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Yakima
Valley, Rattlesnake Hills and Red Mountain
Wine-Country Events
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July 4-6 |
Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Red, White & Blues
Fest. RHWT wineries will host eight (8) live
bands, food vendors, and artists at the third annual Red,
White & Blues Fest! Come and enjoy the wine, music, food and
atmosphere, and celebrate The Big Birthday in style. No
charge except for the Main Event. The band and food
line-up: Friday, July 4th
4-7 pm Bonair Winery: Blues
Vocalist & Keyboard ~ Spanish Tapas
7 PM (MAIN EVENT) at Silver
Lake Winery with Three RHWT Wineries' WINE & FOOD PAIRINGS,
the fabulous HUDSON ROCKET BAND, Rattlesnake Hills WINE
SAMPLING, and FIREWORKS over the four cities.
(Food and
more RHWT wine available for purchase. Lawns chairs or
blankets suggested.)
Saturday, July 5th
12-3 pm Silver Lake Winery:
Romagossa Blú ~ BBQ
2-5 pm Piety Flats Winery:
GentlemanWild ~ Picnic next to the Band
2-6 pm Tefft Cellars: Darnell
Scott & the Desert Blues Band ~ The Depot Restaurant
3-6 pm Steppe Cellars: Square
Dance ~ Grill Your Own Picnic
5-8 pm Paradisos del Sol: The
Rod Giles Band ~ Miz Dee's Southern Barbecue
Sunday, July 6th
12-4 pm Masset Winery Stan
Fortier Blues Guitar and Vocals ~ Catered Lunches
For more information email
info@rattlesnakehills.com.
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Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Wineries. |
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July 5 |
Red, White and Blues
- A combination of good blues, good food and
good wine is hard to beat. Come celebrate at Tefft
Cellars Winery in the Rattlesnake Hills of the
Yakima Valley with the music of Carnell Scott & the
Desert Blues Band from 2 - 6 pm. Food
available from The Depot Restaurant (hot dogs,
hamburgers and bar-b-cue), and wine by Tefft
Cellars.
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Tefft Cellars Winery,
Outlook, WA |
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July 4-6 |
Bon Vivant Wine Tours
- Yakima Valley/Rattlesnake Hills Red, White, & Blues Fest.
Three day tour of Yakima Valley
wineries and vineyards. Coincides with Rattlesnake Hills
Wine Trail annual Red, White & Blues Fest. Luscious red
wines, crisp and fruity wine wines, live blues music at the
wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail. Interesting
wineries amid the vineyards of some of Washington state\'s
premium wine regions-- Rattlesnake Hills, Yakima Valley, Red
Mountain.
For more information call 206-437-1298 or visit
Bon
Vivant Wine Tours of Washington. |
Hilton Garden Inn, Yakima
401 E. Yakima Ave.
Yakima |
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July 19 |
Art Walk & Wine Gala.
Now in its fifth year, the Art Walk & Wine Gala features
artists throughout Pacific Northwest. Come enjoy the warm
summer evening as 20 local wineries offer their latest
vintages. Area food vendors and live jazz music. This year's
featured artist is sculptor Tom McClelland. Tickets go on
sale in May. No one under 21 admitted. For more information
call 509-786-3177 or
www.prosserchamber.org. |
Sixth Street in historic downtown Prosser |
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July 19 |
Beach Party, Clam Bake
& Outdoor Movie At Silver Lake Winery.
Enjoy
Larry Riviera and the Bayou Boys playing Cajun, Country
and Gumbo rock (live
music starts at
5pm). The feast is on with
our clam bake, burgers
and wine and more food. The
free outdoor movie starts at 9pm. Bring
your own blanket and lawn chair and stake out a spot on the
grass. Don't forget the sunscreen.
For more information call 425-485-2437. |
Silver Lake Winery
1500 Vintage Road
Zillah |
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Every Sunday in August |
Silver Lake Winery August Summer Music Series.
Bring
your lawn chair and enjoy live music, a glass of
chilled wine and Salmon lunches every Sunday in
August. Below is the schedule:
August 3rd - Larry Riviera and the Bayou Boys,
Cajun, zydeco, gumbo and classic rock and
country
August 10th - Marlayne Kyle Quartet. The
beautiful sounds and stylings of the Marlayne
Quartet
August 17th - Joe Brooks Quartet with Pam Ernst,
Jazz like you want to hear it!
August 24th - Romagossa Blu, an eclectic blend
of original and cover music ranging from
folk-rock to Latin to reggae to blues
August 31st - TBA
For more information call 425-485-2437.
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Silver Lake Winery
1500 Vintage Road
Zillah |
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Aug. 9 |
Prosser Wine and Food Fair.
