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City of Zillah(509) 829-5151

www.cityofzillah.us

WINE TRAIL - AVA

Home of the Historical TEAPOT DOME service station, Zillahs NEW Visitor Center

April 18 .......................................................................... Community Wide Yard SaleApril 25 ....................................................................................................Spring FlingMay 7-9 ........................................................................................... Community DaysJuly 4 .................................................................................. Old Fashioned 4th of JulyAug. 14-16 .......................................................................................Bluegrass FestivalSept. 12-13 .....................................................................Not-Just-A-Farmers-MarketNov. 20 ................................................................................Lions Club Turkey BingoDec. 12 ...............................................................................Old-Fashioned Christmas

Zillahs Not-Just-A-Farmers-MarketSpring Fling

Visit many wineries just minutes away,

and then return to Zillah and enjoy

good old-fashioned hospitality in an

All-American town.

The Heart of Wine CountryA Great Place To Visit!A Great Place To Live!

Centrally located for your wine-tasting tour.

ZILLAH

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SALADBAR

2201 W. LINCOLN AVE.Yakima 248-3030

Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pmFri-Sat 10:30am - 9pm

Sun 11am - 8pm

(Prices subject to change)

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ENJOY Your Visit

Agricultural Museum .......................... 21

Agriculture/Farms .............................. 36

Calendar of Events ............................. 28

Fort Simcoe ........................................ 44

Grandview .......................................... 35

Granger .............................................. 41

Greenway ........................................... 26

Hops ................................................... 20

Maryhill Museum ................................ 40

Moxee ................................................. 30

Mural Map, Toppenish ........................ 56

Naches ............................................... 65

Prosser ............................................... 33

Sunnyside ........................................... 38

Toppenish ........................................... 46

Union Gap ........................................... 58

White & Chinook Pass ....................... 67

Wine Map .............................................. 8

Yakima .............................................. 10

Zillah .................................................. 42


PUBLISHERBruce Smith

EDITORRandy Luvaas

PRODUCTION & DESIGNJulie Nalley

ADVERTISINGDavid Flink

David Gonzales

BOOKKEEPINGTammy Mitzel

The Yakima Valley Visitor Guide is

published annually by Yakima Valley

Publishing, Inc.

For Additional InfoContactPublished every two weeks, this newspaper tracks business and political news around Ya-kima County. Subscriptions are $24.95 per year.

The 113-year-old weekly paper covers community news and features in the Lower Valley area. Subscriptions are $24.95 annually.

The monthly Senior Times has provided news and entertain-ment for Central Washington senior citizens for more than three decades. Subscriptions are $19.95 per year.

416 S. 3rd Street Yakima, WA 98901

P.O. Box 2052Yakima, WA 98907

[email protected]

Spring Barrel TastingApril 24-26 Yakima Valley Wineries

Cinco de MayoMay 2-3 Downtown Yakima

Mural In A DayJune 6 Toppenish

Nile Valley DaysJuly 18-19 Jim Sprick Park, Naches

33rd Annual Farm Equipment ExpoAugust 15-16 Union Gap

Prosser Balloon Rally September 25-27 Prosser

Fresh Hop Ale Festival October 3 Downtown Yakima

Thanksgiving in WineCountry November 27-29 Yakima Valley Participating Wineries

Lighted Farm Implement Parade December 5 Sunnyside

Yakima www.yakima.org (509) 248-2021

Selah www.selahchamber.org (509) 698-7303

Naches www.nachesvalleychamber.com

Union Gap www.stayinthegap.com (509) 480-7636

Wapato www.wapatochamberofcom-merce.com (509) 877-9906

Moxee www.moxeehopfestival.org

Toppenish www.toppenish.net (509) 865-3262, toll free 1-800-863-6375

Zillah www.zillahchamber.com (509) 829-5055

Granger www.grangerchamber.net (509) 854-7304

Sunnyside www.sunnysidechamber.com 1- 800-457-8089

Grandview www.visitgrandview.org (509) 882-2100

Prosser www.tourprosser.com (509) 786-3177

Yakama Nation www.yakamanation.nsn.gov (509) 865-5121

Wine Information www.rattlesnakehills.com

Area Wineries Offer Many Special Attractions, EventsWine grapes are really the new kid on the block as far as

the Valleys agriculture scene goes, but theyre de nitely made a big name in a short time.

The Valleys history as a real wine-producing area only dates back about three decades. But in a relatively short time the local wine industry has come a long way. Today our 100-plus wineries and vineyards are one of the main attrac-tions, drawing visitors from around the world.

To keep up with all the special events connected with Yaki-ma Valleys wineries, visit www.wineyakimavalley.com.

There are several major wine-related events. The summer season gets rolling with the Spring Barrel Tasting event April 24-26, with most area wineries participating in this popular wine tasting activity.

The Rattlesnake Hills wine region has its own spring barrel event April 18-19. The areas 13 winer-ies are located around the Wapato and Zillah area. Learn more at www.rattlesnakehills.org.

For the Spring Barrel Tasting you can purchase a Premier Pass that allows access to exclusive bene ts available only during this special weekend. Pass holders will be able to experience a variety of specialty food pairings, library tastings, and tours not available to the public.

Premier Passes cost $35 at the door or can be purchased online prior to the event for $30 at www.wineyakimavalley.org.

That same website provides links to all the individual winery events and specials that are offered throughout the year.

There are several other major Valley-wide wine events throughout the year, including the Wine & Chocolate pairings offered for Valentines Day in February.

Oct. 10-11 many wineries participate in Catch the Crush to celebrate the fall harvest. Then theres the Thanksgiving in Wine Country event Nov. 27-29.

If youre interested in touring local wineries, maps are available online and at many wineries. If you dont feel like doing the driving yourself, several area limo companies offer special winery tours.

Your Guide To The Local Wine Grapes

The Yakima Valley Appellation grows a number of varieties of grapes that nd their way into the bottle for appreciative connoisseurs. The

following is a guide to grapes and wine name pronunciations.

