56 CITY OF TIETON Then, 20 years ago, Mighty Tieton was born. This artisan business incubator is home to extraordinary arts installations, such as the acclaimed Trimpin Sound Space, and hosts a diverse range of events. Highland Community Days in early June offers a taste of Tieton’s heritage, including live music, dancing horses and great food! Día de los Muertos is an elaborate cultural community celebration. The highly anticipated Holiday Craft & Antique Bazaar caps off the year in December. A recent addition to town, French Canyon Farms has created a place for families, friends, and community to connect and build experiences. Their vision is behind the Never Say Never Half Marathon & 10K, a race for first timers and seasoned runners alike. They host Christmas on the Farm, a special, new family tradition with two days of vendors, crafts, Santa, hayrides, mulled wine, food and music. Tieton is home to an array of sipping and dining stops that’s impressive for a small town. Nomad Kitchen & Mercantile has established itself as a superb farm-to-table restaurant with a menu that changes with the seasons. Enjoy the conversation at communal tables and leave time to shop the mercantile’s carefully curated selection of goods for outdoor adventurers, food and local wine. nomad-mercantile.com Savor the flavors of authentic Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine at Don Mateo [one of Tieton’s best-kept secrets!] Be sure to try the handmade pupusas! Looking for terrific huevos rancheros for breakfast? Fernando’s Mexican Food is the place. Or, try authentic Mexican pastries at Santo’s Panaderia just a few doors down. For a perfect cup, visit NorthTown Coffeehouse and linger over superb coffee and a bite to eat. northtowncoffee. com. El Jefe Coffee Roasting opened in 2025 in the old Fueling Station. Stop by and see how roasting of the highest quality happens. el-jefecoffee.com Visit Shorthead Brewing for craft beer brewed on-site, as well as cider. They stoke a large, popular, roaring firepit in the winter, and a steady parade of food trucks year-around. shortheadbrewing.com Want to stay a little longer? El Nido, Tieton’s popular motor-inn cabin retreat, with six 1940s guest cabins and campsites is just blocks from the Square. With four tree-lined acres bordered by a wetland pond, native plants and wildlife, it’s a restful getaway and base camp for skiing and outdoor recreation. The custom, Finnish-style cedar sauna is the perfect touch for your escape! elnidocabins.com Elm Street Studio offers a private, luxe, tiny cabin built by Tieton Cabin Co. Stay a night or a week and enjoy the central location, private garden and walkable access to everything Tieton offers. elmststudio.com aDIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART FOCUSED COMMUNITY AT THE TOP OF THE VALLEY CITY OF TIETON The tiny town of Tieton packs a lot into a few square blocks around a charming park in the middle of it all. Tieton has become a magnet for art lovers, artisans and adventure seekers. Perched at the very top of the Yakima Valley, this quaint community of 2,000 was established in 1888 and grew as one of the foremost apple growing regions in the Yakima Valley. ARTS & CULTURE FARM-TO-TABLE DINING HOLIDAY BAZAAR
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