Courtesy of the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau
Visitor Information Center
101 North Fair Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
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(800) 221-0751
The Yakima Valley hosts a wide range of events and activities for residents and visitors alike. Check out this calendar of weekend events and enjoy your stay in the Yakima Valley.
Yakima Valley Events for the Month of May
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*Cinco de Mayo - Sunnyside
Date: 5/3/2013 - 5/5/2013
Location: Sunnyside
Downtown Sunnyside
For great Mexican food, this is the place to be! Enjoy the many street vendors, live entertainment, carnival rides, and the Miss Cinco de Mayo Pageant. For information, call Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, 800-457-8089 or 509-837-5939.
Event Submitted by: Cinco De Mayo Celebrations -
*Yakima's Cinco de Mayo - Fiesta Grande
Date: 5/4/2013 - 5/5/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
Yakima Ave. between 1st and 3rd St.
Join the fun at the 12th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Grande in downtown Yakima celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Batalla de Puebla.
Billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo in Washington State, the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta cultural event in downtown Yakima brings diverse entertainment, food, and surprises for all the family in downtown Yakima. There is a parade on Sunday at 1pm led by Charro parade, mariachis, diverse ballet folklorico groups, street soccer for youth and adults, Custom Car and Low Rider Bike Show, talent show for all ages, plus lots of food, food, food. Vendors will have the opportunity to sell and display different food and crafts. A beer and wine garden will also be available.
Hours:
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm (Parade at 1pm)
For information, call the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 509-453-2050.
Event Submitted by: Cinco De Mayo Celebrations -
*Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) Exhibition at Larson Gallery Opening Reception
Date: 5/7/2013
Location: Yakima
S 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd
5-7pm. Presenting the artwork of Yakima Valley Community College art students and faculty, created within the last year. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 1-5pm. For more info call 509-574-4875.
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*Dixie's Tupperware Party
Date: 5/9/2013 - 5/11/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
19 S 3rd St
Join the fast-talking Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol'fashioned Tupperware parties! Part comedy, part drag show and part shameless sales pitch, Dixie’s Tupperware Party is more entertaining than any in-home party you’ve ever attended! Filled with outrageously funny tales, free giveaways, and a chance to purchase real Tupperware, Dixie’s Tupperware Party is sure to leave you inspired with alternate uses for those popular plastic products! Tickets are available at The Capitol Theatre box office: 509-853-ARTS or 800-325-SEAT.
Event Submitted by: Capitol Theatre, The -
*Celebrate Mother! at LaKat Gallery
Date: 5/9/2013 - 5/11/2013
Location: Naches
10201 Hwy. 12
10am-4pm - LaKat Gallery wishes all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day! Treat Mom to a unique gift designed and crafted by us. Forever flowers, garden benches, unique framed prints, or a log rocking chair for the front porch are just a few of our treasures. Enjoy coffee and cookies while experiencing the warm, friendly atmosphere at LaKat Gallery. For information, call 509-653-1350 or click here.
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*Amarillo Film Screening and Panel Discussion at Mighty Tieton Warehouse
Date: 5/10/2013
Location: Tieton
608 Wisconsin Ave
6pm - Screening Amarillo a highly visual, impressionistic theatre piece from Mexico on the topic of illegal Mexico-US immigration. The theatrical performance was filmed and edited for movie screening by On the Boards. Screening followed by a panel discussion. May not be appropriate for children under 12.
For more information call 509-847-3034.
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*Indulge! A Premier Event for Women
Date: 5/10/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
10 N. 8th St.
Indulge is the Yakima Herald-Republic's premier event for women at the Yakima Convention Center. Every year 500 ladies join us for an evening of shopping at more than 30 vendor booths, drinks, and dining. Bring your girlfriends for a night of fun, food, and shopping. Ticket price includes full gourmet dinner, two bottles of wine on each table, plus four no-host bars, a swag bag, fashion show, and many door prizes throughout the evening.
Now in its 14th year, Indulge is very popular and always a sold-out crowd. Vendor booths. For information and tickets, call 248-1251 on Monday-Friday or visit YakimaHerald.com/Indulge.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Herald-Republic -
*Zillah's Community Days
Date: 5/10/2013 - 5/12/2013
Location: Zillah
City wide
8am - dusk - Family activities at the park including a parade, breakfast in the park, Zillah 10k fun-run. Vendors and activities in Stewart Park. For information, call 509-740-7451.