Merlot (mer-LOW) Yakima Valley Merlot is known for its sweet cherry, berry avors and complex aromas that include plum, mint, cigar box, and sweet spices.

Cabernet Sauvignon (cab-air-NAY so-veen-YOWN) The king of the red grapes has a heady, fruity character. Tthis complex grape develops slowly. Its character can emerge as black currants, cherry, berry, chocolate, leather, mint, herbs, bell pepper or any combination of these.

Cabernet Franc (cab-air-NAY FRAWNK) Cabernet Franc, a hardy grape, Cabernet Franc has been of primary value for the sturdy core and rm tannins it adds to softer wines. On its own, it offers delicious,

spicy notes with mellow coffee and intense blueberry fruit.

Riesling (REES-ling) Yakima Valley Riesling is one of the original grape varieties grown in Washing-

ton and tends to be very oral in the nose, with vivid apricot-peach avors.

Gewrztraminer (ge-VOORTZ-tra-me-nair) An early Washington success story because of its ability to withstand

the cold winters, Gewrztraminer typically offers allspice as well as tropical fruit with zesty aromas and avors.

Chenin Blanc (SHEN-nin BLAHNK) Lively fruit and mouth-watering acidity make this the perfect oyster wine.

Pinot Gris (PEE-no GREE) Produces soft wines with delicate varietal elements of melon and spice.

Viognier (vee-own-YAY) A richly textured wine with distinc-tive aromatic notes of peaches and honeysuckle.


April 18-19 - Pre Barrel Tasting

April 17 - Ribbon Cutting

April 18-19 - Grand Opening

April 24-26 - Spring Barrel Tasting

May- Anniversary month of CCW

July 18 - Horse Heaven Trail Drive-

Aug 15 and 29, Sept 26 - Live Music-Lounging at the Loft

Oct 10 - Catch the Crush

Nov 27-29 - Thanksgiving in Wine Country

Come taste our award winning wines at Wine Makers Loft Prosser, WA

Business hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Save 20%on award winning wines as a wineclub member!

buy wines or join online atwww.coyotecanyonwinery.com

509-786-7686357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA


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WINERY LOCATION KEY

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Yakima ValleyYakima Valley

Red MountainRed Mountain

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Wineries of the YAKIMA VALLEY

WashingtonYAKIMA VALLEYAPPELLATION

DuBrulVineyard

Elephant MountainElephant MountainElephant MountainElephant MountainVineyards

Roza MysticaRoza MysticaVineyards

Dineen Family VineyardsDineen Family VineyardsDineen Family VineyardsDineen Family VineyardsDineen Family VineyardsDineen Family Vineyards

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BeemansBackacresVineyardsVineyards

Copeland VineyardCopeland VineyardCopeland Vineyard

UplandUplandUplandVineyardsVineyardsVineyardsVineyards

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HightowerCellars

Kiona Vineyards and Winery

Chandler ReachVineyards

CowanVineyards Kestrel

Vintners

Steppe Cellars

Horizon's Edge

Silver Lake Winery at Roza HillsAgate Field Vineyard

Two Mountain

WineglassCellars

Maison de Padgett

KanaWinery

ClaarCellars

Cte Bonneville

Wilridge Winery Wilridge Winery Wilridge Winery & Vineyard

UplandEstatesWinery

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Dineen Vineyards

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Yakima Valley VineyardsYakima Valley Vineyards

Zillah Wine Community WineriesZillah Wine Community WineriesZillah Wine Community WineriesYakima Wine Community WineriesYakima Wine Community WineriesYakima Wine Community Wineries

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Yakima Valley Wineries & Vineyards:Yakima Valley Wineries & Vineyards:Yakima Valley Wineries & Vineyards:

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ChinookWines

TreveriSparklingCellars

KitzkeCellars

J Bell Cellars& Lavender

Owen Roe

Knight Hill WineryMas Chappell

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WINERY LOCATION KEY14 Hands Winery ...........................G614 Hands Winery ...........................G6Agate Field Vineyard ....................... C4Agate Field Vineyard ....................... C4Airfield Estates.................................F6Airfield Estates.................................F6AntoLin Cellars ................................B2AntoLin Cellars ................................B2Barrel Springs Winery.....................F5Barrel Springs Winery.....................F5Chandler Reach Vineyards..............H6Chandler Reach Vineyards..............H6Chinook Wines...............................G6Chinook Wines...............................G6Chinook Wines...............................G6Chinook Wines...............................G6Claar Cellars ................................... C4Claar Cellars ................................... C4Cte Bonneville................................E5Cte Bonneville................................E5Cowan Vineyards............................G6Cowan Vineyards............................G6Cultura Wine.................................. C4Cultura Wine.................................. C4

Dineen Vineyards............................ C4Dineen Vineyards............................ C4Dineen Vineyards............................ C4Dineen Vineyards............................ C4Gilbert Cellars..................................B2Gilbert Cellars..................................B2Gilbert Cellars..................................B2Gilbert Cellars..................................B2Hightower Cellars.............................I5Hightower Cellars.............................I5Hightower Cellars.............................I5Hightower Cellars.............................I5Horizon's Edge ...............................D4Horizon's Edge ...............................D4Horizon's Edge ...............................D4Horizon's Edge ...............................D4J Bell Cellars & Lavender................. C4J Bell Cellars & Lavender................. C4J Bell Cellars & Lavender................. C4J Bell Cellars & Lavender................. C4Kana Winery ...................................B3Kana Winery ...................................B3Kana Winery ...................................B3Kana Winery ...................................B3Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kestrel Vintners ..............................G6Kiona Vineyards and Winery............I5Kiona Vineyards and Winery............I5Kiona Vineyards and Winery............I5Kiona Vineyards and Winery............I5Kitzke Cellars....................................J6Kitzke Cellars....................................J6Kitzke Cellars....................................J6Kitzke Cellars....................................J6Knight Hill Winery.......................... C3Knight Hill Winery.......................... C3Knight Hill Winery.......................... C3Knight Hill Winery.......................... C3Maison de Padgett Winery ............. C4Maison de Padgett Winery ............. C4Maison de Padgett Winery ............. C4Maison de Padgett Winery ............. C4

