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Eatery & Pub 5 WINES ON TAP 18 Micro Brews (Including Local Breweries On Tap) WEB Domestics Also On Tap Local Wines and Spirits 1232 Wine country road • prosser • 786-7492 www.jeremys1896publichouse.com Try Our Awesome Pizzas Dinner Entrées Deck Dining Sandwiches • Burgers Appetizers • Wings • Pastas • Salads Orders To Go Our Thanks To All Who Advertised & Participated in This Years 2017 Grape Vine Cheers Welcome to the 31st Edition of the Grape Vine, a Northwest tradition. Written, designed, and produced in Eastern Washington, our visitor guide aims to give you the local’s view of the wine country we know and love. The tours and events found in The Grape Vine are the best for fun and exploration from Ellensberg to the Tri- Cities. Thank you for visiting our area, where you will find people, places and events as delightful and diverse as our wines. Cheers! The Prosser Danielle Fournier Danielle Fournier, Record-Bulletin Publisher Publisher recordbulletin.com EDITORIAL STAFF 613 7th Street • Victoria Walker Prosser, WA 99350 Managing Editor (509) 786-1711 • Brittnee Sanchez Fax: (509) 786-1779 Grandview Editor USPS 448-060 ADVERTISING • Dianne Buxton The Grandview Herald • Suzie Zuniga thegrandviewherald.com 308 Division Street BUSINESS STAFF Grandview WA 98930 • Annette Jones (509) 882-3712 Office Manager Fax (509) 882-2833 COMPOSING ROOM USPS 226-000 • Reba Fink Copyright 2016 Production Manager 2017 Grape Vine Directory

April Calender ...... Page 4 September Calender ...... Page 28 Vacationing with Pets ...... Page 5 Ballooning Over Wine Country ...... Page 29 2017 Fly Fishing Fair in Ellensburg ...... Page 6 Craft Beers of the Valley ...... Page 30 Gorgeous Picnic Places in Eastern Washington ...... Page 7 Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire ...... Page 31

May Calender ...... Page 8 October Calender ...... Page 32 Alpacas & Farmers’ Market ...... Page 9 Harvest Times in the Valley ...... Page 33 Sage Rat Run ...... Page 10 The Reach Tours 2017 ...... Page 34-35 Toppenish / Hop Museum ...... Page 11

June Calender ...... Page 12 November Calender ...... Page 36 Walla Walla Theatres ...... Page 13 Experience Western History ~ Museum ...... Page 37 Car Shows ...... Page 14 Grandview’s Hidden Treasure for Wine Lovers ...... Page 38 Dayton a Place of Exploration ...... Page 15 Benton City ...... Page 39

July Calender ...... Page 16 December Calender ...... Page 40 Mighty Tieton Experience...... Page 17 A Convoy for Christmas ...... Page 41 Columbia River Gorge ...... Page 18 Horn Rapids Golf Course ...... Page 42 Live Theatre in Eastern Washington ...... Page 19 August Calender ...... Page 20 31st Annual Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo ...... Page 21 TM Washington State’s American Viticultural Areas Map..... Page 22-23 The GRAPE VINE 2017 Cowboys & College - Ellensburg ...... Page 24 www.thegrapevinenw.com The Richland Players ...... Page 25 Published Every Spring by Valley Publishing Company Vitner’s Village ...... Page 26 Bill’s Berry Farm ...... Page 27 www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 3 April

April 1: Make the Park Shine – Opening Day of Park Season: Howard Amon Park – Richland www.tricities.com April 1-2: Three Rivers Pet Expo – Kennewick April 1-2: The 17th Annual Yakima River Canyon Marathon - Ellensburg to Selah – www.visityakima.com April 5: The Young Irelanders – Gesa Powerhouse Theatre Walla Walla - www.phtww.com April 8: Cherry Blossom 5K – Benton City Chamber – 509-588-4984 April 7-9: Feast & Guitar Fest - Walla Walla – www.DowntownWallaWalla.com April 13-23: Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler – 10 days of Cruises! – www.PortlandSpirit.com April 15: Junk-Tiquen in the Burg – Ellensburg - www.myellensburg.com April 15: Professional Bull Riders Tour – Yakima Sun Dome - www.visityakima.com April 15: Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - www.halfmarathons.com April 16-17: “Pre-Barrel” Spring Tasting – Yakima Valley - www.visityakima.com April 20-23: Washington State Fair – Puyallup – www.thefair.com April 22-23: Spring Release at Maryhill Winery – Goldendale – www.maryhillwindery.com April 22-23: Spring Barrel Tasting – Tri Cities - www.tricities.com April 22: Tieton Open House – Tieton - www.mightytieton.com April 22: Food Truck Rally at Winemakers’ Loft – Prosser – www.visityakima.com April 28–30: Spring Barrel Tasting from Yakima to Benton City – www.wineyakimavalley.org April 29: Benton City Spring Opener Car and Bike Show - www.bcspringopener.com April 30 - May 1: 10th Annual Two Rivers Renaissance Faire – Wenatchee – www.renfaire.org

