Yakima Valley Official Travel Guide 2026

4 aMUSIC IN THE VINES CONCERT SERIES AT GILBERT CELLARS LATE WINTER 2/13-16/2026 | Yakima Valley Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend Wineries all around the Yakima Valley are getting ready for one of the most delicious weekends of the year! Take a tasting tour to sip and savor Yakima Valley red wines perfectly paired with delectable chocolate creations. visityakima.com 2/28 - 3/1/2026 | White Pass White Pass Winter Carnival Enjoy a family-friendly weekend featuring a huge snow castle, creations by professional snow sculptors from around the NW, live music, fireworks, a kids carnival and snow sports competitions for kids and adults. skiwhitepass.com SPRING 3/21/2026 | Prosser Prosser Sip & Stroll Sip and sample craft beverages from area brewers, winemakers and cider makers while you shop in historic downtown Prosser and savor small bites from local restaurants. tourprosser.com 4/24-26/2026 | Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Weekend Discover the next great Yakima Valley vintages with special wine tasting experiences. Enjoy perfect pairings, goods and flavors from local vendors, new releases and live music. visityakima.com 5/1-3/2026 | Sunnyside Cinco de Mayo - Fiesta Grande Celebrate the Yakima Valley’s rich Latino heritage at one of the largest cultural festivals around. Savor authentic Mexican cuisine, enjoy the sounds of traditional Latin music and live entertainment with dance performances, dancing horses, carnivals, a car show and more! visityakima.com Spring/Summer TBD | Yakima/Toppenish Tribal Traditions and Celebrations Experience and learn about the tribal traditions of the Yakama Nation as the community shares their culture at pow wows, artisan markets and other events. See hundreds of dancers in colorful regalia, shop for hand-crafted goods and more. visityakima.com SUMMER Some Thursdays TBA, June-Aug | Yakima Downtown Summer Nights A locals’ favorite in the music scene, with family-friendly concerts, food vendors and local craft beverages in the heart of Downtown Yakima. downtownyakima.com 6/6/2026 | Yakima Gap2Gap and Jr. Gap2Gap Relay Races Kids from 6 to 14 get to run, bike, paddle and navigate an obstacle course, while the adults compete in a multi-sport race comprised of five legs: road bike, field run, mountain bike, run and kayak/canoe. yakimagreenway.org/events 6/13-14 & 8/15-16 2026 | Yakima Sprint Boat Racing Check out the high speed action of sprint boat racing. With a course that consists of a threefoot-deep channel, 20 feet wide, filled with water, wrapped throughout six small islands, creating 13 turns all within a footprint the size of a football field. statefairpark.org 6/18-21/2026 | Naches Chinook Fest 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. chinookfest.com FEATURED 2026 EVENTS VIEW ALL YAKIMA VALLEY EVENTS EVENTS

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