Friday April, 18th
Prosser Wine and Hot Jazz Bash
April 17th-20th • Prosser
9am-midnight in downtown Prosser. The festival runs in cooperation with the Valley's Spring Fling activities. Listen to fabulous music from over 60 individual performances, sample Washington's premier wines, and dance the night away. All events ticket purchased before April 10th is $55 per person. After April 10th, all events ticket is $60 per person. Daily event tickets can also be purchased separately. For information, call 509-786-7977. www.prosserchamber.org.
Pre-Spring Barrel Tasting - Rattlesnake Hills
April 18th-20th • Wapato, Zillah, Outlook
Avoid the crowds of Spring Barrel, 10am-5pm daily. Free. For a listing of participating wineries, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com. or call 888-375-7498.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
Grandview Chamber's 11th Annual Auction
April 18th • Grandview
At Le Paris, 247 Division Street. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets $30 per person or table of eight $200. Each ticket holder will get 10 scripts for raffles or wine tasting. Many exciting auction items including a 1985 Jaguar, get-away packages, etc. For tickets/information, call 509-882-2100.
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Saturday April, 19th
2nd Anniversary Festival & Downtown Renaissance Celebration
April 19th • Yakima
Featuring the Adrian Xavier Band with Geoffrey Castle (Reggae, electric violin, World) 9pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue. Presented by Yakima Sports Center, Hilton Garden Inn and The Seasons Music Festival. Cover $5 at the at the door. Must be 21 and over. For information, call 509-453-1888.
McCrea Cellars - New Release Party
April 19th • Yakima
New wine release party with Doug McCrea and McCrea Cellars from 2-6pm at Cascade Wine Company, 26 N. First Street. For information, call 509-972-2811.
WSMTA Ensemble Recital
April 19th • Yakima
2pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets $5, or $15 for families. Benefits scholarship fund for piano students. Performances by Yakima-Ellensburg chapter of Washington State Music Teachers Association. For information, call 509-453-1888.
Zillah Spring Fling Wine Tasting & Car Show
April 19th • Zillah
The day starts with a classic car and bike show on Main Street from 12-3pm, followed by wine tasting, food and entertainment from 6:30pm-12am at the Old Warehouse Furniture store at 705 Railroad Ave. Fifteen local wineries will be in attendance, with never ending, top-notch food. The lovely ladies of Scandalesque, a popular Las Vegas act, will be performing throughout the night, and a Seattle band, Clam Digger, will play dance music. Tickets $35. For information, call 829-6675 or email carriek@sagefruit.com.
Three City Bike Ride
April 19th • Prosser
Take in the majestic vistas of the Rattlesnake Mountains and the Horse Heaven Hills as you travel by bicycle on a paved bike path from Prosser through Grandview and end the day at DairyFair in Sunnyside. Start time is 10am at the Best Western Inn at Horse Heaven in Prosser. Free for all ages. For information call Jacob at 509-786-7090.
Prosser Wine and Hot Jazz Bash
April 17th-20th • Prosser
9am-midnight in downtown Prosser. The festival runs in cooperation with the Valley's Spring Fling activities. Listen to fabulous music from over 60 individual performances, sample Washington's premier wines, and dance the night away. All events ticket purchased before April 10th is $55 per person. After April 10th, all events ticket is $60 per person. Daily event tickets can also be purchased separately. For information, call 509-786-7977. www.prosserchamber.org.
Pre-Spring Barrel Tasting - Rattlesnake Hills
April 18th-20th • Wapato, Zillah, Outlook
Avoid the crowds of Spring Barrel, 10am-5pm daily. Free. For a listing of participating wineries, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com. or call 888-375-7498.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
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Sunday April, 20th
Pre-Spring Barrel Tasting - Rattlesnake Hills
April 18th-20th • Wapato, Zillah, Outlook
Avoid the crowds of Spring Barrel, 10am-5pm daily. Free. For a listing of participating wineries, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com. or call 888-375-7498.