4 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com Vacationing with pets

Going on vacation with pets little time spent exploring your Races, Pet Tricks, Costume is a fun and memorable time. alternatives, traveling with your Contests and much more. If you are headed to Eastern dog can add a new dimension of Walla Walla is full of doggie Washington with your pet, at enjoyment for you both. fun with their own dog park and least one month prior to your trip, Zillah is home to the 9th Annual dog sitters. Need to attend an you should begin researching pet Canine & Wine Walk at Cherry important business meeting, go friendly places. Wood Bed, Breakfast & Bath to a wedding, or even just have In our research, we turned this is where people have the a romantic dinner without Fido? up several web sites devoted opportunity to become forever And you don’t want to leave your to pet owners who want to parents to some new fur babies. canine pal unattended in the hotel travel with their animals. One Ellensburg is home to the room, visit www.rover.com for of the more recent to pop up is Dachshunds on Parade that will help finding a sitter. Yakima Valley Wine Doggies, take place on Saturday, June 17th So grab your leash, man’s best www.yakimawine-doggies. in the downtown area. This is an friend, the supplies you need com. Highlights includes a all-day event, where Dachshunds to clean up after your pet, and dog blog, an interactive map of and their owners come together the water bowl when touring dog-friendly businesses with in downtown Ellensburg to enjoy Washington’s famous Wine open pet policies, plus a section the “Short” Parade, Dachshund Country. where guests can add pictures and stories of their dogs enjoying Washington wine country. Also Authentic included is a list of wineries that Restaurant Mexican allow pets. Two other examples Cuisine are www.PetTravel.com and www.dogfriendly.com. Mexican & American Cuisine If you plan to visit a winery, Cocktails • Beer • Local Wine be sure to call ahead before Family Atmosphere you take your pet, but you may Open 7 Days A Week 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. be pleasantly surprised at the number of wineries that allow We Accept ALL Major Credit Cards dogs on the grounds. With a 602 6th Street • Prosser • 786-0222 www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 5 2017 Fly Fishing Fair in Ellensburg

Fly Fishing can be a very relaxing and satisfying event. And to get a better understanding on how to fly fish the Washington State Council Federation of Fly Fishers is hosting the ninth annual Fly Fishing Fair May 5 and 6 at the Kittitas Valley Event Center. The cost is $5 for non-members, and free admission for federation member and children under 16. There will be a variety of tying, casting and learning events. Free seminars will be given that include Puget Sound Tactics. There will also be workshops on casting, from beginning to expert, including classes designed for women, which will be available for a fee. Elfers-Lyon Pharmacy You’ll have the chance to see how good you are in the Working techniques you think you’ve perfected and you’ll also find out where your cast needs more work. A free nine-hole Together casting course will be available, both for competition and to enhance your casting skills. Each hole in the course To Keep requires you to deal with a real fishing situation, and Your Family solve the problem it presents. You can bring your own equipment or equipment and instructors are available to Healthy! guide you along the course. Private lessons with a Certified Casting Instructor are available for a fee. Over 50 Years Taking Friendly Staff... Another high point - there is estimated to be about 100 Care of Community Professional Service individuals who will be tying flies, and offering techniques Pharmacy Needs! and tips simply for the asking. Some tiers are as young as 13, and these nimble-fingered youngsters “are good We Can Fill Prescriptions We Bill Most and will show you how to tie their patterns with any tips From All Doctors Insurance Companies available,” the federations claims. Every type and style of Serving All Your Pharmacy Needs Since 1961 fly will be tied. Vendors will also be available with tying Hours: M-F 9-6 • Closed Sat. and Sun. materials, rods, reels, lines and a full spectrum of items needed for fly fishing that you can try out and buy. Located in the Valley Vista Medical Center Building For more information visit the Fly Fishing Fair web 820 Memorial Street • Suite 2 • Prosser • 786-3200 site at http://wscifff.org/index.php/fly-fishing-fair.

