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2014 Yakima Valley

VISITOR GUIDE
Naches Selah Yakima Union Gap White Swan
Wapato Toppenish Zillah Granger Sunnyside
Grandview Prosser
Experience the Yakima Valley
in South Central Washington
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City of Zillah
(509) 829-5151
www.cityofzillah.us
WINE TRAIL - AVA
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service station, Zillahs NEW
Visitor Center
July 4 ....Zillahs Old-Fashioned 4th of July Event
August 15-17 ............................Bluegrass Festival
September 13 ..........Not-Just-A-Farmers-Market
December 6 ....Zillahs Old-Fashioned Christmas
Zillahs Not-Just-A-
Farmers-Market
Spring 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 Country
A Great Place To Visit!
A Great Place To Live!
Centrally located for your wine-tasting tour.
ZILLAH
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Welcome Visitors
What a Great Place Yakima Valley is...
You can walk the lands of ancient people and learn the ways and
cultures of the Tribes of 14. Discover our great Hispanic communities
and participate in the festivities or watch Filipino dancing.
Dont forget to stop at a farm and pick fresh fruit and vegetables,
and be sure to visit several of the many wineries and sample unique
Washington wines.
For the outdoor travelers you will nd many ne golf courses, good
shing in ponds and on the rivers, watch outdoor rodeos and attend art
shows and of course, see the famous murals.
This Visitor Guide shows you only a sampling of what you will nd
in the wonderful Yakima Valley stay a day, a week or longer our
friendly residents welcome you and stand ready to help in any way they
can.
We have made a sincere effort to include as many activities as
possible. If anyone has additions, please contact us so we can include
them in the next magazine.
Enjoy Your Visit
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weeks, this newspaper
tracks business and
political news around
Yakima County. Sub-
scriptions are $24.95
per year.
The century-old weekly
paper covers commu-
nity news and features
in the Lower Valley
area. Subscriptions are
$24.95 annually in Yaki-
ma County, $34.95 out-
of-county.
The monthly Senior
Times has provided
news and entertainment
for Central Washington
senior citizens for more
than three decades.
Subscriptions are
$19.95 per year.
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PLAN YOUR TRIP TODAY!
Wine Tasting Mural Tours Dinosaurs Golng Fishing
Festivals Casinos Fruits & Vegetables Rodeos
Museums Mountains Plains Rivers Sun!
Hisey Park, Granger
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Yakima ..................................................www.yakima.org
Union Gap ...................................www.stayinthegap.com
Moxee ....................................www.moxeehopfesival.org
Toppenish .......................................... www.toppenish.net
Wapato ................www.wapatochamberofcommerce.com
Zillah ......................................... www.zillahchamber.com
Granger ................................... www.grangerchamber.org
Sunnyside ...........................www.sunnysidechamber.com
Grandview ............................www.grandviewchamber.org
Prosser ....................................www.prosserchamber.org
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Bruce Smith
Editor
Randy Luvaas
Assistant Editor
Erick Peterson
Editorial & Photography
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Te Yakima Valley
Visitor Guide is
published annually
by Yakima Valley
Publishing, Inc.
2014 EVENTS
Spring Barrel Tastting, April 25-27,
Yakima Valley Wineries
Cinco de Mayo, May 3-4, Downtown Yakima
Mural In A Day, June 7, Toppenish
Nile Valley Days, July 19-20,
Jim Sprick Park, Naches
33rd Annual Farm Equipment Expo
August 16-17, Union Gap
Prosser Balloon Rally,
September 26-28, Prosser
Fresh Hop Ale Festival, October 4,
Downtown Yakima
Thanksgiving in Wine Country, November 28-30,
Yakima Valley Participating Wineries
Lighted Farm Implement Parade,
December 6, Sunnyside
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WINERIES
From Wine Yakima Valley
The great grapes grown in Yakima
Valley are the key ingredient to
more than half of all the wine pro-
duced throughout Washington state,
making it
the back-
bone of the
Washington
wine indus-
try.
Most win-
eries here
are small
family oper-
ations where
unpreten-
tious hospi-
tality is the
norm. Many
are located
within a rural
countryside
with unparal-
leled beauty.
You can enjoy a glass of wine while
gazing at the beautiful snow-capped
Mount Adams while surrounded by
the diverse agricultural abundance
of the Yakima Valley.
Winery hopping in the Yakima
Valley is an unforgettable journey of
delightful discovery. Across this sun-
soaked region, magnifcent vine-
yards, trellises laden with rich grape
varietals, lie in the same latitude as
the great wine-producing regions of
France.
Local vintners invite you to savor
their prized harvests and collect
their hand-crafted, award-winning
wines. New wineries and grape vari-
eties sprout each year.
The Yakima Valley cultivates
as much diversity and quality as
any agricultural region on Earth.
Apples, cherries, peaches, nec-
tarines, pears, and more fll a rich
cornucopia.
Completing
this bounty
is a re-
markable
spectrum
of world-
class wine
grapes.
Areas
Wine
History
The frst
grape vines
in the valley
are credited
to a French
winemak-
er named
Charles
Schanno, who in 1869 planted
cuttings taken from the famous
Hudsons Bay Company trading out-
post at nearby Fort Vancouver. But it
Valleys Wineries Are
Sure To Please The Palate
Yakima Valleys
Wines
From Wine Yakima Valley
Yakima Valley vineyards
produce more than onethird
of Washington states grapes,
and its fruit is a key ingredient
in more than half of all
Washington wines.
Onethird of the vineyards in
Washington are located in the
Yakima Valley AVA.
Since 2004, the number of
wineries located in the Yakima
Valley grew from 47 to over 82
in 2009 an increase of almost
75 percent in just fve years.
Nearly 15 percent of
Washington states wineries are
located in the Yakima Valley
AVA.
Helpful Wine Facts
One barrel of wine equals
roughly 20 cases, which equals
1,200 glasses
A ton of grapes makes
about 720 bottles of wine, or 60
cases.
One vine annually produces
between four and six bottles
of wine, or between 20 and 30
glasses.
Each bottle of wine contains
about 2.8 pounds of grapes;
therefore each 5ounce glass of
wine contains a little over half a
pound of grapes.
There are between 15 and
45 clusters of grapes per vine.
One acre of land is home to
between 726 and 1,300 vines.
Website For Wine Dogs
Tourists traveling with their
pets often fnd themselves
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was not until the very early 20th
century that Seattle attorney William
B. Bridgman pioneered the modern
wine industry in the Yakima Valley.
Many of the vineyards established
across the region during this time
were planted from Bridgmans own
vine cuttings. Following the hiatus
of Prohibition, Bridgman opened
Upland Winery and initiated some
of the earliest varietal labeling for
American wines.
Scientifc support for viticulture,
or the craft of grape growing, began
in the Yakima Valley as early as
1917. In that year, a 200-acre plot of
sagebrush near the city of Prosser
was designated as an agriculture
research site. Known today as the
Irrigated Agriculture Research and
Extension Center, it is operated by
Washington State University and
the USDA. In 1937, this facility
hired Dr. Walter Clore, who initiated
grape plantings that proved vital to
the nascent Washington state wine
industry.
Todays Yakima Valley wine land-
scape likely emerged in 1962, when
Associated Vintners purchased
a 5.5-acre site near the town of
Sunnyside. It was recommended
by the pioneering Bridgman for its
elevation above frosts along the
valley foor and the south-south-
west-facing slopes that take advan-
tage of Eastern Washington states
sunshine. This became the Harrison
Hill Vineyard, which is now farmed
by the Newhouse Family for DeLille
Cellars.
Even more remarkable vineyards
came into being during the following
decade. During the 1980s, along
with the rest of the Washington state
wine industry, the Yakima Valley
experienced a boom in the planting
of new vineyards and the opening
of new wineries. These included
Hogue Cellars and Covey Run, both
established in 1982, and Chinook
Wines in 1983.
In 1983, the Yakima Valley ap-
pellation was offcially designated
by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms. It was
the frst American Viticultural Area
(AVA) in Washington state, and also
the only recognized AVA north of
California at that time.
Just four wineries operated in the
new appellation. But in the three de-
cades that followed, dozens of other
wineries were established.
From the earliest vintages until
today, the Yakima Valley has grown
more wine grapes for Washington
wineries than has any other ap-
pellation. It has cultivated most of
the best wine in the region, since
award-winning wineries from
Woodinville to Walla Walla to even
the Willamette Valley have grown
to greatness through their use of
Yakima Valley grapes.
The Yakima Valley AVA now
cultivates more than 17,000 acres
of vineyards. Yakima and Benton
counties are home to more than 152
wineries, and collectively they make
up more than half of the wine pro-
duction in Washington state.
A new appellation Naches
Heights AVA, located just north of
the city of Yakima was offcially
established in 2012 with seven win-
eries,
You can learn more about the
areas wineries and vineyards at
wineyakimavalley.org.
Wineries
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limited on places they can
go. Often they wind up at a
destination only to fnd out that
their dogs arent welcome and
must be left in the car which
is never a good idea.
Thats why the Yakima valley
Visitors & Convention Bureau
launched a new website
winedoggies.com.
The site helps dogs and their
owners by steering them to
canine-friendly locations around
the Yakima Valley not only
wineries, but also places to stay,
eat, walk, shop and just about
anything else a traveler might
need to do.
The website lists many
places where dogs are as
welcome as their owners, along
with any rules for pets. Theres
even a section about the many
dogs that live and work with
their owners at Yakima Valleys
wineries.
Check it out to fnd the
places where your dog will be
welcomed like one of the family.
Sidebar
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Wine grapes are really the new
kid on the block as far as the
Valleys agriculture scene goes, but
theyre defnitely 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 wineries and vineyards
are one of the main attractions,
drawing visitors from around the
world.
To keep up with all the special
Wineries Offer
Many Special
Attractions
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The Yakima Valley Appellation
grows a number of varieties of
grapes that fnd 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 favors and complex aromas
that include plum, mint, cigar box,
and sweet spices. Traditionally used
in blends in much of Europe, Merlot
gained popularity as a stand-alone
wine in the USA in the early 1970s.
Yakima Valley Merlot, with its cherry
favors and aroma, tends to be full-
bodied with typically soft tannins,
slightly higher in alcohol than its
Bordeaux cousins and higher in
acidity than Merlots from California.
Cabernet Sauvignon (cab-air-
NAY so-veen-YOWN) The king of
the red grapes grows magnifcently
in Washington. The heady, fruity
character of this complex grape
develops slowly. In its youth,
the wine appears more subtle
and restrained than Washington
Merlots. Its character can emerge
as black currants, cherry, berry,
chocolate, leather, mint, herbs, bell
pepper or any combination of these.
This wine ages beautifully. While
several years of bottle aging are
often needed for the wine to show
its best, most can be appreciated
in their youth. Many of the Yakima
Valley vintners employ traditional
blending practices, adding Merlot or
Cabernet Franc to the wine.
Syrah (sear-AH) The frst Syrah
grapes in Washington were planted
in the Yakima Valley in 1986.
National recognition for Yakima
Valley Syrahs, together with the
wines wide consumer appeal has
lead to a substantial increase in
Syrah plantings in the past few
years. Syrah is just one of the
Rhne varieties sparking new
interest in Washington State. A
spicy, rich, complex varietal, Syrah
grapes turn into big, dark, intensely
concentrated wines with aromas
and favors of blackberries, black
currants, roasted coffee and leather.
Cabernet Franc (cab-air-
NAY FRAWNK) Cabernet Franc
has captured the attention of
Washington winemakers who
are exploring the grapes unique
varietal characteristics, using it
both as a blending grape and as
a stand-alone variety. A hardy
Your Guide To The
Local Wine Grapes
Attractions
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events connected with Yakima
Valleys wineries, visit www.
wineyakimavalley.com. New events
and even new wineries seem
to sprout up all the time.
There are several major wine-
related events that you should
know about. The summer season
gets rolling with the Spring Barrel
tasting event April 25-27, with most
area wineries participating in this
popular
wine tasting activity.
It offers a chance to get a jump
on tasting and purchasing some of
the best wines in Wine Country. A
visit to the Valley on this weekend
will allow you to sample yet-
unfnished wines from the barrel.
You can purchase a Premier
Pass that allows access to
exclusive benefts available only
during this Spring Barrel Tasting
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
until April 21.
There are several other major
Valley-wide wine events throughout
the year, including the Wine &
Chocolate pairings offered for
Valentines Day in February. Then
theres the Thanksgiving in Wine
Country event in late October.
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.
April 18 & 19 Pre Barrel Tasting
April 25, 26 & 27 Spring Barrel
May 17 Coyote Canyon Vineyard 20th Anniversary
June 28 Barrel Room Dinner
July 19 Horse Heaven Trail Drive
July 26 Live Music~ Lounging at the Loft
August 30 Live Music~Lounging at the Loft
September 27 Live Music~Lounging at the Loft
October 11 Catch the Crush
November 28-30 Thanksgiving in Wine Country
December 7-8 Holiday Wine Release
Come taste our award winning wines
at Wine Makers Lof 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 at
www.coyotecanyonwinery.com
509-786-7686
357 Port Avenue, Prosser, WA
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The Yakima Valley Appellation
grows a number of varieties of
grapes that fnd 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 favors and complex aromas
that include plum, mint, cigar box,
and sweet spices. Traditionally used
in blends in much of Europe, Merlot
gained popularity as a stand-alone
wine in the USA in the early 1970s.
Yakima Valley Merlot, with its cherry
favors and aroma, tends to be full-
bodied with typically soft tannins,
slightly higher in alcohol than its
Bordeaux cousins and higher in
acidity than Merlots from California.
Cabernet Sauvignon (cab-air-
NAY so-veen-YOWN) The king of
the red grapes grows magnifcently
in Washington. The heady, fruity
character of this complex grape
develops slowly. In its youth,
the wine appears more subtle
and restrained than Washington
Merlots. Its character can emerge
as black currants, cherry, berry,
chocolate, leather, mint, herbs, bell
pepper or any combination of these.
This wine ages beautifully. While
several years of bottle aging are
often needed for the wine to show
its best, most can be appreciated
in their youth. Many of the Yakima
Valley vintners employ traditional
blending practices, adding Merlot or
Cabernet Franc to the wine.
Syrah (sear-AH) The frst Syrah
grapes in Washington were planted
in the Yakima Valley in 1986.
National recognition for Yakima
Valley Syrahs, together with the
wines wide consumer appeal has
lead to a substantial increase in
Syrah plantings in the past few
years. Syrah is just one of the
Rhne varieties sparking new
interest in Washington State. A
spicy, rich, complex varietal, Syrah
grapes turn into big, dark, intensely
concentrated wines with aromas
and favors of blackberries, black
currants, roasted coffee and leather.
Cabernet Franc (cab-air-
NAY FRAWNK) Cabernet Franc
has captured the attention of
Washington winemakers who
are exploring the grapes unique
varietal characteristics, using it
both as a blending grape and as
a stand-alone variety. A hardy
Your Guide To The
Local Wine Grapes
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Wine Grapes
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grape, Cabernet Franc has been
of primary value for the sturdy
core and frm tannins it adds to
softer wines. On its own, it offers
delicious, spicy notes with mellow
coffee and intense blueberry fruit.
Other Reds
Riesling (REES-ling) Yakima
Valley Riesling is one of the
original grape varieties grown
in Washington and one of the
frst to bring national attention to
Washington wines. The Valleys
Rieslings tend to be very foral in
the nose, with vivid apricot-peach
favors. Most Washington Rieslings
are created in an off-dry to slightly
sweet style, all balanced with
typically good acidity. Occasionally,
noble rot works its magic on
Riesling, concentrating the sugars
and favors to produce a late-
harvest or ice wine of incomparable
intensity.
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
favors. Previously made only
in an off-dry or slightly sweet
style, Gewrztraminer is now
being explored by Washington
winemakers who wish to make dry
styles that retain its rich aromatics.
Other Whites
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
distinctive aromatic
notes of peaches and
honeysuckle.
Just a short, scenic drive from
the Yakima
Valley youll fnd
a winery and
art museum
perched on top
of a hill over-
looking the ma-
jestic Columbia
River.
Maryhills
grounds and
buildings are
perfect for a
day trip, wheth-
er you are
looking for a
glimpse of histori-
cal treasures at the
museum, beautiful views, summer
concerts at the 4,000-seat amphi-
theater, picnicking or wine tasting.