2nd Anniversary Festival & Downtown Renaissance Celebration
April 20th • Yakima
Featuring the Vicci Martinez Band with Geoffrey Castle (electric violin, jam, folk rock) 7:30pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue. Presented by Yakima Sports Center, Hilton Garden Inn and The Seasons Music Festival. Cost $10 at the door. For information, call 509-453-1888.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
Prosser Wine and Hot Jazz Bash
April 17th-20th • Prosser
9am-midnight in downtown Prosser. The festival runs in cooperation with the Valley's Spring Fling activities. Listen to fabulous music from over 60 individual performances, sample Washington's premier wines, and dance the night away. All events ticket purchased before April 10th is $55 per person. After April 10th, all events ticket is $60 per person. Daily event tickets can also be purchased separately. For information, call 509-786-7977. www.prosserchamber.org.
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Monday April, 21st
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
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Tuesday April, 22th
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
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Wednesday April, 23th
Celtic Woman
April 23rd • Prosser
7:30pm at the Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets on sale now at the State Fair box office or through TicketsWest, 1-800-325-SEAT and ticketswest.com. Prices: $47 and $62.
Storytelling for Kids
April 23rd • Prosser
Coyote tells stories at Yakama Nation Library, 100 Spiel-yi Loop, two sessions: 10am and 3pm. For information, call 509-865-2800.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
Toppenish Mural Tours
April 19th - Sep. 30th • Toppenish
Enjoy a narrated tour of the murals in "The City Where the West Still Lives", in a horse-drawn covered wagon. Tours are from 10-11am and 12-1pm at the corner of Division Street and Toppenish Avenue. Cost is $12 adults and $5 children. For information, call 509-697-8995.
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Thursday April, 24th
"The Wizard of Oz"
April 24th - 26th • Yakima
Presented by the Davis High School drama department at the Davis High School Auditorium, 212 South Sixth Ave. Tickets $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. Performances at 7:30pm April 24-26th; and 2pm on April 26th. For information, call 509-573-2500.
Capitol Steps
April 24th • Prosser
7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Tickets $10-$35 through TicketsWest, 800-325-7328, or Capitol Theatre box office, 853-2787.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
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Friday April, 25th
YVCC's Yakima Valley Vintners
April 25th-26th • Grandview
Yakima Valley Community College's teaching winery will open its tasting room which is located on the YVCC Grandview Campus, 114 Grandridge Road on April 25th from 12-5pm and on April 26th from 10am-5pm for Spring Barrel Tasting. Students will be pouring two white wines as well as some barrel sampling of red wine. They will also provide tours of their new facility. For information, call Trent Ball at 509-882-7007.
Spring Garden Fest - Bella Terra Gardens at Rosehill
April 25th-27th • Zillah
12-5pm at Bella Terra Gardens, 660 Bella Terra Road. The Garden Ladies will be showcasing local artists and vendors selling a variety of fun, handmade products including birdhouses, windchimes, outdoor firepits, local cookbooks, great gourmet products, and more. For information, call 307-2733 or 865-4591.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Rattlesnake Hills
April 25th-27th • Wapato, Zillah, Outlook
Sixteen wineries 'roll out the barrels' for this annual event offering wine samples directly from the barrels of soon-to-be released red and white varietals. Live bands, BBQ foods, and craft vendors. Free. For a listing of participating wineries, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com or call 888-375-7498.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Wine Yakima Valley
April 25th-27th • Yakima Valley
Sample wines from the barrel at participating wineries. This three-day event allows visitors and locals to leisurely visit the numerous wineries that have made the Yakima Valley region one of the most interesting and prestigious viticultural regions in the country. For a list of participating wineries and tickets, visit www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 800-258-7270.
Barrel Tasting
April 25th-27th • Patterson
10am-5pm at Columbia Crest Vineyards, Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive. Sample wines from start to finish. Enjoy winery tours, live music and great food. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. For information, call 888-309-WINE(9463).
Spring Barrel Tasting at Tucker Cellars
April 25th-27th • Sunnyside
Visit Tucker Cellars at 70 Ray Rd. from 10am-5pm and taste their new release wines, seafood BBQ, and enjoy music and entertainment for all ages. For information, call 509-837-8701.
Spring Barrel Tasting at Naches Heights Vineyard
April 25th-26th • Yakima
Barrels of wine with barrels of fun and food from 11am-7pm at Naches Heights Vineyard, 250 Ehler Road. For information, call 509-966-0686.