6 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com Gorgeous Picnic Places in Eastern Washington Picnics can be one of the best parts of summer. Listed are some favorite spots to picnic: 1. Swan Lake, is in the Colville National Forest, just off Hwy 21, south of Republic. The annual Fall Mountain Bike Fest is held at the Swan Lake Campground. 2. Rimrock Lake is easily accessible from Highway 12. Look up and see the Goat Rocks Wilderness. 3. Stonehenge Memorial, is a full-scale replica built by Sam Hill. The stones are near Maryhill, Museum off Hwy 14. The Memorials are open daily 7 a.m. to dusk. 4. Taneum Road, Take I-90 to the Thorp exit (Exit #101), turn left and travel to the Thorp Cemetery Road, turn right and eventually you come to Taneum Road. 5. Manastash Ridge, from Ellensburg, take Umptanum Road. After about two miles, Umptanum intersects with Manastash Road. Follow Manastash Road west to Cove Road, then left to the parking area. 6. Madame Dorian Memorial Park is located 23 miles south of the Tri-Cities, on State Hwy 12. 7. Anjou Bakery, 3898 Old Monitor Highway Cashmere, WA 98815 off Hwy 97 is the beautiful Anjou Pear Orchard, with a bakery in an old farm house. Open Thursday to Sundays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8. Banks Lake extends over 27,000 acres of warm water from Grand Coulee to Coulee City, aligned with basalt-rock coulees. 9. Charbonneau Park is on Lake Sacajawea 10. Palouse Falls, that which lies on confluence of the Snake and Palouse Rivers. This 105-acre park allows for a picnic with a view of the falls, and nature’s soundtrack of the water falling. Sister to Sister

• Home Decor 10 Merlot Drive • Prosser • Clothing (next to Starbucks) • Shoes (509) 786-7467 • Jewelry • Accessories • Hobo Handbags • Kitchen Goods • Gourmet Foods • Lighting • European Soaps • Body Lotions • Candles & Diffusers • Baby • Artisan Gelato BAKERY Complimentary Gift Wrapping • Mon.-Sat. 9-6 • Sunday Noon -5 • take Exit 80 www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 7 May

May 4: Rhythm Future Quartet - Gesa Powerhouse Theatre Walla Walla - www.phtww.com May 4: Art Walk – 1st Thursday Historic Downtown Kennewick – www.visittri-cities.com May 6: Asparagus Fest – Middleton Farms – Pasco 509.551.8861 May 6: The Northwest Preparedness Expo – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com May 6: Farmer’s Market opens in Prosser 8am–12pm and runs each Saturday through Oct. 28 May 6: Farmer’s Market opens in Ellensburg 9am–1pm and runs each Saturday through Oct. 28 May 6: Farmer’s Market opens in Yakima 9am–2pm and runs each Saturday through Oct. 28 May 6: Walla Walla Valley Farmer’s Market opens – runs each Saturday through Oct. 28 May 5-6: Cinco de Mayo Festival - Yakima - www.visityakima.com May 6: Apple Blossom Stemilit Growers Grand Parade 11-2 – Wenatchee - www.wenatchee.org May 13-14: 20th Annual Untapped Blues & Brews Festival – Kennewick www.untappedblues.com May 20-21: Sage Rat Run – Sunnyside, Grandview & Prosser - www.sageratun.com May 20: The 2nd Annual Rising Stars at the Clore Center – Prosser - www.visityakima.com May 26-28: Mule Mania – Dayton – www.mulemaniadayton.com May 27: Memorial Day Weekend Wine Sale & Anniversary Maryhill Winery - www.maryhillwindery.com

8 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com Farmers’ Markets in

Fromthe Ellensburg Valley to Walla Walla, agriculture is a force deeply rooted in families who celebrate a bountiful harvest annually. These families proudly sell what they have sowed, to many eastern Washingtonians and visitors. Typically, from May until October are when you can find a famers’ market happening. Farmers’ Markets are not just for those who sell produce, but for those who craft, sell jewelry, want to raise money for School or Civic Clubs or those who sell plants, one may even run across a booth that is set up to inform communities of hometowns of classes, theatre Alpacs and productions and festivals. Some markets have entertainment with singing groups or soloist or street acts. All in all, Farmers’ Markets are Wine Country a hub for the community to participate in the lives of fellow citizens Want to add to your “agri- in area tasting rooms. fun” while touring wine country? Originally from South Visit an alpaca farm! America, alpacas are prized for Less than a mile from their luxurious fleece, which is Prosser’s Vintner’s Village, similar to cashmere and softer, Sage Bluff Alpacas welcomes stronger and lighter than wool. guests year round. Visitors enjoy The appeal of raising these meeting the alpacas, talking with eco-friendly animals is due breeders John and Jennifer Ely, largely to the minimal care they and learning about the alpaca require, their gentle personalities, lifestyle. the resulting revenue and Coinciding with many of enviable lifestyle. Ellensburg - Kittitas County Prosser’s seasonal events, the Alpaca breeders are a Farmers’ Market Historic Kennewick farm schedules frequent open cooperative group, mentoring 4th Avenue between Pearl and Pine Farmers Market house events featuring fiber newcomers and ensuring the Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Downtown Kennewick artists, farm tours and shopping. success of a rapidly growing May 6 - Oct.28 Corner of W. Kennewick Ave and www.kittitascountyfarmersmarket. Benton Street. Visitors are also welcomed to national industry. com Thursday 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. phone ahead to schedule private Sage Bluff Alpacas is June 1st – Oct.12th tours. conveniently located on Steele Yakima – Farmers’ Market http://historickennewick.org/ rd Sage Bluff shopping features Road in Prosser, Wash. 16 N. 3 Street, May 7 – Oct. 29 farmers-market/ Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. luxurious yarns, fiber products Phone 509-786-4507 to www.yakimafarmersmarket.org Pasco Farmer’s Market and rugs made from their own schedule a farm visit. Or email 4th Ave & Lewis Street alpacas’ fleece. You’ll also find [email protected]. Prosser – Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. from unique imported alpaca fashions, To learn more about alpacas, 7th Street & Sommers Avenue June – Sept. accessories, and toys for or check Sage Bluff’s calendar Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12pm, Saturdays 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. from May - Sept. May – Oct. everyone in the family. Exciting of events, visit their web site at www.prosserfarmersmarket.com trunk shows are often scheduled www.sagebluffalpacas.com. Walla Walla Farmers’ Market Richland Farmer’s Market Walla Walla County Fairgrounds The Parkway and George Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Washington Way May – Sept. Fridays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. gowallawallafarmersmarket.com June 2nd - Oct. 27th http://marketattheparkway.com/