The Prosser Wine and Food Fair features 30 Washington
wineries and 20 Mid-Columbia food vendors for a day of
sampling. Must be 21 to attend. For ticket and more
information call 1-800-408-1517 or visit
www.prosserchamber.org |
Art
Fiker Stadium Prosser |
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August 16 |
A Case Of The Blues and All That Jazz Presented By US
Cellular.
Havana
Nights is the theme for the 16th Annual 'A Case of the Blues
& All That Jazz' presented by U.S. Cellular to be held on
Saturday, August 16 from 3pm to 11pm. The net income
supports our community through Yakima Greenway Foundation
and the Junior League of Yakima. It's a fun-filled event for
those 21 and over only with live music, featuring over 25
Northwest fine wines and 15 microbrews with food prepared by
Yakima's best restaurateurs. This year's headliner is Javier
Garcia and his band directly from Miami with a new,
progressive latin-pop sound. Stephanie Schneiderman will be
the middle music artist with Wayman Chapman, a local
favorite opening the event. For more information call
509-453-8280 or visit
www.yakimagreenway.org/blues. |
Sarg
Hubbard Park
111 S
18th Street
Yakima |
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August 23 |
Hyatt Vineyards
Snake in the Glass Passport Party.
wine, dine, and dance to great
music with all the winemakers of the Rattlesnake Hills
Wine Trail! The annual Snake in the
Glass Passport Party is a celebration for
everyone who has completed the Wine Trail Passport. You’ve
received your prize, now share in the best part of
completing your Passport the exclusive, invitation-only,
Snake in the Glass Passport Party!
For more information on how to start your passport call
888-375-RHWT |
Hyatt Vineyards
2020 Gilbert Rd
Zillah |
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August 30 |
Silver Lake Winery's
2008 Harvest Party.
Celebrate The 2008 Grape Harvest
at Silver Lake Winery's Roza Hills Vineyard. Start planning
your trip to the Yakima Valley for Silver Lake Winery’s 2008
Harvest Party. Lunch is available for $10.00 a plate.
For more
information call 425-485-2437. |
Silver Lake Winery At Roza Hills
1500 Vintage Road
Zillah |
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September 6 |
A Night Out - Denim &
Diamonds.
A Night Out”® and the Prosser
Memorial Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce they
have once again partnered to host the 9th Annual “A Night
Out”® benefit auction and dinner.
Join us at our Gala reception and Silent Auction along
with 18 award winning wineries, 2 NW Micro Breweries, & Hors
d'oeuvres in the stunning display gardens of the Yellow Rose
Nursery. Be entertained by the Ben Macy Trio, one of
Washington Wine Countries favorite jazz bands. This year’s
gourmet split Red King Crab Leg & Prime Rib dinner will be
served while internationally renowned charity auctioneer,
Scott Musser of Charity Chant Auctions, presents this years
expanded Live Auction. After dinner join us for dancing
until mid-night with DJ music by Dan Burns 3D Productions.
For more information visit
Prosser Chamber . |
Prosser Vintners Village - Yellow
Rose Display Garden/Event Center
600 Merlot Drive
Prosser |
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September 13 |
The Great Grandview Grape Stomp. Come participate in a long-time European tradition. Contestants
will hop into wooden wine barrels and stomp furiously, using
their bare feet to turn 30 pounds of fresh grapes into
juice. There will be food and arts & crafts vendors,
refreshments, games & goodies, a jumping castle, and grape
themed games, along with the sounds of local jazz group
Private Reserve. Tucker Cellars and Cowan Vineyards will
pour during the stomp. The Yakima Valley Community College
campus will be open for tours of the Yakima Valley Community
College Vineyard and Winery Technology Program and Allied
Health programs. The Stomp will be followed by YVCC's second
Vineyard and Winery Technology scholarship fundraiser at 6
p.m. Location: Grandview YVCC Campus, 114 Grandridge. Hours:
1-5 p.m. Cost: $Free to the watch, $30 for stomp teams
(pre-registration). info, call 509-882-2100 daytime,
509-643-1142 evening, or visit http://www.grandview.wa.us/Web%20Page/Informational%20Pages/tourism&events.htm |
Grandview |
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Ongoing
Events in the Yakima Valley |
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mornings |
Vineyard
Tours.
Get ready for an unusual and educational opportunity...
evidence of the commitment of a group of growers
and winemakers to help educate wine enthusiasts
about the origins of the wines from the Rattlesnake
Hills/Yakima Valley area. The
tours are small (5 maximum per group), since some
of our vineyards require 4-wheel drive to get
to. We ask that people make arrangements
via email, because the starting location changes
depending on the tour leader. The tours
go places you won’t see as a casual visitor.
We go past the “no trespassing” signs.
Soils and climatic characteristics will be discussed.
Each tour guide is an experienced grape
grower/winemaker with about 20 years experience.
For more info or to make reservations please
e-mail winemaker@bonairwine.com.
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Yakima/Rattlesnake
Wine Region |
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Winery
Tours.
