| DATE - JANUARY |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| Through Dec. 31 2009 |
The Miocene Forest Exhibit |
Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima, (509) 248-0747 |
| Every Friday at Noon |
Live performances begin at the Seasons Performance Hall |
Yakima, (509) 453-1888 |
| 11th - March 7th |
Peoples of the Plateau � Through the Lens Past and Present |
Locations throughout Yakima, (509) 574-4875 |
| 23rd |
Hoptoberfest, traditional German dinner, Northwest micro-brewed beers and ales, silent auction, live music |
Yakima Convention Center, (509) 865-4677 |
| 24th |
Polar Bear Plunge |
Yakima Greenway, Sarg Hubbard Park, (509) 453-8280 |
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| DATE - FEBRUARY |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| 7th |
Love in the Hills |
McKinley Springs Winery, Alderdale Rd., Prosser, (509) 894-4528 |
| 7th |
Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards and Benefit Auction |
Wapato |
| 13th - 15th |
Central Washington Sportsman Show |
Yakima Valley Sundome, Yakima, (509) 248-7160 |
| 14th - 16th |
Red Wine and Chocolate |
Yakima Valley, (509) 965-4521 |
| 20th - 22nd |
100 Years of Motorcycles Rally & Concert Series |
Washington State Fair Grounds, Yakima, (509) 965-0782 |
| 23rd |
Harlem Globetrotters 2009 World Tour |
Washington State Fair Grounds, Yakima, (509) 965-0782 |
| 28th - 1st |
Winter Carnival, interactive snow castle, carnival games and races, world-class snow sculptures, fireworks, and live music |
White Pass Ski Resort, Naches, (509) 672-3101 |
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| DATE - MARCH |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| 8th, 11:30 a.m. � 5:30 p.m. |
Sukiyaki Dinner |
Wapato Buddhist Hall, Wapato |
| 14th - 15th |
Hope on the Slopes |
White Pass Ski Resort, Naches, (509) 672-3101 |
| 14th - 15th |
Chasing Out the Snakes and Appellation Days |
Rattlesnake Hills, (509) 965-4521 |
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| DATE - APRIL |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
April 1, 8, 15 & 22
12 - 1 p.m. |
Yakima Nation Wu’ ux im lecture series, a free brown bag lecture event with five lectures to choose from, topics range from animals to plants. |
Yakama Nation Museum, Toppenish, 509-865-2800 ext. 1 |
| 2nd |
Yakima Valley Rabbit Show |
State Fair Grounds Yakima,
509-248-7160 |
| 3rd - 10 a.m. |
Darigold’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, free egg hunt for children through nine years old, bring a sack or basket to gather eggs, 10 a.m. |
400 Alexander Rd., Sunnyside, (509) 837-4321 |
| 7th - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Teatro Chicana, YVCC Diversity Series |
Kendall Hall Auditorium
Yakima Valley Community College (509) 966-5877 ext. 3151. |
| 9th |
Jazz: From the Big Apple and Beyond |
The Seasons Music Festival
(509) 453-1888. |
| 9th |
Apple Tree WSGA Four Ball Tournament |
Apple Tree Resort, Yakima,
(206) 526-8605. |
| 9th - May 5th |
Fiber and Jewelry, The Allied Arts of Yakima Valley present a dual exhibit in the Peggy Lewis Gallery at the Allied Arts Center |
Yakima, (509) 966-0930 |
| 10th |
Yakama Nation Arts and Crafts Show |
Toppenish,
(509) 865-5121, ext. 4794. |
| 10th - 3 p.m. |
Short Film Festival |
White Pass Ski Resort, Naches, (509) 672-3101. |
| 10th - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Arbor Festival |
Yakima Area Arboretum
(509) 248-7337. |
| 16th - 18th |
Pre-Spring Barrel Tasting Rattlesnake Hills Style |
Various wineries in the Yakima Valley, (509) 965-4521. |
| 16th - 25th |