Wine enthusiasts... Meet alpaca enthusiasts! While visiting wine country, tour Prosser’s premier alpaca farm too! • Meet the alpacas • Shop luxurious alpaca retail

Call today to schedule your farm visit! www.sagebluffalpacas.com 509-786-4507 www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 9 Sage Rat Run to Race through Lower Valley Wine Country Runners from all over the northwest will converge in Grandview, Prosser, and Sunnyside on Saturday May 20th. The Sage Rat Run is typically a two-day event with 17 different races that runs through Sunnyside, Grandview, and the finish line in Prosser. However, this year, due to Sage Rat Run Director, Mike Akins, suffering a medical emergency back in November, the Enjoy Your Favorite race will be simplified to accommodate the family tragedy the Cocktail or Beer in Our directors are facing. Full Service Lounge Last year, over 1,000 runners signed up to run in the Sage GREAT FOOD Rat Run. Located in the wine country, the Sage Rat Run is Nice Family Atmosphere designed to bring communities and people together for a happy, healthy, fun run event while raising money for charity Party & Fiesta Platter and other causes. For 8-10 people - Take Out Only Sage Rat offers a Half Marathon starting in Sunnyside, a Open Monday-Thursday 5K run, river run 5K along the Yakima River, 12K starting 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday • Saturday • Sunday in Grandview, and a 15K run through the hills outside of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prosser. Bienvenidos Amigos For more information visit http://sageratrun.com.

10 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com The American Hop Museum In 2006, a single warehouse highlighting an array of items opened as Trimble Brothers fire in Yakima took out 4 percent devoted to the history and future Creamery in 1917. So, when of the world’s supply of hops in of hop cultivation. Since most of you’ve had your fill of wine, one swift swoop. This unforeseen the hops grown in the U.S. are toast with the history of brew. misfortune was possible because here in the Yakima Valley, few The American Hop the Yakima Valley just so people outside the area have ever Museum: 22 South “B” Street; happens to produce 75 percent seen them. Toppenish, WA. 98948 Phone of the nation’s (and 25 percent The American Hop Museum (509) 865-4677 (HOPS) Fax: of the world’s) supply of hops, is presently housed in a historic (509)865-7649 Email: director@ a key flavoring ingredient in building that was originally americanhopmuseum.org. beer. Which is why, Toppenish is now home to the American Hop Museum, publicized as the only Where the West still lives in the City of Murals and Museums museum in the nation dedicated to the history of hops. Located in the heart of the nation’s largest hop-producing area- Toppenish, WA, the American Hop Museum opens each year in mid-May. The American Hop Museum opens to the public introducing and educating the world on the Hop plant. Almost 2/3 of hops grown in the Yakima Valley are exported to countries all over the world, making the region one of the most important hop growing areas. The museum features striking exhibitions and intriguing displays, with a unique gift shop

EL CAPORAL Call Toppenish Chamber (509)865-3262 — Mural in a Day June 3rd and Mural Tours — — Toppenish Rodeo June 30th - July 1st - - Wild West Parade July 1st - Jr. Rodeo - - Lighted Parade and Toy Train Christmas - Family Mexican Restaurant Cocktails, Beer & Wine 786-4910 To Go Orders Welcome Shop ● Eat ● Stay Open 11:00 a.m. 7 Days-A-Week 624 6th Street • Prosser www.VisitToppenish.com www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 11 June