Winery
tours each Sunday morning. They are in small
groups and will include a sampling from the barrel.
For more info. please call 509-829-6027.
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Bonair
Winery, Zillah |
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Horse Heaven Hills Wine-Region Events |
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July 19 |
Horse Heaven Hills Trail Drive.
Join the Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Third Annual Trail
Drive Event celebrating the AVA's anniversary. Take a drive
through the beautiful Horse Heaven Hills and taste wines at
tasting rooms & wineries. The trail includes Columbia Crest,
Canoe Ridge Estate, Alexandria Nicole, Zefina, Canyon's
Edge, Chateau Champoux and McKinley Springs. Enjoy a BBQ
dinner next to the mighty Columbia River. For more
information visit
www.horseheavenhillswinegrowers.org, call 509-894-4528
or e-mail sandy@mckinleysprings.com
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Prosser/Paterson |
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August 23 |
Sunset At The Chateau. Chateau Champoux invites you to a sunset
couple's night of seafood off the grill and superb Cabernet
wines produced from Champoux Vineyard grapes. Tickets are
limited. Call 509-894-5005. |
Chateau Champoux's
Alderdale (South of Prosser) |
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Sept. 13 |
Chateau Champoux "Grape Stomp.” Fourth annual grape stomp event. Bring your three-person
team, your bare feet and stomp for prizes, trophies &
bragging rights. Teams must be signed up by Sept. 8. Ticket
includes BBQ lunch, wine tasting, complimentary T-shirt (for
stompers) & entry into the Stomp Contest. For team signup,
times, prices and check-in visit call the number
509-894-5005. |
Chateau Champoux's
Alderdale (South of Prosser) |
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Sept. 27-28 |
Catch The Crush With Columbia Crest.
Visit the state's largest winery for its harvest celebration
and sample grapes fresh from the vineyards. Enjoy live
music, wine tasting and winery tours. All guests are
welcome; no admittance fee. Please call ahead to confirm at
(888) 309-WINE (9463) or visit our Web site at
www.columbia-crest.com.
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Columbia Crest Winery
Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive.
Paterson |
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Oct. 5 |
22nd Annual Vintage Mustang Car Show.
Columbia Crest Winery plays host to more than 100 Mustangs
to view, and guests can vote for their favorite. Live music
and food items will be available. All guests are welcome; no
admittance fee. Please call ahead to confirm at (888)
309-WINE (9463) or visit our Web site at
www.columbia-crest.com.
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Columbia Crest Winery
Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive.
Paterson |
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Nov. 8 |
Chateau Champoux's Seventh Vine to Wreath.
It's autumn in the Horse Heavens. Come join us for a day of
wreath making, any size, any number, from fresh grapevines
cut from the vineyard. Limited number of spaces. Feel free
to bring your own decorations for your wreaths. Glue guns,
wire and tools provided. For more information call
509-894-5005. |
Chateau Champoux's
Alderdale (South of Prosser) |
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Nov. 28-30 |
Thanksgiving in Wine Country.
Celebrate the holidays while sampling gourmet food items and
wine at Columbia Crest. Complimentary gift-wrapping will be
available to start your holiday shopping before the rush.
All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. Please call ahead
to confirm at (888) 309-WINE (9463) or visit our Web site at
www.columbia-crest.com.
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Columbia Crest Winery
Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive.
Paterson
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Walla
Walla Valley Wine-Region
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Oct 12 |
ENTWINE. You are
cordially invited to join the Walla Walla Community
College Foundation, the Walla Walla Valley Wine
Alliance, and ArtWalla for Entwine 2007
a benefit dinner and auction to support Walla
Walla arts, wine, and education. There will be 46
award winning Walla Walla Valley Wineries
participating along with 19 regional artists
participating and featuring their original artwork.
For more information on the event or to purchase
your tickets, contact Linda Hardy at 509-527-4275 or
visit
www.wallawallawine.com. |
Marcus Whitman Hotel and
Conference Center on the corner of Second Avenue and Rose
Street in Walla Walla |
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November 7 |
Walla Walla Valley Wine Tasting and Auction.
Join Planned Parenthood of Central Washington (PPCW)
in celebrating 27 years of the Wine Auction. This
event is the perfect occasion for wine enthusiasts
and supporters of PPCW to come together and enjoy an
evening of wine, while showing support for Planned
Parenthood. For more information call 509-540-4706. |
Marcus Whitman Hotel and
Conference Center on the corner of Second Avenue and Rose
Street in Walla Walla |
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Dec - 6 - 7 |
Holiday Barrel
Tasting. Winemakers and their cellar staff will
be on hand as over 50 wineries open their barrel
rooms for the Valley’s 12th annual Holiday Barrel
Tasting. For more information and a list of
participating wineries visit
www.wallawallawine.com. |
Various Walla Walla Wineries |
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