Spring Fling Festival, a wine tasting event and a precursor to Spring Barrel Tasting, April 24-26. |
Lower Yakima Valley |
| 17th |
Paint the Town auction, hosted by the Grandview Chamber of Commerce |
Grandview, (509) 882-2100. |
| 17th |
Community Wide Yard Sale |
Zillah |
| 17th |
9th Annual Larson Gallery Arts Awards |
Larson Gallery, Yakima,
(509) 574-4875. |
| 17th |
Spring Fling Wine Tasting Auction |
Zillah |
| 17th - 18th |
Apple Tree Best Ball Tournament, a two man best ball tournament |
Apple Tree Resort in Yakima,
(509) 966-5877. |
| 16th - 18th |
Sagebrush Freetrapper
(Mountain Man) Rendezvous |
Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility, Benton City. |
| 18th |
Zillah Spring Fling |
Old Warehouse Furniture, Zillah. |
| 18th |
Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center Buffet |
Heritage Inn Restaurant, Toppenish, (509) 865-2551. |
| 18th |
Three City Bike Ride, a bicycle ride from Prosser to Sunnyside |
Lower Valley, (509) 786-7090. |
| 18th - 9 a.m. |
Benton County Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Horse Show |
Benton City. |
| 23th - 25th |
Spring Barrel at Gilbert Cellars |
Downtown Yakima,
(509) 249-9049. |
| 23th - 25th |
Rattlesnake Hills Spring Barrel Tasting |
Yakima Valley, (509) 965-4521. |
23th - 25th
9 a.m. - 2p.m. |
Toppenish Spring Fling,
Horse-drawn wagon tours |
Toppenish. |
| 24th |
Toppenish Mural Tours and Wagon Tours begin |
Toppenish, (509) 865-3262. |
| 24th |
March for Babies Walk-a-thon |
Yakima Greenway, Sarg Hubbard Park, (509) 453-8280. |
| 25th |
Spring Opener Car & Bike Show |
Kiona-Benton City Elementary School, Benton City. |
| 26th - 9 a.m. |
Benton County Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Horse Show, open show featuring a variety of classes. |
Benton City |
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| DATE - MAY |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| Every Saturday through Oct. 31st, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Prosser’s Farmers’ Market |
Prosser City Park, 1-800-408-1517 or (509) 786-9174 |
| Every Sunday through Oct. 25th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Yakima’s Farmers’ Market |
South Third St. in Yakima, (509) 457-5765 |
| May 1 through Sept. 30 |
Toppenish Mural Tours, a narrated tour of the murals on a horse-drawn covered wagon |
Toppenish, (509) 865-3632. |
| May 1st and runs through Sept. 30st, Wed. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
American Hop Museum |
Toppenish, (509) 865-4677 |
| 1st 9 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Prosser Citywide Yard Sale sponsored by Prosser Chamber of Commerce |
Prosser |
| 1st |
Northern Pacific Railway Museum opens |
Toppenish |
| 1st |
Family Field Day, games, obstacle course, prizes, and apple tasting. |
Yakima Greenway, Sarg Hubbard Park, (509) 453-8280. |
| 1st |
Golf Demo Day, try the latest golf equipment and get tips all free of charge |
Apple Tree Resort, (509) 966-5877. |
| 2nd - 5th |
Central Washington Junior Livestock Show |
Toppenish, (509) 865-3262 |
| 5th |
Northwest Championship Musket Match, Yakima Valley Muzzleloaders |
Yakima, (509) 248-1118. |
| 6th |
YVCC Diversity Series: Suffragist Movement |
Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, (509) 574-6800 ext. 3151. |
| 8th |
Zillah Community Days, breakfast in the park, runs, parade and more |
Zillah, (509) 790-7451. |
| 7th - Feb 22nd |
Our Town at The Warehouse Theatre |
Yakima, (509) 966-0951. |
| 8th - 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tractor Run, The Central Washington Agricultural Museum will have a tractor run to Legends Casino |
Union Gap and Toppenish
(509) 833-4811.
