Enjoy the relaxing pace of the countryside and the charm of revitalized downtowns. Explore the vineyards with a winemaker, then laugh and enjoy a long leisurely lunch.

Access to the Yakima Valley couldn’t be easier with a quick drive from the Seattle, Portland, OR and Spokane metropolitan areas.

Events abound in Yakima Valley, Washington’s wine country! Savor wine and seasonal food pairings at Thanksgiving in Wine Country or slow down the busy holiday season and enjoy the charm of Yakima Valley small towns with festivities during Winter in the Valley. Over President’s weekend in February, taste exquisite chocolate paired with award-winning Yakima Valley red wines at Red Wine and Chocolate.

There’s always something to do in the Yakima Valley. Every year residents and visitors of all ages gather to celebrate traditional holidays, cultural celebrations, artisan creations and the bounty of a valley built on harvests beginning in late spring.

Yakima’s Calendar of Events continues to grow each year. Some of the most popular events include:

• Yakima Downtown New Year’s Eve, an annual celebration of the new year with live music, great food and fireworks at midnight.
• Cinco de Mayo celebration.
• Yakima Live, a huge gathering of artists, musicians, restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Yakima Summer Kickoff Party, an old fashioned community picnic.
• The Fresh Hop Ale Fest, an Allied Arts event celebrating the art of brewing with great live music and delicious food.
• Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.
• The farmers’ market October Fest, a celebration of fall with great German food, beer tent, live music and dancing.
• Downtown lighted parade with Santa and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony holiday event presented by The Capitol Theatre.
• The weekly farmers’ market, providing fresh produce and beautiful hand-crafted art from local farmers and artists, and many more smaller events throughout the year.

Visityakima.com Events in Yakima.

For a list of events, from Tu Decides click here.