Spring Barrel Tasting at Steppe Cellars
April 25th-26th • Sunnyside
Taste new wines still in the barrel and meet the winemaker from 11am-5pm Thursday, Friday, and Sunday; and 11am-6pm on Saturday at Steppe Cellars, 1991 Chaffee Road. Free. For information, call 509-837-8381.
Leo Kottke
April 25th • Yakima
7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Tickets $20-$30 through TicketsWest, 800-325-7328, or Capitol Theatre box office, 853-2787.
60th Annual Cherry Festival & Parade
April 25th-27th • Granger
Granger's 60th Annual Cherry Festival and Parade, organized by the Granger Lions Club, will be at Granger City Park. The parade will be Saturday, April 26 at 11:00am. For festival information, call 509-854-2457 and for parade info call Bobby Cliff at 509-854-1190.
"The Wizard of Oz"
April 24th - 26th • Yakima
Presented by the Davis High School drama department at the Davis High School Auditorium, 212 South Sixth Ave. Tickets $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. Performances at 7:30pm April 24-26th; and 2pm on April 26th. For information, call 509-573-2500.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
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Saturday April, 26th
Bob Mars/Rick Rose Memorial Take a Bite Out of Crime 1 mile/5K fun run/walk
April 26th • Benton City
Registration will be at 7 am and the event starts at 7:30, at Ki-Be High School, 1205 Horne Rd., Benton City. For more information, please call Deputy Brad Klippert at 509-588-2185 or go to http://bcspringopener.com/1K5Kflyer.htm.
Benton City's Spring Opener Car & Bike Show
April 26th • Benton City
The event will include Show 'n Shine (with great one-of-a-kind trophies), craft vendors, food, kids activities, and community resource fair. The show will be Saturday, April 26, 10 am-4 pm, and will benefit Benton City's new Youth Football program. The Spring Opener is one of the signature events as part of the Yakima Valley's Spring Fling Festival (www.springflingfest.com) For more information, please call 509-947-7332 or go to www.bcspringopener.com.
Mercer Wine Estates - New Release Party
April 26th • Yakima
New wine release party with Mercer Wine Estates from 2-6pm at Cascade Wine Company, 26 N. First Street. For information, call 509-972-2811.
YVCC's Yakima Valley Vintners
April 25th-26th • Grandview
Yakima Valley Community College's teaching winery will open its tasting room which is located on the YVCC Grandview Campus, 114 Grandridge Road on April 25th from 12-5pm and on April 26th from 10am-5pm for Spring Barrel Tasting. Students will be pouring two white wines as well as some barrel sampling of red wine. They will also provide tours of their new facility. For information, call Trent Ball at 509-882-7007.
Spring Garden Fest - Bella Terra Gardens at Rosehill
April 25th-27th • Zillah
12-5pm at Bella Terra Gardens, 660 Bella Terra Road. The Garden Ladies will be showcasing local artists and vendors selling a variety of fun, handmade products including birdhouses, windchimes, outdoor firepits, local cookbooks, great gourmet products, and more. For information, call 307-2733 or 865-4591.
Yakima Valley Rail & Steam Museum
April 26th - Oct. 31st • Toppenish
This is the season opening weekend for the historic rail museum and gift shop located at 10 Asotin Avenue adjacent to Railroad Park. Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday noon-4pm. Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 17 years and under accompanied by an adult. For information, call 509-865-1911.
American Hop Museum
April 26th - Sep. 30th • Topennish
Museum opening weekend depicting the rich history of the hop industry since the 1500's. Fascinating murals, displays, photos, implements, and a colonial brewery exhibit. Enjoy a wonderful gift shop on site - 22 South B Street. Hours: 10am-4pm Wednesday through Saturday; 11am-4pm Sunday. Admission: $3 adults, $2 students, families $7, members and children under 5 are free. For information, call 509-865-4677 (865-HOPS).
Open Art Show
April 26th-27th • Toppenish
Yakama Nation RV Park, 280 Buster Road. For information, call Tana at 509-865-5121, ext. 4794.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Rattlesnake Hills
April 25th-27th • Wapato, Zillah, Outlook
Sixteen wineries 'roll out the barrels' for this annual event offering wine samples directly from the barrels of soon-to-be released red and white varietals. Live bands, BBQ foods, and craft vendors. Free. For a listing of participating wineries, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com or call 888-375-7498.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Wine Yakima Valley
April 25th-27th • Yakima Valley
Sample wines from the barrel at participating wineries. This three-day event allows visitors and locals to leisurely visit the numerous wineries that have made the Yakima Valley region one of the most interesting and prestigious viticultural regions in the country. For a list of participating wineries and tickets, visit www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 800-258-7270.