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| 13th - 16th |
Selah Community Days Festival |
Selah |
| 15th |
11th Annual Tour of Artist’s Homes & Studios, local artists open their homes and studios to the public |
Yakima |
| 15th |
Antique Truck Club Show |
American Antique Truck Society, Union Gap, (509) 453-5780. |
| 15th - 16th |
Volcano Fun Fly and Fun Scale |
Yakima Valley Aero Modelers, Zillah, (509) 453-8238. |
15th - 16th
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Antique and Gun Show, The Sports Connection Antique and Gun Show |
Central Washington State Fair Park (406) 633-2206. |
| 19th |
Tractor Pull Competition, high school students compete |
(509) 833-4811. |
| 19th - June 20th |
Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices |
Yakima Valley Museum,
(509) 248-0747. |
| 23th - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Canyon Bike Ride, a 35-mile bike ride through the Yakima River Canyon |
Yakima, (509) 453-8238. |
| 27th - 28th |
WSGA Men’s Best Ball Championship |
Apple Tree Resort, Yakima,
(206) 526-8605. |
| 29th |
6th Annual Dash Race |
Prosser |
| 29th - 30th |
8th Annual White Swan Jr. Rodeo Spring Round Up |
White Swan |
| 29th - 31st |
Maryhill Winery’s 9th Anniversary Celebration, free live music |
Goldendale, (509) 773-1976. |
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| DATE - JUNE |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
3rd - 18th
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays |
Juried Art Exhibit at Allied Arts |
Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, Yakima, (509) 966-0930. |
| 4th |
Treaty Days |
Yakama Indian Nation,
(509) 865-3262. |
| 4th - 7 p.m. |
Wonders of Light |
Yakima Valley Museum,
(509) 248-0747. |
| 4th - 5th |
Mural in a Day |
Toppenish, (509) 865-3632. |
| 4th - 6th |
Treaty Days |
Yakama Indian Nation,
(509) 865-3262. |
| 5th |
Gap-to-Gap Relay |
Yakima Greenway, Sarg Hubbard Park. (509) 453-8280. |
| 5th |
Rock the Gap, dinner, music and dancing |
Yakima Greenway, Sarg Hubbard Park, (509) 453-8280. |
| 6th |
Terrace Heights Community Days |
Terrace Heights |
| 5th - 10th |
Yakima Kennel Club, dog show |
State Fair Grounds, Yakima |
| 9th |
155th Annual Yakama Nation Treaty Day Commemoration of 1855 |
Toppenish |
| 11th - 13th |
Annual Treaty Days All Indian Championship Rodeo |
White Swan |
| 12th |
Tractor Run to Zillah |
Zillah, (509) 833-4811. |
| 12th |
BBQ Showdown and benefit |
McKinley Springs Winery, Alderdale Rd., Prosser, (509) 894-4528. |
| 12th |
Yakima Swap Meet and Car Show |
State Fair Grounds, Yakima,
(509) 453-2119. |
| 12th - 13th |
Prosser Sportsfest |
Prosser, (509-786-3177) |
| 14th |
Flag Day |
Tieton |
| 19th - 10 a.m. - 4p.m. |
Darigold Dairy Fair Day, cow milking contest, games, petting zoo and more |
Sunnyside, (509) 837-4321. |
| 19th |
Scottish Festival |
Port of Benton Wine and Food Park, Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
| 26th - 4 – 6 p.m. |
Sunshine and Wine Event |
State Fair Park, Yakima,
(509) 248-7160. |
| 26th |
Kestrel Festival |
Lee Road, Prosser,
1-888-343-2675. |
| 30th - July 5th |
Cactus Bloom Tour |
Hillside Desert Botanical Garden, (509) 248-1742. |
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| DATE - JULY |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| 1st - 4th |
Fourth of July Carnival |
State Fair Park, Yakima,
(509) 248-7160. |
| 2nd - 3rd |
Toppenish Rodeo & Pow Wow |
Toppenish, (509) 865-5566 |
| 4th |
77th Annual Wild West Parade |
Toppenish (509) 865-3632. |
| 4th |
Community Celebrations, Fireworks |
Prosser, Sunnyside, Zillah, Granger |
| 9th - 11th |
Yakima Folklife Festival, museum, music, vendors, food, |
Franklin Park, (509) 248-0747. |
