Escape to the Yakima Valley, Washington's Real Wine Country, for one of our prized sunny Fall weekends. Live music abounds in the fall in the Yakima Valley and weekends bring unique events like the Central Washington State Fair, the Fresh Hop Ale Festival, HalloWINE and Wine Country Thanksgiving. Cruise the countryside and take in the kaleidoscopic colors of the vineyard and orchard foliage.
Tour the farms and enjoy the scenes and smells of harvest as the grapes, apples, pears, and produce are harvested. The afternoons are warm and the nights are crisp and dry – perfect for cozying up in a Downtown Yakima wine lounge with your favorite Yakima Valley red.
Yakima Valley Wine Country Fall Events
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9/1/2012 - 9/2/2012
Pacas and Peaches at Silbury Hill Farm
Location: Sunnyside
2361 Scoon Rd.10am-4pm - Come pick your own peaches and meet our alpacas. Visit the new babies and see why we are so excited about being part of the growing United States alpaca fiber industry. Shop our farm store for quality alpaca clothing, yarn, fiber and souvenirs. If you wish to visit our farm another day, please call for an appointment: 509-837-8012.
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9/1/2012
Two Mountain Winery's Dinner and a Movie Series
Location: Zillah
2151 Cheyne Rd. 7pm - Join us for our annual dinner and a movie series, featuring a barbeque dinner, glass of wine, and a movie. Cost: $25 person. For information, www.twomountainwinery.com or call 509-829-3900. -
9/1/2012 - 9/3/2012
Labor Day Weekend at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14Enjoy Labor Day weekend at Maryhill Winery. Free live music on the terrace from 1-5pm. See website for artist listing. BBQ available for purchase, wine tasting, free play on our 4 world-class Bocce courts, and case specials.
For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com. -
9/3/2012
Prosser States Day Celebration and Parade
Location: Prosser
City Park, 7th and Sommers St.8am-10pm - Now in it's 87th year, Prosser's States Day Celebration and Parade is a time "when old friends meet". Held on Labor Day each year, States Day dates back to a time when farmers would put down the plow and head into town for an old fashioned family picnic. One tradition that has stood the test of time is the registering of residents by the state they hailed from. Townspeople would sign up and wear a badge proudly displaying their home state and thus the name "States Day" was adopted and continues today.
Kicking off the day's festivities is the Grand Parade which starts sharply at 10am. Directly after the parade, the crowd descends upon City Park where you'll find something for every age and gender. Concessions from tacos to hamburgers, hot dogs to corn-on-the-cob provides patrons with the picnic from the past. Bingo, a dunk tank, the Valley's Got Talent finalists, and, of course, a full-scale carnival for the young and old alike round out the event.
For information, call the Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177. -
9/8/2012
Not Just a Farmer's Market
Location: Zillah
Krieger Park on 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. Vendor spaces available. For information, call Ken at 829-6888.
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9/8/2012 - 9/9/2012
Music on the Terrace at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14Free live music on the terrace from 1-5pm. See website for artist listing. Wine tasting, free Bocce courts available.
For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com. -
9/8/2012 - 9/9/2012
Pacas and Peaches at Silbury Hill Farms
Location: Sunnyside
2361 Scoon Rd.10am-4pm - Come pick your own peaches and meet our alpacas. Visit the new babies and see why we are so excited about being part of the growing United States alpaca fiber industry. Shop our farm store for quality alpaca clothing, yarn, fiber and souvenirs. If you wish to visit our farm another day, please call for an appointment: 509-837-8012.
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9/8/2012
Tractor Run to Harrah
Location: Union Gap
4508 Main Street - Fullbright Park7am - Tractors will travel to Harrah to be part of the Harrah Festival and return. Tractors will travel 8-10mph, have at least one American flag, and have a slow moving vehicle triangle. For information, call Eric at 509-833-4811.
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9/15/2012 - 9/16/2012
Tractor Run to Kittitas
Location: Union Gap , Ellensburg
4508 Main St. - Fullbright Park7am - Tractors will travel to entrance to Yakima River Canyon across from Sundown Ranch, travel to Kittitas, stay overnight and return. Tractors will travel 8-10mph, have at least one American flag, and have a slow moving vehicle triangle. For information, call Eric at 509-833-4811.
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9/15/2012 - 9/16/2012
Music on the Terrace at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14Free live music on the terrace from 1-5pm. See website for artist listing. Wine tasting, free Bocce courts available.
For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com. -
9/15/2012
Autumn Bounty
Location: Yakima
1401 Arboretum Dr.5-10pm - Come bask in the last rays of the late summer sun with a glass of wine and the chance to bid on art, garden items, trips, dinners, and wine. Enjoy wine tasting with wineries from the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Association, a luscious dinner prepared by Gwen's Catering, and live music with Kayoko Woods.