Mas Chappell .................................. C3Mas Chappell .................................. C3Naches Heights Vineyard................ A2Naches Heights Vineyard................ A2Owen Roe .......................................B3Owen Roe .......................................B3Paradisos del Sol ............................. C4Paradisos del Sol ............................. C4Portteus Vineyard ...........................D4Portteus Vineyard ...........................D4Reflection Vineyards ....................... C4Reflection Vineyards ....................... C4Severino Cellars .............................. C4Severino Cellars .............................. C4Severino Cellars .............................. C4Severino Cellars .............................. C4Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills .... C4Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills .... C4Sleeping Dog Wines .......................H5Sleeping Dog Wines .......................H5Southard Winery............................ A1Southard Winery............................ A1Steppe Cellars ..................................E4Steppe Cellars ..................................E4

Tanjuli Winery ................................ C4Tanjuli Winery ................................ C4Tapteil Vineyard Winery...................I5Tapteil Vineyard Winery...................I5Terra Blanca Winery.........................I5Terra Blanca Winery.........................I5Thurston Wolfe Winery..................F6Thurston Wolfe Winery..................F6Treveri Sparkling Cellars ..................B3Treveri Sparkling Cellars ..................B3Two Mountain Winery.................... C4Two Mountain Winery.................... C4Upland Estates Winery....................E5Upland Estates Winery....................E5Wilridge Winery............................. A2Wilridge Winery............................. A2Wineglass Cellars............................ C4Wineglass Cellars............................ C4Yakima Valley Vintners.....................F6Yakima Valley Vintners.....................F6

Wineries of the YAKIMA VALLEY

WashingtonYAKIMA VALLEYAPPELLATION

Tudor HillsVineyard

Olsen Vineyards

LonesomeSpring Ranch

Oasis Farms

Kestrel ViewKestrel ViewEstates VineyardEstates Vineyard

Airport Ranches

Boushey VineyardsBoushey Vineyards

Desert HillDesert HillVineyardsVineyards

KlipsunKlipsunKlipsunVineyardsVineyardsVineyardsVineyardsVineyardsVineyards

Grand Ciel VineyardGrand Ciel VineyardGrand Ciel VineyardGrand Ciel VineyardGrand Ciel Vineyard

Vineyards

Fairacre Vineyard

Fairacre Vineyard Vineyard Vineyard

Tapteil Vineyard Winery

HightowerCellars

Kiona Vineyards and Winery

Chandler ReachVineyards

CowanVineyards Kestrel

Vintners

14 HandsWineryWineryWineryWinery

Steppe Cellars

Horizon's Edge

Silver Lake Winery at Roza HillsAgate Field Vineyard

Two Mountain

WineglassCellars

Maison de Padgett

KanaWinery

ClaarCellars

Cte Bonneville

UplandEstatesWinery

SeverinoCellars

SleepingDog Wines

GilbertCellars

Barrel Springs Winery

Cultura WinePortteus Vineyard

Airfield EstatesThurston Wolfe Winery

SouthardWinery

Dineen Vineyards

TanjuliWinery Paradisos del Sol

Yakima ValleyVintners

YAKIMA

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TreveriSparklingCellars

KitzkeCellars

J Bell Cellars& Lavender

Owen Roe

Knight Hill WineryMas Chappell

ReflectionVineyards

TerraBlancaWinery

ZILL AH

PROSSER Red Mountain


The Heart of Central Washington

Yakima

Now with 6 ne dining locations!Yakima: 4808 Tieton Dr. (509) 965-5422

El Porton De Pepe: 15 S. 5th Ave. (509) 248-7590 Zillah: 905 Vintage Valley Pkwy. (509) 829-9100

Union Gap: 2512 Main Street (509) 248-4015Richland: 1301 Aaron Dr. (509) 491-1276

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You can leave your umbrella at home. But bring your sunscreen and sunglasses when you come to Yakima because this is Sun Country!

Welcome to the Gateway to Wine Country, as you begin your exploration of one of the nest appellations in the West.

For years, Yakima has at-tracted thousands of visitors because its a great place to have fun in the sun. With 300 plus days of sunshine a year, its a welcome relief to those who live in wetter, grayer climes.

Add clean air, beautiful blue skies, and the friendly people of the Yakima Valley

and you have an unbeatable combination.These days, more than the great weather draws

visitors to Yakima. There is so much to do in the Valley, so many attractions. And with Yakima and Union Gaps many ne motels offering comfortable accommodations, youll easily nd a central location from which to do all your exploring.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Great events crowd the calendar, including the famous Gap to Gap Relay, concerts by one of the top

small city symphonies in the West, the great Fourth of July celebration, the world-class Central Washington State Fair, the myriad of performances presented at Yakimas famous, fully-restored Capitol Theatre, the Vintiques car show, the Yakima Valley Folklife Festival, professional baseball with the Yakima Valley Pippins, Roller Derby with the Wine Country Crushers, some of the best rodeo action this side of the Pecos, and much more.

FRESH FRUIT, WINERIESYoull want to check out the roadside fresh fruit and

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INTERESTING DAY TRIPSYou can enjoy day trips to the beautiful Cascade Mountains, only a half hour or so

from your motel room, where youll nd breathtaking vistas, ne restaurants and lodges, great shing and hunting, outstanding skiing, and hiking.

DININGPut your diet on hold when you come to Yakima, because the dining opportunities

here will please any palate.Youll nd pizza in just about any style you desire. There are restaurants that will

tempt you with Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Southwestern barbecue, Mexican, and good old American cuisine. There is gourmet fare and there is homestyle cooking. In a hurry? Youll nd just about any fast food outlet youve ever heard of.

PARKS & RECREATIONOne of the best kept secrets of Yakima is its many large parks, offering rolling greens,

beautiful large shade trees, swimming and spray pools, nature trails, playground equip-ment, tennis courts, multi-purpose courts, picnic tables, grills, and softball elds. You wont have a dif cult time nding a place to toss the Frisbee. Youll nd a complete listing of the parks in this guide.

