Ledgestone Hotel – YakimaUsher in summer by perusing the weekly Farmer’s Market located at 19 South 3rd. For 19 years, the market has operated from Mother’s Day weekend through the end of October. Sprawling through the streets in front of the Historic Capitol Theater, the market extends as far south as necessary. Open from 9 a.m. –…
Category Archives: About Yakima
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Yakima Farmers Market
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A Weekend to Remember: Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend ushers in summer throughout Yakima Valley, but it’s also a time to remember soldiers who gave their all. The annual Yakima Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, starting at Yakima and Sixth Avenues. The hour-long event is sponsored by the Marine Corps. In the Lower Valley, you’ll find…
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Cinco de Mayo Fun
May 4 – 6 marks Fiesta Grande in Yakima Valley, the biggest party in wine country. The biggest cultural event in the region celebrates Latinx heritage and culture with restaurants and bars collaborating for a massive, city-wide fiesta. Live entertainment, a carnival, dancing horses, and of course plenty of delicious Mexican cuisine are the…
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Mt. Rainier National Park
You can see the peak of Mt. Rainier from much of the Yakima Valley, and exploring the sprawling, 369-square mile Washington State reserve is a must for outdoor lovers. Just southeast of Seattle, the mountain is capped with snow and glaciers for much of the year, and the 6,400-foot sunrise makes for a stunning start…