June 1-30: Annual Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival – www.wwcmf.org June 3: Scottish Fest – Prosser - www.prosserscottishfest.org June 2: Richland Farmer’s Market 9am–1pm runs each Friday until Oct. 27th www.marketattheparkway.com June 3: Mural in a Day event - Toppenish. www.visittoppenish.com June 10: Bottles, Brews & Barbeques – Vintner’s Village Prosser – www.tourprosser.com June 16-17: The 5th Annual Love of Junk - Walla Walla – www.loveofjunk.com June 13: Yakima Blues and Local Brews Bash – www.visityakima.com June 18: Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wines – www.wallawallawines.com June 16-18: Hogs & Dogs: West Richland – www.westrichlandchamber.org June 23-26: The 24th Annual Cool Desert Nights - Richland – www.cooldessertnights.com June 16-18: All Wheels Weekend – Dayton - www.historicdayton.com June 30 - July 1: Annual Wild West Parade - Toppenish - www.toppenish.net

12 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com Walla Walla Gesa Power House Theatre The Little Theatre

The Historic Gesa Power House Theatre is a 300-seat performing The Little Theatre of Walla We invite visitors to Walla arts theater located in downtown Walla Walla, Washington. The Walla’s mission is: “To showcase Walla to join our local patrons 120-year-old building was once the Walla Walla Gas Plant, originally the talents of local volunteers, for a performance. We produce built to produce coal gas and pipe it underground to light the streets, and to entertain and enrich our four main season shows and businesses and homes of Walla Walla. community by producing good often a summer production of an plays - done well”. evening of short plays, musical In 2011, the interior of the building was transformed into a state-of- Since its inception in 1944 the review, or melodrama. the-art performing arts theater. The interior design, featuring a thrust LTWW has produced over 300 Visit our website at http:// stage and balcony seating, was inspired by the intimate Blackfriars plays. As a non-profit, the Theatre ltww.org for more information Theatre in London, England which William Shakespeare and his is dependent on its patrons and or to purchase tickets, or follow acting company began using in 1608. donors for its success. We are us on Facebook at https://www. The Gesa Power House Theatre was named by the Washington proud of its stewardship and facebook.com/ltwallawalla. State Building Preservation Commission to the list of the State historic support and its ability to provide buildings and in January 2012 the theater was officially accepted to live theatre to the community. Proposed 2017-18 season LTWW is truly an all-volunteer A Few Good Men – by Aaron Sorkin the National Register of Historic Places. Although originally formed Nov. 3-4, 10-11, 12*, 17-19* as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Gesa Power House Theatre is organization. The Trustees, the The Rainmaker - by N. Richard Nash on a path to be operated as a nonprofit company. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit Board, Actors, Directors, set and Feb. 3-4, 10-11, 12*, 17-19* lighting Designers, and backstage Accomplice – by Rupert Holmes organization, called Power House Theatre Walla Walla, Inc., has been Crew all volunteer their time and April 6-7, 13-5*, 20-22* formed with the goal of raising funds to assume ownership of the Baskerville: energies to insure the success of A Sherlock Holmes Mystery – by Ken theater by 2018. As part of a transition plan, the current owners will the Theatre. Both amateurs and donate their equity in the LLC to the nonprofit. Ludwig - June 1-2, 8-10*, 15-17* professionals have found their All shows run three weekends with Fri. “Since the theater opened, we have worked to create a facility way to our Theatre to lend their and Sat. performances each weekend at that would enhance the culture of Walla Walla and the surrounding talents. We provide an outlet for 7:30 and a 2pm matinee (*) the last two area,” says Mark Anderson, one of the current owners. “The Power those interested in theatre and Sundays of the run of each show. You can find us at 1130 E Sumach House is a community gathering place for a wide variety of events and highlight their skills with each Street in Walla Walla. We look forward to programming. We have now developed a clear path toward a business one of our shows. seeing you. model that can keep the theater sustainable for many years to come.” Gesa Power House Theatre has grown into a local hub for live performances, including in-house productions, rentals by outside Whether it’s a fundraiser for 50 or an afternoon getaway for five, we can help you discover groups, and private events. In 2016, approximately 18,000 people Eastern Washington’s best wineries with a attended events held in the historic building. chartered tour on one of our motorcoaches. Transitioning to a nonprofit, which is an industry standard for So, Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride performance venues, will ensure that the building will be maintained While We Take Care Of The Rest! as a public asset well into the future. Private ownership is rare as ticket sales cannot fully cover ongoing operating expenses, which must be supplemented through other funding sources, including tax-deductible donations from businesses and individuals. To learn more about Gesa Power House Theatre or to see a calendar For Inquiries, or to book, call 1-800-798-9856 of current events, visit www.phtww.com. or visit www.aamotorcoach.com www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 13 12th Annual Grandview Chamber Car Show On Saturday, August 12, during the Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo, the 12th Annual Grandview Chamber Car show will show all and any vehicle you can imagine. The Grandview Chamber Car show is open to cars, truck, tractors, and motorcycle. The gates will open at 8:00 a.m. and the judges will pick their favorite ride from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The grand prize winner will take home $700.00 cash. For more information, Contact Mike Bradshaw at 509-786-8250 or e-mail: [email protected] Vintiques Northwest