Tickets: $50 on sale at the Arboretum. For information, call 509-248-7337 or www.ahtrees.org. -
9/15/2012
Selah Fall Festival
Location: Selah
Carlon Park - 400 E. Goodlander8am-8pm - The 2nd annual event will feature many activities including the Army Base Race Half Marathon and 5K, pie eating contest, vendors, wood carving, food, cruz night and raffle run. For more information, visit www.discoverselah.com. or call
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9/21/2012 - 9/23/2012
LiTFUSE Poetry Slam
Location: Tieton
Various locations in TietonA poetry workshop weekend featuring poets of national and regional reknown. For information, call Sylvia at 509-494-2009 or sylvia@mightytieton.com.
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9/21/2012 - 9/30/2012
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. Ten days of family fun for all ages.
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9/22/2012
Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze at Bill's Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.There's been a crime committed at Bill's Berry Farm...it's a Barnyard Mystery! Farmer Bill is missing and it is your job to figure out which of the naughty farm animals has kidnapped him!
This unique 7-1/2 acre maze, with almost 4 miles of trails, is actually multiple challenging mazes in one with mystery clues hidden in each section. Check off your Case File as you find the clues to solve the mystery. The clues and solution change weekly. Fun (not haunted) and challenging for adults and children of all ages.
Hours: Saturdays, Sept. 22nd and Sept. 29th: open 10am-6pm.
Admission: $6; children 3 and under are free. Group rates and times available.
Also available at the farm: free educational kiddie corn maze, kid's straw climb, fire pits, concessions, pumpkin patch, u-pick apples, squeeze your own apple cider, hay rides, fruit flingin' and pumpkin chunkin' slingshots, barnyard train rides, and 2 large playgrounds.
For information, call 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com. -
9/22/2012
Apple and Pumpkin Festival at Bill's Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.Saturdays, 10am-5pm - Free admission. Bring the family out to the farm for this fun event! U-pick/we pick pumpkins and apples. Make your own apple cider, farm store with fall decor, warm apple cider donuts, pony rides, hay rides, barnyard train rides, fire pit and marshmallows, all-American food, live music, demonstrations and classes each week. For information, call 509-882-7810, or for a map to the farm, visit www.billsberryfarm.com.
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9/22/2012 - 9/23/2012
Music on the Terrace at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hw. 14Free live music on the terrace from 1-5pm. See website for artist listing. Wine tasting, free Bocce courts available.
For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com. -
9/22/2012 - 9/23/2012
National Alpaca Farm Days at Silbury Hill Alpacas
Location: Sunnyside
2361 Scoon Rd.10am-4pm - Join us for this Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association sponsored event. Visit our alpaca babies and learn about our farm and the growing national alpaca fiber industry. Shop our farm store for quality alpaca clothing, yarn, fiber and souvenirs. If you wish to visit our farm another day, please call for an appointment: 509-837-8012.
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9/28/2012
Fashion Front at Garden Dance
Location: Downtown Yakima
N. Front St.5pm - Fundraiser for the YWCA and the sexual assault victims advocacy program. Fashion show on Front Street featuring local boutiques, mens and womens fashions, food and wine from local restaurants and wineries. For tickets/information, call Ali at 509-574-4875.
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9/28/2012 - 9/30/2012
Prosser Balloon Rally
Location: Prosser
Prosser Airport and Art Fiker Stadium
Watch rainbow-colored balloons take flight with sunrise launches scheduled for 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. Gates open at 5:30pm. Free admission. Pre-show entertainment will be family oriented. For information, call Morgan at 509-713-2732 or the Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177. -
9/29/2012
Apple and Pumpkin Festival at Bill's Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.Saturdays 10am-5pm - Free admission. Bring the family out to the farm for this fun event! U-pick/we pick pumpkins and apples. Make your own apple cider, farm store with fall decor, warm apple cider donuts, pony rides, hay rides, barnyard train rides, fire pit and marshmallows, all-American food, live music, demonstrations and classes each week. For information, call 509-882-7810, or for a map to the farm, visit www.billsberryfarm.com.
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9/29/2012
Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze at Bill's Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.There's been a crime committed at Bill's Berry Farm...it's a Barnyard Mystery! Farmer Bill is missing and it is your job to figure out which of the naughty farm animals has kidnapped him!
This unique 7-1/2 acre maze, with almost 4 miles of trails, is actually multiple challenging mazes in one with mystery clues hidden in each section. Check off your Case File as you find the clues to solve the mystery. The clues and solution change weekly. Fun (not haunted) and challenging for adults and children of all ages.
