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 next 7 days
5/21/2013 - 5/28/2013
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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 -
*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
Event Submitted by: Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute -
*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 -
*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 -
*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 -
*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 -
*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 -
*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 -
*Celebrating 5 years at Milbrandt Vineyards
Date: 5/26/2013
Location: Prosser
508 Cabernet Court
6-9pm - Join us for wine and music by Blue Mountain Spanish Sounds. We will have light appetizers prepared and a few of our patio menus items available for purchase. $10 cover charge, complimentary to MBV Cellar Club members. Reservations recommended, call 509-788-0030 or click here.
Event Submitted by: Milbrandt Vineyards -
*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
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