Nationals 24th Annual Cool Desert Nights Car Show Set for Aug. 4-6 There can be no doubt that the members of the Vintiques car club in Yakima know how to put together a car show with staying power. Richland’s Car Show The first Vintiques show was held in 1974, and for all butthe The really great thing about the summer nights in the Tri-Cities is inaugural year, the show has been held at the Yakima Fairgrounds. that even when the days are a bit on the warm side, it almost always This year, the show will take place August 4-6, and Until 2006, cools off nicely in the evening. And the Cool Desert Nights’ car show show entrants were restricted to 1948 or older vehicles, but now the in Richland takes full advantage of that phenomenon. show is now open to 1972 or older vehicles. June 23rd through the 25th are the dates for the 24th edition of You can also enjoy live entertainment, and a host of other activities Cool Desert Nights where visitors can expect to see 600 to 700 cars, that span the show’s four-day run. gleaming in the early summer sun. And, in addition to the show and The show annually attracts cars from as far away as California and shine, there will be street dances, games, activities, pancake feed, and British Columbia, and often, even further. Some have been attending more the show every year for decades. It’s a four-day classic car and street rod event open to all makes The high-water mark for car registration was about 1200, but for and models of vehicles. The event is held at the Richland Uptown the last decade or so, it’s been in the 700-800-car range. Shopping Center, on George Washington Way, a four-lane north/south There is a swap meet for cars and car parts, and vendors of thoroughfare through the city; on the Saturday of the show, and at automotive parts and paraphernalia are set up in the Sun Dome. other locations earlier in the weekend. Cars start showing up Thursday, and that evening, there are events The schedule of events for the show and registration for the event at a couple of locations around Yakima that attract not only cars are posted on the show web site, www.cooldesertnights.com. The attending the Vintiques show, but other special-interest cars that just event is hosted by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. show up for the fun of it. Friday, the public is invited onto the grounds to enjoy all the old iron and the people who have brought it there. That evening, those who are registered at the show can get a At WINE COUNTRY VILLA discounted ticket to Renegade Raceway to watch the drags or to Across From Prosser Airport nearby Yakima Speedway to see the races there. Or, if you don’t want to leave the grounds, there’s a live band to provide dance music to KD’s Country Floral liven the evening. Full Service Floral Shoppe Saturday is another day when the public is invited in, but anyone without a registration wristband is asked to leave at about 6 p.m., before the real fun starts. In short, it’s a show that attracts people who know how to have fun. The Vintiques club maintains a web site at www.vintiques.com, with a complete schedule of events for this year’s show. IF WE DON’T HAVE IT . . . WE CAN GET IT! 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This Eastern Washington through town, is a nice method to exploration of the theatrical arts historic village are offered an community named Dayton was explore Dayton’s Historic gems. in Dayton. Evening at the Depot when they settled in 1859. The city was Along this path lies the Depot, Festivals are a unique way to serve up a meal of ‘farm-to- established and a young man, Caboose Park, Smith Hollow explore the fancies of Dayton’s table’ delights; Dayton on Tour named Jacob Weinhard, settled School and the bronze statue of citizens. Each year Dayton is is a Fall Festival; and to round in Dayton and then built the first Sacajawea. host to hot-rods, roadsters and out the year Dayton is host to a Weinhard Brewery, malt house, Explore the stage and all its muscle-cars with their ‘All Christmas Kick-off from “the Weinhard Saloon, lodge and wonders at Dayton’s Liberty Wheels Weekend.’ Town that Still Believes.” Theatre. Theatre. Opened in 1910 as the During Mule Mania the town The citizens began building Dreamland Theatre the name was turns back the clock to the time of structures in the style of Victorian, changed in 1917 to Liberty. In the the Old West. Mule and Donkey GOLDEN YAN Italianate, Gothic and Craftsman 1994, with community donations riding and driving competitions Chinese Restaurant – 90 of which are on the National and grants, Touchet Valley Arts are part of the fun. Explore and Register of Historic Places. For Council repaired the roof and experience the tastes of an old- years, the town prospered. fully restored the Theatre and fashioned cattle drive as you Dayton is home to the oldest opened November 2001. With sample cuisine from a chuck train depot and courthouse in the two film festivals, a year and first wagon. Music, live entertainment State of Washington both have run films four days a week and a and a parade round out the Cantonese been restored. live theatre season – the Liberty festival. Mandarin Dayton is not just historic Theatre is sure to entertain your Other chances to explore this buildings, but it is a place for American outdoor recreation and festivals. Lunch & Dinner Explore Pietrzycki City Park’s For Fast paths and trails along the Touchet Delivery Call ☞786-4095 Student Only Lunch River. Flour Mill Park boasts as Shy’s Special $5.00 a great place to picnic. Caboose • Video Games Daily Lunch • Large meeting room Specials To Go Orders Welcome Park is full of play equipment Pizza • Family Gatherings and, of course, a caboose for 786-3902 youngsters to imagine great Connection • Big Screen TV • Beer & Wine adventures of exploration in the Homemade Pizzas• Famous Chicken & Jos Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11-9:00 Fri. & Sat. 11-9:30 Wild West. Sandwiches • Fresh Salad Bar 11 a.m.-97 days p.m. 1217 Meade Ave. • Prosser Dayton Pathway, which winds 1306 Meade Avenue • Prosser a week Fast, Friendly Service www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 15 J u l y