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The fair, located at State Fair Park in Yakima, has become the number one family entertainment event in all of Eastern Wash-ington.

Started back in 1892, the fair has a deep heritage in showcasing the agricultural products of the fertile Central Washington region. In fact, it was named the original State Fair of Washington by the state Legislature during the 1900s.

And, as it has been for over 112 years, the fruits, vegetables and livestock grown in the region are all on display during the fair, creating quite an impressive group of exhibits in the beautifully renovated historic buildings and 14 livestock barns.

But there is more to the fair than just the agricultural displays. Each year over 70 differ-ent food vendors present unique and yummy edibles to fairgoers.

For those looking for a unique item and a good deal, over 100 commercial vendors par-ticipate in the fair each year, some set up in tents around the grounds, while others ll the giant Yakima Valley SunDome with dozens and dozens of booths selling everything from furniture to hot tubs, hand-made candies to Western art.

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Add to that two nights of sprint car races, a demolition derby and other motorized events at the grandstands all free with fair admission tickets and patrons really get a big bang for the price.

The Central Washington State Fair also presents one of the best carnivals around. Thrill-seekers of all ages enjoy 10 acres of midway attractions including some of the most current hair-raising rides and challeng-ing games.

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The fairgrounds are home to Yakimas annual Fourth of July community celebration a free family event with plenty of food, entertainment and activities. Be sure to pack blankets and chairs

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Gaming and bingo have become a fun, important part of the Yakima Valley. From blackjack to classic bingo, there is a little something for everyone.

Casino Caribbean is a great eat-and play option, located at 1901 Boggess Lane in Yakima, off East Nob Hill Boulevard near the interstate exit. The tropical at-mosphere is carried throughout. It houses a restaurant serving American classic cuisine and bar, along with a card room and poker room.

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Hill Blvd. in Yakima. Its open Sunday through Thurs-day 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 a.m. featuring regular Black Jack tournaments and other specials. Theres also a restaurant and bowling alley. Learn more at www.thenobhillcasino.com.

St. Josephs Bingo, located at 3112 Main St. in Union Gap, recently got a makeover. A new logo, signage, carpet, paint, lighting and other amenities complete the new look. Proceeds from the hall go to St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic Schools of Yakima.

St. Joes Bingo is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Weekday sessions are 11:30 and 6:30, Saturdays 11:30, 6 and 9:15 p.m. and Sundays 11:30 and 6. Doors open 90 minutes before games start.

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Another gambling destination is RCs Casino, located at 31 Ray Road in Sunny-side. But its more than a casino it is also a sports bar and restaurant all in one. The restaurant offers a variety of food, including steak and seafood.

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Special Events Pay Tribute To Our Beers And Spirits

When you consider that the Yakima Valley pro-duces more than 70 percent of all the hops grown in the United States, its no surprise that we feature several big events paying tribute to hops and the beverage that depends on them beer.

Several local craft brewers produce their own beers, including Bale Breakers in Moxee, Yakima Craft Brewing in Yakima and Snipes Mountain Brewery in Sunnyside. There are also some craft distilleries springing up including Glacier Basin Distillery of Yakima, and Tieton Cider Works has a new tasting room in Yakima for its hard ciders.

To learn more about these local producers and their facilities check www.spiritsandhopstrail.com.

Most of the hop farms in the Valley are concentrated in the Moxee area near Yakima. Moxee pays tribute each year with its Moxee Hop Festival, the first Friday and Saturday each August 4 to midnight Friday and 7 a.m. to midnight Saturday.

Its all free, but there is a cover charge to enter the beer garden. There are kids games, craft and food vendors,

In downtown Yakima, theres the Blues and Local Beers Festival June 12-13 featur-ing live blues music and a chance to sample brews from some of our local breweries. Visit www.downtownyakima.com for more info.

And in this age of mass-produced beer, its rare to taste that beverage in its truly fresh form. Thats the inspiration behind the Fresh Hop Ale Festival in downtown Yakima Oct. 3, at the Millennium Plaza on Third Street. All beer served must go from the hop vine to the brewing vat in less than 24 hours, so its as fresh as beer gets.

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Tee Up For Fun On The Valleys Golf Courses & Other sports

The signature 17th green at Apple Tree is shaped like what else? an apple.

Nestled between grape vineyards, hop elds, rivers and mountains, the Yakima Valley is home to 10 great golf courses. And of course, our sunny weather makes for some perfect golf outings.

The list includes eight well-maintained public courses open to golfers of all skill levels, including:

Apple Tree18 holes, Yakima, (509) 966-5877.The public golf course was designed by John Steidel and

opened in 1992. Surrounded by apple orchards and known for its apple-shaped 17th hole, the course has hosted numerous celebrities including President George W. Bush and Bobby Knight. The total yardage for the course is 6,961 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 73.5, a slope of 140 and a par of 72.

Black Rock Creek 18 holes, Sunnyside, (509) 837-5340.

Built in 1947 and designed by Kelly Bowen, the public course is located off Interstate 82. The total yardage for the

course is 6,657 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 71.3, a slope of 121 and a par of 72.

Cherry Hill9 holes, Granger, (509) 854-1800. Built in 2000, the public golf course is located off Interstate

82. The total yardage is 1,186 yards and it has a par of 30.Fisher Park9 holes, Yakima, (509) 575-6075.Built in 1960, the public, par-3 golf course is known as a

great family course or a place to work with irons. The course is 1,354 yards and has a course rating of 45, a slope of 113 and a par of 27.

Mt. Adams Country Club18 holes, Toppenish, (509) 865-4440.

The public golf course was built in 1926 and is located just off of U.S. Highway 97. The total yardage for the course is 6,292 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 70.6, a slope of 121 and a par of 72.

River Ridge9 holes, Selah, (509) 697-832.3The public golf course was designed by Dean Laurvick

and opened in 2003. The total yardage for the course is 2,250 yards from the back tees. It has a course rating of 59, a slope of 96.5 and a par of 31.