Event Submitted by: City of Zillah -
*Chef Maganas 3rd Culinary World Tour class at La Maison
Date: 5/10/2013
Location: Yakima
1893 Young Grade Rd
6:00pm - Cinco de Mayo paired with wines from Alexandria Nicole Cellars. Chef Magana will be in the La Maison kitchen for a fun Friday night of cooking Cinco de Mayo specialties and pairing wines. The menu includes ceviche, fish tacos, guacamole, mango salsa, carne asada, an Mexican wedding cookies. Class is limited to 14 people, cost $80.
For more information call 509-961-9899 or click here.
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*The Dusty 45's at Bale Breaker Brewing Company
Date: 5/10/2013
Location: Yakima
1801 Birchfield Rd
7pm - Enjoy food, live music and Bale Breaker Brew. Winey Dogs will be serving up gourmet turkey sausage dogs and nachos, and Imogene's Catering will be roasting a pig for shredded pork sandwiches. Seattle's Dusty 45's have a reputation for firing up the crowd. They deliver their rockin' high energy music at just the right throttle to keep fans on their feet, begging for more. Tickets $12. Pre-sale available at the brewery, Off The Record and online. All ages show (12 and under Free).
For more information call 509-424-4000 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Bale Breaker Brewing Company -
*Yakima Area Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale
Date: 5/10/2013
Location: Yakima
1401 Arboretum Drive
3-7pm - Variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and more. Proceeds benefit the Yakima Arboretum. For more information call 509-248-7337 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Area Arboretum -
*Wood-Fired Pizza's at Steppe Cellars
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Sunnyside
1991 Chaffee Rd
11am-5pm - Steppe Cellars will have wood-fired pizzas catered by Guera's Gourmet. Enjoy a delicious pizza, award wining wine and a beautiful view from our picnic area in the cherry orchards.
For more information call 509-425-8910 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Steppe Cellars -
*National Wine Tourism Day at Yakima Valley Vintners Tasting Room
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Grandview
110 Grandridge Rd
11am - 5:30pm - Come celebrate National Wine Tourism Day at the Yakima Valley Vintners - Teaching Winery tasting room in Grandview WA. Our unique artisan teaching winery has hand crafted more that 25 award winning wines.
We recognized the important role that tourism plays in the success of our wineries and 30 years of tourism our Yakima Valley AVA. Come enjoy a true country experience were the grapes are grown, the wine is crafted and the sunshine prevails.
We are waiving our $5 tasting fee for this event offering a peek into our world here in the Yakima Valley Vintners Teaching Winery.
For more information call 509-882-7069 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Vintners - YVCC -
*Wine Tourism Day at The Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Yakima
101 North Fair Ave
The Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center will be giving away a package of Washington Wine Country Coasters to each visitor mentioning Wine Tourism Day (while supplies last, one set per party).
Wine tasting! For $5. taste four Yakima Valley premium wines and keep the Govino acrylic stemless travel glass.
Learn about the wineries of the Yakima Valley complete with maps and directions. For more information call 509-573-3388.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center -
*Polo in the Pasture at The Boot Ranch
Date: 5/11/2013 - 5/12/2013
Location: Yakima
22481 Ahtanum Rd.
10am -5pm - Enjoy Mothers Day Brunch and Dinner as well as live Polo, raffles, petting, barn, concessions, silent auction, divot stomping, antiques and uniques, vendors and much more. Parking available for dry campers, RV's or tents. Dress code: Cowboy Boots.
For more information call 509-961-9387.
Event Submitted by: The Boot Ranch -
*Enjoy the Weekend at Silver Lake Winery
Date: 5/11/2013 - 5/12/2013
Location: Zillah
1500 Vintage Rd
10am-5pm - Join us Saturday and Sunday to celebrate Mothers Day with live music by Jim Henson. Sunday starts our Salmon lunches 12-4pm.
For more information call 509-829-6235 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Silver Lake Winery -
*Tractor Run to Zillah
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Union Gap
Fullbright Park - 4508 Main St.
7am-5pm - Tractors will travel to Zillah, have lunch and return. Tractors will travel 8-10 mph, have at least one American flag and have a slow moving vehicle triangle. For information/registration, call Eric at 509-833-4811.