July 1-2: Mini Hydros in Prosser on the Yakima River – www.tourprosser.com July 4: The 31st Annual River of Fire Festival – Kennewick - www.visittri-cities.com July 4: Fourth of July in the Park – Walla Walla – www.4thofjulyinthepark.com July 4: Old Fashion 4th of July – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com July 15: Art Walk & Wine Gala – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com July 22: 2017 International Conference: Shroud of Turin – Kennewick - www.visittri-cities.com July 22: Pirate Plunder & Adventure Race – 5K Mud Obstacle Course – Yakima - www.visityakima.com July 28: Art in the Park – Howard Ammon Park Richland – www.visittri-cities.com July 28-30: Tri-City Water Follies and Hapo Columbia Cup & Air Show – Kennewick – www.waterfollies.com MightyMighty Tieton is an artisan business incubator Tieton located in central Washington. Experience It may be small and rural, but it is mighty! Under the Mighty Tieton umbrella are several enterprises. Together they have created an experience like no other. Mighty Tieton and Tieton Arts & Humanities work hand in hand. TA&H is a non-profit corporation that creates and implements artistic and cultural programs in Tieton, providing sustainable opportunities for local and regional engagement and celebration. The two host many festive events at the Warehouse throughout the year. One of the crowd favorites is the Tieton Open House, a springtime event and a great way to get a full look at the happenings in Tieton. The Tieton Grand Prix is a one of a kind race. The city streets close down to make way for hand-crafted motor vehicles racing, parading, and on display. Hosted by TA&H, 10x10x10xTieton is an international exhibition in it’s 8th year. Other events include the Highland Community Days Celebration, LiTFUSE: A Poet’s Workshop, Day of the Dead Community Celebration, and a Holiday Crafts & Antiques Bazaar featuring only handmade and vintage items. See a full schedule at www.mightytieton.com. You won’t want to leave Tieton without visiting BOXX Gallery, Fernando’s Mexican Food, Paper Hammer Studios, or the baked goods at Panaderia Santos. Tieton Mosaics can be found throughout the town. Grab a Tieton Mosaic walking tour map and head out to get a look at the artisan signs. Tieton is a great place for a quiet, relaxing weekend getaway. We recommend visiting during an event or scheduling a Warehouse tour. Warehouse tours are a great way to learn more about Mighty Tieton. The Warehouse is a working warehouse and closed to the public under normal circumstances, but short tours can be arranged. Tours can be scheduled through our website.

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The Columbia River Gorge has the most spectacular scenic vistas in the country. The little town of Goldendale is considered by many to be the area gateway to the gorge, located on Highway 97 about 50 miles south of Toppenish. The small quaint town provides a convenient stop for fuel, food, and refreshments, as well as an opportunity to visit the Goldendale Observatory which is perched on a 2,100-ft. hilltop and contains one of the largest public telescopes in the country. Other attractions and a few miles further south are the Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge Monument, both overlooking the amazing Columbia River. The Museum of Art has been accredited by the American Association of Museums. Of 8,000 museums nationwide, only 750 are accredited, with only 15 in Washington and Oregon. The museum’s collections are housed in a castle-like chateau in 26 acres of park-like gardens on 6,000 acres of ranch land. Museum displays include Rodin sculpture, paintings, and an extensive collection of Samuel Hill’s memorabilia, among other items. Maryhill’s Stonehenge was the first monument in the nation to honor the dead of World War I. It was built by Sam Hill as a tribute to the soldiers of Klickitat County who lost their lives. The structure is a full-scale replica of England’s famous neolithic Stonehenge. The monument is four miles east of the museum, off Washington Scenic Route 14. Hill’s crypt is a short walk southwest of Stonehenge on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River. For observatory hours call 509-773-3141, or visit www.goldendaleobservatory.com

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18 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com Live Theatre in Eastern Washington Eastern Washington is a glow with spot lights, grease paint and actors - professional troupes and community theatre alike. Let’s take a tour of Theatre’s in Wine Country. There is the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, The Princess Theatre, in Prosser, is owned and operated by The Valley Theater Company, The Richland Players located off The Parkway in Richland Walla Walla is home to two wonderful theatres - Gesa’s Power House Theatre and The Little Theatre of Walla Walla. The Gesa Power House Theatre’s is a historic theatre that was remolded. Performances include Shakespeare, ballet, Classic Musicals, modern musicals Chamber Music Festivals, Film Festivals like the Spiffy Film Festival, Improv and Burlesque. Finally add The Little Theatre of Walla Walla who are celebrating its 72nd season! Next time you are looking for a night out with the family; or a romantic evening, a night on your own, a place to hang out with your friends or you want to teach your children about theatre - go to a live performance at a theatre near you! For show times and tickets - each of these theatres have websites and Facebook pages - check them out!

