Yakima Valley Official Travel Guide 2026

plan your trip at visityakima.com 43 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Sunnyside (First Weekend in May) Visit one of the largest Hispanic celebrations in the Northwest, with unique vendors, dancing horses, live entertainment, traditional music and incredible, authentic food. Yakama Nation Treaty Days and Pow Wow (June) Experience traditional cultural celebrations and pow wow honoring the signing of the treaty that created the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. Chinook Fest (June) Come for a multi-day festival of the best roots rock, Americana, country and funk music the region has to offer. Set in the foothills of Chinook Pass on the Naches River. Great Prosser Balloon Rally (Late September) See vibrant balloons take flight over the Yakima River; early morning launches and spectacular night glows are followed by a harvest festival and market. Fresh Hop Ale Festival (Early October) One of the Top 10 Beer Festivals in the Nation, this festival, just made for beer lovers features fresh hop ales from dozens of breweries, foods from local vendors and live music. Día de los Muertos Celebration at Mighty Tieton (Late October/Early November) This celebration honors both los muertos and the beauty of life with stunning altars, traditional music and dance, performances, arts, authentic flavors and more. Sunnyside Lighted Farm Implement Parade (First Weekend in December) The largest farm implement parade in the US showcases dozens of antique tractors, combines and farm equipment decorated with thousands of twinkling lights. aFRESH HOP ALE FESTIVAL aPROSSER BALLOON RALLY aCHINOOK FEST FEATURED CULTURAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS Check out more Yakima Valley Festivals

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