Event Submitted by: Central Washington Agricultural Museum -
*Canine and Wine Walk
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Zillah
3271 Roza Drive
11am - Yakima Valley Pet Rescue at Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast and Barn. Walk your dog through the vineyards and stop at selected wineries. Buy a lunch at Cultura Winery. Grape fun for people and puppies alike. $10 Donations.
For more information call 509-829-3500 or 509-248-3113.
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*Wine Tourism Day at Desert Wind Winery
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
Come in and enjoy a 10 percent discount on all wine purchases in the tasting room for Wine Tourism Day on May 11th. Restaurant specials will also be available.
For more information call 509-786-7277
Event Submitted by: Desert Wind Winery -
*Wine Tourism Day at Reflection Vineyards
Date: 5/11/2013 - 5/12/2013
Location: Zillah
1305 Gilbert Rd
Reflection Vineyards will be handing out fresh flowers to our guests both on Saturday to welcome in wine tasters for Wine Tasting Day as well as Sunday for Mothers Day.
For more information call 360-904-4800 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Reflection Vineyards -
*Wine Tourism Day at Sleeping Dog Wines
Date: 5/11/2013
Location: Benton City
45804 N. Whitmore PK NW
Enjoy a taste of our selection of locally-derived wines, we will be offering to opportunity for visitors to participate in taste trials form the 2012 red wines. Three options have been prepared for each of two of Sleeping Dog Wines red blends. Bring your palate and vote for your favorite blend. Limited volumes were prepared and will be on a first-come basis. We will also have a special case pricing on two of our most popular red wines.
For more information call 509-460-2886 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Sleeping Dog Wines -
*Mothers Day Brunch at Desert Wind Winery
Date: 5/12/2013
Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
11am - Treat mom or yourself to a special Mothers Day meal, featuring a gourmet brunch buffet, mimosa bar and a rose for all mothers. $45 per person $35 for Wine Club Members. Reservations required.
Please call 509-786-7277 to book or for more information click here.
Event Submitted by: Desert Wind Winery -
*Chimposiums at CWU
Date: 5/16/2013 - 11/30/2013
Location: Ellensburg
400 E University Way
Enjoy a 30 minute presentation about chimpanzee culture, current threats, CWU Chimpanzees who use American Sign Language. 20 minutes observation of 3 chimpanzees ages 6 and older.
Saturday 10:45am and 12:30pm
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*Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) Exhibition at Larson Gallery
Date: 5/16/2013 - 6/1/2013
Location: Yakima
S 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd
Through June 1st. Presenting the work of Yakima Valley Community College art students and faculty, created within the last year. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 1-5pm. For more info call 509-574-4875.
Event Submitted by: Larson Gallery -
*Selah Community Days
Date: 5/16/2013 - 5/19/2013
Location: Selah
Wixson Park
Join us at Selah's Community Days and Parade. We offer fun, informative, safe, and family friendly activities for the community. It is a family friendly fun weekend with lots of free entertainment including a carnival, food, vendors, booths, a fun run and a wonderful parade down Main Street.
New and exciting this year, we've added a 4x4 flex ramp to our Friday night Car Show and we will be showing a movie in the park after fireworks on Saturday. The car show is completely free to the public.
Thursday May 16 - Starts of with a Free Lions Health Screening from 9am-8pm at Red Apple parking lot, followed by our annual Hobo Feed from 4:30-8pm at the Selah Civic Center, Carnival opens at 5pm at Lince Field.
Friday May 17 - Chamber Potato Feed 5-8pm at Selah Civic Center, followed by Free entertainment and Porker run at 6pm
Saturday May 18 - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Selah Civic Center 6-10am, Grand Parade starts at 10am sharply, food, games and fun start at 12pm
Sunday May 19 - Food, games and free entertainment starts at 11am
Complete schedule of events call 509-697-4669 or www.selahdays.org.
Event Submitted by: City of Selah -
*Live Music at Naches Heights Vineyard
Date: 5/17/2013 - 5/18/2013
Location: Yakima
2410 Naches Heights Rd
Friday May 17th: 7pm - Enjoy live music by Ben Johnson.Saturday May 18th: 1-4pm - Jim Henson The Muppet Man.
For more information call 509-966-4355. No cover charge.
Event Submitted by: Naches Heights Vineyard -
*Live Music Friday at Kana Winery
Date: 5/17/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
10 S. 2nd Street
5:30-8pm - Enjoy live music by Big Bossman and Friends along with great wine, No cover charge.
