So many things to take part of, we’ll keep you up to date the best we can on all that’s What’s Up in the Yakima Valley!
DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET
9A TO 1P!.. THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET IS LOCATED UNDER THE ROTARY MARKET PLACE PAVILION… AT 15 WEST YAKIMA AVENUE. COME SHOP FRESH FLOWERS, LOCAL PRODUCE, WINES AND HANDMADE GOODS! ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND FUN ACTIVITES! FIND THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET ON FACEBOOK FOR WEEKLY UPDATES!
Summer Sundays @ Yakima Museum continues!
Join us for Summer Sundays at the Yakima Valley Museum, open every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon exploring our exhibits and enjoying a visit with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you on Sundays this summer.
PNW “Field of Dreams” Car Show @ State Fair Park!
The fun happens Saturday September 5th starting at 9am. General Admission is just $5. 50+ Trophies will be awarded, tons of raffles, food vendors, DJ Music, kids activities, a beer garden, and tents welcome!
Y2K Pop-up Market
Serving mall-goth, cyber-core, coquette, whimsical, scene, and every flavor of Y2K nostalgia! Shop authentic vintage fits, handmade goods, accessories, art, trinkets, snacks, weird treasures, and all the beauhfully unnecessary Y2K magic your inner mall rat could want. For every style, every era obsession, and every gender. SAT, SEP 5TH 11AM-4PM 111 S 2d ST. – Yakima, WA
Wapato Lions Labor Day BBQ
Good food, cool drinks, great music and good times this Monday September 7th at Lions Park! There will also be a parade at 10 am! BBQ Plate is only $15, come hungry, leave happy!
Moxee Community Dance Party
It’s a free for all! September 19th at the Moxee Dance & Event Center. For info, call 509-949-6712No experience mixers & intro to modern square dancing 7pm-8:15pm. Stay to Watch or Dance!
Community Run
Takes place Wednesday, September 16th, 6:15pm at Chesterley Park! It’s a free community run event to bring two local run groups together and grow our running community! Hard Core Runners Club in collaboration with Evolve Run Club bring you this event to run, jog, walk, meet new people and enjoy good vibes! Find additional info on their instagram @evolve_runclub.
Ponies In The Sun Car Show
Join the Sun Country Mustang Club September 20th @ Sarge Hubbard Park. Show hours are 10am-4pm. $25 to register your car a tthe day of the show. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle and much more! You can also join the fun on Saturday September 19th with their Pony Trail starting at Sarg Hubbard Park at 9:30am, a Cruise-In at Major’s Drive In on Lincoln Ave starting at 5pm. For more info, visit suncountrymustang.com.
Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con!
SAVE THE DATE! Happens October 23rd & 24th! Special guest appearances from bigfoot enthusiasts. All brought to you by the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce.
21st Annual Chili Cook Off
The 2026 Chili Cook-Off is the place to be for a culinary battle where local teams prepare their most mouth-watering, taste-bud-tingling, chili recipes. From classic beef chili to a vegan delight, there is a chili for everyone. It’s an exciting and fun evening for everyone that attends. Saturday, October 24th at State Fair Park in the Modern Living Building 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Silent/Live Auctions, Balloon Pop, Music, and of course all the Chili you can eat! Tickets on sale now at https://yvpr.org/events/chili-cook-off. $30 presale and $40 at the door.
Halloween Town @ Sozo Sports Complex
It’s a community trunk or treat & fall festival that’s happening October 24th from 4pm-8pm! There will be a trunk or treat, constume contest, food trucks, games and activities, music and giveaways! If you’re interested in being a vendor, call 509-452-7696, or go to sozosports.net.