Hours: Saturdays, Sept. 22nd and Sept. 29th: open 10am-6pm.
Admission: $6; children 3 and under are free. Group rates and times available.
Also available at the farm: free educational kiddie corn maze, kid's straw climb, fire pits, concessions, pumpkin patch, u-pick apples, squeeze your own apple cider, hay rides, fruit flingin' and pumpkin chunkin' slingshots, barnyard train rides, and 2 large playgrounds.
For information, call 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com. -
9/29/2012 - 9/30/2012
Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival
Location: Prosser
6th St. in Historic Downtown Prosser9am-3pm daily - Held in conjunction with the Great Prosser Balloon Rally and Harvest Festival, watch local and regional artists create works of art on the pavement in downtown Prosser. In two days, artists create masterpieces with chalk that you must see to believe. Although they use special pastels for their art, the result looks like a painting. Bring your lawn chair to sit and watch the artists while enjoying a variety of musical entertainment. Free event, free parking.
A 2' x 2' chalk block is available for $5 at the event for children and adults who would like to create their own masterpiece. Supplies are provided.
For information, call the Prosser Chamber of Commerce, 509-786-3177. -
9/29/2012 - 9/30/2012
Music on the Terrace at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14Free live music on the terrace from 1-5pm. See website for artist listing. Wine tasting, free Bocce courts available.
For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com. -
10/5/2012 - 10/6/2012
Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze at Bill's Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.There's been a crime committed at Bill's Berry Farm...it's a Barnyard Mystery! Farmer Bill is missing and it is your job to figure out which of the naughty farm animals has kidnapped him!
This unique 7-1/2 acre maze, with almost 4 miles of trails, is actually multiple challenging mazes in one with mystery clues hidden in each section. Check off your Case File as you find the clues to solve the mystery. The clues and solution change weekly. Fun (not haunted) and challenging for adults and children of all ages.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm.
Admission: $6; children 3 and under are free. Group rates and times available.
Also available at the farm: free educational kiddie corn maze, kid's straw climb, fire pits, concessions, pumpkin patch, u-pick apples, squeeze your own apple cider, hay rides, fruit flingin' and pumpkin chunkin' slingshots, barnyard train rides, and 2 large playgrounds.
For information, call 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com. -
10/5/2012 - 10/6/2012
Apple and Pumpkin Festival at Bill`s Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.Saturdays 10am-5pm - Free admission. Bring the family out to the farm for this fun event! U-pick/we pick pumpkins and apples. Make your own apple cider, farm store with fall decor, warm apple cider donuts, pony rides, hay rides, barnyard train rides, fire pit and marshmallows, all-American food, live music, demonstrations and classes each week. For information, call 509-882-7810, or for a map to the farm, visit www.billsberryfarm.com.
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10/6/2012
Harvest and Crush Party at Tefft Cellars
Location: Outlook
1320 Independence Rd.11am-6pm - Help us harvest the grapes and party while doing it. Music, BBQ, games, and stomping the grapes with your bare feet. For information, call Rachel at 425-501-9643.
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10/12/2012 - 10/13/2012
Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.There's been a crime committed at Bill's Berry Farm...it's a Barnyard Mystery! Farmer Bill is missing and it is your job to figure out which of the naughty farm animals has kidnapped him!
This unique 7-1/2 acre maze, with almost 4 miles of trails, is actually multiple challenging mazes in one with mystery clues hidden in each section. Check off your Case File as you find the clues to solve the mystery. The clues and solution change weekly. Fun (not haunted) and challenging for adults and children of all ages.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm.
Admission: $6; children 3 and under are free. Group rates and times available.
Also available at the farm: free educational kiddie corn maze, kid's straw climb, fire pits, concessions, pumpkin patch, u-pick apples, squeeze your own apple cider, hay rides, fruit flingin' and pumpkin chunkin' slingshots, barnyard train rides, and 2 large playgrounds.
For information, call 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com. -
10/13/2012 - 10/14/2012
Harvest Fest at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14Enjoy Harvest Fest weekend at Maryhill Winery and participate in our annual Grape Stomp, free live music from 1-5pm, food available for purchase, wine tasting, case specials, Grape dyed commemorative t-shirt (for purchase). For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.
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10/13/2012
Airfield Estates - Vineyard Run and Grape Stomp
Location: Sunnyside , Prosser
2571 Harrison Rd. and 560 Merlot Dr.10am-7pm - Vineyard run through estate vineyard in Sunnyside. Dogs and families welcome followed by a celebration of harvest at Airfield Estates Winery in Prosser with a grape stomp event.