The area got its start in 1907,
when millionaire lawyer Sam Hill
purchased 5,300 acres to estab-
lish a farming community named
after his wife, Mary. But her un-
timely death delayed his plans,
and even construction on the fam-
ily mansion stopped, though it was
later built into Maryhill Museum.
In 1999, Craig and Vicki
Leuthold established Maryhill
Winery adjacent to where Hill
sought to fulfll his dream years
before. The win-
ery sits just west
of the museum.
In 2001, Maryhill
Winery opened
its doors one
of 600 wineries
in Washington. It
produces over
80,000 cases year-
ly, making it the
10th largest winery
in the state.
Visitors can view
grapes growing
in the distance,
and then step into
the 3,000-square-foot
tasting room, open daily from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m., where 29 different
wines are available. The bar in the
tasting room is made from an early
1900s tiger oak and stretches 20
feet by 12 feet high.
Art, Winery, Scenery Maryhill Has It All
ART, WINERY, SCENERY
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Maryhill Winery offers a wide range of wines to sample in a
stunning setting. Summertime concerts bring in big-name acts.
Wine Grapes
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grape, Cabernet Franc has been
of primary value for the sturdy
core and frm tannins it adds to
softer wines. On its own, it offers
delicious, spicy notes with mellow
coffee and intense blueberry fruit.
Other Reds
Riesling (REES-ling) Yakima
Valley Riesling is one of the
original grape varieties grown
in Washington and one of the
frst to bring national attention to
Washington wines. The Valleys
Rieslings tend to be very foral in
the nose, with vivid apricot-peach
favors. Most Washington Rieslings
are created in an off-dry to slightly
sweet style, all balanced with
typically good acidity. Occasionally,
noble rot works its magic on
Riesling, concentrating the sugars
and favors to produce a late-
harvest or ice wine of incomparable
intensity.
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
favors. Previously made only
in an off-dry or slightly sweet
style, Gewrztraminer is now
being explored by Washington
winemakers who wish to make dry
styles that retain its rich aromatics.
Other Whites
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
distinctive aromatic
notes of peaches and
honeysuckle.
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Or guests can go outside to a
freside table, an expanded deck
or the grapevine-covered arbor.
For more information, visit mary-
hillwinery.com
In the summer the winery brings
in big-name musical entertainers
for outdoor
concerts in its
amphitheater.
Check the web-
site for concert
schedules.
Opened
in 1940,
the Maryhill
Museum of Art
was founded
by Hill. Today
it boasts a
world-class
permanent col-
lection, rotating
exhibitions of the
highest caliber,
and dynamic edu-
cational programs that provide op-
portunities for further exploration
by visitors of all ages.
On view are more than 80 works
by the sculptor Auguste Rodin,
European and American paintings,
objets dart from the palaces of
the queen of Romania, Orthodox
icons, unique chess sets, and the
renowned Thtre de la Mode,
featuring small-scale mannequins
attired in designer fashions of
post-World War II France.
Baskets of the indigenous
people of North America were a
collecting interest of Hill; today the
museums Native American collec-
tion represents nearly every tra-
dition and style in North America,
with works of art from prehistoric
through contemporary.
The Maryhill Arts Festival is a
summertime tradition that includes
artists exhibiting and selling work
in a variety of media. It features
live music, food vendors, and
hands-on art activities for children
and families in the Maryhill Art Tent
both days 1 4 p.m.
Maryhills outdoor sculpture
garden features work by Tom
Herrera, Mel Katz, Heath Krieger,
Alisa Looney, Jill Torberson, Julian
Voss-Andreae, Jeff Weitzel and
Leon White. The Maryhill overlook
is a site-specifc sculpture by not-
ed Portland architect Brad Cloepfl;
nearby are Lewis and Clark inter-
pretive panels.
Four miles east of Maryhill is a
life-sized replica of Stonehenge,
Stonehenge Memorial, which Hill
built to memorialize local men who
perished in World War I. Nearby,
the Klickitat County War Memorial
honors those who have died in
the service of their country since
World War I.
The museum was placed on the
National
Register
of
Historic
Places
in 1974.
In 2001
the mu-
seum
was
listed as
an off-
cial site
of the
National
Historic Lewis
and Clark Trail
and in 2002
was accredited
by the American Association of
Museums.
Maryhill Museum of Art is open
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March
15 to Nov. 15. It is located off
Highway 97, 12 miles south of
Goldendale. For information, visit
www.maryhillmuseum.org
Maryhill
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Stately Maryhill Art Museum displays international art treasures, Native
American art and more. The adjacent winery offers tastings and a summer
concert series.
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Tapteil Vineyard
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Hightower
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Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Chandler Reach
Vineyards
Cowan
Vineyards
Kestrel
Vintners
Steppe Cellars
Horizon's Edge
Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills
Agate Field Vineyard
Two Mountain
Wineglass
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Maison de Padgett
Kana
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Claar
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Cte Bonneville
Wilridge Winery
Upland
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Severino
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Gilbert
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Barrel Springs
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Cultura Wine
Portteus Vineyard
Southard
Winery
Dineen Vineyards
Tanjuli
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Kitzke
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Knight Hill Winery
Mas Chappell
Reflection
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Tapteil Vineyard
Winery
Hightower
Cellars
Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Chandler Reach
Vineyards
Cowan
Vineyards
Kestrel
Vintners
Steppe Cellars
Horizon's Edge
Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills
Agate Field Vineyard
Two Mountain
Wineglass
Cellars
Maison de Padgett
Kana
Winery
Claar
Cellars
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Upland
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Severino
Cellars
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Gilbert
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Barrel Springs
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Southard
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Dineen Vineyards
Tanjuli
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Kitzke
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Knight Hill Winery
Mas Chappell
Reflection
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Vineyards
Grand Ciel Vineyard
Vineyard
Tapteil Vineyard
Winery
Hightower
Cellars
Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Chandler Reach
Vineyards
Cowan
Vineyards
Kestrel
Vintners
Steppe Cellars
Horizon's Edge
Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills
Agate Field Vineyard
Two Mountain
Wineglass
Cellars
Maison de Padgett
Kana
Winery
Claar
Cellars
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Upland
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Severino
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Gilbert
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Southard
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Tanjuli
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Kitzke
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Owen Roe
Knight Hill Winery
Mas Chappell
Reflection
Vineyards
Terra
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Winery
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THOMPSONS FARM MARKET
9950 Hwy. 12, Naches (509) 949-3450
Unique Gift Shop
Thompsons Farm Jams & Jellies Fresh Fruit From Our Farm
Washington Made Products Gift Shop Tourist Information
SPECIALIZING IN
TREE RIPENED FRUIT
We Have: Prunes, Apples, Pears,
Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkin Patch,
Corn Maze, Company Picnics,
Guided Tours, Old & New Farm
Equipment on Display
THOMPSONS FARM
9535 Old Naches Rd. Naches
509-949-3450
UPICK / WE PICK
Featuring local produce, wines and beer
www.thompsonsfarm.com
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FARMERS MARKETS, FRUITSTANDS and more
Early boosters promoted the
Yakima area as The Nations Fruit
Bowl and they were right. But
theres more to the Valleys farm
scene than fruit.
Yakima County contains one of
Washington states most diverse
agricultural systems. According
to the U.S. Department of
Agricultures 2007 Census, Yakima
County is the No. 1 county in
Washington based on market value
of crop and livestock products.
Agriculture contributes a
whopping $1.2 billion to our local
economy.
Yakima County is the leading
county in the nation in apple
production with over 55,000 acres
of apple orchards producing
premier apple varieties like Gala,
Fuji, Granny Smith, Golden
Delicious, Red Delicious and
Honeycrisp as well as hundreds of
antique apple varieties.
Yakima County is also the
leading county in the nation in
the production of hops. There
are nearly 19,000 acres of hops
planted on trellis systems. Hops
are the essential ingredient in
the world-renowned brews of the
Pacifc Northwest. And Yakima
County produces an estimated
70 percent of the hops grown in
America.
Within the state, Yakima County
is the top producer of sweet
cherries (2,500 acres), plums/
prunes (more than 400 acres),
nectarines (more than 600 acres),
peaches (more than 1,000 acres),
and of pears (8,400 acres). In your
travels through our county, you
may also come across apricots,
tart cherries, pluots (plums crossed
with apricots) and even pecotums
(peach X apricot X plums).
Yakima County is No. 1 in the
state in dairy, milk production,
cheese production, cattle and
calves, sheep and lamb production,
meat goats. The animal agricultural
annual gate value tops $600
million.
Irrigated pasture land totals
140,000 acres, managed range
Enjoy The Fruits Of The Valleys Labor
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totals 2.2 million acres and
approximately 40,000 people in the
county own from 2 to 20 acres.
Yakima County is the No. 1
producer of melon in the State
including watermelon, cantaloupe
and muskmelon. There is a
growing berry industry that includes
blueberries and raspberries that
are on display in local farmers
markets and contribute to a fruit
juice industry that ships worldwide.
Our county also has over 19,000
acres of grapes including juice
grapes like Concord. Premier
grape varieties like Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Riesling and Chardonnay
are grown here to feed a growing
wine industry that earned the
Yakima Valley the designation as
the frst American Viticultural Area
in Washington. The Yakima Valley
is home to the states highest
concentration of wineries.
The Valley is also the leading
producer of squash (summer and
winter) and peppers (bell and chili)
in Washington and has over 3,600
acres of sweet corn.
From May to September,
roadside vegetable stands are
loaded with asparagus, onions,
snap beans, cucumbers, corn,
peppers, tomatoes and more.
Many of these farms offer U-pick
options so that visitors can gather
their own fresh vegetables fresh
from the felds.
Farmers Markets
During the summer months youll
also fnd several farmers markets
operating throughout the area, yet
another fun option for enjoying the
Valleys bountiful harvests.
These markets bring farmers
and food producers together in one
spot, along with arts-and-crafts
vendors, specialty food producers
and entertainers to create a fun
shopping experience.
In downtown Yakima, check out
Yakima Farmers Market, one of the
bigger such gatherings in Central
Washington. The market operates
each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. on a blocked-off area of Third
Street, right in front of the Capitol
Theatre in the downtown core.
The market runs from May
through October. Youll fnd fresh
produce from around the region,
including specialty items, organic
crops, food vendors and more.
And theres a special Tuesday
Market each Tuesday from July
into the fall, located nearby on
Fourth Street behind the Capitol
Fruits
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Owned and operated by the
Weijohn Family, Blueberry
Hill Berries is located in the
beautiful Yakima Valley and
is one of several U-Pick/
We-Pick blueberry farms located in Yakima
Valley! This summer we invite you to come out
and enjoy the freshest, sweetest, sun-ripened
berries youve ever tasted...
The 2014 Blueberry Season is coming! We begin
picking in June, and we are looking forward to
seeing all of you again.
Sunday Through Friday from 7:00 to 6:00 Closed Saturday
1520 W Wapato Rd, Wapato, WA 98951 (509) 961-3001
www.blueberryhillberries.com
462 KNIGHT LANE WAPATO, WA 98951
kruegerpeppergardens@gmail.com
Open
Sun.- Fri
7am-7pm
Closed
Saturday
509-877-3677
Place your order today!
OVER 80+ VARIETIES OF
PEPPERS BOTH HOT & SWEET!
Specialty extra hot peppers,
including ghost peppers
POTATOES ONIONS SQUASH
15+ VARIETIES OF TOMATOES MELONS
Seasonal JUICE GRAPES & MORE!
CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCE
KRUEGER
PEPPER GARDENS
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Savor
the
Flavors
The Yakima Valley
yields some of
the fnest and
most favorful
produce in the
state. From fruits
and vegetables
to dairy products
and fsh, the
Yakima Valley can
tantalize your taste
buds every day of
the week.
Harvest Dates
When planning your vacation to the area,
stop by one of the many fruit stands
throughout the valley and pick up your
favorites.
Apples .............................................Aug-Nov
Asparagus ........................April through June
Beets ....................................... July-October
Blackberries .....................August-September
Blueberries ......................August-September
Broccoli .................................................. June
Cantaloupe .............................. July-October
Carrots .............................................July-Oct
Caulifower ............................................. June
Cherries .........................Late June-early July
Corn, Indian ..................................... October
Corn, Sweet .............................. July-October
Cucumbers ............................... July-October
Eggplant ................................... Aug-October
Garlic and Onions .................... June-October
Grapes .................................... Sept-October
Green Beans .......................... July-October
Hops ........................................ Aug-October
Melons ..................................... July-October
Nectarines .....................Late June-early July
Okra .......................................... Aug-October
Onions ...................................... Mid-Sept on
Peaches ................................... July-October
Pears ....................................... Aug-October
Peas ...................................................... June
Peppers ..................................... Aug 1- frost
Plums ....................................... Aug-October
Potatoes ..........................................July-Nov
Prunes ..................................... Aug-October
Pumpkins ................................ Sept-October
Squash .......................................... July-frost
Strawberries .......................................... June
Tomatoes ................................. July-October
Watermelon ........................... July - October
Zucchini .................................. June-October
The following list is prepared especially
for canning afcionados.
Lbs.
Produce ...........................................Needed
Apples...............................................2 1/2 - 3
Applesauce .................................2 1/2 - 3 1/2
Apricots...................................................2 - 3
Asparagus ..................................2 1/2 - 4 1/2
Beans .........................................1 1/2 - 2 1/2
Beets (w/out tops)...................................2 - 3
Berries ..............................................1 1/2 - 2
Berries (jam - one batch) ........................3 - 4
Carrots ....................................................2 - 3
Cherries ............................................2 - 2 1/2
Corn ..............................................9 - 12 ears
Cucumbers .......................................2 1/2 - 3
Okra ..................................................1 1/2 - 2
Peaches..................................................2 - 3
Pears ......................................................2 - 3
Peas, Green (in a pod) ...........................3 - 6
Peppers ............................................1 - 1 1/2
Plums..........................................1 1/2 - 2 1/2
Prunes ........................................1 1/2 - 2 1/2
Pumpkin............................................1 1/2 - 3
Squash (summer) ...................................2 - 4
Squash (winter) ................................1 1/2 - 3
Tomatoes ....................................2 1/2 - 3 1/2

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Yakima Valley has special
events going on all year long. Here
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 to-
gether so youll want to learn
more details.
For an overall calendar of Valley
activities, try the website at www.
visityakima.com. You can also pick
up brochures, maps and other lit-
erature at the Visitors Information
Center at 101 N. Fair Ave., located
next to Interstate 82 by the down-
town Yakima exit.
You can call the center for more
info at (509) 573-3388, 800-221-
0751.
All the Valleys communities
have their special events going on,
too. The easiest way to get more
information on those is to check
with the chamber of commerce in
each town.
