68 aGREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY aPROSSER FARMERS MARKET Get a taste of the good life in Prosser. With small-town charm, world-class wines, a vibrant arts culture and rich history, Prosser has a well-earned following as one of the Yakima Valley’s premier destinations. Situated along a picturesque stretch of the Yakima River, the community is surrounded by a rolling landscape of vineyards, orchards and family farms. The Prosser Farmers Market makes this farm-fresh bounty available each Saturday, from June to October. Taste the grapes from Prosser’s acclaimed vineyards at more than 20 wineries and visit the variety of restaurants creating a delicious dining scene. Prosser is also home to a charming historic district. In Historic Downtown Prosser, theatre goers catch plays, concerts and comedy at the restored Princess Theatre. Explore more of the thriving art scene developing downtown with the newly certified Prosser Creative District where the arts are celebrated in studios, galleries and more. Enjoy live music at coffee shops and wineries and then pick up a map of Prosser’s Trail of Painted Ponies. Enjoy the work of more than 20 local artists on each of the small pony statues downtown. Grab a Historical Walking Tour brochure to take a trip down memory lane with historic, turn-of-the-century homes and historic, brick buildings. Explore more of the region’s history with the Prosser Historical Museum’s collection of local lore and artifacts. Prosser’s sunny weather, parks, walking trails and easy river access mean just about any time is a good time to explore outdoors. Climb Lincoln Grade for the view from Horse Heaven Hills, ride your bike all the way to Sunnyside on the Centennial Pathway, or launch your paddle board or kayak at the Crawford Park Boat Launch to paddle the easy stretch of the Yakima River. Mark your calendar for Prosser’s many festive celebrations. In June, don your kilt for Scottish Fest & Highland Games. Works by artists fill the fields and tasting rooms for an artistic tasting and touring experience at the Art Walk & Wine Gala in Vintner’s Village. At the end of September, the skies fill with colorful hot air balloons at the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. Enjoy early morning launches and beautiful night glow events. Afterward, artisans and crafters fill downtown during the Harvest Festival and Street Painting. Learn more about Prosser at TourProsser.com CITY OF PROSSER CHARMING WINE COUNTRY ESCAPE CITY OF PROSSER WINE TASTING COMMUNITY FESTIVALS CHARMING DOWNTOWN
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