Farm Fresh Fun Adventures
Plan Your Weekend Getaway
With more than 40 commercial crops are grown in the sunny, fertile Yakima Valley, farm fresh produce is within reach nearly year-round. The Yakima Valley has the largest variety of produce in the Pacific Northwest.
Don't forget to make your first stop the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center where you can find more information and plan your stops with one of our travel consultants.
Farm Fresh Weekend Day One
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Find Your Favorite Farm Stand
As you arrive, stock up on just-picked produce and more at in-town farm stands - Precision Produce & Antiques, McIlrath Family Farms and Thompson's Farm Market. Visit Thompson's Farm in the fall for the Pumpkin Festival.
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Washington Fruit Place at Barret Orchards
1209 Pecks Canyon Road • Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-1275 • fruitplace.comPick your own tree-ripened cherries in season or simply shop their quaint store for other freshly harvested fruits through the seasons, as well as specialty foods, gifts and unique decor all year. Don't miss the Cherry Festival in summer and October Days in the fall!
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Explore Yakima's Agricultural Heritage
4508 Main St, Union Gap • Union Gap, WA 98903
509-457-8735 • centralwaagmuseum.orgIf history's your thing, stroll through 15 acres of vintage and restored farm equipment at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum.
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Dinner at Provisions Restaurant + Market
2710 Terrace Hts Dr • Yakima, WA 98901
509-452-8100 • provisionsyakima.comEnjoy an evening of from-scratch, chef-inspired cuisine. Provisions features casual favorite pastas, burgers and pizzas and creative fresh sheet specials rotating with the seasons.
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Raise a Glass
Make a night of it at one of the Yakima Valley's craft breweries or Downtown Yakima winery tasting rooms and toast to wine grape and hop harvests! You'll likely find live music! Our breweries are family friendly!
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CALL IT A NIGHT AT A DOWNTOWN YAKIMA HOTEL!
Downtown Yakima
Find a HotelGet a good night's rest at your local Yakima hotel!
Farm Fresh Weekend Day Two
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Breakfast at Essencia Artisan Bakery
4 N 3rd St • Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-5570 • cowichecreekbrewing.comFind the perfect morning bite, from artisan pastries to breakfast sandwiches and hearty oatmeal, along with coffee, espresso and a collection of teas.
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Visit West Valley U-Pick
11901 Zier Rd • Yakima, WA 98908
509-945-5406 • wvupick.comHand-harvest all season long! Pick everything from blueberries, marionberries and cherries to pluots, peaches, apples and pears ... and more! In the fall, press your own cider.
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Pick up a Pie at Johnson Orchards
4906 Summitview Ave • Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-7479 • johnsonorchardsfruit.comTake home one of everyone's favorite handmade pies and pick up produce and other locally made goods, such as caramels, candles and more.
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Food Truck Flavors at Craft Breweries
Hang out at the Yakima Valley's family friendly breweries and grab a casual lunch from local food trucks. Check for updates about trucks on rotation on their social media.
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Chukar Cherries
320 Wine Country Road • Prosser, WA 99350
509-786-2055 • chukar.comMake a delicious stop for Chukar Cherries delectable treats, handcrafted using locally and regionally sourced fruit. Pick up signature dried cherries, nuts, chocolates and more.
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Dinner at Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Icehouse Bar
202 E Yakima Ave • Yakima, WA 98901
509-457-2007 • cowichecanyon.comEnjoy a leisurely bite at this polished American tavern serving updated classics for the Pacific Northwest.
Farm Fresh Weekend Day Three
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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
14 South First Street • Yakima, WA 98901
509-961-2055 • downtownyakimafarmersmarket.comStroll and shop locally grown produce, flowers, specialty foods and handmade artisan goods at the farmers market May through October.
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Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center
101 N Fair Ave • Yakima, WA 98901
Learn MoreOn your way home, stop at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center to grab Yakima themed gifts.
