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Free live music downtown. Root Biscuit Revival opens, then The Aphrodisi-YAKS headline — vendors and the beer garden open at 5:30 on N. Front Street.
Live music at Outskirts. Rob Leines and Isaac Gambito share the stage Thursday night at the brewery.
Country, rock, bluegrass. Ron Mears plays classic country, rock, bluegrass, and originals at Hoops Casino & Sports Bar.
Songs and stories downtown. Troy Ramey performs an intimate acoustic evening at the Yakima Convention Center.
Pre-July 4 shine. Free show-and-shine at State Fair Park ahead of Independence Day weekend.
R&B and funk night. Gary Winston and the Real Deal bring rhythm & blues, funk, and classic rock to Hoops.
Championship boxing. Toppenish. Roy Jones Jr. presents a stacked fight card at Legends Casino Event Center.
Outlaw country. Ellensburg. Rusty Cage brings classic outlaw country to Gard Vintners — no cover, all ages, arrive early for a table.
Classics before race weekend. Free show and shine at Valley Mall's main parking lot — rev up for sprint boat races the next day.
Classics before race weekend. Free show and shine at Valley Mall's main parking lot — rev up for sprint boat races the next day.
Rock 'n' roll showdown. The greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world teams up with the dirty ol' one-man band at Bearded Monkey Music.
Rock 'n' roll showdown. The greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world teams up with the dirty ol' one-man band at Bearded Monkey Music.
Corvette weekend kicks off. Yakima Valley Vettes host a three-day Corvette weekend at Sarg Hubbard Park with show, cruise, and poker run.
Run, walk, then wine. Chip-timed 5K through organic Wilridge Vineyard — finisher medal doubles as a wine stopper.
30+ teams. One cause. Pro BBQ teams compete at McKinley Springs with wine, beer, and live music — proceeds benefit Tunnel to Towers.
30+ teams. One cause. Pro BBQ teams compete at McKinley Springs with wine, beer, and live music — proceeds benefit Tunnel to Towers.
Classics, vendors, 42 years. The Valley's annual swap meet and car display — browse, admire, and hunt for finds.
History comes alive. Free family festival at Franklin Park with parade, period interpreters, demos, and encampments for America's 250th.
History comes alive. Free family festival at Franklin Park with parade, period interpreters, demos, and encampments for America's 250th.
Dog runway. Wapato. Kids and pups walk the runway at Freehand Cellars — dress to match your dog for a chance to win a gift certificate.
Classics roll downtown. Line Yakima Avenue with lawn chairs and watch classic and modern cars cruise from 7th to Naches.
Classics roll downtown. Line Yakima Avenue with lawn chairs and watch classic and modern cars cruise from 7th to Naches.
Vineyard dinner. Zillah. Four-course wood-fired supper by The Lion Chef, paired with Dineen estate wines overlooking Mt. Adams.
509 breweries. One yard. Iron Horse Brewery hosts an all-ages summer brewfest with Nate & Alyssa, Forest Ray, and beer agility games east of the Cascades.
Selah hot rod night. Classic hot rods line First Street in downtown Selah for a summer car gathering.
Planes, balloons, Prosser. Free fly-in at Prosser Airport with aircraft displays, farmers market, kids' activities, and a Blue Angels keynote.
Maker Space performance. Yakima Maker Space hosts Rejected Rhinestones Disney — a creative community performance.
Rock night at Hoops. Rival Band rocks Hoops Casino & Sports Bar with a high-energy set.
Rosé Day at Hedges. Calico Bones play live and Opa! food truck serves bites on the estate in Benton City.
Full throttle on the water. Sprint boat racing at State Fair Park — two days of high-speed action in the Valley.
11 wineries. One ticket. Ticketed wine trail weekend — three bites and three pours at each of 11 Rattlesnake Hills AVA wineries.
Brewery patio show. The Silos play Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing on a summer patio night.
Show, shine, and cruise. Saturday show-and-shine 10 AM–noon, then Cruise the Avenue through downtown Yakima Saturday night.
Freedom, music, community. Yakima County NAACP hosts a free Juneteenth festival with live music, food vendors, and kids activities at MLK Jr. Park.
Sunday mornings, Valley-fresh. Local farmers, artisans, and food producers fill Rotary Market Place every week through October.
Full throttle on the water. Sprint boat racing at State Fair Park — two days of high-speed action in the Valley.
Last day! Final day of the Rattlesnake Hills grand tasting — estate wines, food pairings, and live entertainment.
Last day! Sunday poker run wraps the Corvette weekend — 10 AM to noon starting from Sarg Hubbard Park.
Peek inside the Capitol. Free open house launching the Capitol's capital campaign — six interactive stations, renderings, snacks, and a cash bar.
Peek inside the Capitol. Free open house launching the Capitol's capital campaign — six interactive stations, renderings, snacks, and a cash bar.
Indie rock. Nob Hill. Cosmic Kitten and Andromamine take the small stage at Bearded Monkey Music.
Surf noir at Bearded Monkey. Russian instro-rock trio Messer Chups headlines with 3LH and Chico Detour at Bearded Monkey Music.
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