Suntides18 holes, Yakima, (509) 966-9065.Designed by Joe Grier and opened in 1965, the public

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in 1918. The total yardage for the course is 6,494 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 69.3, a slope of 123 and a par of 72.

Yakima Elks 18 holes, Selah, (509) 697-7177.The private golf course was built in 1950. The total yardage for the

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Whether youre a player or a spectator, the Yakima Valley is known as a great sports area. Here is a sample of the kinds of sporting fun awaiting you.

You can check out the newest baseball team, the Yakima Valley Pippins, when they open their West Coast League season in June. Games run through most of August. The WCL offers top college players from around the country a place to show their talents. Home games are at Yakima County Stadium in Yakimas State Fair Park. See www.pippinsbaseball.com.

Or watch the women skaters of the Wine Country Crushers roller derby team in action. Check www.winecountrycrushers.com for details and a schedule.

The Yakima Mavericks are a semiprofession-al football team, part of the Paci c Coast League. They play home games at Marquette Stadium in Yakima. Learn more at their website, www.yakimamavericks.org.

There is auto racing at Yakima Speedway, a half-mile oval near the state fairgrounds in Yakima. The Tri Track Super Late Model racing season starts in April with the Apple Cup and ends with the Fall Classic in October. The track runs races most weekends in several classes including Late Model Sportsman, Superstocks, Hornets, Youth Hornets, Mini Stocks and more. For infor-mation see the website at www.yakimaspeedway.us or call (509) 248-0647.

There is more auto racing at Renegade Raceway, located on Track Road off Highway 97 between Union Gap and Wapato. Renegades season runs from April through October with a wide variety of styles and classes including street-legal drags, street bikes, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, bike/sled and more. Races are held Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights with some day races also. Go to www.renegaderace-way.com for details.

For youngsters, the Racing Rascals hold their events at State Fair Raceway inside State Fair Park in Yakima. The Rascals are a quarter midget

racing club for kids ages 5 to 16. See www.yakimaracingrascals.com.One of the areas most popular events is the annual Gap2Gap

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The streets turn into basketball courts during Yakimas Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Aug. 29-30. Hundreds of teams compete, bringing thousands of spectators to the downtown streets. Hot Shots is one of the largest 3-on-3 tournaments in the Paci c Northwest. Visit HotShots3on3.com for more information.

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Museum Celebrates The History Of Americas Hops

Most of the hops grown in the U.S. come from the Yakima Valley. The industry is celebrated at the American Hop Museum in Toppenish.

Drive around the Yakima Valley, especially the Moxee and Toppenish areas, and you may notice elds of plants growing up row after row of poles.

The typical visitor reaction is: What the heck are those? Those are hops, which are used in brewing beer. They give beer its bitter avor.

Since the Yakima Valley is among the worlds biggest hop-producing areas, it seems only tting that Toppenish is home to the American Hop Museum.

Located at 22 South B St. in Toppenish, it is the only hop museum in the nation, and it celebrates the history of hop growing in the region and current production.

Using photos, historic equipment and artifacts, the American Hop Museum features striking exhibits and intriguing displays, and a unique gift shop highlighting an array of items devoted to the history and future of hop

cultivation. The museum is open May 1 through Sept. 30,

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Hops are grown around the world, but in the United States most all are grown right here in the Yakima Valley. The area has prime growing conditions for hops: rich volcanic soil, mountain water and long sun- lled days.

The museum chronicles the history of the American hop industry from its early days. Hop production began long ago in the New England colonies, and they were grown on Manhattan Island in New York as early as 1607. The rst hops in Washington came to Puyallup, then to the Cowiche-Ahtanum area near Yakima in 1865.

Production has increased steadily over the years. In 1920 there were 1,129 acres; that increased to 4,600 acres in 1940. After World War I, export demand far ex-ceeded supply, so new elds were planted allowing Paci c Coast growers to dominate the market.

Harvest is a crucial part of hop production, as they must be harvested at the proper stage of development to insure highest quality. In the late 19th and early 20th cen-tury, as many as 12,000 pickers were employed. Then in the 1940s the industry transitioned to the use of motorized portable machines.

The American Hop Museum building has its own his-tory; it was originally Trimble Brothers Creamery in 1917, later used as the old Hop Growers Supply building.

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Agriculture Museum Offers A Look At Farm Heritage In The Yakima Valley

The Central Washington Agricultural Museum is an 18-acre, open-air museum located in Fulbright Park in Union Gap and a tribute

to the areas farmers.

The muse-ums buildings are open April 1 through October.

In an effort to preserve the agricultural heritage of the Yakima Valley and Washington state, the late

Ted Falk rst introduced the idea of a farm equipment museum to a small group of interested people in November 1978.

The next year the Central Washington Agricultural Museum was founded. The large task of collecting and restoring antique farm machines and tools used to cultivate the land has been the passion of the museum members for all these years. They have painstakingly restored their fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers farm

equipment including machinery powered by horses and steam engines.

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Be Sure To Check Out The Valleys Lively

Music Scene

No matter what your tastes, the Yakima Valleys enter-tainment scene will be music to your ears. Whether you like your music classical or go for something more country or rock or salsa or blues you can nd it here.

If you visit during the summer, catch a little piece of Norman Rockwell-style Americana with the Yakima Valley Community Bands outdoor concerts. Since 1919 the

band has pulled together musicians from around the area to provide music for the community. They have a series of free concerts in local parks this summer: Check www.yakimacommunityband.org

Yakima Folklife Festival is held each July at Franklin Park and Yakima Valley Mu-seum in Yakima. It features some 50 performance acts over two days, with some of

the top musicians also performing at downtown venues in the evening. There are vendors selling food and crafts and other activities. Check www.yakimafolklife.org to see whats on the schedule.

Downtown Yakima has a variety of musical events on tap, including live music at different restau-rants and wineries the First Friday celebrations each month. Downtown Summer Nights from June to August brings free concerts Thursday nights at the plaza on Fourth Street behind the Capitol Theatre.