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.wapatochamberofcommerce.
com
(509) 877-9906
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.sunysidechamber.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 Yakima Valley
www.wineyakimavalley.org
APRIL
25-27 Spring Barrel Tasting at win-
eries throughout the Yakima Valley
25-27 24th Annual Sunshine
Classic Basketball Tournament,
Sunnyside
25-27 22nd Annual ZIllah Lions
Club Spring Fling Girls Basketball
Tournament, Zillah
26Kids Fish In at Sarg Hubbard
Park, Yakima
26 Spring Fling Wine Tasting Gala,
Zillah
MAY
3-4 Cinco de Mayo 13th Annual
Fiesta Grande, downtown Yakima
9-10 Community Days, Zillah
10 Annual Canine and Wine Walk,
Zillah
13 Family Field Day at Sarg
Hubbard Park, Yakima
15-18 Community Days and
Parade, Selah
16-18 Northwest Nitro Nationals
Pro Hillclimb, Sunnyside
16 Indulge A Premier Event for
Women, downtown Yakima
A Sample Of Fun The Valley Has To Offer
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MAY
17 Tour of Artists Homes &
Studios, Yakima area locations
17 Antiquity Fair at Central
Washington Ag Musuem, Union
Gap
18 Your Canyon for a Day Bike
Tour between Yakima and
Ellensburg
27-June 1 Fiddlin Under
The Stars Bluegrass Festival,
Goldendale
30-31 WIAA 1A and 2A state high
school baseball championships,
1B, 1A and 2B softball champion-
ships, 2A softball champand 1B
and 2B and 1A state tennis cham-
pionships, Yakima
30-31 WIAA 2A state high school
softball championships, Selah
31 Rock the Gap, Yakima
31-June 1 Gap2Gap Relay -
Yakima Greenway Foundation,
Yakima
JUNE
7 Mural in a Day, Toppenish
14-15 31st Annual Old Town Days
at Fullbright Park, Union Gap
20-22 24th Annual Mid-Summer
Soccer Classic, Yakima
21 Prosser Scottish Fest and
Highland Games, Prosser
JULY
3-5 Independence Day Festival,
Selah
4 4th of July Celebration, Yakima
4 4th of July Wild West Parade,
Toppenish
5-6 Toppenish Rodeo
4 Old Fashioned 4th of July, Zillah
4 Old Fashioned 4th of July
Celebration, Prosser
19 11th Annual Art Walk & Wine
Gala, Prosser
19-20 Nile Valley Days at Jim
Sprick Community Park, Naches
31-Aug.3 40th Annual Northwest
Nationals Rod Run, Yakima
31-Aug. 3 Vintiques of Yakima
Northwest Nationals, Yakima
AUGUST
8 Legends of Washington Wine
Gala at the Walter Clore Wine &
Culinary Center, Prosser
9 Prosser Wine & Food Fair,
Prosser
15-17 17th Annual Toppenish
Western Art Show at Railroad Park,
Toppenish
15-17 Bluegrass Festival, Zillah
16-17 Central Washington Antique
Equipment 33rd Annual Expo, Unio
Gap
16 A Case of the Blues and All
That Jazz, Yakima
23 17th Annual Rail Show at the
Northern Pacifc Railway Museum,
Toppenish
23-24 12th Annual Hot Shots
3-On3- Basketball Tournament,
downtown Yakima
SEPTEMBER
12-14 Naches Valley Sportsmans
Days, Naches
12-13 SunDome Volleyball
Festival and Junior Varsity Satellite
Tournament, Yakima
13-14 Skewered Apple BBQ
Championship at Tree Top Store &
Visitor Center, Selah
13 Not Just A Farmers Market,
Zillah
19-28 Central Washington State
Fair, Yakima
26-28 25th Annual Great Prosser
Balloon Rally, Prosser
27-28 Wine Country Trek, Prosser
OCTOBER
4 Pirate Plunder Adventure Race,
Yakima
4 Fresh Hop Ale Festival, down-
town Yakima
11-12 Catch the Crush Annual
Event, Zillah , Benton City , Yakima
, Prosser , Toppenish , Wapato
25-Nov. 1 10th annual Dia de los
Muertos Community Altar Exhibit,
downtown Yakima
25-26 Haunted Depot at the
Northern Pacifc Railway Museum,
Toppenish. Also Oct. 29 to 31.
NOVEMBER
14-15 WIAA 1B, 2B and 1A state
volleyball championships, Yakima
28-30 Thanksgiving in Wine
Country, participating area wineries
29 11th Annual Toy Train Christmas
at the Northern Pacifc Railway
Museum, Toppenish
DECEMBER
5 Lighted Parade, Selah
6 Old Fashioned Christmas, Zillah
6 Whispers of Christmas, Selah
6-7 11th Annual Toy Train
Christmas at the Northern Pacifc
Railway Museum, Toppenish. Also
Dec. 13-14, 20-21
6 26th Annual Lighted Farm
Implement Parade, Sunnyside
12 Christmas Parade and Festival,
Union Gap
Events
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NACHES
Washington
GATEWAY TO MT. RAINIER
10201 Highway 12, Naches
509.653.1350
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Naches Is Gateway To Fun Outdoors
If you love your fun outdoors,
Naches is a great place to visit
no matter what time of year you
arrive.
Located on Highway 12 just a
few miles from Yakima, its within
easy reach of camping, skiing at
White Pass, hunting deer or elk,
fshing or rafting on one of the
many creeks or rivers, hiking, cav-
ing, exploring
nearby waterfalls (there are nine!)
and much more.
Naches is located on the foot-
hills of the Cascades, so its also
a great place to stop on your way
to and from White Pass, Chinook
Pass or Mount Rainier National
Park.
The area has a lot to offer from
summer to winter. In the summer,
stop by one of its many road-
side fruit stands or U-pick farms,
explore close-by attractions like
Boulder Cave or hike one of the
many trails in the area.
During the winter plan a snow-
mobiling trip, or check out the Oak
Creek Wildlife area to see elk and
bighorn sheep being fed. All year
long you can enjoy the shops and
restaurants in this quaint, small
town. And dont forget to plan an
extended visit during one of the
towns many events.
Nile Valley Days, held July 19-
20 at Sprick Park, is packed with
outdoor family-friendly activities:
vendors with hand-crafted items,
food booths, displays, kids games,
egg-toss, live entertainment, Lions
Bingo, black-powder emonstra-
tions, horseshoe tournaments,
rescue demonstrations by Central
Washington Mountain Rescue,
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Naches
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and amateur wood events includ-
ing the spike drive, cross-cut saw,
wood-splitting and axe throw. A
$1 donation is appreciated at the
gate.
Sportsman Days Sept. 12-14,
sponsored by the Naches Lions
Club, is one of the longest-run-
ning community day events in the
Yakima Valley. The event features
free entertainment throughout the
weekend along with a midway,
rides, food booths, game booths,
fea market, silent auction, button
drawings, free shows and much
more.
To enjoy the small-town at-
mosphere, play or picnic at the
two local parks (Applewood
and Clemans View), walk the
Greenway
started at
the Naches
Trailhead or
visit the re-
stored Visitors
Center in
the historic
train depot,
complete with
public re-
strooms.
For more
information
on Naches
events and
things to do, visit www.nachesval-
leychamber.com or www.whistlin-
jacklodge.com
Originally called Natchez, the
community was settled in the late
19th century and grew gradually.
The Northern Pacifc Railroad
came to Natchez in 1906, but
it was the shuttle train tagged
Sagebrush Annie that would es-
tablish a twice daily commuter link
between Naches and the Yakima
marketplace.
Nestled between grape
vineyards, hop felds, rivers and
mountains, the Yakima Valley is
home to 10 great golf courses. The
list includes eight well-maintained
public courses open to golfers of
all skill levels, including:
Apple Tree Golf Course
18 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
17
th
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 Golf
Club
The signature 17
th
green at Apple Tree is shaped like what else? an
apple.
Areas Golf Courses Are Waiting For You
GOLF
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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 Hill Golf Course
9 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
Park Golf
Course
9 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 Club
18 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 Ridge Golf Course
9 holes, Selah, (509) 697-8323
The 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.
Suntides Golf Course
18 holes, Yakima, (509) 966-
9065.
Designed by Joe Grier and
opened in 1965, the public course
is located off of U.S. Highway 12
West. The total yardage for the
course is 6,220 yards from the
back tees and has a course rating
of 66.9, a slope of 111 and a par
of 70.
Westwood West Golf Course
9 holes, Yakima, (509) 966-0890
Designed by Melvin Curly
Hueston and opened in 1964,
the public golf course is
nestled on the west side
of Yakima. The total
yardage for the course
is 2,691 yards from the
back tees and has a
course rating of 32.3,
a slope of 107 and a
par of 35.
PRIVATE
COURSES
Yakima
Country Club
18 holes,
Yakima, (509)
452-2266
The private
golf course was
designed by A.
Vernon Macan
and built 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 Golf & Country
Club
18 holes, Selah, (509) 697-7177
The private golf course was built
in 1950. The total yardage for the
course is 6,640 yards from the
back tees. It has a course rating
of 71.6, a slope of 123 and a par
Golf
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Farmers Market
Continued from page 15
Theatre. That runs from 4 to 7
oclock. Check the website at www.
yakimafarmersmarket.org.
Here are some other area
markets to check out:
Selah Selahs market runs
on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
at 210 S. First St., in the parking lot
behind the Kings Row restaurant.
You can check the website at www.
selahsmarket.
com.
Prosser
The Prosser
Saturday
Market is
open May
through
October in
the park
at 1329
Sommers
Ave. Hours
are 8 a.m. to
noon on Saturdays. Learn more at
www.prosserfarmersmarket.com
Sunnyside Sunnysides
market runs Wednesdays from 4 to
7 throughout the summer at Fourth
Street and Edison Avenue near the
city park.
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April 5 .............................................Yakima Canyon River Marathon
May 15 - 18 .......................................................... Community Days
July 3 .............................................................3rd of July Celebration
.............................................................** Color Run & Fireworks**
Sept 13 - 14 ................................................................ Tree Top BBQ
Sept 20 ............................................ Army Base Race Half Marathon
Oct 10 ................................................................. Women to Women
Oct 31 ..........................................................Business Trick or Treat
Dec 5 ...............................................................Selah Lighted Parade
**Movie sponsored by Lince and John Campbell Schools to follow**
Dec 6 .......................................................... Christmas Selah-Bration
*Dates may be subject to change, call Chamber for updates
Selah is located at the South end
of the Yakima River Canyon Scenic
Byway and offers numerous outdoor
recreation access points. Come ex-
perience several agricultural delights
with our Self-Guided Agricultural
Loop, Tree Top Juices Visitor Center
and the Selah Ridge Lavender Farm.
There are experiences for ev-
eryone throughout the entire year,
including Community Days event held
the third weekend of May, the annual
Army Base Race held the third week-
end of September, and the Yakima
River Canyon Marathon held the frst
Saturday of April.
The Wednesday Farmer Market
starts in June each year. The market
is held behind Kings Row Drive-In
each Wednesday evening from June
through the end of September. This
is a great chance for local farmers
and crafters to sell products for a
reasonable price. For more Wednes-
day Market information go to www.
selahsmarket.com.
There are endless opportunities
to experience the outdoors in Selah
and the Yakima River Canyon. In
the summer, the river is perfect for
a leisurely foat. Winter is a great
time to snow shoe one of the many
trails in the area, and in the fall its a
prime hunting spot for deer, elk, and
big horn sheep. The river is also
open for Blue Ribbon fy fshing year
round.
Selah also has top notch facilities
for fastpitch and baseball. There are
tournaments held March thru October
including the WIAA 2A State Fastpitch
Tournament.
If youre here for the weekend,
stay at North Park Lodge our wonder-
ful outdoor themed hotel. You can fnd
them online at www.northparklodge.
com. For further information call 509-
698-6000. Come visit Selah and you
will see why its a great place to live,
work and play.
For more information about Selah
go to www.discoverselah.com or call
509-698-7300.
PO Box 415
216 S. 1st Street
Selah, WA 98942 509-698-7303
www.selahchamber.org
selahchamber@fairpoint.net facebook:
Selah Chamber of Commerce
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SELAH
Washington
EXPERIENCE THE SUNSHINE AND ADVENTURE
SELAH
Washington
EXPERIENCE THE SUNSHINE AND ADVENTURE
The small town of Selah pro-
vides more than its share of fun for
people visiting the Valley. Theres
a lot to do in town and plenty more
in the surrounding area.
Selah is located at the South
end of the Yakima River Canyon
Scenic Byway and offers numer-
ous outdoor recreation access
points. Visitors can also experi-
ence a multitude of agricultural de-
lights including Tree Top juice and
local wineries.
Recreation is a big deal to
Selah residents, so the city has
developed a great complex of ath-
letic felds that attract softball tour-
naments and more throughout the
spring and summer months.
You can also enjoy a dip at the
community swimming pool and re-
lax in several city parks.
Sitting so close to the areas
outdoor recreation spots, Selah
is a great jumping-off location for
hunters, rafters, hikers, climbers,
fshermen, birders or anyone
else who likes to head outdoors.
Every April is the Yakima River
Canyon Marathon, which runs
through the nearby canyon and
fnishes up in Selah.
If youre not quite up to doing
a marathon, the annual Why Not
Give It A Try Beginner Triathlon
might be more to your liking. This
year its on Saturday, July 19, on
a course completely within the city
limits.
It includes a quarter-mile swim
at the city pool in Wixson Park, a
six-mile bike race and three-mile
walk/run.
Entries are limited. Registration
closes after the frst
150 entries or June
30th, whichever
comes frst. There
is a $25 fee at time
of registration. You
can sign up at www.
ci.selah.wa.us at the
tourism link.
The communitys
biggest party is the
annual Community
Days celebration,
which this year falls
May 15-18. Thursday,
May 15, starts off with
a free Lions health
screening from 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m. at Red Apple
parking lot, followed by the annual
Hobo Feed dinner from 4:30 to
8 at the Selah Civic Center. The
carnival opens at 5 p.m. at Lince
Field.
On May 16 is the chamber of
commerces Potato Feed from 5
to 8 at the civic center followed by
free entertainment and a poker run
at 6.
Saturday, May 17, has the
Kiwanis pancake breakfast at the
civic center from 6 to 10 with the
parade downtown starting at 10.,
Selah Is Big On Its Fun And Recreation
Continued on page 24
EL CAPORAL
509-698-4337
109 E. Naches Ave. - Selah
Family
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The small town of Selah
provides more than its share
of fun for people visiting the
Valley. Theres a lot to do in
town and plenty more in the
surrounding area.
Selah is located at the
South end of the Yakima
River Canyon Scenic Byway
and offers numerous outdoor
recreation access points.
Visitors can also experience
a multitude of agricultural
delights including Tree Top
juice and local wineries.
Recreation is a big deal to
Selah residents, so the city
has developed a great complex of ath-
letic felds that attract softball tourna-
ments and more throughout the spring
and summer months.
You can also enjoy a dip at the
community swimming pool and relax
in several city parks.
Sitting so close to the areas out-
door recreation spots, Selah is a
great jumping-off location for hunters,
rafters, hikers, climbers, fshermen,
birders or anyone else who likes to
head outdoors.
Every April is the Yakima River
Canyon Marathon, which runs through
the nearby canyon and fnishes up in
Selah.
If youre not quite up to doing a
marathon, the annual Why Not Give
It A Try Beginner Triathlon might be
more to your liking. This year its on
Saturday, July 19, on a course com-
pletely within the city limits.
It includes a quarter-mile swim at
the city pool in Wixson Park, a six-
mile bike race and three-mile walk/
run.
Entries are limited. Registration
closes after the frst 150 entries or
June 30th, whichever comes frst.
There is a $25 fee at time of registra-
tion. You can sign up at www.ci.selah.
wa.us at the tourism link.
The communitys biggest party is
the annual Community Days celebra-
tion, which this year falls May 15-18.
Thursday, May 15, starts off with a
free Lions health screening from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. at Red Apple parking
lot, followed by the annual Hobo Feed
dinner from 4:30 to 8 at the Selah
Civic Center. The carnival opens at 5
p.m. at Lince Field.
On May 16 is the chamber of com-
merces Potato Feed from 5 to 8 at
the civic center followed by free
entertainment and a poker run at
6.
Saturday, May 17, has the
Kiwanis pancake breakfast at the
civic center from 6 to 10 with the
parade downtown starting at 10.,
followed by a full day of entertain-
ment and food. Activities resume
Sunday at 11.
There are plenty more commu-
nity gatherings, such as:
Independence Day Festival
July 3-4. Along with that is the Les
Schwab Tire Color Me Free 5K run
at Carlon Park starting at 6 p.m.
There is a freworks display at music
at Selah High Schools stadium.
Other parts of the celebration in-
clude a pancake breakfast, parade
and youth activities on July 4.
Aug. 13-14 Skewered Apple
BBQ Championship at Tree Top head-
Selah
Continued from page 23
Tree Top Store
& Visitor Center
204 E. 2ND AVENUE, SELAH WA 697-3226
Store Hours
Mon-Fri 7am - 5:30pm
Great Northwest Products and Gifts,
Gift Baskets, Espresso and Smoothies!
Selah Little League McGonagle Park:
440 McGonagle Road, Selah
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quarters brings in teams from around
the region competing for the title of
best barbecue. Visitors get to sample
and enjoy the entertainment.
Sept. 20 is the Army Base Race,
sponsored by Howards Medical
The chamber presents Cowboy Up
for A Cure at the civic center Oct. 10
from 5 to 9 p.m.
Oct. 31 is Business Trick or Treat
Get in the Christmas spirit Dec. 5
at 6 p.m. with the Selah Lighted
Parade & Whispers
of Christmas.
Then on Dec. 6
cold-weather
runners can
join the
Frosty Freezin 5K race at
11 a.m.
For more info on these events visit
discoverselah.com or
selahchamber.org.