For more information call 509-453-6611 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Kana Winery -
*Salsa Friday at the Season's Performance Hall
Date: 5/17/2013
Location: Yakima
101 North Naches Ave
10pm-1am - Join us for great Salsa music and dancing with DJ David Blanca playing the finest Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia. No partner or experience necessary to attend. $7 Cover for the evening. Full Bar for 21+. Upscale dress code will be strictly enforced. Absolutely no sports attire. Yakima's only upscale Salsa venue voted as Best Place for Salsa Dancing in Central Washington.
For more information call 509-453-1888 or click here.
Event Submitted by: The Seasons Performance Hall -
*Live Music Friday at 5 North Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge
Date: 5/17/2013
Location: Yakima
5 North Front St
7pm - Enjoy live music by Wil Kinky. No cover Charge. For more information call 509-248-9801.
Event Submitted by: 5 North Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge -
*Live Music at Naches Heights Vineyard
Date: 5/17/2013 - 5/18/2013
Location: Yakima
2410 Naches Heights Rd
Enjoy Live Music by great Musicians and a glass of wine.
Friday May 17th : 7pm Ben JohnsonSaturday May 18th: 1-4pm Jim Henson, The Muppet Man5-8pm Stimulous Package
For more information call 509-966-4355. No cover charge.
Event Submitted by: Naches Heights Vineyard -
*YVCC - 6th Annual Grape to Glass Gala Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner
Date: 5/18/2013
Location: Grandview
401 W. 2nd St
Grandview Campus – The Vineyard and Winery Technology Program at Yakima Valley Community College will host the 6th annual Grape to Glass Gala - A Winemaker’s Dinner on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 6:00-10:00pm. The event will benefit Vineyard & Winery Technology student scholarships. Held at the Grandview Activity Center, 401 West Second Street, Grandview, WA the event will include a dinner, wine tasting, a silent auction, live music and dancing.
Please see the details below.
- 6:00-7:00pm: Social & Silent Auction
- 7:00-8:30pm: Dinner & Music
- 8:30-10:00pm: Music & Dancing
For more information call 509-574-4646.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Vintners - YVCC - 6:00-7:00pm: Social & Silent Auction
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*Yakima Valley Trolley Fundraiser
Date: 5/18/2013
Location: Yakima
3rd Ave and Pine Street
3-7pm - $25 Fund Raiser Ticket Includes: 1 Trolley Ride ticket, 2 script for beer, pizza and soda, tour of the Trolley Powerhouse and Car Barn. Early American Blues played by our 1913 Seeburg, 3 instrument, nickelodeon. Partnering with Yakima Craft Brewery and Papa Murphy's Pizza.
For more information call 509-949-4233.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Trolleys -
*Yakima Symphony Orchestra presents A Night of Tragedy and Triumph
Date: 5/18/2013
Location: Downtown Yakima
19 S 3rd St
7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre. Featuring the emotional tribute: A Night of Tragedy and Triumph: Mount St. Helens Remembered. Music from Mussorgsky, arr. Rimsky-Korsakov: Night on Bald Mountain, Hovhaness: Symphony No. 50, Mount St. Helens (featuring photography by Doug Johnson, Matthew Winterfeld, and Gary Miller), Beethoven: Choral Fantasy, Op. 80, and Verdi: Triumphal March and Chorus from Aida. Purchase your Seasons Tickets at the Capitol Theatre Box Office at 509-853-2787 or toll-free 877-330-2787, or visit www.yakimasymphony.org.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Symphony Orchestra -
*9th Annual Dash Race for the Kids
Date: 5/25/2013
Location: Prosser
2880 Lee Rd., Ste. A
7-11am - 9th Annual Dash Race for the Kids starts at 8am at the Prosser Wine and Food Park. There will be a business team competition in a 5K Relay format for the less competitive runners.
Bike race starts at 8:30am, Walk/Run starts at 9:00am. Come get some great exercise and enjoy beautiful Washington wine country while supporting this worthwhile charity. To register and for information, www.makethedashcount.org or call Geoff at 253-208-2800.
Event Submitted by: Tour Prosser -
*Textile Tieton at Might Tieton Warehouse Gallery
Date: 5/25/2013 - 7/11/2013
Location: Tieton
608 Wisconsin Ave
12-3pm Friday-Sun - Featuring art quilts curated from the Contemporary Quilt Art Association specially for the Tieton Arts and Humanities exhibition. Presented by Tieton Arts and Humanities and Contemporary Quilt Art Association. Free event.