The Blues and Local Brews Festival is June 12-13 with live blues performers, local brews and food. Then Oct. 3 is the Fresh Hop Ale Festival downtown with music, food and of course fresh local craft brews.

On a more classical note, Yakima Symphony Orches-tra performs at the beautiful and historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Yakima, bringing in topnotch guest artists for a classical series as well as a pops series. Check www.ysomusic.org for schedules and information.

The Capitol Theatre also presents its own schedule

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There are over 50 perfor-mance acts over the two day festival with venues also scheduled Downtown Yakima Friday and Saturday evenings.

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of musical acts, both in the main theater and also in its attached 4th Street Theatre. Highlights include a Broadway series of touring musicals. See www.capitoltheatre.org.

Also in downtown Yakima, The Seasons Performance Hall hosts jazz, classical, rock and other styles of touring musicians in a casual setting with great acoustics. Check www.theseasonsyakima.com.

Yakima Valley SunDome frequently books big-name acts, and

each fall the Central Washington State Fair has an entertainment lineup featuring stars in country, rock, salsa and more. Look for a schedule at www.fairfun.co.

Youll also nd tunes at Moxee Hop Festival in August (www.evcea.org) and A Case of the Blues & All That Jazz at Yakimas Sarg Hubbard Park in late August www.yakimagreenway.org).

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Antique Farm Equipment Expo, which brings in hundreds of vintage farm machines and exhibitors from around the region. Youll see a large collection of steam-powered engines, early gas-powered equipment, horse-drawn machinery and more. There are demonstrations of a working sawmill and blacksmith shop, a parade of farm equipment, a threshing bee, ea market, live entertainment and more. This years event is Aug. 15-16.

See the museum website at www.central-waagmuseum.org to learn more.

New interactive exhibits include a 1930s replica gas station, general store and a drive-through area for buses. At an irrigation exhibit you will learn how this semi-arid desert landscape was transformed into one of the most fertile growing areas in the world.

At the Amos Cabin, you may be met by someone dressed as a pioneer, explaining what life was like as a settler in the Wild West. New exhibits are always in the works, providing new and unique opportunities for children and families to learn the history of agriculture.

The hope is to leave each visitor with an understanding of what it used to take to feed America in a real and tangible way and expe-rience the settling of the West as it really was, farming the land and planting crops in order to survive.

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Experience an old-fashioned Amer-ican street railway almost exactly as it was 100 years ago.

Learning about the important role transit held in de-veloping Yakima as well as the rest of the industrialized world is fascinating.

The Yakima Electric Railway Museum near downtown Yakima offers a unique museum experience as well as vintage trolley rides.

The museum and car barn are located at the corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street in Yakima.

The museum is operated by Yakima Valley Trolleys, a nonpro t organization. The trolleys operate on the tracks of the former Yakima Valley Transportation Co., which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the last authentic, all-original, turn-of-the-century interurban electric railroad in the United States.

The railr system was constructed be-tween 1907 and 1913. Once up to 44 miles in length, most of the tracks have been removed; just ve miles of track remain.

In its rst years of operation, railroad ser-vice was limited to one line in downtown Yaki-ma. Then in 1909, the YVT was purchased by the Union Paci c Railroad so it could expand the system as a feeder of freight and produce to the Union Paci c mainline.

In 1910, the YVT built a car barn, and then in 1911 the powerhouse substation was constructed. This provided the electricity to operate the trolleys. Both buildings are still in use, and the overhead wire seen there is original.

Many people rode the trolleys over the years, but at the same time that automobiles were growing, trolley use was declining. In 1947, the YVT stopped streetcar service but continued to operation electric freight trains.

Freight operations halted in 1985, and much of the system was donated to the city,

which opened the museum.The trolley operating season begins May

2 and runs until Sept. 27. They also run on the 4th of July.

Trolley rides begin at the car barn at the corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street. First run of the day is at 10 a.m. and

the last run eaves the car barn at 3 p.m.Ticket prices range from $6 for adults to $4 for seniors

and kids 12 and younger.Check the website for hours and fares, www.yakima-

valleytrolleys.org.They also offer charters at $110 per hour all through

the year. And the powerhouse is being out tted with heating so that it can be a venue for parties, etc. It is included in the $110 charter rate.

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The Yakima Greenway path is a continuous, 18-mile paved path system along the Yakima River in and around Yakima.

The Greenway is the perfect place for walking, bird watching, shing, running, biking, skating, picnicking, and enjoying healthy outdoor activities.

It is wheelchair accessible, with shing piers designed for the wheelchair-bound at Rotary Lake. The system is supported by thousands of residents and visitors every year.

The trail is open dawn to dusk and accessible from all Greenway parks and landings except Century Landing. Restrooms are located periodically along the path and there are numerous garbage cans, but there is no potable water.

There is a large playground area along the path north of Sarg Hubbard Park, and at Sarg Hubbard itself there are play areas for kids, open elds for Frisbee or ying kites or whatever, a Frisbee golf course, covered picnic areas and more.

A continuing project eventually will link the Yakima pathway to the town of Naches to the north. Several miles of that path are completed from Naches.

Dogs must be on leash, ex-cept at the off-leash dog park located along the Greenway path.

There are a number of easy access points where you can park and begin your Greenway adventure:

Myron Lake: Behind Dons Dry Dock on Fruitvale Boulevard, south of 40th Avenue.

Sixth Avenue: Take Sixth Avenue under the railroad bridge over the Naches River.

Harlan Landing: Take the Rest Haven Road exit off of I-82 just after the bridge over the Yakima River.

Rotary Lake: Turn right on East R Street from North First Street, go all the way to the end and turn onto Freeway Lake Road. Take this dirt road under the freeway to the parking area.

Sarg Hubbard Park: Located just off of Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights Drive near the Greenway Auto Mall and Wal-Mart.

Sherman Park: Located off of Valley Mall Boulevard in Union Gap, on the east side of I-82 by the Humane Society.

The Greenway also shares an area with the 46-acre Yakima Area Arboretum, which includes about 30 acres of lawn, trees and gardens and more acreage of wooded areas along the Yakima River.

