Yakima Valley Festivals, Celebrations, and Live Music
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Yakima Valley Wine, Beer, Food, Music, and Harvest Festivals
Yakima Valley Festivals and Live Music
The Yakima Valley’s historical roots are shaped by deep cultural traditions and a strong agricultural heritage. There is plenty to celebrate throughout the region, from distinctive museums and signature events to year-round gatherings across the Valley.
Historic Native American heritage, a vibrant Latino presence, and Filipino American influences contribute to the Yakima Valley’s diverse mix of cultures and people. Cultural festivals offer opportunities to experience these traditions through food, music, flavors, and more.
Since the earliest days when the Yakama Nation settled the Valley, the region has been recognized for its agricultural abundance. Alongside beloved farm festivals, the Yakima Valley honors its wine grape and hop-growing traditions 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
- November 30 - December 2 — Deck the Valley Wreath Festival — Yakima, Downtown Yakima
- December 4 — 2026 Annual Holiday Parade in Selah, WA — Selah
- December 5 — Winter Barrel - A Holiday Celebration at MonteScarlatto Estate Winery — Benton City
- March 6 - 7 — Winter Carnival at White Pass Ski Area — White Pass
- May 14 - 16 — Selah Community Days — Selah
- 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
- July 4 — 4th of July Celebration in Selah, WA — Selah
More Live Music Events
- 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 — Yakima World's Vintage Fair at State Fair Park — 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 — Showman and Coole The Lonesome Ace Brothers — Yakima
- November 12 — Vinyl Night at Rooted Yakima Valley — Downtown Yakima
- November 13 — Showman & Coole – The Lonesome Ace Brothers at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing — Prosser
- November 13 — Friday Open Mic Night At Kana Winery — Downtown Yakima
- 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 — Pierre Bensusan at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing — Prosser
- November 19 — The Dust Off at Once or Twice Bar — Downtown Yakima
- 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 Borderline Unplugged at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost — Chinook Pass
- November 21 — Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Outskirts Brewing Co. — Selah
- November 21 — Live Music with Dutch Donley Inside the French Chateau — Benton City
- 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 at Hedges Family Estate — Benton City
- November 28 — Small Business Saturday at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing — Prosser
- November 28 — Taste of Whisky - Live Music at Whistlin' Jacks Lodge & Outpost — Chinook Pass
- November 28 — LIVE MUSIC | CALICO BONES at Tucannon Cellars — Benton City
- December 5 — Brews Brats and Boards at White Pass Ski Area — Naches, White Pass
- December 5 — Tyler McGinnis- Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost — Chinook Pass
- December 5 — The Country Co-Op DJ Set at Once or Twice Bar — Downtown Yakima
- December 5 - 6 — Yakima Symphony Orchestra- Holiday Pops Spectacular — Downtown Yakima
- December 6 — Carols in the Square & Christmas Tree Lighting in Tieton Square — Tieton
- December 10 — Erik Koskinen & Jon Neufeld at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing — Prosser
- December 12 — James Beam- Live Music at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost — Chinook Pass
- December 12 — A Celtic Christmas with Everdream at The Capitol Theatre — Downtown Yakima
- December 13 — Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing — Prosser
- December 17 - 18 — Capitol Best 2026-2027: The Wiz at The Capitol Theatre — Downtown Yakima
- December 17 — The Dust Off at Once or Twice Bar — Downtown Yakima
- December 18 — Kyran Daniel at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing — Prosser
- December 19 — Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings at Mighty Tieton — Tieton
- December 19 — Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Mighty Tieton — Tieton
- December 19 — Live Music with Forrest Ray at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge & Outpost — Chinook Pass
- 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: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Mighty Tieton — Tieton
- January 16 — Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer 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
- July 4 — 4th of July Celebration in Selah, WA — Selah