Festivals and Fun

Yakima Valley Festivals and Live Music

Rich cultural traditions and agricultural heritage are woven into the Yakima Valley's historical roots. We have a lot to celebrate here! From unique museums to signature events, explore our history and enjoy celebrations around the Valley throughout the year. From historic Native American heritage and vibrant Latino presence to Filipino American influences, the Yakima Valley enjoys a wonderful mix of cultures and people. Experience the rich traditions, flavors, music and more at cultural festivals. From the first days when the Yakama Nation settled the Valley, this region has been known for its agricultural abundance. In addition to favorite farm festivals, we celebrate our agricultural roots in wine grape and hop farming with can't-miss craft beverage and harvest festivals.

Featured Festivals

• Cinco De Mayo Celebrations Early May

  

• Union Gap Old Town Days June

  

• Chinook Fest June

  

• Sunnyside Summer Ale Festival June

  

• Ales for ALS June

  

• Art Walk & Wine Gala July

  

• Moxee Hop Festival August

  

• Pioneer Powershow
  and Swap Meet August

  

• Prosser Balloon Rally September

  

• Fresh Hop Ale Festival October

  

• Dia de Los Muertos October & November

  

• Sunnyside Lighted Farm Implement Parade December

  

More Festival Events

• October 31

  Pumpkin Patch & Festival at Thompson’s Farm - Every Sat & Sun in Oct

  Naches

• November 30 - December 2

  Deck the Valley Wreath Festival

  Yakima, Downtown Yakima

• December 4

  Annual Holiday Parade in Selah, WA

  Selah

• March 6 - 7

  Winter Carnival at White Pass Ski Area

  White Pass

• June 19 - 20

  UNION GAP OLD TOWN DAYS & CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT

  Union Gap

• June 24 - 27

  Chinook Fest - Great Music Meets the Great Outdoors

  Naches

More Live Music Events

• October 31

  Halloween Bash! at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost with LTD Band

  Chinook Pass

• October 31

  Halloween Party at Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• October 31

  Haunted Circus with Strain, siNNers, Invicta

  Yakima

• October 31

  Wayman Chapman the “Groovemeister” at Hoops

  Yakima

• November 6

  Friday Open Mic Night At Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• November 6

  Live Music with Mia Lenay at Gard Estate Wines and Inn Prosser

  Prosser

• November 6

  A Tribute To Chet Baker at Mak Daddy Coffee Roasters Presented by The Season Music Project

  Downtown Yakima

• November 7

  Putts for Pups: A Fundraiser Benefiting Northwest Rescue Collective at Golf Habitat

  Yakima

• November 7

  THE RON MEARS TRIO at Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• November 7

  Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• November 7

  Yakima Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven Violin Concerto

  Downtown Yakima

• November 7

  The Country Co-Op DJ Set at Once or Twice Bar

  Downtown Yakima

• November 8

  Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• November 8

  Westwood Golf Course 1 Year Anniversary

  Yakima

• November 12

  Vinyl Night at Rooted Yakima Valley

  Downtown Yakima

• November 13

  Friday Open Mic Night At Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• November 13

  Showman & Coole – The Lonesome Ace Brothers at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• November 14

  Gin Mill Preacher- Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• November 14

  JEN HOWARD LIVE at Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• November 14

  LIVE MUSIC | GABE KNUTZEN at Tucannon Cellars

  Benton City

• November 15

  Big Band Dance at McAllister Museum

  Yakima

• November 19

  The Dust Off at Once or Twice Bar

  Downtown Yakima

• November 19

  Pierre Bensusan at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• November 20

  Friday Open Mic Night At Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• November 20

  Live Music with Mia Lenay at Gard Estate Wines and Inn Prosser

  Prosser

• November 21

  Live Music with Dutch Donley Inside the French Chateau

  Benton City

• November 21

  Live Music with Borderline Unplugged at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• November 22

  Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• November 27 - 29

  Thanksgiving Weekend at Kana Winery

  Downtown Yakima

• November 27 - 29

  Thanksgiving in Wine Country: Brie, Bites & Bottles at Freehand Cellars

  Wapato

• November 28

  Live Music with Faith Martin and Casa Rosita Pop-Up at Hedges Family Estate

  Benton City

• November 28

  LIVE MUSIC | CALICO BONES at Tucannon Cellars

  Benton City

• November 28

  Taste of Whisky - Live Music at Whistlin' Jacks Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• December 5 - 6

  Yakima Symphony Orchestra- Holiday Pops Spectacular

  Downtown Yakima

• December 5

  Tyler McGinnis- Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• December 5

  Brews Brats and Boards at White Pass Ski Area

  Naches, White Pass

• December 5

  The Country Co-Op DJ Set at Once or Twice Bar

  Downtown Yakima

• December 12

  A Celtic Christmas with Everdream at The Capitol Theatre

  Downtown Yakima

• December 12

  James Beam- Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• December 13

  Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• December 17

  The Dust Off at Once or Twice Bar

  Downtown Yakima

• December 17 - 18

  Capitol Best 2026-2027: The Wiz at The Capitol Theatre

  Downtown Yakima

• December 19

  Live Music with Forrest Ray at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• December 19

  Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings at Mighty Tieton

  Tieton

• December 19

  Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Mighty Tieton

  Tieton

• December 26

  Jeff Davis- Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost

  Chinook Pass

• December 27

  Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• December 31

  New Years EVE Countdown Party at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge and Outpost

  Naches

• January 10

  Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing

  Prosser

• January 16

  Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Mighty Tieton

  Tieton

• January 16

  Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Mighty Tieton

  Tieton

• January 30

  Yakima Symphony Orchestra Pops Series presents John Williams 95th Birthday Celebration

  Downtown Yakima

• February 4

  Capitol Extra: XXVII International Guitar Night at The Capitol Theatre

  Downtown Yakima

• February 13

  Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Mighty Tieton

  Tieton

• February 13

  Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

  Tieton

• February 19

  Blue Öyster Cult & Foghat Live at Legends

  Toppenish

• February 20

  Capitol Extra: The Simon & Garfunkel Story at The Capitol Theatre

  Downtown Yakima

• February 26

  Banda Machos Live at Legends Event Center

  Toppenish

• March 4 - 5

  Capitol Best 2026-2027: Mystic Pizza at The Capitol Theatre

  Downtown Yakima

• March 6 - 7

  Winter Carnival at White Pass Ski Area

  White Pass

• March 20

  Yakima Symphony Orchestra presents: Dream Big

  Downtown Yakima

• April 2

  The Gatlin Brothers at Legends Event Center

  Toppenish

• May 1

  Yakima Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven Triple

  Downtown Yakima

• May 13

  Rumours- The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at The Capitol Theatre

  Downtown Yakima

• May 22

  Yakima Symphony Orchestra presents Full Circle—Beethoven's 1st and Beethoven's 9th

  Downtown Yakima

• May 22 - 23

  SAVE THE DATE! Taste Rattlesnake Hills

  Zillah

• June 24 - 27

  Chinook Fest - Great Music Meets the Great Outdoors

  Naches