The Arboretums Jewett Interpretive Center features a carillon bell tower, the Heritage of Trees display, reference library, Gardenview and Solarium meeting rooms, herbarium, Tree House Gift Shop, and courtyard, as well as kitchen, restrooms and staff of ces.

Plant habitat zones in the Yakima River Watershed range all the way from the shrub-steppe to the subalpine to the riparian. Likewise, collection specimens on display at the Yakima Area Arboretum range from native, to adapted, to exotic species.

Special EventsA variety of events are held at the Greenway each

year. For a full calendar and park access maps, check out yakimagreenway.org.

The Yakima Kids Fish-In is held April 25. This event is helps kids learn about shing and is open to the rst 1,000 kids ages 5-14. Kids receive a rod, reel, tackle and bait, angler education, and T-shirt, plus the opportunity to take home two sh.

The Gap2Gap Relay will be May 30 to 31 at Sarg Hub-bard Park. This is a multi-leg, multi-discipline relay race for kids and adults. Adult races are run May 31. Adult Elite Course includes a 2-mile eld run, 12-mile mountain bike, 8-mile kayak, 20-mile road bike and 10K run. Adult Sport course includes a 2-mile eld

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1 Myron Lake: Fishing Lake and western terminus of the Plath Pathway.

2 16th Avenue Parking Lot: Parking access for the Plath Pathway.

3 Harlan Landing: Includes parking, boat ramp, picnic/barbeque facilities.

4 Rotary Lake Parking Lot: Access to Rotary Lake, a fishing lake with access, parking, and piers designed for the disabled.

5 Sarg Hubbard Park: Includes parking, restrooms, river access, picnic facilities, play area for children, physical fitness course, Amphitheatre, and the Greenway Member and Visitor Center.

6 Sherman Park: Includes parking, Fred Westberg Memorial Picnic Pavilion (reservable).

7 Robertson Landing: Boat landing/river access, parking, restroom, picnic/barbeque facilities, and access to the Jewett Pathway.

8 Spring Creek/Valley Mall Blvd. Parking Lot: Southern terminus of Jewett Pathway, restroom, play area, picnic facilities, access to the Jewett Pathway.

9 Century Landing: Boat ramp/river access, parking, restroom at the southern end of the Greenway, on the east side of the river.

10 Sunrise Rotary Park/McGuire Community Playground; features large wooden playground, picnic and restroom facilities.

Natural Area: This area will remain largely undeveloped and protected.

Mileage Markers: There are granite markers every quarter mile, starting at Harlan Landing with mile 0, proceeding south to Valley Mall Blvd. Parking Lot, and at Berglund Lake with mile W-0, proceeding west to Myron Lake.

Distances from Sarg Hubbard Park, north: McGuire Playground restroom ........ 1.1 miles Boise Pond Bench by river ............. 1.6 miles Rotary Lake parking lot restroom .. 2.1 miles Rotary Lake restroom .................... 2.75 miles Harlan Landing restroom ................ 3.5 miles Start of Plath Path ............................. 3.2 miles 16th Ave. restroom ........................... 4.1 miles Myron Lake parking lot .................... 5.7 miles Distances from Sarg Hubbard Park, south: Wooded area by Arboretum ............... .8 miles Sherman Park parking lot ............. 1.28 miles Robertson-Jewett Path boat launch 1.6 miles Jewett Path mid-way restroom ....... 2.3 miles Wastewater creek .............................. 2.7 miles Union Gap/Valley Mall Blvd. parking lot .......................................... 3.3 milesSarg Circle path ................................ .25 miles


run, 8-mile mountain bike, 5K skate leg, 20-mile road bike and 5K run. The junior course (May 30) offers a run, bike, skate, kayak and obstacle course.

Theres a Rock The Gap musical event on May 30.

A Case of the Blues and All that Jazz is held Aug. 15 at Sarg Hubbard Park. It is a blues and jazz festival bene t-ing the community through the Yakima Greenway Foundation and Junior League of Yakima. The festival features blues and jazz music, award-win-ning Northwest wines and microbrews, delicious food and a silent auction.

There are many other activ-ities and events held along the Greenway. Check the website at www.yakimagreenway.org.

Off-leash Dog ParkThe Yakima Greenway

has completed a new area for dogs to run free at Sherman Park. Take exit 34 off I-82, turn left across from K-mart. Head to the Humane Society building, parking at the area past the building. Walk up the trail from the parking lot, less than one-quarter mile to the fenced area. Enter this area by a double gate system

Take your own dog, or walk a dog from the Humane Society. Dogs can enjoy run-ning free among the trees and rolling in the leaves, as well as meeting new dog friends.

The Humane Society helps by volunteering to show dog owners the rules of the park and making sure that everyone picks up after their dog. There are also benches and a foot-bridge at the park.

For safety reasons, young children should not be taken into the dog park. The park is to be used at the dog owners own risk.


Finding Your Fun InThe Yakima Valleys Sun

APRIL10-12 - Inland Empire Boys Bas-

ketball Championship, Yakima19-19 - Spring Barrel Tasting in

Rattlesnake Hills (www.rattlesnake-hills.org). Wine, food, live music and crafts.

24-26 Spring Barrel Tasting at wineries throughout the Yakima Valley (800-258-7270)

27-29 25th annual Sunshine Classic Basketball Tournament, Sunnyside

25-27 22nd Annual ZIllah Lions Club Spring Fling Girls Bas-ketball Tournament, Zillah

25 Spring Fling Wine Tasting Gala, Zillah

MAY1-3 Cindo de Mayo Celebra-

tion, Sunnyside2-3 Cinco de Mayo 13th

Annual Cultural Festival, downtown Yakima

7-9 Community Days, Zillah14-17 Community Days, Selah15-16 Roots and Vines Festi-

val, downtown Yakima

16 Antique Truck Show, Union Gap

16-17 Yak Attack Soccer Tournament, Ahtanum Youth Park, Union Gap

17 Your Canyon for a Day Bike Tour between Yakima and Ellensburg

30-31 Gap2Gap Relay Race, Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima

31 Rock the Gap, YakimaJUNE6 Mural in a Day, Toppenish13 Blues & Local Brews Festi-

val, Yakima (www.yakimablues.com)20 Prosser Scottish Fest &

Highland Games19-21 Old Town Days at Full-

bright Park, Union Gap

JULY3-5 Independence Day

Festival, Selah4 4th of July Celebration,

Yakima4 4th of July Wild West Pa-

rade, Toppenish5-6 Toppenish Rodeo4 Old Fashioned 4th of July,

Zillah4 Old Fashioned 4th of July

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The Central Washingotn Ag Museum in Union Gap offers wagon rides during the annual Central Washington Antiqe Equipment show, scheduled for August 15 & 16.