| 10th |
Hogue Classic Golf Tournament |
Black Rock Creek Golf Course,
(509) 788-6030. |
| 14th - 15th |
Washington Junior Horse Show |
State Fair Grounds, Yakima. |
| 16th - 18th |
Prosser Fly-In, planes, food and fun |
Prosser, (509) 786-2053. |
| 17th |
Garden Blessing Potluck |
Naches, (509) 658-1057. |
| 17th |
Art Walk 2010 |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
| 17th |
Horse Heaven Hills Trail Drive |
McKinley Springs Winery, Prosser, (509) 894-4528. |
| 17th - 18th |
1st Annual Yakima Valley CityFest |
State Fair Park, Yakima. |
| 17th - 18th |
Nile Valley Days, family activities |
Jim Sprick Community Park, Naches. |
| 26th - 27th |
Apple Tree Senior Invitational |
Apple Tree Resort, (509) 966-5877. |
| 26th - Aug. 29th |
Word and Image at Allied Arts |
Peggy Lewis Gallery, Allied Arts Center, Yakima, (509) 966-0930. |
| 29th - 31st |
Westpark Sidewalk Sale |
Westpark Shopping Center, Yakima, (509) 930-8735. |
| 30th - Aug. 1st |
Vintiques Northwest Nationals |
Central Washington State Fair Grounds, (509) 965-0782 |
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| DATE - AUGUST |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| 6th - 8th |
Toppenish Junior Rodeo |
Toppenish, (509) 865-5566. |
| 7th |
Winemaker Dinner |
McKinley Springs Winery, Prosser, (509) 894-4528. |
| 7th |
Dinner and a Movie |
Two Mountain Winery, Zillah,
(509) 829-3900. |
| 7th |
Gilbert Cellar Anniversary Party |
Yakima, (509) 249-9049. |
| 14th |
Prosser Wine and Food Fair |
High School Football Stadium, Prosser, 1-800-408-1517. |
| 20th - 22nd |
Northern Pacific Railway Museum & Steam Show |
Train Depot, Toppenish,
(509) 865-1911. |
| 20th - 22nd |
Western Art Show |
Railroad Park, Toppenish,
(509) 865-3262. |
| 20th - 22nd |
Zillah Bluegrass Bash |
Stewart Park, Zillah. |
| 21st |
A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz |
Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima Greenway, (509) 453-8280. |
| 21st - 22nd |
Antique Farm Expo |
Central Washington Agricultural Museum, Union Gap,
(509) 453-2395. |
| 27th - 29th |
Tieton Community Days, parade, dancing, horses, entertainment, vendors |
Tieton, (509) 952-1928. |
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| DATE - SEPTEMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| Labor Day Weekend |
Wapato Harvest Festival |
hosted by the Lions Club, Wapato |
| 6th - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m |
States Day Celebration |
Prosser. (509) 786-3177. |
| 9th - Oct. 28th |
Cowiche Canyon Juried Exhibit |
Peggy Lewis Gallery, Allied Arts Center, Yakima, (509) 966-0930. |
| 11th |
Walk for Joe
Registration at 9am Lions Park,
www.community-living.org |
Yakima. |
| 11th |
A Night Out, benefit auction
and dinner |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
| 11th - 12th |
Fiestas Patrias! Celebration |
Toppenish Rodeo Grounds, Toppenish, (509) 865-3632. |
| 11th-12th |
Not Just a Farmers Market, vendors, fresh fruit and produce, crafts and live music |
Zillah |
| 11th - 12th |
Apple BBQ Championship |
Downtown Yakima,
(509) 248-0747. |
| 17th - 18th |
Sunshine Days Parade |
Sunnyside, 1-800-457-8089. |
| 17th - 19th |
Fall Bird Fly In, Yakima Valley Aero Modelers |
Zillah, (509) 453-8238. |
| 18th |
Fall City-wide Yard Sale |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
| 18th |
Sun and Shine Car Show |
Sunnyside, (509) 839-7678. |
| 24th |
Patio Party |
Milbrandt Vineyards, Prosser,
(509) 788-0030. |
| 24th - 26th |
Great Prosser Balloon Rally and Harvest Festival |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
| 24th - 26th |
Harvest Festival |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177
or 1-800-408-1517. |
| 24th - 26th |