You can always celebrate the ar-
eas rich agricultural experience by
taking the Agricultural Interpretive
Loop. Check the website for informa-
tion. And the citys farmers market
is open Wednesdays throughout the
season for a taste of local fruit and
produce plus arts and crafts and more.
The market is behind Kings Row
restaurant at 210 S, First St.
Selah
Continued from page 24
Located in the scenic Yakima River
Canyon, Canyon River Ranch is an
upscale, rustic Lodge and Resort.
Paired with Reds Fly Shop and
Canyon River Grill, Canyon River
Lodge promiss to give you a unique
and memorable experience!
Lodging Game Room Library Fine Dining
Espresso Bar Wine Tasting Catering Fly Fishing
Guide Services Clay Shooting River Rafting
Pheasant Hunting Hiking Riverside Campfres
Washingtons Premier Riverfront
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14700 Canyon Rd., Ellensburg, WA 98926 www.canyonriver.net
Canyon River
Grill
509.933.2309
Canyon River
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509.933.2100
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509.933.2300
CANYON
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Visit Tree Top Store & Visitor
Center In Selah
While in apple country,
learn how produce goes from
farm to table at the Tree Top
Store & Visitors Center at
202 E. Second St. in Selah.
Tree Top has been in
the area for over 50 years
producing apple juice,
applesauce and fruit snacks.
Country general store is
the theme of the new store.
Stained wood batten board
walls line the facility with
wood countertops. Twelve-
foot-high ceilings showcase Tree
Top memorabilia and history. It
also includes indoor seating and
a wrap-around covered porch for
outdoor seating.
The parking lot provides easy
access for buses. Tree Top food
products, other Northwest favorite
treats, Tree Top merchandise, and
unique gift baskets that feature
local and Northwest items are
available for sale.
It also has a cafe that serves
sandwiches, baked goods, coffee,
smoothies
and, of
course, juice. Its a fun, family
environment and a healthy
destination as well.
The new visitor center is open
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays
from April to December 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.
You can reach the store at (509)
698-1750.
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GREENWAY
Greenway Promotes Outdoor Family Fun
Continued on page 27
The Yakima Greenway path is
a continuous, 10-mile paved path
system along the Yakima River in
Yakima.
The Greenway is the perfect
place for walking, bird watching,
fshing, running, biking, skating,
picnicking, and enjoying healthy
outdoor activities.
It is wheelchair accessible, with
fshing piers designed for the
wheelchair-bound at Rotary Lake.
The system is supported by thou-
sands of residents and visitors
every year.
The trail is accessible from all
Greenway parks and landings ex-
cept Century Landing. Restrooms
are located periodically along the
path and there are numerous gar-
bage 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 felds for Frisbee or
fying kites or whatever, a Frisbee
golf course, covered picnic areas
and more.
A continuing project eventually
will add another 10 miles of paved
pathway, all the way to the town of
Naches to the north. About 3 miles
of that path already is completed
from Naches.
Dogs must be on leash, except
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 adven-
ture:
Myron Lake:
Behind Dons
Dry Dock
on Fruitvale
Boulevard,
south of 40
th

Avenue.
Sixth
Avenue: Take
Sixth Avenue
under the rail-
road 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 Avnue/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 gar-
dens 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 offc-
es.
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 Events
A 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 26. This event is helps kids
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Greenway
Continued from page 26
Greenway Facilities
The Yakima Greenway boast 10 distinct
destination locations that are along the pathway.
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 fshing 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 ftness 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 miles
Sarg Circle path...................................... .25 miles
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.
learn about fshing and is open to
the frst 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
fsh.
The Gap2Gap Relay will
be May 31 and June 1 at Sarg
Hubbard Park. This is a multi-leg,
multi-discipline relay race for kids
and adults. Adult Elite Course in-
cludes a 2-mile feld run, 12-mile
mountain bike, 8-mile kayak, 20-
mile road bike and 10K run. Adult
Sport course includes a 2-mile
feld run, 8-mile mountain bike, 5K
skate leg, 20-mile road bike and
5K run. The junior course offers a
run, bike, skate, kayak and obsta-
cle course.
A Case of the Blues and All
that Jazz is held Aug. 16 at Sarg
Hubbard Park. It is a blues and
jazz festival benefting the commu-
nity through the Yakima Greenway
Foundation and Junior League of
Yakima. The festival features blues
and jazz music, award-winning
Northwest wines and microbrews,
delicious food and a silent auction.
There are many
other activities and
events held along the
Greenway. Check the
website at www.ya-
kimagreenway.org.
Off-leash Dog Park
The Yakima
Greenway has com-
pleted 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
running 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 footbridge at the park.
For safety reasons, young chil-
dren should not be taken into the
dog park. The park is to be used at
the dog owners own risk.
You can now buy a paver to im-
mortalize your canine friend. The
fund raised will help maintain the
dog park.
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learn of the important role transit
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world.
The Yakima Electric Railway
Museum near downtown Yakima
offers a unique museum expe-
rience 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 nonproft
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 railroad was constructed
between 1907 and 1913. Once up
to 44 miles in length, most of the
tracks have been removed; just
fve miles of track remain.
In
its frst
years of
opera-
tion, rail-
road ser-
vice was
limited to
one line
in down-
town Yakima. Then in 1909, the
YVT was purchased by the Union
Pacifc Railroad so it could expand
the system as a feeder of freight
and produce to the Union Pacifc
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 trol-
leys. Both buildings are still in use,
and the overhead wire seen there
is original.
Try A Nostalgic Ride On Vintage Trolleys
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STATE FAIR PARK
Under the theme What Does
The Fair Say? the annual Central
Washington State Fair in Yakima
is set to open in late September
for a 10-day run that will attract
some 300,000 people for the
unique food and fun.
The fair, located
on one of the
most beautiful
fairgrounds in
the country, has
become the
number one family
entertainment
event in all
of Eastern
Washington.
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 different food
vendors present unique and
yummy edibles to fairgoers.
For those looking for a unique
item and a good deal, over 100
commercial vendors participate in
the fair each year, some set up in
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tents around the grounds, while
others fll the giant Yakima Valley
SunDome with dozens and dozens
of booths selling everything from
furniture to hot tubs, hand-made
candies to Western art.
Of course the fair wouldnt
be a fair without entertainment.
The Central Washington State
Fair features virtually nonstop
entertainment at several different
venues and stages around the
grounds. And almost every night,
the fair features a big-name singer,
comedian or musical group at the
Budweiser stage on the grounds.
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
challenging games.
Dates for the 2014 Central
Washington State Fair are
September 19-28. For more
information on this years Fair
entertainment line-up and/or year
round activities at State Fair Park
go to www.fairfun.com.
Other Park Attractions
The state fair is the most visible
and obvious crowd-pleaser each
year at State Fair Park, but there
are activities going on there all
year long on this historic 120-acre
site.
For one, the park is home to the
SunDome, a large domed facility
that hosts all kinds of events and
gatherings concerts, trade
shows, sporting events, rodeos
and more.
Some major attractions include
the Home & Garden Show
every March, WIAA basketball
and state high school volleyball
championships, Central
Washington Sportsmen Show and
more.
The SunDome also is home
to music concerts of all genres,
recently drawing stars like Elton
John and Carrie Underwood to
name a few. And there are other
special events throughout the
year, everything from monster
truck shows to professional rodeos
to roller derby.
For more information and
an events calendar, visit
www.statefairpark.org and
ww.yakimasundome.com.
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
to view the freworks celebration at
dusk.
In August the Vintiques NW
Nationals Rod Run comes to
State Fair Park. It is the largest
car show in Washington, hosted
by Vintiques of Yakima. For more
information, visit www.vintiques.
com
The park is also home to
Yakimas new baseball team
the Yakima Valley Pippins, part
of the West Coast League. Made
up of college players from around
the country, the Pippins will play at
Yakima County Stadium inside the
fairgrounds with games starting in
June.
To learn more about the team
and the schedule, check out
pippinsbaseball.com.
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SPORTS
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 of-
fers 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 wom-
en skaters of the Wine
Country Crushers roller
derby team in action. Check
their website at www.winecoun-
trycrushers.com for details and a
schedule.
The Yakima Mavericks
are a semiprofessional foot-
ball team, part of the Pacifc
Coast League. They play
home games at Marquette
Stadium in Yakima. The 2014
schedule includes home
games April 19 against the
Bellingham Bulldogs, May
3 vs. Seattle Stallions, May
17 vs. South King
County Colts and
June 14 vs. Grays
Harbor Bearcats.
Learn more at
their website, www.ya-
kimamavericks.org.
There is auto racing
at Yakima Speedway, a
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half-mile oval near the state fair-
grounds in Yakima. The Tri Track
Super Late Model racing season
starts April 11-12 with the Apple
Cup and ends with the Fall Classic
Oct. 4-5. The track runs races
most weekends in several classes
including Late Model Sportsman,
Superstocks, Hornets, Youth
Hornets, Mini Stocks and more.
For information see the website at
www.yakimaspeedway.us or call
(509) 248-0647.
There is more auto racing
at Renegade Raceway, locat-
ed 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.renegader-
aceway.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.yakimaracin-
grascals.com.
One of the areas most
popular events is the annual
Gap2Gap Relay, sched-
uled for May 31 and June 1 at
the Yakima Greenway. There are
separate races for adults and kids,
with different legs of competition
in each including running, biking,
boating, swimming, etc. You can
learn more at 509-453-8280.
The streets turn into basketball
courts during Yakimas Hot Shots
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament,
Aug. 23-24. 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 Pacifc Northwest. Visit
HotShots3on3.com for more infor-
mation.
Yakima also hosts the
SunDome Volleyball
Festival Sept. 12-13, when 80 (64
varsity and 16 junior varsity) high
school volleyball teams compete.
Varsity teams play at the Yakima
Valley SunDome on eight sport
courts while the JV teams play at
Yakima Valley Community College.
Visit YakimaValleyVolleyball.com
for more information.
Yakimas Pirate Plunder
Adventure Race (Oct. 4) is a
four-mile obstacle course race
that combines ever-changing ter-
rain with obstacles to test your
strength, stamina and love of
mud as you climb walls, crawl
through a mud pit, negotiate
a water slide and more. Visit
PiratePlunderAdventureRace.com
for more information.
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MUSIC SCENE
No matter what your tastes, the
Yakima Valleys entertainment
scene will be music to your ears.
Whether you like your music clas-
sical or go for something more
country or rock or salsa or
blues you can fnd it here.
If you visit during the summer,
catch a little piece of Normal
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 con-
certs in local parks this summer:
Randall Park in Yakima (July 2, 4,
9, 16, 23 and 30) and July 29 at
Selahs Wixson Park, with other
dates to be announced. Check
www.yakimacommunityband.org
Yakima Folklife Festival is held
each July at Franklin Park and
Yakima Valley Museum in Yakima.
It features some 50 performance
acts over two days, with some of
the top musicians also performing
at downtown venues in the eve-
ning. There are vendors selling
food and crafts and other activi-
ties. Check www.yakimafolklife.
org to see whats on the schedule.
The Folklife Association also pres-
ents a series of
concerts at the
museum.
Downtown
Yakima has a
variety of musical
events on tap,
including live
music at different
restaurants and
wineries the First
Friday celebra-
tions each month.
Downtown
Summer Nights
from June to
August brings
free concerts
Thursday nights
at the plaza on
Fourth Street be-
hind the Capitol Theatre.
On a more classical note,
Yakima Symphony Orchestra
performs at the beautiful and his-
toric 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 in-
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HOPS AND ALE
When you consider that the
Yakima Valley produces 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.
Most of
the hop
farms in
the Valley
are con-
centrated
in the
Moxee
area near
Yakima.
Moxee pays tribute each year with
its Moxee Hop Festival, which this
year is Aug. 1 and 2 4 to mid-
night 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 13-14 featuring live blues
music and a chance to sample
brews from some of our local
breweries. Visit www.downtownya-
kima.com for more info.
And in this age of mass-pro-
duced beer, its rare to taste that
beverage in its truly fresh form.
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formation.
The Capitol Theatre also presents
its own schedule of musical acts, both
in the main theater and also in its at-
tached 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 set-
ting.
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Thats the inspiration behind
the Fresh Hop Ale Festival in
downtown Yakima Oct. 4, 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.
Theres live music, craft beers,
food and wine. Visit the website
www.freshhopalefestival.com.
Downtown Yakima
Speaking of downtown Yakima,
the wineries and restaurants
there put on a number of activities
throughout the year, like the First
Friday specials on the frst Friday
each month. Youll fnd live music,
food and drink specials at various
wineries and establishments.
And the downtown also has
some big special events sched-
uled, such as:
Cinco de Mayo Cultural Fiesta,
a Mexican-style celebration May
3-4
Downtown Yakima Ghost
Tours, Oct. 19 and 26
Lighted Christmas Parade,
Dec. 7
Terrors on the Ave in October
Windows Alive in February
Farmers Market, May through
October
Learn more about these at
www.downtown@yakimawa.gov
Theres plenty to see and do at
the annual Moxee Hop Festival in
August, one of several big local
events held in honor of hops and
beer.
Yakimas Millennium Plaza is a
hopping place during the Fresh
Hops Ale Festival in the fall.
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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.
The Yakama Nation brought
Las Vegas-style gambling to the
area in 1998 and now has the
largest casino in the area. Legends
Casino is located at 580 Fort Road
in Toppenish, near the Yakama
Nation tribe headquarters.
Legends has 1,400 slot
machines, blackjack, poker, craps,
baccarat, roulette, pai gow, bingo
and keno. The all-you-can-eat
buffet is also legendary, offering
a wide variety. Legends is open
seven days a week, and adults 18
or over are welcome to
play at all venues at the
casino.
Legends also has
regular offers,
giveaways,
tournaments
and live concerts.
For a full events
calendar,
visit www.
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Casino Caribbean is
another eat-and play
option, located at
1901 Boggess Lane in
Yakima, off East Nob
Hill Boulevard near
Yakama Legends Casino is the areas
largest gambling venue, located just outside
Toppenish. There are several other casinos
and card rooms in the area for your gaming
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the interstate exit. The tropical
atmosphere is carried throughout.
It houses a restaurant serving
American classic cuisine and bar,
along with a card room and poker
room.
The card room includes
Spanish 21, pai gow, Double-
Deck Blackjack, Four Card
Poker and more. The poker
room has exciting action
seven days a week and fun
tournaments. For more information,
visit casino-caribbean.net/Yakima.
Or try your luck at Nob Hill
Casino, 3807 W. Nob Hill Blvd. in
Yakima. Its open
Sunday through Thursday 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.
Bingo has changed a lot in
recent years. The old hard cards
with sliding plastic windows are
gone, but the traditional paper
games are still available. Many
patrons now like to use electronic
bingo cards. If youre planning
on playing several cards at once,
its more cost-effective to use an
electronic bingo game device.
Bingo is one of the least
expensive methods of gambling,
making it attractive to those who
dont want to spend a lot. The
hall has a complete kitchen with
a menu of hamburgers, snacks
and some popular specials like
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enchiladas. It also has a special
place in the hall for pull-tab sales.
Another gambling destination
is RCs Casino, located at 31 Ray
Road in Sunnyside. 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.
Its table
games include
blackjack, pai
gow, Spanish
21, Texas
Holdem, Texas
Shootout,
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UNION GAP
Washington
ONE OF THE OLDEST TOWNS IN THE NORTHWEST
Union Gap is the oldest city
or town in the area hence its
nickname, Old Town. But a lot has
changed since it was frst named
Yakima City in 1869.
Yakima City was given its char-
ter rights in 1883. But things got
off to a shaky start in 1884 when
the village and Northern Pacifc
Railroad owners argued about
land for a train depot. Feeling they
werent getting a good enough
deal, the railroad went fve miles
north and built its frst train depot
in the middle of nowhere what
is today downtown Yakima.
Yakima City residents, knowing
they couldnt thrive without access
to the railroad, starting hauling
their homes and businesses north,
often with teams of horses, and
relocated around the new depot.
About 100 buildings made the trip.
Before long, the original Yakima
City (todays Union Gap con-
fusing, isnt it?) was outgrown by
its new neighbor, North Yakima.
In 1917 North Yakima became
Yakima, and what was left of
Yakima City was renamed Union
Gap.
Today Union Gap has about
6,000 residents. But the small
town packs an economic punch
with the Valley Mall, the regions
biggest retail center, and numer-
ous other large stores and thriving
industries.
