Yakima Valley Toursim Media Information

Naches Heights Vineyard’s 2012 Riesling and Treveri Cellars’ NV Laudare won gold at the 2013 Great Northwest Wine Competition.

Pepper Fewel, owner of Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast and Barn, will be honored at the Women of Courage: Braving New Horizons gala hosted by The University of Washington Women’s Center in November.  Honorees are women in Washington State, who have created their own path and are inspiring their community while acting as role models to all generations.  They are making lasting contributions to the communities they serve while bringing about change and the potential to make a difference.

Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast and Barn is number one in BedandBreakfast.com’s Top 10 Unique B&B Experiences for 2011-2012.  For more information go to:  BedandBreakfast.com.

Yakama Nation Fruit & Produce is a vehicle for Yakama Nation Land Enterprise to provide their products directly to the general public, as well as the products of other local farmers..    They sell their own grown products like asparagus, apples, and peaches along with some of their Native American artwork and beaded items.  The stand is located on US Hwy 97 S just before Lateral A  in Wapato.

Inklings Bookshop is a community minded, family-owned, proudly independent bookshop.  The dedicated staff of experienced booksellers ensure that the well-stocked shelves offer a large variety of books.  Gifts, toys and cards are also available and the shop offers many author events and a weekly story time.   Pets on leash are welcomed to peruse the shelves with their owners.

Best Western Plus GrapeVine Inn is conveniently located in Sunnyside off of I-82.  This hotel has 54 rooms, 2 luxury suites and 12 mini-suites overlooking their very own vineyard.  It has magnificent views of both Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams and is a pet friendly hotel.

Treveri Sparkling Wine Cellars was recently awarded Double Gold medal wins for both the Treveri Extra-Brut Chardonnay and the Treveri Syrah Brut from the Seattle Wine Awards.  Both wines entered this year were the choice of Chef Jason L. Larkin at the State Department in Washington D.C. for Hillary Clinton’s holiday receptions held in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms.

Concerts and grandstand shows will be part of the entertainment line-up for the Central Washington State Fair held September 21 – 30, 2012 in Yakima.  A diverse group of entertainers and events has been presented as part of the Les Schwab Concert Series and Coca-Cola Grandstand Shows during the ten day event.

Officials are providing quality entertainment at the Fair in an effort to give patrons a chance to enjoy some great music and watch some exciting events, not only on the weekends but throughout the week as well.

Les Schwab Concert Series:

• Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m. – .38 Special
• Sunday, September 23 at 6 p.m. – Rick Springfield
• Tuesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. – Theory of a Deadman
• Wednesday, September 26 at 7 p.m. - Charlie Daniels 
• Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. – Craig Morgan
• Friday, September 28 at 7:30 – Paul Revere and the Raiders
• Saturday, September 29 at 7:30 - WAR
• Sunday, September 30 – T.B.A. Latino act or acts

Coca-Cola Grandstand Shows:

• Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22 at 6:00 – American Sprint Car Series Northwest Region
• Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 – Jaripeo de Lujo (show includes several different Mexican musicians and some bull riding)
• Friday, September 28 at 7:00 and Saturday, September 29 at 2 p.m. – Showdown at State Fair Corral (new bulls and broncs- only event)
• Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 – Demolition Derby

For more information on this year’s Central Washington State Fair and the 2012 entertainment line-up, go to the Fair’s website.

Kana Winery announced that two of their wines have become the house wines at Danny & Company in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei Teppanyaki guru Danny Teng, visited last year and has recently chosen the 2007 Old Vines and 2010 Katie-Mae vintages.  Danny & Company is the latest venture of Danny Teng, billed by Taipei foodies as the “godfather of steak”.

Running Springs Ranch is now open to the public as an events venue.  Celebrate a special occasion at this historic ranch that was established in 1898 and lies 12 miles west of Yakima within the Naches River Valley.  It is a Western themed venue and includes a large red party barn and cottages.