. Single performance tickets are $25 per person. Subscribers may also attend community concerts in Richland, Wenatchee, and across the country for no extra charge. For information, call Liz Donaldson at 509-786-3070.
12/4/2009

Harvest Tunes

Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Dr.
7:30pm - Wells Fargo Insurance Services and the Yakima Valley Museum are presenting Harvest Tunes: A Benefit Concert for Northwest Harvest featuring the Coyote Ridge Bluegrass Wranglers. Admission: $10 plus 2 cans of food or a large package of non-perishable food. Tickets can be purchased at the Yakima Valley Museum. For information, call 509-248-0747.
9/2/2010 - 9/30/2010

River Rafting with Osprey Rafting

Location: Yakima
Tieton River
During the month of September, whitewater river rafting at 9am and 1pm followed by a BBQ. For reservation, call Char or Sergio at 800-743-6269.
9/2/2010 - 9/26/2010

Flip Flop River Rafting

Location: Naches

The Tieton River turns into a whitewater rafter and kayaker's dream. The river is a fast-paced, intermediate run that is consistently good due to the annual agricultural water release that more than doubles the river's normal flow. Call the Bureau of Reclamation for exact dates, 509-575-5848, ext. 205, or 800-221-0751.
9/3/2010 - 9/6/2010

Wapato Harvest Festival

Location: Wapato
Downtown Wapato
Entertainment, carnival, food vendors, games. Parade on Monday. For information, call 509-877-9906.
9/4/2010

Dinner and a Movie at Two Mountain Winery

Location: Zillah
2151 Cheyne Rd.
We welcome wine lovers to bring their favorite lawn chair or blanket and enjoy our outdoor movie series. You'll enjoy a catered dinner and a glass of wine followed by a private screening of Oceans 11 outside of our winery. Cost: $25 per person. For information, call 509-829-3900 or www.twomountainwinery.com.
9/4/2010

8th Annual Harvest Party at Silver Lake Winery

Location: Zillah
1500 Vintage Rd.
10am-6pm, celebrate the beginning of harvest with live music, grape stomping, and limbo contests. Enjoy ice cold vinoritas and great wine, incredible food and a gorgeous view at our tropical retreat in the vineyard. For information, call 509-829-6235 or www.silverlakewinery.com.
9/4/2010 - 9/6/2010

Maryhill Winery - Labor Day Weekend

Location: Goldendale
9774 Hwy. 14
Free music on the arbor from 1-5pm all summer. This weekend's entertainment:

Saturday - Wayman Chapman - R&B, Blues, Jazz, and Funk
Sunday - RaChiChi - Jazz and blues
Monday - Carlyle - Country, folk, and classic rock

For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.
9/11/2010

Great Grandview Grape Stomp

Location: Grandview
114 Grandridge
1pm at the YVCC Workforce Education Center on Grandview Campus. Family activities, food, wine, and arts and crafts vendors. Early registration fee: $35 per team of three, includes t-shirt. Registration after Sept. 3rd or day of the event: $45 per team. space limited. For information, call Elizabeth Alba at 509-643-1142 or www.visitgrandview.org/events.
9/11/2010

Not Just a Farmers Market

Location: Zillah
First Ave.
Zillah's harvest celebration, Not Just a Farmers Market, occurs annually the Saturday after Labor Day in downtown Zillah. Forty to sixty vendors sell local produce, wood furniture, arts and crafts, food, and many unique items. There is live entertainment all day long which varies from bands to dance groups. For information, call Ken at 829-6888.
9/18/2010

Fall City-Wide Yard Sale

Location: Prosser
Depot Square - 1230 Bennett Ave.
9am-3pm - Enjoy a beautiful day in wine country and visit the Prosser city-wide yard sale for some good finds! Free to attendees. Vendors welcome to rent booth/table. Call the Prosser Chamber of Commerce for information 509-786-3177.
9/24/2010 - 10/3/2010

Central Washington State Fair

Location: Yakima
1301 S. Fair Ave.
Annual agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibitions, concerts, rodeo, car racing, demolition derby, commercial exhibits, food concessions, carnival rides, and games at State Fair Park. Visit www.fairfun.com for more information.
9/24/2010 - 9/26/2010