For more information call 509-847-3034.
Event Submitted by: Mighty Tieton Events -
*Yakima Valley Japanese Families Reunion - Yakima Valley Museum
Date: 5/25/2013
Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Drive
2pm - Return to the Yakima Valley and reconnect with others who share your Japanese heritage. Cost $90. For more information call 509-248-0747.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Museum -
*Rose Release Party at Two Mountain Winery
Date: 5/25/2013 - 5/26/2013
Location: Zillah
Who would have guessed that Two Mountain Rose would pair so well with street tacos and sunshine. Celebrate the release of Two Mountain Rose and summertime in the valley, at out annual Rose Release Party. Mariano's Tacos will be celebrating too, offering one free taco for a glass of Rose purchased. Bring a picnic blanket or chair, sunscreen and a hat, and welcome summer with us at the winery.
The Rose is an off-dry blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, cool, crisp, and refreshing.
Event Submitted by: Two Mountain Winery -
*Memorial Day Weekend at Maryhill Winery
Date: 5/25/2013 - 5/27/2013
Location: Goldendale
9774 Highway 14
10am-6pm - Join us for Memorial Day Weekend, 12th Anniversary Celebration. All wine up to 50 percent off, wine club members 35 percent off wine. New releases, wine tasting, case specials, picnicking Bocce. Four and Twenty Blackbirds food available for purchase 12-5pm.
For more information call 877-627-9445 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Maryhill Winery -
*Bonsai Exhibit - Artfully Designed Miniature Trees at Yakima Area Arboretum
Date: 5/26/2013
Location: Yakima
1401 Arboretum Drive
10am-3pm - Enter the world of miniature trees during the Yakima Valley Bonsai Society's annual Bonsai Exhibit. For more information call 509-247-7337 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Area Arboretum -
*Story Fest at Yakima Valley Museum
Date: 5/28/2013
Location: Yakima
2105 Tieton Drive
6pm - Performance of Greek Mythology: Stories of gods and heroism from ancient civilization by the sea. For children grades 8-K. Free event. For more information call 509-248-0747.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Museum -
*White Pass Scenic Byway Industry Night
Date: 5/29/2013
Location: Yakima
101 N. Fair Ave
5-7pm - Front line staff and all tourist related businesses in the Yakima and Naches Valley are invited to attend a special Hospitality Training session to bring awareness about points of interest and activities along the White Pass Scenic Byway, US Hwy 12 between Naches and I-5.
Join us for wine tasting (at a nominal charge) and refreshments as we learn about the many attributes of Mt. Rainier and the White Pass Scenic Byway as well as activities from Destination Packwood.
Event Submitted by: White Pass Scenic ByWay -
*American Truck Historical Society Annual Truck Show
Date: 5/30/2013 - 6/1/2013
Location: Yakima
1301 South Fair Ave.
May 30, 2013 8am-8pmMay 31, 2013 8am-8pmJune 1, 2013 8am-8pm
TicketsBuy Tickets Now. Tickets on Sale Now.$11 One day ticket (Children 15 and Under are Free with paying adult)$21 Two Day Ticket$31 Three Day Ticket
Event Submitted by: State Fair Park -
*Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center 10th Anniversary Open House
Date: 5/30/2013
Location: Yakima
101 North Fair Ave
5:30-7:30pm - Come celebrate 10 years of service to visitors and the community. Wine tasting, appetizers, door prizes and more. For a map to the VIC click here.
For more information on the VIC call 509-573-3388, 800-221-0751 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center -
*Grand Spring Opening at Bella Terra Gardens
Date: 5/30/2013 - 6/1/2013
Location: Zillah
660 Bella Terra Rd
8am-2pm - Enjoy our Grand Spring Opening. All seasonal produce will be available. Feed the chickens and goats. Come enjoy early organic fresh produce.
For more information call 509-985-6664 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Bella Terra Gardens -
*Friday Night Supper Club at Desert Wind
Date: 5/31/2013
Location: Prosser
2258 Wine Country Rd.
6pm - Join us for an evening of food and fun at our monthly supper club. Communal seating and three-course, family style dinner encourage lively conversation and new friendships. $55 per guest or $45 for club members, includes dinner with wine pairing, plus a pre-dinner social. Advance reservation required. Please call 509-786-7277 to book.
Event Submitted by: Desert Wind Winery
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