You can trace the areas past
with a visit to Pioneer Graveyard,
dating to 1865, located
at 120 E. Ahtanum Road.
And you can track family
lore at the Yakima Valley
Genealogical Society at
1901 S. 12th Ave.
Central Washington
Agriculture Museum (4508
Main St. in Fullbright Park)
preserves the agricultural
heritage of the Valley with
its large collection of antique farm
machines and tools. Interactive ex-
hibits highlight this 19-acre, open-
air museum.
Central Washington Antique
Farm Expo Aug. 16-17 is the big-
gest of several special events at
the museum. It features lots of
vintage farm equipment, steam en-
gines, demonstrations and more.
This year theyll hold the frst
Antiquity Fair May 17 from 10 to
4. On the frst Saturday in May,
the Old Steel Car Club Car Show
shows its metal at the museum.
Other May events include the FFA
Lawn Tractor Pull Competition at
the museum and the American
Historical Truck Society Show at
Fullbright Park, a 30-acre span
with creekside covered picnic facil-
ities. See www.centralwaagmuse-
um.org.
Ahtanum Youth Park on
Ahtanum Road offers more out-
Union Gap Offers History, Shopping
Continued on page 45
3211 Main St
Union Gap, WA 98903
509-575-9709
All Steaks Cut In-House
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Open 8 - 8 M-F
The valleys original steak house since 1946
Cottage Inn
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door spaces, with picnic facilities,
basketball courts, a BMX track,
soccer felds, an equestrian arena
and meeting hall.
Union Gap will hold is 131st
annual Old Town Days June 14-15
at Fullbright Park, featuring a pa-
rade, Civil War re-enactment, food,
crafts, entertainment and more.
For information: 509-480-7636
or visit www.stayinthegap.com.
Union Gap
Continued from page 44
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 museums buildings are
open April 1 through October.
In an effort to preserve the ag-
ricultural heritage of the Yakima
Valley and Washington state, the
late Ted Falk frst introduced the
idea of a farm equipment muse-
um to a small group of interested
people in November
1978.
The next year the
Central Washington
Agricultural Museum
was founded. The
large task of col-
lecting and restor-
ing antique farm
machines and tools
used to cultivate the
land has been the
passion of the muse-
um members for all these years.
They have painstakingly restored
their fathers, grandfathers and
great-grandfathers farm equip-
ment including machinery
powered by horses and steam
engines.
Displays include antique trac-
tors, sorters, harvesters, over
3,000 antique hand tools, a work-
ing sawmill and everything you
can think of having to do with life
Ag Museum
Honors Our
Farming
Legacy
509-248-3112
3112 Main Street Union Gap
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on the farm. This museum show-
cases the strength and ingenuity
of the American farmer through
the preservation and display of a
multitude of original agricultural
artifacts.
Every August the muse-
um plays host to the Central
Washington 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-pow-
ered engines, early gas-powered
equipment, horse-drawn machin-
ery and more. There are demon-
strations of a working sawmill
and blacksmith shop, a parade of
farm equipment, a threshing bee,
fea market, live entertainment
and more.
See the museum website at
www.centralwaagmuseum.org to
learn more.
New interactive exhibits in-
clude a 1930s replica gas sta-
tion, general store and a drive-
through area for buses. At an ir-
rigation 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 some-
one dressed as a
pioneer, explain-
ing what life was
like as a settler
in the Wild
West. New
exhibits are always
in the works, provid-
ing new and unique
opportunities for chil-
dren 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 ex-
perience the settling of the West
as it really was, farming the land
and planting crops in order to
survive.
The museum has a great ed-
ucational program that offers
learning experiences for young-
sters in school. The program
is offered from Thursdays and
Fridays from April 3 to June 6,
with sessions at 9:30 a.m. and
12:30 p.m.
Ag Museum
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FORT SIMCOE
Fort Simcoe Takes You Back In Time
Visitors at Fort Simcoe can get a
glimpse of life at an 1850s frontier
military outpost by touring several
living areas that have been restored.
The grounds at Fort Simcoe provide
a step back in history as well as a
pleasant place to picnic and relax.
Located about seven miles
west of White Swan, Fort Simcoe
State Park is a 200-acre park and
interpretive center on the Yakama
Indian Reservation. It sits in the
foothills of the Cascade Mountains
in an old oak grove watered by
natural springs.
Originally the site was an Indian
campground where many trails
crossed. Then during the late
1850s, Fort Simcoe was built as
a U.S. Army fort. It housed troops
who were stationed there to keep
peace between local Indians and
the growing number of settlers
moving into the region.
While the fort was active, it
was a meeting, trade and cultural
center. Later, when the fort was
no longer used by the military,
it became the frst home of the
Yakama Indian Agency, serving as
a school for the Indian children.
The park was established in 1956
and stands as an interpretive
area to tell the story of mid-19th
century Army life and providing
insights into local Native American
culture. It was placed on the
National Register of Historic
Places in 1974.
Fort Simcoe State Park is open
from 6:30 a.m. to dusk, April 1 to
Oct. 1 as a day-use park.
Five original buildings
are still standing at the fort:
the commanders house,
three captains houses and
a blockhouse. Various
other buildings have been
recreated to appear original.
Houses are flled with period
furnishings.
The interpretive center, the
original commanders house
and two offcer buildings with
period furnishings open to
the public from April through
September Wednesday
through Sunday, 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Although the rooms are
protected with glass, visitors feel
as though they have stepped back
in time. The original blockhouse
and other recreated fort buildings
are not open to the public.
The park is also one of the
largest gathering areas in
the Northwest of the Lewis
woodpecker, according to
Washington State Parks. Named
after explorer Meriwether
Lewis, Lewis woodpeckers are
among the most specialized of
all American woodpeckers in
fy-catching behavior. Unlike
other American woodpeckers,
60 percent of their feeding
time is spent fy-catching. The
woodpeckers can be located
throughout the park, with the best
viewing areas near the offcers
houses and the picnic area.
Military Re-enactment
To kick off the spring opening of
the park and to keep history alive,
the park holds its Fort Simcoe
Military Days every year.
This year it will take place
May 3 and 4, and includes Civil
War re-enactments, displays
of military equipment and fag-
raising ceremonies, living history
specialists, traditional tribal
dancers,
antique car shows, free
cake and refreshments.
The event takes place at the
park at 5150 Fort Simcoe Road
The two-day, free event typically
wraps up Sunday at dusk. For
information, call Fort Simcoe at
(509) 874-2372.
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WAPATO
Washington
SALAD BOWL OF THE VALLEY
Wapato Shows Off Its
Cultural Diversity
On the way through Wine
Country, stop by Wapato, the frst
little community south of Yakima,
where you will fnd the same family
farms that have provided fruits and
vegetables to locals for decades.
The name Wapato is of Yakama
Indian origin Wa-pa-too
an edible root valued by na-
tive Yakamas and settlers alike.
Settlers have been in the area
since as early as 1885. The frst
Buddhist temple in Washington
was built in Wapato and is still
open. The area is known for its
fresh fruit and vegetable stands
and nearby wineries.
As one of the most diverse
multicultural towns in Washington
state, Wapato offers two fun tour-
ist events for travelers visiting the
Yakima Valley the
Harvest Festival in September and
the Tamale Festival in October.
Wapatos Tamale Festival is in
its seventh year and is a fast-grow-
ing event that supports the towns
multicultural community, with peo-
ple of Japanese, Mexican, Filipino,
Italian, German and French an-
cestry as well as Yakama Nation
Indian residents.
The festival features a variety
of multiethnic performers from
the Wapato Middle School Indian
Dancers to Latino dancers to an
authentic Mariachi band. Tourists
are invited to participate in a tasty
tamale cook-off competition and
buy tamales by the dozen during
the event. Trophies and cash priz-
es are given for top entries.
You can sample foods show-
ing Wapatos
ethnic diversity
at the festival,
including ta-
cos, Indian fry
bread, barbe-
cue sandwiches
and pies of var-
ious varieties,
and of course,
lots of tamales.
On Labor
Day Wapato residents and tour-
ists alike have a load of fun at
the Harvest Festival. Its various
activities, parades, foods, carnival
and entertainment are a big treat
for the whole family. The annual
appearance of the Seattle Filipino
youth performing group sponsored
by the local Filipino community
and is colorful and entertaining.
Beads &
Beading Supplies
for your beading projectsSeed
beads, pressed glass, delicas,
semi-precious stones, bone beads,
shell beads, and more. Huge
selection of colors.
Toppenish Pawn for a
Unique Assortment of
Gifts & Collectibles
5 S. Division, Toppenish
Specializing in
Indian Goods and Gifts
Our Toppenish Store has an
array of gift items that are
sure to please.
Native Americn Blankets,
Moccasins & Books
Christmas Cards Gift Items
Coffee Mugs Beaded Bags
Jewelry Craft Ideas
T-Shirts
Hours: 9-5:30 M-F; 9-5 Sat.
Closed Sun.
509-865-4916
We have the beads to fill your needs.
www.wapatobeads.com
509-877-6405
Jewelry,
Blankets &
Other Gift
Items
Hours:
9-5:30 M-F;
9-5 Sat.
Closed Sun.
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In the City of Murals and Museums
capture a glimpse of the Old West as you
climb aboard a covered wagon for a horse
drawn tour of Toppenishs 76 spectacular
murals.
Nestled in the heart of the Yakima Valley
inside the Yakama Nation Reservation,
Toppenish offers you a window into the past.
Toppenish captures the spirit of
yesteryear and the energy of today with
fabulous festivals and events. Witness the
painting of a new mural during the Mural-In-
A-Day on the frst Saturday in June. June also
marks the commemoration of the signing of
the Yakama Nations Treaty of 1855. Join
hundreds of Tribal members as they gather
annually for the vibrant Treaty Day parade.
Spend the Fourth of July weekend
experiencing the thrill of the Toppenish
Pow Wow and Rodeo. Then celebrate our
countrys independence with a Wild West
Parade on the Fourth of July.
Mingle with the fnest western artists
during the Western Art Show in August.
Our rich history, Native American
traditions and cultural diversity create
an inviting atmosphere for anyone with a
passion for history. Three engaging museums
showcase our history. The American Hop
Museum chronicles the history of the
hop industry, serving as a tribute to all of
agriculture. The Northern Pacifc Railway
Museum takes you on a journey through time
to the days of steam driven locomotives. Built
in 1911, the depot museum displays vintage
rail artifacts and memorabilia.
The Yakama Nation Museum presents
the dioramas and exhibits celebrating the
heritage of the Yakama Nation. Stories of the
Yakamas way of life are told in lifesize poetry
adorning the walls of the museum.
Your stay in Toppenish will be enhanced
by endless activities. Take in a round of golf,
visit the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
or stay and play awhile at Legends Casino,
featuring full Vegas style gambling.
In the City of Murals and Museums
2014 Toppenish
Events Calendar
June 7:
Toppenish Mural Society
-Mural-In-A-Day
July 4:
Wild West Parade
July:
Toppenish Rodeo
First Weekend
August:
Toppenish Western Art Show
Third Weekend
October:
Haunted Depot at Northern Pacifc
Railway Museum. Call for dates.
November:
Lighted Christmas Parade
Saturday after Thanksgiving
December:
Toy Train Christmas at Northern
Pacifc Railway Museum
For a complete listing of scheduled
events and dates please visit our
website at: www.toppenish.net
Toppenish Chamber of Commerce
504 South Elm
Toppenish, WA 98948
509.865.3262 800.863.6375
toppenishchamber@gmail.com
TOPPENISH
Washington
WHERE THE WEST STILL LIVES
Take a step back in time and
visit the small town of Toppenish.
Home to the Yakama Nation, it is
full of rich Native American heri-
tage and cultural diversity.
The town of about 9,000 people
is an exciting place to visit. The
name Toppenish is from the Indian
word Xuupinish, which means
sloping and spreading. Toppenish
combines a wild-west theme with
Native American and Hispanic cul-
tural infuences that led American
Cowboy Magazine to name it one
of the 20 Best Places to Live in the
West.
Whether youre
planning a day trip
or a more extended
stay, here are some
highlights to consid-
er.
Try sleeping in
a teepee at the
Yakama Nation RV
Park at 280 Buster
Road off Highway
97. There are 14
teepees that accom-
modate fve people
each.
Or if RV travel is up your alley,
Toppenish: Where The West Still Lives
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Come see our instant heirlooms
Books Candles Rockers
Gifts Amish Food
509-865-5300
Hours: Mon. 12-5; Tues.-Sat. 10-5
Sun. Call for hours
105 South Toppenish Ave.
Toppenish, WA 98948
220 S. Toppenish Ave. Downtown Toppenish
509-865-1000
Mon - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Your Personal Experience Store
Roses Native Designs
Native Arts &
Crafs
Silver Jewelry
Southwest Pottery
Local Beadwork
Gifs Galore
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SHOW HOURS:
Fri. 12 - 6 pm
Sat. 10 am - 6 pm
Sun. 10 am - 3 pm
SPECIAL
SATURDAY
EVENTS
Painting
Demonstrations
Noon - 5 pm
Live Auction
Sat., Aug 17, 5 pm
Sponsored by the Toppenish
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the park has 125 full hook-up sites
with up to 50-amp services, 30
sites have access to cable TV and
the whole RV park has free wi-f.
All park guests have access to the
heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sau-
nas, guest laundry, ftness center,
basketball court and one-mile jog-
ging/walking path. It also has two
banquet facilities.
Just a short walk from the
RV park is the Cultural Center
Campus, which includes the
Yakama Nation Museum, Cultural
Center Gift Shop, Heritage Inn
Restaurant, Heritage Theater,
Yakama Nation Library and the
iconic Winter Lodge, all with a
great view of Mount Adams.
The museum is one of the
oldest Native American
museums in the U.S. The
12,000-square-foot exhibi-
tion hall includes life-size
dwellings of the plateau
people, dioramas of the
Yakama people, sound
effects, narratives and
music, Yakama Nation
mannequin exhibit on The
Great Native American
Leaders, guided and
self-guided tours and a
veterans exhibit.
Nearby is Yakama Nations
Legends Casino, which offers
plenty of gaming opportunities.
Downtown Toppenish is an-
other area of interest, offering a
variety of quaint shops, including
handcrafted, locally made items
for sale. Kraffs Clothing at 11 S.
Toppenish Ave. has woven robes
and shawls made from feece and
wool in true Native American de-
signs. The Amish Connection, at
105 South Toppenish Ave., sells
heirloom rockers, gifts, Amish
food, and more.
Where to eat lunch? There are
lots of options in Toppenish, from
the full-service buffet at Yakama
Nation Legends Casino, to
Mexican or American-style meals
at local restaurants.
Be sure to also hop the
Toppenish Mural Tours, which is
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an old-time horse-drawn covered
wagon that takes visitors on a tour
of the famous Toppenish murals.
The murals are what truly sets
the town apart 75 of them cover-
ing the sides of buildings through-
out the city, depicting scenes and
people from the Valleys
history. You can get a map
at the visitor center and
tour the murals at your own
leisure. And every summer
(June 7 this year) there is a
Mural-in-a-Day event where
teams of artists from around
the region gather to
paint an entire mural
in a single day.
Check out the American
Hops Museum to learn
about that agricultural in-
dustry, or visit the railroad
museum in the citys histor-
ic train depot.
Youll also fnd plenty of
community celebrations and
special events, such as the
rodeo on the July 4
th
week-
end, the Western Art Show the
third weekend in August, Haunted
Train Depot in October, Lighted
Christmas Parade the Saturday
after Thanksgiving or Toy Train
Christmas in December.
There is much more to see and
do here. For more information, vis-
it www.toppenish.net
Toppenish
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HOP MUSEUM
Drive around the Yakima
Valley, especially the Moxee and
Toppenish areas, and you may no-
tice felds of plants growing up row
after row of poles.
The typical vis-
itor reaction is:
What the heck are
those? Those are
hops, which are
used in brewing
beer. They give
beer its bitter fa-
vor.
Since the
Yakima Valley is
among the worlds
biggest hop-producing
areas, it seems only
ftting that Toppenish
is home to the American Hop
Museum.
Located at 22 South B St. in
Toppenish, it is the only hop muse-
um in the nation, and it celebrates
the history of hop growing in the
region and current production.
Using photos, histor-
ic equipment and artifacts, the
American Hop Museum features
striking exhibits and intriguing dis-
plays, and a unique gift shop high-
lighting an array of items devoted
to the history and future of hop
cultivation.