Prosser Balloon Rally, Harvest Festival, and Street Painting

Location: Prosser
Downtown Prosser
Watch 35 rainbow-colored balloons take flight with launches scheduled at 6:30am all three days (weather permitting) from the Prosser Airport. Spectators are urged to arrive around 6:15am to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons at sunrise. A Night Glow, where the balloons will be anchored and displaying their colors, will kick off at dusk Saturday evening at Fiker Stadium. Free admission.
When the balloons are not flying, come into historic downtown Prosser and take in the Harvest Festival. Over 50 vendors of custom hand-made arts and crafts will be featured. A nice variety of food items will be available. The Harvest Festival hours are: Friday - 11am-7pm, Saturday - 9am- 6pm, and Sunday 10am-3pm.
For some great entertainment visit the main stage downtown. There will be a wide variety of music and dance acts. It's free on Saturday and Sunday A schedule of events can be picked up at the information booth in the center of town.
Also on Saturday and Sunday, artists of all ages can participate in the Street Painting Festival. Chalk blocks are available for purchase of just $5.00 at the information booth. Create your own masterpiece and paint the town. For more information call the Prosser Chamber of Commerce at (800) 408-1517 or (509) 786-3177 during regular business hours.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

24th Annual Catch the Crush

Location: Prosser , Benton City , Yakima , Zillah
Various
A celebration of harvest and crush in the heart of Washington Wine Country. Join the Yakima and Columbia Valley wineries for grape stomps, crush tours, harvest and crush activities, hors d'oeuvres, free-run juice, live music, and, of course, wine tasting from 10am-5pm.

Premier Passes are $30 online in advance or $35 at the door. Online Premier Pass sales will be discontinued September 17, 2010. Passes are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another Wine Yakima Valley event. Your purchase of a Premier Pass (wristband) includes a 15 oz. commemorative wineglass, and entitles you to special benefits and activities during the Catch the Crush weekend. To purchase your pass, www.wineyakimavalley.org.

For information, call 800-258-7270.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Apple Valley Kiwanis Wine Country Trek

Location: Yakima , Prosser

Apple Valley Kiwanis is hosting Wine Country Trek 2010, the two-day bike trek from Yakima to Prosser and back. Start time from Yakima on Saturday is 7:30am, returning Sunday at 5pm.

Imagine vineyard after vineyard with every color of grape you can envision, red delicious apples just being picked off trees, hop fields, cherry orchards, nearly a dozen different wineries, gently rolling hills, and 120 miles of amazing sun-soaked fun. This is the setting for this fun event. All proceeds go to Kiwanis community and youth service projects. This event coincides with the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Harvest Festival in Prosser.

Registration $110 per cyclist includes our famous gourmet dinner, the balloon glow, overnight camping (indoor and outdoor), baggage transportation, meals, and break stops. Please register at www.applevalleykiwanis.com. More details to follow. For information, call Kimberly at 509-972-4384.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Columbia Crest Winery

Location: Paterson
Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive
10am-5pm at Columbia Crest Vineyards, Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive. Join us for our harvest celebration and sample grapes fresh from the vineyards. Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and winery tours. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. For information, call 888-309-WINE(9463).
9/25/2010

Sunfair Parade

Location: Yakima
S. 16th Ave. down Yakima Ave.
One of the premiere fall events that kicks off the state fair is the 49th Annual Sunfair Parade which starts promptly at 10am from South 16th Avenue going down Yakima Avenue. There will be marching bands, equestrians, clowns, beautiful floats and much more. For information, call Gene Dawson, 969-2781.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Wilridge Vineyard

Location: Yakima
250 Ehler Rd.
Wilridge Vineyard will offer daily guided vineyard tours on the topic "When to Pick? What is Perfect Ripeness?" Participants will sample grapes from the twenty-two varieties in the test block, perform ripeness tests for sugar and acidity, and help Wilridge's winemaker and vineyard manager decide when to harvest each variety. Premier Pass holders receive 20% off on bottle purchases and no charge for tour. For information, call 509-966-0686.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Wineglass Cellars

Location: Zillah
260 N. Bonair Rd.
Wineglass Cellars will present three vintages of their Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the third leaf through the fifth leaf (2006-2008) in the bottle and a barrel sample of the 2009 vintage. This will allow Premier Pass holders to taste the evolution of flavors that come with vine ageing. Winemaker David Lowe will be on hand to explain and answer questions. For information, call 509-829-3011.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Agate Field Winery