Barrel Tasting
April 25th-27th • Patterson
10am-5pm at Columbia Crest Vineyards, Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive. Sample wines from start to finish. Enjoy winery tours, live music and great food. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. For information, call 888-309-WINE(9463).
Spring Barrel Tasting at Tucker Cellars
April 25th-27th • Sunnyside
Visit Tucker Cellars at 70 Ray Rd. from 10am-5pm and taste their new release wines, seafood BBQ, and enjoy music and entertainment for all ages. For information, call 509-837-8701.
Spring Barrel Tasting at Naches Heights Vineyard
April 25th-26th • Yakima
Barrels of wine with barrels of fun and food from 11am-7pm at Naches Heights Vineyard, 250 Ehler Road. For information, call 509-966-0686.
Spring Barrel Tasting at Steppe Cellars
April 25th-26th • Sunnyside
Taste new wines still in the barrel and meet the winemaker from 11am-5pm Thursday, Friday, and Sunday; and 11am-6pm on Saturday at Steppe Cellars, 1991 Chaffee Road. Free. For information, call 509-837-8381.
60th Annual Cherry Festival & Parade
April 25th-27th • Granger
Granger's 60th Annual Cherry Festival and Parade, organized by the Granger Lions Club, will be at Granger City Park. The parade will be Saturday, April 26 at 11:00am. For festival information, call 509-854-2457 and for parade info call Bobby Cliff at 509-854-1190.
"The Wizard of Oz"
April 24th - 26th • Yakima
Presented by the Davis High School drama department at the Davis High School Auditorium, 212 South Sixth Ave. Tickets $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. Performances at 7:30pm April 24-26th; and 2pm on April 26th. For information, call 509-573-2500.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
Toppenish Mural Tours
April 19th - Sep. 30th • Toppenish
Enjoy a narrated tour of the murals in "The City Where the West Still Lives", in a horse-drawn covered wagon. Tours are from 10-11am and 12-1pm at the corner of Division Street and Toppenish Avenue. Cost is $12 adults and $5 children. For information, call 509-697-8995.
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Sunday April, 27th
See Spot Run 2008
April 27th • Yakima
6th Annual 5K run/walk with your dog along the beautiful Greenway and Arboretum grounds. Race starts at 10am at the Yakima Humane Society at 2405 W. Birchfield Rd. Registration forms can be picked up at the shelter or online at information@yakimahumane.org. There will be treats for dogs and people. Call 509-457-6854 between 12-5pm.
Spring Garden Fest - Bella Terra Gardens at Rosehill
April 25th-27th • Zillah
12-5pm at Bella Terra Gardens, 660 Bella Terra Road. The Garden Ladies will be showcasing local artists and vendors selling a variety of fun, handmade products including birdhouses, windchimes, outdoor firepits, local cookbooks, great gourmet products, and more. For information, call 307-2733 or 865-4591.
Yakima Valley Rail & Steam Museum
April 26th - Oct. 31st • Toppenish
This is the season opening weekend for the historic rail museum and gift shop located at 10 Asotin Avenue adjacent to Railroad Park. Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday noon-4pm. Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 17 years and under accompanied by an adult. For information, call 509-865-1911.
American Hop Museum
April 26th - Sep. 30th • Topennish
Museum opening weekend depicting the rich history of the hop industry since the 1500's. Fascinating murals, displays, photos, implements, and a colonial brewery exhibit. Enjoy a wonderful gift shop on site - 22 South B Street. Hours: 10am-4pm Wednesday through Saturday; 11am-4pm Sunday. Admission: $3 adults, $2 students, families $7, members and children under 5 are free. For information, call 509-865-4677 (865-HOPS).