The museum
is open May 1
through Sept. 30,
Wednesdays through
Saturdays from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., and
Sundays
11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Admission is
$3 for adults,
families $7,
and mem-
bers and chil-
dren under 5
are free.
For more information, visit www.
Museum Celebrates The History Of Hops
Continued on page 54
Most of the hops grown in the U.S.
come from the Yakima Valley. The in-
dustry is celebrated at the American
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Hop Museum
Continued from page 53
americanhopmuseum.
org
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-flled days.
The museum chron-
icles 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
frst 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 in-
creased to 4,600 acres in 1940.
After World War I, export demand
far exceeded supply, so new felds
were planted allowing Pacifc
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 century, as many as 12,000
pickers were employed. Then in
the 1940s the industry transitioned
to the use of motorized portable
machines. Later the industry trans-
ported hop vines and cones to
stationary picking machines and
driers. Hops enter commerce and
are used in a variety of forms in-
cluding dried cones in large bales,
hop pellets, hop extract, etc.
The Yakima Valley produced
50 percent of U.S. totals in 1963,
increasing to 70 percent in 1970.
Today that has increased to 75
percent. There are currently about
32,000 acres of hops in the nation,
supplying about 25 percent of the
worlds hops
The American Hop Museum
building has its own history; it
was originally Trimble Brothers
Creamery in 1917, later used as
the old Hop Growers Supply build-
ing. Area hop growers had long
dreamed of opening a museum to
preserve the history of the crop.
Finally in 1993, Cooperstown,
N.Y., residents Robert and Shirley
Banta came to the Yakima Valley
to observe current hop produc-
tion practices . Later they invited
some local growers to visit them in
Cooperstown, where they showed
them the historic site of hop pro-
duction there from 1800-1920.
They saw old machines and oth-
er relics, and soon some of it was
brought to Toppenish to be in a
museum. Restoration on the build-
ing fnished in 1994.
There are many variet-
ies of hops throughout the
world. Each variety has a
distinctive signature com-
bining cultivation qualities,
bitterness, favor and aro-
ma, lending uniqueness
to the beer in which it is
used. Until the middle of
this century, the traditional
European hop-growing ar-
eas each grew one variety
only, based on agricultural
and climatic conditions.
The variety that proved
most prolifc and hardy
when grown in a particular
soil and climate became
dominant.



An exterior mural portrays the early years of hop
farming in the Valley, when much of the harvesting
was done by families, women and children.
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(See the mural map for the lo-
cation of murals. The number of
each mural coincides with num-
bers on the locator map.)
***
Each year on the frst week-
end in June, the Toppenish Mural
Society gathers a talented group
of artists together to complete a
mural in one day.
The Toppenish Mural project be-
gan as the Mural-in-a-Day activity
in June of 1989, when Clearing
the Land was created. Since that
frst mural more than 20 years
ago, the local mural society has
continued to commission artists
each year for the event.
The program has led to 75 mu-
rals around the city, illustrating
local history on the walls of build-
ings.
Since the creation of the popular
event, three walls have been actu-
ally been built for the sole purpose
of having a mural on them.
Each year thousands of visitors
arrive at the Toppenish Visitors
Welcome Center to learn more
about this fascinating program.
The artists invited to participate
in Mural-in-a-Day are professional
Western artists from throughout
the western United States and
Canada. Among the artists includ-
ed in past projects have been:
Fred Oldfeld, Val Kerby, Robert
Thomas, Gary Kerby, Roger
Cooke, Don Crook, Lesa Delisi,
Karen Gulley, Phil Kooser, Bill
McCusker, Newman Myrah, Ken
Carter, Janet Essley, Don Brown,
Jack Fordyce, Don Gray, Betty
Billups, Robert Walton, Daniel
DeSiga, Jan Whitefoot, Mavis
Willson and Bill Ross.
This years Mural-In-A-Day
event will include food and craft
vendors, a Friday night steak feed
and a Saturday morning pancake
feed.
Visitors are encouraged to come
and watch a dozen or more pro-
fessional artists paint a historically
accurate mural on June 7.
Each mural costs thousands
of dollars, and the Mural Society
funds the project with donations
and money earned from fund-rais-
ers. The group is an independent,
nonproft organization with broad
support throughout the Valley and
beyond. A map of the city and a
key to where the murals are locat-
ed in this years Visitors Guide,
along with full-color photos and
individual mural details.
A suggested walking tour is also
featured on the map. For extra
visual assistance, just follow the
unique horseshoe prints on city
sidewalks for help in fnding the
trail leading to each mural.
The Toppenish Visitor
Information Center is at 504 E.
Elm St. The center also offers
mural souvenirs, postcards and
full-color books featuring the mu-
rals.
Be sure to visit the Fred Oldfeld
Gallery inside the Visitor Center
which houses several of Oldfelds
paintings donated to the Mural
Toppenishs Murals Picture Areas Past
MURAL IN A DAY
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Toppenish Mural Tours
ENJOY A TOUR OF THE MURALS IN AN
OLD-TIME HORSE DRAWN WAGON.
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Following are short descriptions of each
mural:
1. CLEARING THE LAND The frst mural
was Toppenishs frst Mural-in-a-Day, painted
on June 3, 1989, to launch the ambitious mural
program. Designed by Phil Kooser of Yakima,
the mural was painted under his direction by 15
noted western artists who collaborated on the
40-foot painting on the side of the Western Auto
building at Washington Avenue and Toppenish
Ave. It depicts the tremendous effort put forth
by settlers in the area.
2. HALLERS DEFEAT Immerse yourself
in Hallers Defeat and it practically crackles with
the sounds of gunfre and the beating of horses
hooves. Located just off East Toppenish Avenue
on Asotin Avenue, it covers a Les Schwab Tire
wall 108 feet long. The mural, painted by
Fred Oldfeld, portrays a battle fought in
1855 a few miles southwest of Toppenish
between 80 troops from Fort Dalles in
Oregon and an estimated 1,000 Yakama
Indians.
3. FIFTEEN MILES & A CHANGE OF
HORSES On a sunny Saturday in June
of 1990, 14 western artists from around
the Pacifc Northwest gathered to paint the
second Mural-in-a-Day on the Roadrunner
building on West First Street. Designed by
Phil Kooser, the mural takes you back to
an old-time Toppenish stagecoach depot of the
1880s. The depot burned down in 1928.
4. NEWELLS DRIVE You can fnd artist
Don Crooks paintings in galleries around the
country, but nowhere will you fnd a bigger
one than this mural on the Reid Building fac-
ing South Toppenish Avenue. Crook painted
Newells Drive to illustrate a horse roundup
led by early Toppenish pioneer Charlie Newell.
It took six weeks for Crook to complete the 70-
foot scene, assisted by his wife Shirley Crystal
and Gary Kerby.
5. THE INDIAN STICK GAME Gambling
has been a favorite activity of many cultures
through the ages. The Indian Stick Game
shows Northwest Indians gathered around to pit
their wits and luck against one another. Indians
played the age-old stick game at any function
where they had the space and time. You can
still see it played at modern day pow wows, in-
cluding at the Indian Village during the Fourth of
July Toppenish Pow Wow. Yakima artist Mavis
Willson painted this mural at Top Cleaners, 11
Washington Ave.
6. CHRISTMAS AT LOGY CREEK Snow
on the ground, a crisp chill in the air, a hot cup
of coffee extended to a friend: It is Christmas
day in the Old West. In his second mural for
the Toppenish Mural Society, Fred Oldfeld
painted a scene from his own past, a scene he
once lived as a former cowboy from Toppenish.
Called Christmas at Logy Creek, in this mural,
two Indians share their fre and food with a cow-
boy friend. The mural is on the Family Bargain
Center building at 14 Washington Ave.
7. THE RHYTHMS OF CELILO Nothing
tells the story of Northwest Indians better than
the saga of the majestic salmon. Nobody tells
that story quite like Yakima artist Phil Kooser.
In The Rhythms of Celilo, Kooser has brought
back the traditional fshing ritual practiced by
Indian tribes of the Toppenish area. The mural,
located on the former Pacifc Power building at
Third Street and South Elm, captures the life
and feeling of a bygone day. Jack Fordyce as-
sisted in the painting.
8. PARADISE ROW It may be a far cry
from heaven to our eyes, but to early-day
settlers, this street was paradise. This turn-
of-the-century scene is the work of Val Kerby
of Toppenish. It is based on a photograph of
Toppenishs frst main street, taken in 1905. It
was located on the side of S&S Sales at 311
Asotin Ave. next to the Toppenish school bus
garage. Gary Kerby assisted his father with the
painting. Currently the mural is down because
of damage. There is no estimated time of re-
turn.
9. WHEN HOPS WERE PICKED BY HAND
This mural by Robert Thomas of Kooskia,
Idaho, shows an early hop harvest when the
crop was picked by hand. Indians from all over
the Northwest, who came to the Toppenish area
each year with their families, pets and chick-
ens, usually did this. They set up small Indian
villages of teepees at the hop felds, staying
until the harvest was completed. The mural was
funded by the hop industry, which also paid for
and developed a park called Old Timers Plaza,
adjacent to the mural.
10. HOT AND DUSTY WORK The 10
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mural in the series is the third mural-in-a-day,
painted on what is now a free-standing wall
near Central Valley Bank. Designed by Phil
Kooser, the mural depicts the annual roundup
and branding of cattle.
11. THE BLACKSMITH SHOP Roger
Cooke, a well-known artist from Sandy, Ore.,
has recreated a composite of Toppenishs early
blacksmith shopsthere were four of them at
the turn of the century. Blacksmith shops were
the backbone of the local economy then, repair-
ing wagon wheels, shoeing horses and manu-
facturing various metal products.
12. AT THE PEAK OF HARVEST This
mural depicts a potato harvest of bygone days.
Sponsored by the Bouchey familiespotato
growersthe mural illustrates the backbreaking
work potato harvest was until the development
of mechanized harvesting. Fred Oldfeld, with a
little help from his friends, completed this mural
across from Old Timers Plaza downtown in the
summer of 1991.
13. RODEO This recalls the early
Toppenish roundups when cowboys and ranch-
ers would get together for a little friendly com-
petition. Artist Newman Myrah of Portland, Ore.,
illustrates the rodeo theme with his version of
a timeworn poster with brick showing through.
It is painted on the west wall of Fergusons
Saddlery at South Alder and West First.
14. FORT SIMCOE...THE OLDEN DAYS
A mural in four panels, it was painted in early
1992 by Val Kerby and shows the fort area as
it was in the early 1850s. You can visit Fort
Simcoe about 30 miles west of Toppenish. The
mural is located on the American Legion build-
ing on West First.
15. THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY
1855 Gov. Stevens of the Washington
Territory sat down with several Northwestern
Indian chiefs to sign the far-reaching Treaty of
1855. In this mural in downtown Toppenish near
the post offce, the Indians were represented by
Chief Kamiakin of the Yakamas. Roger Cooke
of Sandy, Ore, painted it in May of 1992.
16. THE BLANKET TRADERS
Using a catalogue from the turn of the cen-
tury, artist Robert Morgan of Clancy, Mont.,
made certain that the blankets being trad-
ed in this mural show the authentic pat-
terns of the time. The mural above Kraffs
clothing store on South Toppenish Avenue
downtown was painted in May of 1992.
17. THE CROSSROADS TO MARKET
Artist Robert Thomas shows the var-
ious methods of moving commodities to
market in this collage. Thomas was born
and raised in Toppenish and now resides
in Kooskia, Idaho. The mural is on the wall of
the Pow Wow Emporium adjacent to Old Timers
Plaza in downtown Toppenish.
18. THE OLD CHUCK WAGON Painted
as the fourth mural-in-a-day by a dozen
Northwest artists, this mural shows the red and
green chuck wagon that was a common sight at
roundup time. Artist Newman Myrah of Portland
created the design. The mural is located on a
freestanding wall near Central Valley Bank.
19. HOUSE CALLS OLD STYLE Dr.
Johnson purchased one of the frst automobiles
in the area for the purpose of making house
calls. Since he often had trouble starting the
car, he always kept his horse and buggy ready.
Painted by Yakima artists Jack Fordyce and
Phil Kooser, this mural shows Johnson giving
up on the automobile and switching to the
buggy. It is painted on the wall of Providence
Toppenish Hospital on Fourth Street.
20. INDIANS WINTER ENCAMPMENT
Although the winters were long, cold and bleak,
the local tribes survived the hardships. The
winter lodge was the gathering place for social
functions. Hulan Fleming of Bothell painted this
mural to depict a typical winter encampment.
It is located on the north wall of the Kirkwood
Building on South Toppenish Ave., the same
building where the Mural Society offce is lo-
cated.
21. THE OLD SATURDAY MARKET Dear
to the hearts of many pioneers of the Toppenish
area is the memory of Saturdays spent buying
and trading livestock, produce and various
wares. The market and auction took place
where the post offce now stands. Artist Robert
Thomas, who remembers the Saturday mar-
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ket from his youth spent in Toppenish, brings
the scene to life in this mural at Central Valley
Bank.
22. THE RUTH PARTON STORY Women
like Ruth Parton helped put Toppenish on the
map in the early days with feats depicted in this
mural of several panels painted by Lesa Delisi
of Cashmere. Parton rode broncos, performed
as a trick rider and rode relay races at rodeos
around the country. She was also inducted
into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. The mural is lo-
cated on the United Telephone Co. building at
Washington and Alder.
23. HAYINGA CENTURY AGO This
mural was the subject for the ffth annual Mural-
in-a-Day in June of 1993. Designed by Robert
Thomas of Kooskia, Idaho, the mural was paint-
ed by 11 artists from around the Northwest.
Toppenish was one of the leaders in the grow-
ing of alfalfa hay as well as one of the largest
shippers of the product. The mural can be
found at the corner of East Toppenish Avenue
and B Street.
24. THE OLD LILLIE MANSION In 1893,
Nevada and Josephine Lillie built a 10-room,
two-story home with two inside bathrooms,
steam heat, and a generator for electrical
power. She is remembered as the Mother of
Toppenish, having platted much of the town.
The mural was painted by Ju-hong Joe Chen
of Portland, Oregon, on the H&H Furniture
building.
25. THE LIBERTY THEATRE Artist Lanny
Little from Portland, Oregon, used architectural
illusion to give this mural a three-dimensional
look when viewed from a distance. Panels on
the theatre depict wild horses running free as
they did in the Toppenish area until recently. It is
located on South Toppenish Ave.
26. COW CAMP For years the Logy
Creek Cattle Association Cow Camp served
as headquarters for local Indian roundups.
Here the unmarked calves were branded be-
fore being pushed out to higher range. Bob F.
Pierce and Newman Myrah, both of Portland,
Ore., painted this mural on the Toppenish Inn at
South Elm near the intersection of Highway 97.
27. MAUD BOLIN HER STORY Maud
Bolin was one of the frst female pilots and one
of the frst women to parachute jump. She was
also a rodeo rider who competed in Madison
Square Garden and in many of the famous
rodeos around the West. Larry Kangas, the
artist, is from Portland, Ore. The mural is on the
southwest wall of the Toppenish Review build-
ing at 11 East Toppenish Ave.
28. STAGE COACH RACES There never
was a dull stagecoach race. In the early 1900s,
this was one of the highlights of each rodeo.
Don Gray of Union, Ore., painted the ac-
tion-flled mural. It is located on the State Farm
building on South Toppenish Ave.
29. THE PALACE HOTEL OF TOPPENISH
To see what downtown Toppenish looked like
around 1906, visit the mural on the El Corral
Motel on Highway 22 near the intersection with
Highway 97. Yakima artist Jack Fordyce painted
the mural with help from Phil Kooser, also from
Yakima.
30. THE TOPPENISH TRADING COMPANY
The Trading Company was one of the frst
buildings in Toppenish and was built on railroad
property since there were no lots available at
the time. The painting was the sixth Mural-in-a-
Day, painted on panels in Pioneer Park on June
4, 1994, by 12 artists. The mural is located on
the east wall of the Toppenish Review building,
at the corner of East Toppenish Ave. and A
Street.