Location: Zillah
2911 Roza Dr.
Agate Field Winery will be demonstrating how growers test for ripeness and sugar content in the grape. Look through a refractor and examine the sugar levels of the grapes brought into the winery. Premier Pass holders will enjoy a 20% discount on Dancing Cowboy wines and 05 Agate Field label wines. For information, call 509-930-0806.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Kestrel Vintners

Location: Prosser
2890 Lee Rd.
Guests at Kestrel Vintners will get to watch the behind the scenes action on what happens during crush. Tours will be coordinated and timed according to the actual action taking place out back. During your visit you will enjoy pairing of pressed juice with current release wine, an outdoor BBQ lunch (family-festival style) with Bratwurst, German potato salad, Bavarian Cabbage and light entertainment. For information, call 509-786-2675.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Tapteil Vineyard Winery

Location: Benton City
20206 E. 583 PR N.E.
Tapteil Vineyard Winery will provide Premier Pass holders the opportunity to stomp grapes in a barrel with optional grapevine crowns. This is a great photo opportunity with a sweeping view of the Yakima Valley as a backdrop. Tasting is complimentary and there is a wonderful selection of imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars to sample as well. For information, call 509-588-4460.
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Desert Wind Winery

Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
11am-5pm - Catch the Crush at Desert Wind Winery with free wine tasting. Desert Wind wine club members and Premier Pass holders will have access to free guided tours daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Tour the cellar and watch any crush-related activity, plus sample a few wines in the barrel. (Non-Premier Pass holders are welcome to join the tour for a $5 per person fee.)
9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Catch the Crush at Terra Blanca Winery

Location: Benton City
34715 N. DeMoss Rd.
10am-6pm - Terra Blanca Winery will have Theo Chocolatier Becky Buck Douville joining them in their demo kitchen with some tasty treats. Also joining them for the weekend is Bruce Bjornstad, author of Ice Age Floods, who will be available for signing books. For information, call 509-588-6082.
9/25/2010

Fall Wine Dinner and Cooking Class

Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
Join us throughout the year for an informative (and delicious) in-depth look at cooking. Registration price includes the class, tasting portions of the food prepared, and two glasses of wine. All classes are $45 per person and limited to 12 participants, unless otherwise noted. Class 6-8pm. To book your seat, call us at 509-786-7277, x104 or online.
10/2/2010

Fresh Hop Ale Festival

Location: Downtown Yakima
South 3rd St. at Millennium Plaza
Join the fun from 5-10pm at Millennium Arts Plaza on South 3rd Street and East Yakima Avenue and celebrate the fact that 77 percent of the total U.S. hop crop is grown right here in the Yakima Valley.

Enjoy award-winning fresh hop ales (ambers, hefeweizen, stouts, and more), local food, fine wines, a cigar tent, and dancing in the streets to live music. Entertainers include Handful of Luvin' and Slideshow. Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 at the gate. Must be 21 and over; valid ID required.

All proceeds benefit Allied Arts of Yakima Valley. For information, call 509-966-0930 or visit www.freshhopalefestival.com.
10/3/2010

24th Annual Vintage Mustang Car Show

Location: Paterson
Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive
From 10am-3:30pm, Columbia Crest Winery hosts more than 100 vintage Mustang cars at the show. Guests can vote for their favorite vintage cars while enjoying live music and food. All ages are welcome and there is no admittance fee. For information, call 888-309-WINE(9463).
10/8/2010 - 10/10/2010

Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen

Location: Sunnyside
1991 Chaffee Rd.
Traditional German harvest celebration, sampling wines in fermentation stage. For information, www.rattlesnakehills.com.
10/9/2010

Airfield Estates -5K Vineyard Fun Run

Location: Sunnyside
2561 Harrison Rd.
9:30am - Run or walk, all have a great time. Bring your dog or your sweetheart and enjoy the views and flavors of the 2010 crop. For information, call 509-786-7401 or www.airfieldwines.com.
10/9/2010

Airfield Estates - Grape Stomp

Location: Prosser
560 Merlot Dr.
Everyone needs to experience the joy of stomping the grapes! Participate in the creation of our 2010 Syrah Rose and enjoy a Lucy moment.