The Yakima Valley has special events going on all year long. Below is a sample to help you plan your trips and activities.

This is only a partial list of some highlights. Other events are added throughout the year and some events werent fully organized when we put our publication together so youll want to call for more details.

For an overall events and activities, visit the website www.visityakima.com. You can also pick up brochures, maps and other literature at the Visitors Information Center at 101 N. Fair Ave., located next to Interstate 82 by the downtown Yakima exit 33A, or call the center for more info at (509) 573-3388, 800-221-0751.

All the Valleys communities have their special events going on, too. Get more information on those is to check with the chamber of commerce in each town.


Celebration, Prosser18 Art Walk & Wine Gala, Prosser18-19 Nile Valley Days at Jim Sprick

Community Park, Naches31-Aug.3 40th Annual Northwest

Nationals Rod Run, Yakima30-Aug. 2 Vintiques of Yakima North-

west Nationals, Yakima

AUGUST7 Legends of Washington Wine Gala

at the Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, Prosser

8-9 Prosser Wine & Food Fair, Prosser

15 A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz, Yakima

14-16 Bluegrass Festival, Zillah

15-16 Central Wash-ington Antique Equipment Expo, Union Gap

22-24 Highland Community Days, Tieton

23 Rail Show at the Northern Paci c Railway Museum, Toppenish

29-30 13th Annual Hot Shots 3-On3- Basketball Tournament, downtown Yakima

SEPTEMBER11-13 Naches Valley Sportsmans

Days, Naches13 Not Just A Farmers Market, Zillah19 Sunshine Days, Sunnyside

25-Oct. 4 Central Washington State Fair, Yakima

25-27 Great Prosser Balloon Rally, Prosser

26-27 Wine Country Trek, ProsserOCTOBER3 Pirate Plunder Adventure Race,

Yakima (www.pirateplunderrace.com)3 Fresh Hop Ale Festival, downtown

Yakima (www.freshopalefestival.com)10-11 Catch the Crush annual event,

wine tasting and events at area wineries25-Nov. 1 10th annual Dia de

los Muertos Community Altar Exhibit, downtown Yakima

24,25, 29,30 and 31 Haunted Depot at the North-

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NOVEMBER27-29 Thanksgiving in Wine

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28 Lighted Christmas Parade, Toppenish

29 to Dec. 21 on weekends Toy Train Christmas at the Northern Paci c Railway Museum, Toppenish

DECEMBER5-6 Christmas Selah-Bration, Selah12 Old Fashioned Christmas, Zillah6 Lighted Farm Implement Parade,

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Moxee Pays Homage To Its Cultural And Agricultural Roots

The city of Moxee may be small today, its huge compared to a few years ago. A recent housing boom grew the population from 820 in 2000 to more than 3,700 now.

The area a few miles east of Yakima became home to several French-Canadian farm families around 1867, with others joining them to create a thriving French-speaking community with

its own French school. Today that heritage is evident in the names of many of the rural roads around Moxee, named after the early French immigrants whose descen-dants still live in the vicinity.

In 1921 the city of Moxee was officially incorporated. The early settlers quickly learned that hops grew espe-cially well in the soil around Moxee, and that ingredient of beer became a major crop. Today the Yakima Valley


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Moxee celebrates the hop industry on the first Friday and Saturday each August with the Moxee Hop Festival, including a parade, live entertainment, food and vendors, and naturally, plenty of beer.

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Yakima Cinemas1305 North 16th AvenueYakima, (509) 248-0243

Orion Cinema202 E. Chestnut

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Heritage TheaterYakama Nation Cultural Center

100 Spiel-yi LoopToppenish, (509) 865-2800

Grand Cinemas - Yakima Valley3400 Picard Pl.

Sunnyside, (509) 837-3900

Capitol Theatre19 South 3rd Street

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Akin Center Theatre1610 South 24th AvenueYakima, (509) 248-2787

The Seasons Performance Hall101 North Naches Avenue

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Beautiful Quiet Oasis in the Valley

Prosser Youll enjoy your visit to Prosser, a quiet small town on the Yakima River in the Lower Valley.A Pleasant Place with Pleasant People, is one of the towns

mottos. You can experience picturesque rural America at its best.

The Yakima River mean-ders through town past several grassy parks, where picnicking, cycling, walking, and jogging are favorite activities for locals and visitors.

Tales of the past can be found in several places in this historic town. Check out the interesting old headstones in the cemetery. Tour historic downtown, the Benton County Courthouse, the Benton County Historical Museum, and the many Victorian style homes that quietly grace the city.

Prosser is surrounded by vineyards and orchards that produce some of the nest fruits, vegetables, and wine grapes in the world.

Local harvests have inspired gourmet dried cherries, fancy pickled vegetables, wreaths of culinary herbs, and English walnut treats.

Prosser area farms offer fresh fruits and vegetables in season. The town has a big processing and packing industry built around the fruit and produce from this fertile part of the Valley.

The Washington State University Irri-gated Agriculture Research and Extension Center is the largest of its kind in the world. It is known globally for its research concern-ing numerous irrigated crops. Visitors and scientists from over 50 countries tour the facility every year.

Washingtons wine making began in Prosser. Today Prosser wines are recognized around the world for their quality and consum-er value.

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