31. ESTELLE REEL MEYER (1862-1959)
President McKinley appointed Mrs. Meyer
as Director of Indian Education for the Bureau
of Indian Affairs in 1898, was the frst woman
to hold that post. After 12 years in the position,
she retired to marry Cort Meyer, a Toppenish
rancher whom she had met at Fort Simcoe. The
mural was painted by Joe Chen of Portland,
Ore., and is on the Professional Images build-
ing on West First Street.
32. HOP MUSEUM MURALS On two
outside walls of the American Hop Museum at
22 S. B Street, false architectural features are
painted on the otherwise plain stucco surface,
incorporating three archways which open as
windows onto a series of typical ag scenes in
the hop industry. The artist is Eric Allen Grohe.
33. WHEN A PERMIT WASNT REQUIRED
In this painting, because of the impending
storm, the cattle are restless. The cattle dogs,
which are dashing about, barking, and nipping
at the cattles hooves, are not helping the situ-
ation. The spooked cattle run down the middle
of Main Street. The artist is Gary Kerby, now of
Montana. The mural is located on West First
Street.
34. THE LOU SHATTUCK STORY L.
S. (Lou) Shattuck (1892-1978) was one of the
original Toppenish Pow Wow Rodeo boosters.
He helped organize the rodeo in the beginning.
The artist is Don Gray from Flagstaff, Ariz. The
mural is located on South Toppenish Avenue.
35. THE OLD SCHOOL BARNS Painted
as 1995s Mural-in-a-Day, the mural depicts
one of Toppenishs old grade schools. Lincoln
and Garfeld elementary schools were built in
1908 and 1909. The designing artist was Roger
Cooke of Sandy, Ore.
36. WESTERN HOSPITALITY When
the frontier towns were settled, the oldest
profession was part of the scene. So it was in
Toppenish. On the second-foor windows of the
Logan Building on Division Street, you can see
the ladies, and get a feeling for the ebb and
fow of activities. Betty Billups of Sandpoint,
Idaho, was the artist.
37. HANGING OUT AND HANGING UP
This is one of the two murals on the downtown
Public Westrooms created as the eighth
annual Mural-in-a-Day, June 1, 1996. The build-
ing is located across Division Street from Old
Timers Plaza in downtown Toppenish. A breezy
spring in the early 1900s fnds mom hanging
the clothes and dad reading a catalog in the
library. Jack Fordyce of Yakima did the original
painting.
38. HALLOWEEN PRANKS This is the
second half of the 1996 Mural-in-a-Day, on the
public restrooms in downtown Toppenish, also
with a theme relating to outhouses. In the early
days when outside plumbing was common,
pranksters were on the prowl Halloween night
and anybody using the facilities that night did
so at their own peril. Jack Fordyce of Yakima is
the creator.
39. THE SURVEY PARTY After Gov.
Stevens was informed by Lt. George B.
McClellan (later a general) that Snoqualmie
Pass was probably impassable during the win-
ter, he directed A. W. Tinkam, a civil engineer,
to resurvey the route. Gary Kerby of Toppenish
completed this mural, on the Valley View Market
building on East Toppenish Avenue in 1996.
40. THE PIX THEATRE The J.D. Keck
building, constructed in 1911, housed two early
Toppenish businesses a Chinese cafe and
Mechtels Sugar Bowl Restaurant. In 1940, the
Mercy Theatre chain opened the Pix Theatre.
The 16 windows, painted by Lisa Delisi, por-
tray early lawyers, judges and physicians who
came to town in the early 1900s. The building is
downtown on S. Toppenish Ave.
41. ALEX McCOY Born near The Dalles,
Ore., in 1835, Alex McCoy was a descendant
of the Wishram and Wasco tribes. He was a
policeman under four different Indian agents,
and served one term as an Indian judge. The
mural was painted by Beryl Thomas and Jack
Fordyce in 1996, and is on the Logan Building
on Division Street.
42. WILDLIFE This mural, painted by
Bill Ross and Jan Sovak of Alberta, Canada,
depicts wildlife native to this area prior to its
settlement. The mural is located on the north
wall of the 88 Cents Store building at the corner
of Washington and Toppenish Avenue.
43. IRISH DICK In about 1910, a strap-
ping, hard-drinking shepherd called Irish
Dick traded a pet bear cub to a Toppenish
saloonkeeper for whiskey. Some months lat-
er, the rowdy shepherd was in town when his
grown-up pet escaped, panicking townsfolk. He
offered to return the bear to its tether. A terrible
fght on Main Street ended when an unharmed
bear was returned to saloon servitude and a
brave and bloodied Irishman was taken to the
hospital. The mural, painted by Bill Ross and
Jan Sovak, is on the 88 Cents Store building at
Washington and Toppenish Avenue.
44. PRESUMED INNOCENT The judge
watches as the prosecutor presents the evi-
dence. A small glass of water is held above an
old milk can. Charged with diluting milk, the
farmer sits with hat on knee, his lawyer stand-
ing behind him. The mural, also painted by
Ross and Sovak, is on the east wall of the city
jail building.
45. LONG ROUTESHORT DAY
46. SPECIAL DELIVERY In 1907,
mail was frst delivered to the rural areas of
Toppenish. This was the early start of Rural
Free Delivery. The postman had to furnish his
own horse and buggy. Routes were about 23
miles long. These two murals were 1997 mu-
rals-in-a-day, designed by Jack Fordyce. One
is a winter scene, the other is a summer scene.
If the postman was a bachelor, he occasional-
ly found himself the recipient of home-baked
goodies, delivered by the farmers daughter.
The murals are on the Los Murales Restaurant
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48. 100 Years in Toppenish
2. Hallers Defeat
1. Clearing the Land
2. Hallers Defeat
3. 15 Miles & A Change of Horses
4. Newells Drive
5. The Indian Stick Game
6. Christmas at Logy Creek
7. The Rhythms of Celilo
8. Paradise Row*RESTORED
9. When Hops Were Picked By Hand
10. Hot and Dusty Work
11. The Blacksmith Shop
12. At the Peak of Harvest
13. Rodeo
14. Fort Simcoe...The Olden Days
15. The Signing of the Treaty, 1855
16. The Blanket Traders
17. The Crossroads to Market
18. The Old Chuck Wagon
19. House Calls - Old Style
20. Indians Winter Encampment
21. The Old Saturday Market
22. The Ruth Parton Story
23. Haying...A Century Ago
24. The Old Lillie Mansion
25. The Liberty Theatre
26. Cow Camp
27. Maud Bolin - Her Story
28. Stage Coach Races
29. The Palace Hotel, Toppenish
30. The Toppenish Trading Co.
31. Estelle R. Meyer (1862-1959)
32. Hop Museum Murals
33. When A Permit Wasnt Required
34. The Lou Shattuck Story
36. Western Hospitality
37. Hanging Out & Hanging Up
38. Halloween Pranks
39. The Survey Party
40. The Pix Theatre
41. Alex McCoy
42. Wildlife
43. Irish Dick
44. Presumed Innocent
45. Long Route - Short Day
46. Special Delivery
47. Patterns of Life
48. 100 Years in Toppenish
49. The Prairie Chicken Dance
50. The Owl Dance
51. All Aboard
52. The Marion Drain
53. Cattle Drive
54. Legends of the Yakama
55. Indian Horse Races
56. Trading with the Yakama
57. From Horse to Horseless Carriage
59. The Mystery House
60. El Sarape
61. Summer Fun Time
62. Gassing Up School Buses
63. Old Barn Dances
64. Northern Pacic Railroad
65. Wintering Waterfowl
66. PowWow, Ferris Wheel
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67. Yakama Leaders
68. Yakama Nation Treaty Signing
69. Pioneer Business Women
70. Field To Market
71. Historic Travel
72. Polo Mural
73. A Celebration Of Agriculture
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73. A Celebration Of Agriculture
48. 100 Years in Toppenish
2. Hallers Defeat
1. Clearing the Land
2. Hallers Defeat
3. 15 Miles & A Change of Horses
4. Newells Drive
5. The Indian Stick Game
6. Christmas at Logy Creek
7. The Rhythms of Celilo
8. Paradise Row*RESTORED
9. When Hops Were Picked By Hand
10. Hot and Dusty Work
11. The Blacksmith Shop
12. At the Peak of Harvest
13. Rodeo
14. Fort Simcoe...The Olden Days
15. The Signing of the Treaty, 1855
16. The Blanket Traders
17. The Crossroads to Market
18. The Old Chuck Wagon
19. House Calls - Old Style
20. Indians Winter Encampment
21. The Old Saturday Market
22. The Ruth Parton Story
23. Haying...A Century Ago
24. The Old Lillie Mansion
25. The Liberty Theatre
26. Cow Camp
27. Maud Bolin - Her Story
28. Stage Coach Races
29. The Palace Hotel, Toppenish
30. The Toppenish Trading Co.
31. Estelle R. Meyer (1862-1959)
32. Hop Museum Murals
33. When A Permit Wasnt Required
34. The Lou Shattuck Story
36. Western Hospitality
37. Hanging Out & Hanging Up
38. Halloween Pranks
39. The Survey Party
40. The Pix Theatre
41. Alex McCoy
42. Wildlife
43. Irish Dick
44. Presumed Innocent
45. Long Route - Short Day
46. Special Delivery
47. Patterns of Life
48. 100 Years in Toppenish
49. The Prairie Chicken Dance
50. The Owl Dance
51. All Aboard
52. The Marion Drain
53. Cattle Drive
54. Legends of the Yakama
55. Indian Horse Races
56. Trading with the Yakama
57. From Horse to Horseless Carriage
59. The Mystery House
60. El Sarape
61. Summer Fun Time
62. Gassing Up School Buses
63. Old Barn Dances
64. Northern Pacic Railroad
65. Wintering Waterfowl
66. PowWow, Ferris Wheel
& Cotton Candy
67. Yakama Leaders
68. Yakama Nation Treaty Signing
69. Pioneer Business Women
70. Field To Market
71. Historic Travel
72. Polo Mural
73. A Celebration Of Agriculture
MURAL GUIDE
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building downtown.
47. PATTERNS OF LIFE The unique
and beautiful designs on baskets made by the
Yakama peoples represent the oldest continu-
ous art form in the Valley, one that is still prac-
ticed today. The mural by Janet Essley is paint-
ed on the Toppenish Pawn and Trade building
at Division near Toppenish Avenue.
48. 100 YEARS IN TOPPENISH In 1896,
Toppenish had lots of sagebrush, a few build-
ings and no churches. The towns frst church
was incorporated as the Methodist Church on
Aug. 26, 1898, at the corner of Asotin Avenue
and Beech Street. It was moved to its present
location in 1909, on the corner of Chehalis and
Beech, where this mural was painted, recalling
the early days of the building which served as
both a church and school. Painted by Roger
Cooke.
49. THE PRAIRIE CHICKEN DANCE
This dance is done to traditional Indian songs.
The name was derived from a legend of some
Indian boys who were playing warrior games on
the prairie and who looked over a bluff to see
a group of prairie chickens dancing (it was the
mating season). It is also known as the Round
Bustle Dance. Painted by George Flett on the
Maid O Clover/Shell Station building.
50. THE OWL DANCE Also painted on
the Maid O Clover building by George Flett. It
depicts a traditional dance in which both men
and women participate.
51. ALL ABOARD One of Toppenish
more unusual murals, it was painted in colors
reminiscent of sepia-toned old photographs.
The Toppenish depot was a hub of activity for
nearly 100 years, with both passenger and
freight trains stopping on their routes east
and west. Painted by Bill Ross at a visitor
information and RV dumpsite at the corner of
Washington Avenue and South Elm Street.
52. THE MARION DRAIN The 1998
Mural-in-a-Day, was designed by Robert
Thomas and painted by a dozen participating
artists. The huge project helped control food-
ing, providing a channel for drainage of water
on the reservation. Painted on panels and then
mounted on the Ideal Hardware building on
West First.
53. CATTLE DRIVE Chief Kamiakin
brought in the frst cattle in the Yakima Valley
in 1840. Many more cattle drives came through
the Valley in later years. This mural depicts
the life and times of the cattle drover on such
a drive. Painted by Don Gray, assisted by
Jared Gray, on the Washington Beef building at
Highway 97 and Fort Road.
54. LEGENDS OF THE YAKAMA This
mural depicts several well-known and revered
Yakama Indian legends, including the legend of
Spilyay, the trickster who most often appeared
as a coyote. Painted by Cameron Blagg, as-
sisted by Gene Andy, Gene Andy Jr., and Pat
Coffey on the Yakamart building at Highway 97
and Fort Road.
55. INDIAN HORSE RACES Charlie
Newells knowledge of the Indian language
and his acquaintance with the Yakama enabled
him to avert a crisis. The Indian Agency had
forbidden the racing of horses on the track and
gambling at their meets. At Newells suggestion,
the Yakamas drafted a request to Washington,
D.C., to rescind the order, which was granted.
This mural depicts the time and the races.
Painted by Ken Carter on the Ray Reid building
on Toppenish Avenue.
56. TRADING WITH THE YAKAMA
Some of the frst contact between white men
and the Yakama involved trading. And some
of the most prized trading items were horses.
Painted by Cameron Blagg, assisted by Gene
Andy, Gene Andy Jr., and Pat Coffey on the
Yakamart building at Highway 97 and Fort
Road.
57. FROM HORSE TO HORSELESS
CARRIAGE Painted as 1999s mural in
a day and designed by Ken Carter, this mu-
ral shows one of Toppenishs early day gas
stations, at one time known as the Windmill
Service Station.
58. WHEN ELECTRICITY CAME TO THE
VALLEY Painted as 2000s mural in a
day, it is located on the Benton Rural Electric
Association building at East Toppenish Avenue
and H Street. It shows crews and farmers hook-
ing up a farmhouse in the 1930s to electricity.
Designing artist was Ken Carter of Prosser.
59. THE MYSTERY HOUSE Called the
Mystery House because even today some
details about its origin and use are not known,
the house was built south of town near where
Highway 97 now runs. It still is standing, in a
weathered condition, on the old Goldendale
Highway about six miles south of Toppenish.
The mural was painted by Robert Walton and
is located on the NAPA Auto Parts building on
West First St.
60. EL SARAPE The outline and design
of this mural depicts the sarape, a woven blan-
ket worn by Hispanics as a cloak or poncho.
The mural tells the story of the braceros, work-
ers who came from Mexico to help harvest the
crops in the 1940s. The mural was painted by
Daniel DeSiga and is located on the back of the
Marketplace on Second Avenue.
61. SUMMER TIME FUN On June 14,
1925, the frst swimming pool was opened and
was privately owned about a quarter mile west
of Toppenish. This mural, painted in one day by
a dozen artists, depicts the family fun enjoyed
in those days. It is on the side of the swimming
pool building on Lincoln Ave. Lead artist was
Roger Cooke.
62. FUELING UP This mural on the west
wall of the school bus garage near the railroad
tracks shows school buses in a scene circa
1930 at the Four Way Filling Station. The bus-
es often gassed up there or had minor repairs
done. Bill McCusker and Jack Fordyce painted
it in October of 2001.
63. BARN DANCE Painted on the wall of
Cocos Hair Salon on East Toppenish Avenue,
this mural is unique in that an all-woman team
of artists painted it. Noted western artist Fred
Oldfeld led the team of about a dozen women
who created this nostalgic scene of an old barn
dance.
64. NP RAILROAD: ACROSS THE VALLEY
A mural-in-a-day coordinated by Robert
Walton, the painting represents an era when
sagebrush and bunch grass grew rampant on
the Valley foor. It was in the early 1800s when
the railroad came to the Valley, with construc-
tion beginning in the spring of 1884, depicted in
the mural. See it on the building next to the old
Toppenish depot.
65. WINTERING WATERFOWL Painted
by Dave Bartholet, this mural shows the migra-
tory waterfowl attracted to the Toppenish Creek
refuge just south of town.
66. POW WOW, FERRIS WHEEL &
COTTON CANDY Kennewick artist Don
Brown designed this two-panel double mural
depicting scenes from Toppenish rodeos in the
past. The panels frame the south entrance to
the rodeo grounds on Division Street.
67. YAKAMA LEADERS This mural is
located high on the 88 Cents Store building at
Toppenish and Washington Avenues, on the
south wall, depicting Yakama Indian Nation
leaders of the early days.
68. YAKAMA NATION TREATY SIGNING
OF 1855 This Mural-in-a-Day was designed
in three panels by Roger Cooke and painted on
the Legends Casino building in celebration of
the 150th anniversary of the signing.