Catch the Crush |
Prosser, 1-866-360-6611. |
| 24th - Oct. 3rd |
Central Washington State Fair |
State Fair Grounds, Yakima,
(509) 248-7160 |
| 25th |
SunFair Parade |
Yakima Avenue, Yakima. |
| 25th - 26th |
Street Painting Festival |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
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| DATE - OCTOBER |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| All Month |
Granger Pumpkin Patch Festival |
Granger Berry Patch, Granger, (509) 865-4511 |
| All month |
Schell Corn Maze |
Schell’s Fruit Stand, Granger,
(509) 865-4511. |
| 2nd |
Annual Memorial Heemsah
Wild Horse Race |
White Swan. |
| 2nd |
Annual Hop Ale Festival |
Millennium Plaza, downtown Yakima, (509) 966-0930. |
| 7th |
Yakima Greenway Rivers Festival |
Yakima, (509) 453-8280. |
| 9th - 9:30 a.m. |
5K Vineyard Fun Run |
Airfield Estates, Sunnyside,
(509) 786-7401. |
| 9th - 2 p.m |
Grape Stomp |
Airfield Estates, Prosser,
(509) 786-7401. |
| 9th |
Oktoberfest and Pig Roast |
Yakima Farmers Market, downtown Yakima, (509) 457-5765. |
| 9th |
Haunted Walk |
Yakama Indian Nation Cultural Center. |
| 9th - 10th |
Fall Two-Man Best Ball Tournament |
Apple Tree Resort, (509) 966-5877. |
| 16th |
Winemaker For A Day |
Two Mountain Winery, Zillah,
(509) 829-3900. |
| 29th |
Haunted Walk |
Heritage Theatre, Toppenish,
(509) 865-2800. |
| 29th - 31st |
Haunted Depot |
Northern Pacific Railway Museum, Toppenish, (509) 865-1911. |
| 30th |
Pumpkin Run |
Northern Pacific Railway Museum, Toppenish, (509) 865-1911. |
| 30th - 11 a.m. - 2p.m. |
Halloween Trolley |
Yakima. |
| 30th |
Community Halloween Party, hosted by Selah Lions Club |
Selah Civic Center,
(509) 697-7738. |
| 30th |
HalloWine |
Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail,
various locations, (509) 965-4521. |
| 31st |
Halloween Farmers Market |
Downtown Yakima,
(509) 457-5765. |
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| DATE - NOVEMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| 7th |
Art of Giving |
Peggy Lewis Gallery, Allied Arts Center, Yakima, (509) 966-0930. |
| 11th |
Veteran’s Day Parade |
Prosser, (509) 786-3177. |
| 11th - 13th |
Guns and Antique Flea Market |
State Fair Park, Yakima,
(406) 633-2206. |
| 13th |
Yakima Valley Muzzleloaders
Turkey Shoot |
Yakima, (509) 248-1118. |
| 13th - 14th |
Holiday Open House |
Mary’s Place Gift Shop, Naches, (509) 658-1057. |
| 19th |
Lion’s Club Turkey Bingo |
Zillah, (509) 790-7451. |
| 19th - 20th |
9th Annual Tiin-Ma Gathering
and Pow Wow |
Toppenish,
(509) 865-2800 ext. 4754. |
| 26th - 28th |
Thanksgiving in Wine Country |
Various wineries in the Yakima Valley, 1-800-258-7270. |
| 27th, Continues Dec. 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19 |
Toy Train Christmas |
Northern Pacific Railway Museum, Toppenish, (509) 865-1911. |
| 28th |
Family Christmas Festival |
Depot Square, Prosser,
(509) 786-3177. |
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| DATE - DECEMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| 4th |
Lighted Farm Parade |
Sunnyside, 1-800-457-8089 |
| 4th |
Whispers of Christmas |
Selah Civic Center, Selah,
(509) 698-7300. |
| 4th |
Holiday Open House |
Yakima Valley Museum,
(509) 248-0747. |
| 4th |
Raptor House Holiday Benefit |
Kestrel Vintners’, Prosser,
(509) 786-2675. |
| 5th |
Christmas Tree Lighting |
Tieton, hosted by the
Tieton Lions Club. |
| 5th - 1 p.m - 4 p.m. |
Victorian Christmas |
Gilbert Homeplace, Yakima,
(509) 248-0747. |
| 11th - 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Santa Trolley |
Downtown Yakima. |
| 11th |
Zillah’s Old Fashioned Christmas |
Zillah |
| 31st |
6th Annual Rockin’ New Years Eve |
Downtown Yakima,
(509) 225-2485. |