Time: 2pm at Airfield Estates Winery. For information, call 509-786-7401 or www.airfieldwines.com.
10/16/2010

Winemaker For A Day at Two Mountain Winery

Location: Zillah
2151 Cheyne Rd.
2-4pm - This event features the opportunity to participate in the most exciting time of year at Two Mountain Winery - harvest and crush. The first hour will be spent in the vineyard with Patrick Rawn examining vines and learning how to determine when the grapes are ready for harvest. The second hour will be spent with the winemaker, Mathew Rawn, where you will learn the process of crush. Cost: $40. For information, call 509-829-3900 or visit www.twomountainwinery.com.
10/28/2010 - 10/31/2010

Haunted Depot - Northern Pacific Rail and Steam Museum

Location: Toppenish
10 S. Asotin Ave.
Visit the Halloween Haunted Depot at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum, from 7-10pm for a really great Halloween experience. This event, for kids ages 12 and over, will feature ghosts, goblins, and all kinds of scary things as you tour the haunted depot, rail yard and two haunted railroad cars. Cost: $5. For information, call 509-865-1911.
10/29/2010

Haunted Walk in the Heritage Theater

Location: Toppenish
100 Spiel-yi Loop
The Yakama Nation Cultural Center is having a Haunted Walk in the Heritage Theater. For information, call 509-865-2800 or www.yakamamusem.com.
10/30/2010

HalloWine in the Rattlesnake Hills

Location: Zillah , Wapato , Granger , Sunnyside , Outlook
Various
Free! Chills and thrills await you on the haunted trail. Bizarre and unexplained occurrences have been reported during this weekend, including some great deals on wine!

HalloWINE is a themed weekend in the Rattlesnake Hills featuring artist-carved pumpkins, harvest soups, chocolate, costumed staff, and new releases. The treats at many wineries are special discounts on wine and/or treats for visitors dressed in costumes. Wineries are open from 10am-5pm with a few open until 6pm. No charge - complimentary to the public.

For more information, call 509-965-4521, 888-375-RHWT or visit www.rattlesnakehills.com.
10/30/2010

Annual Pumpkin Run at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum

Location: Toppenish
10 S. Asotin Ave.
For families with younger children ages 2 and older, the Northern Pacific Railroad Museum will offer the Annual Pumpkin Run from 10am-4pm on Saturday only. This event features a Caboose ride, museum tour, and a free pumpkin for each child. Admission is $5 adults, $3 for kids 12 and under. For information, call 509-865-1911 or 509-865-2409 or www.nprymuseum.org.
10/30/2010

Halloween Trolley

Location: Yakima
S. 3rd Ave. and Pine St.
11am-2pm - Ride the Halloween trolley with spooky characters and get a pumpkin to take home. There will also be activities and refreshments at the Powerhouse. This is a family-oriented event which will not be too spooky for small children. For information, www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org.
11/6/2010

Desert Wind Winery - Holiday Open House

Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
4-6pm - For information, call 509-786-7277 or www.desertwindwinery.com.
11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010

Holiday Open House at Mary's Place

Location: Naches
62 Deer Cove Ln.
Visit Mary's Place Gift Shop and Tea House for your holiday shopping and enjoy tea sampling, hot spiced cider, and special treats by Mary for your enjoyment. For information, call 509-658-1057.
11/19/2010

Lion's Club Turkey Bingo

Location: Zillah
119 First Ave.
6pm - Play bingo and win a turkey for every bingo. Free sandwiches, fun for the family, chance games throughout the night. For information, call Larry or Clayton at 509-790-7451.
11/25/2010 - 11/28/2010

Wine Yakima Valley's Thanksgiving in Wine Country

Location: Yakima , Grandview , Granger , Naches , Selah , Sunnyside , Toppenish , Zillah , Wapato , Benton City , Prosser , Paterson , Downtown Yakima
Various
Experience Thanksgiving in Wine Country - a Northwest tradition. Three fun-filled days to enjoy food and wine. More than 50 local wineries open their doors and invite you to sample the area's finest wines and carefully selected culinary pairings.

Premier Passes are $30 online or $35 at the doors. Passes are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another Wine Yakima Valley event. Premier Pass holders will be able to experience a variety of specialty food and wine pairings, library tastings, and tours not available to the public. To purchase a Pass, and for a list of participating wineries, visit www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 509-965-5201.
11/26/2010 - 11/28/2010

Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Rattlesnake Hills Style!