69. PIONEER BUSINESS WOMAN Clara
Kraff was one of Toppenishs pioneer business-
women, frst doing business with a small store
at an area hop feld and later with her husband
in downtown Toppenish, selling clothing and
shoes. Don Crook was the artist.
70. FROM FIELD TO MARKET Located
on the wall facing East Toppenish Avenue on
the new Food Bank building, this three-panel
mural designed by Bill Ross depicts some local
farmers harvesting their crops, trading them
for goods and cash at a Toppenish Grocery
store, which then sold the produce to the public.
Toppenish had many of these small grocery
stores serving the towns neighborhoods.
71. TRANSPORTATION IN THE WEST
Toppenish was once a major stop for the
Northern Pacifc Railroad and Roger Cookes
20th anniversary mural-in-a-day celebrates all
the modes of transportation that infuenced the
growth of the Toppenish area. You can see this
mural on the side of the new Visitor Information
Center.
72. POLO MURAL Polo was once
a thriving sport in the lower Yakima Valley.
Located on a west wall in the 100 block of S.
Alder, this impressive mural by Prosser artist
Ken Carter was commissioned by members of
the Toppenish Polo Club.
73. A CELEBRATION OF AGRICULTURE
Artist Gary Kerby displays the impact agri-
culture has had in shaping the Yakima Valley
through this painting of real fruit labels used to
sell produce in the Valley. The mural is located
in the Yakima Valley Credit Union parking lot on
Washington Ave., next to Safe Haven.
75. OLD SCHOOL BARNS THhe
mural depicts one of Toppenishs old grade
schools. Lincoln and Garfeld elementary
schools were built in 1908 and 1909. The de-
signing artist was Roger Cooke of Sandy, Ore.
Located at the corner of West First and South
Division streets.
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WESTERN ART SHOW
If youve never been to the
annual Toppenish Western Art
Show, make sure this is your year
to visit. It is an event fun for all
ages.
Show dates are Friday, Aug. 15,
noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 16,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday,
Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show, now in its 17th year,
takes place at Railroad Park at
the corner of Railroad and Asotin
avenues in downtown Toppenish.
Admission is free.
The three-day event features
some of the best art in the
Northwest oils, pastels, water
color, acrylic, graphite, scratch art,
wood and bronze sculptures and
Indian drums. Many artists will be
demonstrating their talents and
selling their works.
Toppenish is a perfect setting for
this gathering of Western artists:
The entire city is flled with more
than 70 huge murals celebrating
the areas colorful history.
The art show is free to attend.
Barbara Conner-Reed is this
years featured artist. She is a
member of the National League of
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American Pen Women, E.A.F.A.
(Eastside Association of Fine Arts),
and of the Maple Valley Creative
Arts Council.
Her work often depicts the
lonesome life and times of the
cowboy, Indian culture and lore,
the scenic Southwest and all types
of outdoor beauty.
Artists in Action On
Saturday many artists will be
demonstrating their talents and
welcome conversation with people
attending the show, all in a casual
setting under shade trees. About
25 artists show and sell their art
- including pastels, oils, acrylics,
scratch art, watercolor, pen &
ink, photography, metals, and
sculptures.
Live auction Art completed
during the Artists in Action will
be auctioned off Saturday about
5 p.m. Proceeds will go toward
a $1,000 scholarship for local
youths.
Lions Club Steak Feed
Saturday, following the Auction,
about 6 p.m., cost $12.
From 11 to 2:30 on Saturday
fddlers and guitar players will
provide live music.
The show is sponsored
by the Toppenish Western
Art Association. Visit www.
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Enjoy the splendor of our great Valley and come see Toppenish, the city that is truly a work of
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ZILLAH
Washington
HEART OF WINE COUNTRY
When visiting the Yakima Valley,
be sure to schedule a stop at Zillah
a town with wineries, a quaint
historic landmark, community
events and plenty of small-town
charm.
Founded in 1891, the town was
started at the completion of the
Sunnyside Canal project, which
ultimately delivered water from the
Yakima River to the Lower Valley
to allow for growing more crops.
Walter Granger, superintendent of
the canal company, chose the town
site.
The town was named for Zillah
Oakes, daughter of Thomas
Fletcher Oakes, president of the
Northern Pacifc Railway, which
backed the building of the canal.
The name came about because
the girl often threw tantrums on the
way to the new town, and her father
promised to name the town after her
if she would stop.
One local landmark is the Teapot
Dome Gas Station. The iconic tea-
pot-shaped building that once sat
off the freeway near Zillah is now
at home in town. And it still draws a
crowd.
The small building is on the
National Historic Register (since
1985) and is also on the Most
Endangered Historic Properties List
with Washington Trust for Historic
Preservation.
The Teapot Dome has a long,
interesting history. It was hand-
crafted as a gas station by Jack
Ainsworth in 1922 as a memorial to
the Teapot Dome oil scandal during
the President Warren Harding ad-
ministration. Later because of the
construction of I-82 it had to be
moved, but was also hit by a car
and was rebuilt. It was located at
14691 Yakima Valley Highway for
many years until being bought by
the city and moved
into Zillah.
It remained a
working gas station
for decades before
fnally being aban-
doned.The city pur-
chased it in 2007 with
plans to move it; city
offcials worried that be-
ing so far from the downtown core
it could be vandalized. The move
fnally happened in 2012 and the
city set about restoring the building.
Nearby is a small park and public
restrooms.
Other Attractions
Zillah gets a steady stream of
visitors who stop by going to and
from the many nearby wineries. In
April during Spring Barrel Tasting is
an especially popular time to visit.
There are at least 20 wineries locat-
ed just minutes away from Zillah,
all offering special tastings and bar-
gains.
Youll also want to visit the Old
Warehouse at 705 Railroad Ave.
As the name says, its a former
fruit warehouse built in the 1920s
that was converted to a furniture
store. Later a restaurant and lounge
were added, and another area was
converted into 50,000-squae foot
events center. Every Saturday at
6:30 p.m. theres a lively auction
you never know what youll fnd.
Special Events
Every year, hundreds of locals
and visitors turn out for Zillahs
Spring Fling, a fun event with wine,
food and entertainment. This years
event is set for April 26, during
Spring Barrel Tasting. The day is
flled with events like a classic car
show, wine and food tasting, gour-
met food along with live entertain-
ment.
There are several other events
that happen in Zillah every year.
May 8-10 enjoy breakfast in the
park and a parade as part of Zillah
Community Days; July 4th is Zillahs
Freedom Celebration; Aug. 15-17 sit
back and enjoy the Zillah Bluegrass
Festival with musicians from all over
the Northwest; and on Sept. 6 check
out the Not Just A Farmers Market
Gala with vendors from all over the
state as well as live entertainment.
Get ready for Christmas with Zillahs
Old-fashioned Christmas celebra-
tion Dec. 6.
You can learn more about the
towns attractions and events at
www.zillahchamber.com or www.
cityofzillah.us.
Zillah Is A Must-go Place For Tourists
Zillah Spring Fling, generally held during Spring
Barrell Tasting.
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Granger is one of the easiest
communities to fnd when traveling
along Interstate 82 or Highway
223 through the Yakima Valley
just look for the dinosaurs.
These prehistoric creatures
have become one of the defning
identities of the rural community of
about 3,000 people.
Why dinosaurs? Why not!
Neighboring cities were making
their niche in the Valley with dif-
ferent themes. Since mastodon
tusks and teeth were found at the
Granger clay pit in 1958, going
prehistoric just seemed ftting.
The citys public works depart-
ment was given the challenge of
producing something along a dino-
saur theme. In 1994, crew mem-
bers created the frst
dinosaur, a baby brontosaurus.
There are now about 30 dinosaurs
around town.
Each individual dinosaur is con-
structed of a steel frame covered
with wire mesh and then covered
in cement. After smoothing the ce-
ment, a coat
of high-qual-
ity paint is
added which
brings the
dinosaur to
life.
Dinosaurs
are scattered
through-
out the city
and parks.
The man-
made pond
includes a
plesiosaurus
and a volcano-shaped water foun-
tain. The pond is surrounded by a
walking path measuring approx-
imately 5/8ths of a mile. Take a
nice stroll on the path and view the
Yakima River at the same time.
Dino-N-A-Day is held the frst
Saturday in June each year at the
Hisey Dinosaur Park on Main
Street from 9 a.m. to approxi-
mately noon and coincides with
Toppenishs Mural in a Day.
Visitors are invited to help apply
cement, and complimentary gloves
are provided. The city-owned
Dinostore concession stand is
open during the event, serving
up snacks and treats. Public re-
strooms are housed in a building
that resembles an active volcano.
Other annual events include the
Granger Cherry Festival, which
began in 1948, and is hosted by
the Granger Lions Club. It gets
under way at the end of April. The
event, held at the main city park,
includes a carnival, entertainment,
games and vendors.
This year is the 66
th
annual
run for the festival, which will be
held Friday through Sunday, April
25-27. The parade starts at 11
Saturday morning; signups for the
kids fshing derby starts at 7 a.m.
Sunday.
The Washington State Menudo
Cook-Off Championships and
Menudo Festival takes
GRANGER
Washington
WHERE THE DINOSAURS ROAM
Dinosaurs Roam All Over Granger
9 hole executive course with par 3s and par 4s Family atmosphere Party packages
Riding carts, pull carts, rental clubs Gourmet handmade Pizzas Corporate outings
Lessons for all ages Original Sandwiches Baseball batting
Custom club work and repair Beer & Wine Pedal Karts
Driving range Deliveries Miniature golf
100+ inside seating 100 outside seating Scooters
Reasonable rates Arcade games
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CHERRY HILL
Your Mid Valley Party Connection
530 Cherry Hill Road, Granger, WA 509-854-1800 golf 509-854-2294 pizza
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place mid-September and is centered on
the famous Mexican soup made of beef
tripe. Some of the best recipes in the state
can be found in Granger during
the annual festival, competing for top hon-
ors and bragging rights, along with end-
less amounts of the dish. The festival also
includes live music, entertainment and a
variety of vendors lined up at Hisey Park.
While youre in Granger, be sure to
check out Grangers Scout Cabin, which is
located next to City Hall. It has many his-
torical pieces and pictures.
Call the chamber of commerce for fur-
ther information at 509-854-7304 or see
the website www.grangerchamber.net.
Granger was founded in 1909 and
named after Walter Granger, superin-
tendent of the Washington Irrigation
Company, who also laid out the cities of
Zillah and Sunnyside.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 509-854-1725 or visit us on facebook: The City of Granger
Take Exit 58 off I-82 and visit our
Dinosaur Parks, our new
9-11 and Veterans Memorials.
Enjoy a walk around the pond at
the dinosaur park, or launch your
boat in the Yakima River!
Dinosaur Drive brochures are
available at
Granger City
Hall located at
102 Main St.
Welcome
to Granger!
where dinosaurs roam
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SUNNYSIDE
Washington
WHERE THE SUN SHINES BRIGHTEST
Sunnyside Has Lots Of Fun In The Sun
Sunnyside is well known for its
big dairies and as the headquar-
ters for Darigold, but there is a lot
more going on there than milk and
cheese.
Did you know that NASA astro-
naut Bonnie J. Dunbar has her
roots in the area? She graduated
from Sunnyside High School in
1967.
Sunnyside also holds many
annual events -including prob-
ably the nations most famous
Christmas parade featuring lighted
tractors - and is home to a large
wildlife population.
Sunnyside is also famous for its
Cinco de Mayo celebration every
year, which includes a big pa-
rade. Typically the city ropes off
two blocks of the downtown area
for food, clothing, arts and crafts
and live entertainment.
Every December is also
Sunnysides famous Lighted
Farm Implement Parade. The
A&E network once named the
event one of the Top 10 such
parades in the United States.
The festive occasion was the
frst of its kind in the area, starting
the tradition in 1989. The parade
includes farm combines, boom
trucks, sprayers, grape pickers,
and all types of tractors decorated
with many colorful lights. About 70
entries are expected each year for
the parade, which always draws
a huge crowd of 25,000 specta-
tors and usually winds up being
covered by some national TV net-
work.
You can also check out the
fourth annual Northwest Nitro
Nationals Pro Hillclimb, which will
be held May 16 to 18 at the inter-
sections of highways 241 and 24.
Last year it drew nearly 450 com-
petitors and around 3,500 spec-
tators for the three-day event. It
is Series 2 of fve nationally sanc-
tioned hill-climb events.
Sunshine Days
Youd expect a lot of sunshine
in a place named Sunnyside,
and you get it. In September
Sunnyside holds its annual
Sunshine Days, a weekend full of
events for just about everyone.
Some typical events in the com-
munity celebration include a 5k
run and walk, frefghters pancake
feed, vendors and bouncy hous-
es, fea market and quilt show.
Theres also a parade and the
Sun & Shine Car Show that draws
cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Theres also a Miss Sunnyside
Pageant.
You can get a taste of the lo-
cal history and culture at the
Sunnyside Historical Museum.
Located downtown at Fourth
Street and Grant Avenue, it is
open 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday through
Sunday, starting May 19. The mu-
seum offers a unique
look at local history, including one
of the largest barbed-wire collec-
tions in the nation.
Right across the street is the
cabin of Ben Snipes, the areas
pioneer cattle tycoon. It is perhaps
the oldest building in the area.
For more information, visit www.
sunnysidechamber.com
Sunnyside - Where the Sun Shines the Brightest
www.sunnysidechamber.com
Sunnyside, WA
Home of the original
Lighted Farm Implement Parade
& the largest Cinco de Mayo Festival.
451 S. 6th Street
PO Box 360
Sunnyside, WA 98944
509-837-5939
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PROSSER
Washington
BEAUTIFUL QUIET OASIS IN THE VALLEY
Every year at the crack of dawn,
balloon pilots from all over the
Pacifc Northwest converge at the
Prosser airport for the annual Great
Prosser
Balloon
Rally. Now
in its 25th
year, this
years event
will be held
Sept. 26-28.
This free
event is
great for all
ages. Watch
as pilots and crews prepare the gi-
ant, colorful balloons for fight. Some
lucky spectators are even asked
to assist the balloon pilots infate,
chase and recover the hot-air bal-
loons.
The Prosser Airport is located off
Wine Country Road not far from
downtown Prosser.
The event is popular among pro-
fessional and amateur photogra-
phers alike. Balloon rally memorabil-
ia is on sale at the airport throughout
weekend.
A number of events will take place
throughout the weekend, including
the Harvest Festival. The festival
celebrates Prossers rich agricultural
heritage and features arts and crafts,
food vendors and live entertainment.
Theres also the Caren Mercer-
Andreason Street Painting Festival.
Be sure to check out the special
Night Glow event, where balloon-
ists tether their balloons and light up
for spectators.
Parking and admission are free.
Below is an abridged schedule
of events for the rally weekend. For
more information, visit www.prosser-
balloonrally.org
Sept. 266 a.m.
Balloonists pre-
pare to launch from
Prosser Airport
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Harvest Festival in
downtown Prosser
7 to 11 p.m.
street dance in histor-
ic downtown Prosser
Sept. 276 a.m.
balloonists prepare to launch from
Prosser Airport.
7 to 11 a.m. breakfast by
National Honor Society at Keene-
Riverview-School
8 a.m. to noon Farmers
Market located between the library
and the city park
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Harvest
Festival l in downtown Prosser
5:30 p.m. Gates open at Art
Fiker Stadium for 6 p.m. pre-show
and dusk Night Glow balloon event
Sept. 286 a.m. balloonists
prepare to launch from Prosser
Airport
8 a.m. to noon breakfast at the
Prosser Senior Activity Center on
Seventh Street
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harvest
Festival
Prosser has many other activities
for its visitors, too.
An area boasting many wineries,
Prosser is part of the Wine Yakima
Valley Spring Barrel Tasting April 25-
27.
The Scottish Fest and Highland
games come to town June 21. Then
on July 4 the community offers its
Old-fashioned 4
th
of July Celebration.
July 19 is the 11
th
annual Art Walk
& Wine Gala. Another wine-themed
event is the Legends of Washington
Wine Gala at the Walter Clore Wine
& Culinary Center Aug. 8, followed
the next day by the Prosser wine &
Food Festival.
To learn more about these and
other activities visit the website www.
tourprosser.com.

Colorful balloons take fight
each September during Prossers
Balloon Rally.
Hot-air Balloons To Fill The Prosser Sky
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