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10/13/2012 - 10/14/2012
Catch the Crush Annual Event
Location: Prosser , Benton City , Yakima , Zillah
VariousJoin the Yakima Valley wineries to celebrate the harvest at the annual Catch the Crush event. Each winery offers its own celebratory events, including grape stomps, harvest and crush activities, tours, free-run juice, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and of course, wine tasting.
Purchase your Premier Pass and enjoy exclusive benefits available only during this event weekend. Premier Pass holders will be able to experience a variety of specialty Catch the Crush pairings, library tastings, and tours not available to the public.
Save $5 by purchasing your Premier Pass online for $30 . Passes are also available for $35 at the door during the event weekend. Passes are non-refundable. For information, call 509-965-5201 or www.wineyakimavalley.org. -
10/19/2012 - 10/20/2012
Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd. There's been a crime committed at Bill's Berry Farm...it's a Barnyard Mystery! Farmer Bill is missing and it is your job to figure out which of the naughty farm animals has kidnapped him!
This unique 7-1/2 acre maze, with almost 4 miles of trails, is actually multiple challenging mazes in one with mystery clues hidden in each section. Check off your Case File as you find the clues to solve the mystery. The clues and solution change weekly. Fun (not haunted) and challenging for adults and children of all ages.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm.
Admission: $6; children 3 and under are free. Group rates and times available.
Also available at the farm: free educational kiddie corn maze, kid's straw climb, fire pits, concessions, pumpkin patch, u-pick apples, squeeze your own apple cider, hay rides, fruit flingin' and pumpkin chunkin' slingshots, barnyard train rides, and 2 large playgrounds.
For information, call 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com. -
10/20/2012 - 10/21/2012
Harvest Fest Weekend at Maryhill Winery
Location: Goldendale
9774 SR Hwy. 14Enjoy Harvest Fest weekend at Maryhill Winery and participate in our annual Grape Stomp, free live music from 1-5pm, food available for purchase, wine tasting, case specials, Grape dyed commemorative t-shirt (for purchase). For information, call 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.
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10/20/2012
Advanced Chimposiums
Location: Ellensburg
CWU Campus12-6pm - Located on the campus of Central Washington University, the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute is home to 3 very unique chimpanzees who have acquired the use of American Sign Language. Come and experience an Advanced Chimposium. We offer six hours of detailed classroom presentations and two guided observation sessions with the chimpanzees. In addition, CHCI will provide you with a light dinner to enjoy while viewing the chimpanzees being served their dinner via closed-circuit video.
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10/20/2012
Two Mountain Winery's Winemaker For a Day
Location: Zillah
2151 Cheyne Rd.A hands-on experience in the vineyard and through the winemaking process. Cost: $40 person. For information, www.twomountainwinery.com or call 509-829-3900.
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10/26/2012 - 10/27/2012
Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd. There's been a crime committed at Bill's Berry Farm...it's a Barnyard Mystery! Farmer Bill is missing and it is your job to figure out which of the naughty farm animals has kidnapped him!
This unique 7-1/2 acre maze, with almost 4 miles of trails, is actually multiple challenging mazes in one with mystery clues hidden in each section. Check off your Case File as you find the clues to solve the mystery. The clues and solution change weekly. Fun (not haunted) and challenging for adults and children of all ages.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm.
Admission: $6; children 3 and under are free. Group rates and times available.
Also available at the farm: free educational kiddie corn maze, kid's straw climb, fire pits, concessions, pumpkin patch, u-pick apples, squeeze your own apple cider, hay rides, fruit flingin' and pumpkin chunkin' slingshots, barnyard train rides, and 2 large playgrounds.
For information, call 509-882-3200 or www.billsberryfarm.com. -
10/26/2012 - 10/27/2012
Apple and Pumpkin Festival at Bill's Berry Farm
Location: Grandview
3674 N. County Line Rd.Last Saturday, 10am-5pm - Free admission. Bring the family out to the farm for this fun event! U-pick/we pick pumpkins and apples. Make your own apple cider, farm store with fall decor, warm apple cider donuts, pony rides, hay rides, barnyard train rides, fire pit and marshmallows, all-American food, live music, demonstrations and classes each week. For information, call 509-882-7810, or for a map to the farm, visit www.billsberryfarm.com.
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10/28/2012 - 11/11/2012
El Dia de los Muertos at Mighty Tieton
Location: Tieton
608 Wisconsin Ave.A festival and exhibition featuring a traditional sand painting (Fulgencio Lazo) and altars, music, food, arts and crafts. For information, call 509-494-2009.
Celebration: October 28th, 12-5pm
Exhibition: Friday-Sun, 12-3pm and by appointment.