Open Art Show
April 26th-27th • Toppenish
Yakama Nation RV Park, 280 Buster Road. For information, call Tana at 509-865-5121, ext. 4794.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Rattlesnake Hills
April 25th-27th • Wapato, Zillah, Outlook
Sixteen wineries 'roll out the barrels' for this annual event offering wine samples directly from the barrels of soon-to-be released red and white varietals. Live bands, BBQ foods, and craft vendors. Free. For a listing of participating wineries, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com or call 888-375-7498.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Wine Yakima Valley
April 25th-27th • Yakima Valley
Sample wines from the barrel at participating wineries. This three-day event allows visitors and locals to leisurely visit the numerous wineries that have made the Yakima Valley region one of the most interesting and prestigious viticultural regions in the country. For a list of participating wineries and tickets, visit www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 800-258-7270.
Barrel Tasting
April 25th-27th • Patterson
10am-5pm at Columbia Crest Vineyards, Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Drive. Sample wines from start to finish. Enjoy winery tours, live music and great food. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. For information, call 888-309-WINE(9463).
Spring Barrel Tasting at Tucker Cellars
April 25th-27th • Sunnyside
Visit Tucker Cellars at 70 Ray Rd. from 10am-5pm and taste their new release wines, seafood BBQ, and enjoy music and entertainment for all ages. For information, call 509-837-8701.
60th Annual Cherry Festival & Parade
April 25th-27th • Granger
Granger's 60th Annual Cherry Festival and Parade, organized by the Granger Lions Club, will be at Granger City Park. The parade will be Saturday, April 26 at 11:00am. For festival information, call 509-854-2457 and for parade info call Bobby Cliff at 509-854-1190.
Spring Fling Festival
April 18th-27th • Prosser
For event information, times, and locations call 509-786-7977, ext. 195.
Toppenish Mural Tours
April 19th - Sep. 30th • Toppenish
Enjoy a narrated tour of the murals in "The City Where the West Still Lives", in a horse-drawn covered wagon. Tours are from 10-11am and 12-1pm at the corner of Division Street and Toppenish Avenue. Cost is $12 adults and $5 children. For information, call 509-697-8995.
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The Seasons Music hall is a new addition to the local performing arts scene in downtown Yakima. It's stained glass windows and high arching majestic ceiling provide the perfect ambiance for music and unparalleled natural acoustics.
Alexander Tchobanov
April 18
Alexander Tchobanov, solo pianist, will perform at 7:30pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue. Tickets: $12. For information, call 509-453-1888.
The Sports Center - Birthday Party
April 20
The Sports Center - Birthday Party at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue at 7:30pm. Celebrate one of Yakima's newest and best music venues featuring the Sports Center's old friend, Vicci Martinez. For information, call 509-453-1888.
The Seasons Spring Music Festival
April 24
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir will perform at 7:30pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue. Tickets: $20. For information, call 509-453-1888.
The Seasons Spring Music Festival
April 25
Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet will perform at 7:30pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue. Tickets: $30. For information, call 509-453-1888.
The Seasons Spring Music Festival
April 26
Alan Broadbent Trio with Don Kinney, drums, and Phil Sparks, Bass, will perform at 7:30pm at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Avenue. Tickets: $20. For information, call 509-453-1888.
The VIC is open Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 800-221-0751, yvvcb@visityakima.com
Eastbound I-82, Take exit 33A
Westbound I-82, Take exit 33
The Yakima Valley hosts the largest wine event of the year in Washington State where visitors can sample wines straight from the barrel or finished wines from the bottle April 25-27th during Spring Barrel Tasting. Over 50 wineries give you unparalleled access to winemakers and several wineries offer Northwest cuisine and activities ranging from live entertainment to reserve tastings and winemaker dinners. This is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the friendly, relaxed Yakima Valley wine culture.
To learn more about participating in the many Yakima Valley Spring Barrel tasting events, check out these websites:
rattlesnakehills.com
wineyakimavalley.org
Prosser Wine
and Hot Jazz Bash
April 18th-20th
9am-midnight in downtown Prosser. The festival runs in cooperation with the Valley's Spring Fling activities. Listen to fabulous music from over 60 individual performances, sample Washington's premier wines, and dance the night away. All events ticket purchased before April 10th is $55 per person. After April 10th, all events ticket is $60 per person. Daily event tickets can also be purchased separately. For information, call 509-786-7977. www.prosserchamber.org.
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Valley Visitor's & Convention Bureau • 1-800-221-0751 • yvvcb@visityakima.com