Location: Zillah , Wapato , Sunnyside , Granger , Outlook
Various
Free! The 16 wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail offer a great experience during this holiday weekend, providing gourmet food, wine pairings, and fantastic new wine releases. An annual tradition for 20 years, this culinary extravaganza is offered to all of our valued customers as our *complimentary holiday gift to you. You'll find delicious foods prepared by regional chefs and some prepared by the winemakers themselves. No ticket is required to experience all the benefits, including gourmet foods and hand-crafted wines, but you may want to purchase a Passport for $10 to receive great discounts on wine purchases and free reserve wine tasting. A glass is necessary. Bring your favorite goblet from home or purchase a logo glass at any winery on the Trail.
*Some wineries may charge small tasting fees.
Wine and accessories make great Christmas gifts! Call 509-965-4521 or 888-374-RHWT or www.rattlesnakehills.com.
11/26/2010 - 11/28/2010

Thanksgiving in Wine Country at Columbia Crest Winery

Location: Paterson
Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive
Hours 10am-5pm. Celebrate the holidays while sipping Columbia Crest wine and sampling gourmet foods. Start your holiday shopping early by giving the gift of wine; complimentary gift wrapping will be available for items purchased in the wine shop. All ages welcome and there is no admittance fee.

Please call the winery prior to the event to confirm the date and to receive more information about the events. the wine shop number is 888-309-WINE(9463).
11/26/2010 - 11/28/2010

Holiday Open House at Maryhill Winery

Location: Goldendale
9774 Hwy. 14
10am-6pm - Holiday open house and wine sale at Maryhill Winery with all wines up to 30 percent off. Free live music. For information, call 509-773-1976 or www.maryhillwinery.com.

Yakima Valley Wine Country Autumn Crush

9/29/2009 - 9/30/2009

Toppenish Mural Tours

10/1/2009

Desert Wind Winery - Cooking Class: Homestyle Family Dinners

10/1/2009 - 10/3/2009

October Festival

10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at 2nd Street Grill

10/2/2009

Brewers' Dinner - Hilton Garden Inn

10/2/2009

Brewers' Dinner - Yakima Sports Center

10/2/2009

Brewers' Dinner - Bob's Keg and Cork

10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at The Seasons - Free Concert

10/2/2009 - 10/4/2009

Help Stomp Out Breast Cancer at Claar Cellars

10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at Yakima Sports Center

10/2/2009 - 10/3/2009

Ron Osborne at Carmen's Comedy Club

10/2/2009

Downtown First Friday at Gilbert Cellars

10/3/2009

Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival

10/4/2009

Lower Valley Community Concert Series - 2009-10

10/8/2009

Sunset Sundays at The Tasting Room Yakima - Wilridge Vineyard

10/8/2009 - 10/10/2009

October Festival

10/9/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Silent Auction

10/9/2009 - 10/10/2009

Pumpkin Party at Garden Girl

10/9/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - The Brubeck Brothers

10/9/2009

Scott Morrison at Plaza Socievole

10/10/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Imani Winds

10/10/2009

Larson Gallery 60th Birthday Celebration

10/10/2009

Vineyard Crew: Harvest at Two Mountain Winery

10/10/2009

Yakima Farmers' Market Presents Oktoberfest and Pig Roast

10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009

Harvest Party at Maryhill Winery

10/10/2009

Wapato's Annual Tamales Festival

10/10/2009

Visual Artist Reception at The Seasons

10/10/2009

Birding Day at The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard

10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009

Maryhill Winery's Music on the Arbor

10/10/2009

Downtown Grapestomp at The Seasons - CANCELLED

10/11/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Bravi Tutti!

10/12/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - The Kairos Quartet and The Finisterra Trio

10/12/2009

Seminar and Wine with Doug Ramsey

10/13/2009

The Seasons' Birthday Cabaret at The Greystone

10/14/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - Africa: The Power of Drum and Dance

10/15/2009

Crush and Concerts in the City at The Seasons - The Matt Wilson Jazz Quartet

10/15/2009

PNWU's 2nd Annual Doktoberfest

10/16/2009

Seminar and Wine with Robert Frankenberry

10/16/2009

Friday Night Sip-n-Stroll - Prosser

10/16/2009