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Aug 9-12: The 90th Annual Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo - Grandview - www.yvfair-rodeo.org Aug. 11: The 11th Annual Legends of Washington Wines Gala - Prosser – www.tourprosser.com Aug. 12: Nile Valley Days & Rally/Vintage & Retro Styled Trailers – Naches – www.uppervalley.com Aug. 12: Benton City Daze: Benton City – Benton City Chamber – 509-588-4984 Aug. 22-26: Benton Franklin County Fair & Rodeo – Kennewick – www.bentonfranklinfair.com Aug. 24-27: Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo – Goldendale – www.klickitatcountyfair.com Aug. 26: The 6th Annual Go Play Topless 4x4 Run – Toppenish – www.visityakima.com Aug. 26: Prosser Beer & Whiskey Festival – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com Aug. 30-Sept 4: Kittitas County Fair & Ellensburg Rodeo – Ellensburg – www.myellensburg.com Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo

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Recent planting of peaches, nectarines, and apricots became available for picking back in 2014, as well as new strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry plantings. During the harvest months for their crops, they will host a festival highlighting that crop. During the last Friday and Saturday in June, they hosted the Cherry Festival. This is the first festival of the summer and what better way to celebrate summer, than with fresh, sweet and delicious cherries. Their fields are clean and beautiful and there are no ladders required so every member of the family got the chance to ride the wagon out to the field with the opportunity to fill their own buckets. You also have the option of picking up some pre-picked fruit, available in their Farm Store. The second festival of the summer is the blueberry festival. The Blueberry festival is held during the first Friday and Saturday in July. This festival allows you to pick fresh and yummy blueberries. After picking in the warm sunshine, cool down in the shade of the big trees on beautiful grounds and tap your toe to live music, while the youngsters have fun in Farmer Bill’s Tree fort and tractor playground. Allow time to stroll through the unique selection of craft and antique vendor booths, eat a yummy All-American lunch from Berry Park BBQ. August is home to the Peach Festival. This festival takes place during the first two Fridays and Saturdays of August. You can enjoy a celebration of summers glorious golden fruit. Hop a hayride out to the pedestrian friendly orchard, where the small trees make it possible for every member of the family to discover that nothing compares to a ripe juicy peach fresh off the tree. The biggest festival at Bill’s Berry Farm would have to be the Apple and Pumpkin Festival. This festival runs from The last two Saturdays in September and all Fridays and Saturday weekends in October. Spend some time treasure hunting in the pumpkin patch for that perfect carving pumpkin. Aside from offering a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds for fall décor, you can also Squeeze-Your-Own Apple Cider. This is always a huge hit with every member of the family, as well as an adventure in the orchard to pick crisp, yummy, fresh off the tree apples. Sit around the campfire and enjoy a caramel apple or a hot dog while the kids play in their new FarmLAND, which includes the Barnyard Mystery Corn Maze, straw climb, steer roping, and more. Younger ones will enjoy exploring the Little Farmers area, while older kids (and even adults) love taking aim with the apple sling shots, where if you make it through the donut hole you win a dozen free donuts! The final festival of the year, is the Christmas Tree on the Farm Festival. This begins Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend and goes to the first two Friday/Saturday weekends in December. The fam looks absolutely stunning decked in hundreds of fresh cut trees, scores of beautiful handmade wreaths and garlands, and tons of twinkling Christmas lights. You can even place an order for a custom wreath or length of garland and they’ll make it while you watch. It is the goal of Bill’s Berry Farm that with the use of sustainable agricultural practices, their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren will be able to keep Bill’s Berry Farm in healthy production for future generations. They strive to provide you with some of the best fresh, healthy produce the valley Central Washington’s has to offer. Preferred Financial Center Family is important to the Michener’s and want to encourage family togetherness by providing a For Over 100 Years wholesome experience for other families on the farm. They hope that Bill’s Berry Farm will be a place 3 Drive-up Windows that all ages and generations can come to enjoy the farm life they are privileged to enjoy every day. 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Sept. 2: Prosser Fly In – Prosser Airport – www.tourprosser.com Sept. 2-3: Tumbleweed Music Festival – Howard Amon Park – Richland Sept. 4: Prosser States’ Day – Prosser City Park – www.tourprosser.com Sept. 8-10: Chinook Fest – Naches - www.uppervalleybb.com Sept. 9-10: Annual Hood River Fly-In – Hood River Sept. 16: Streetscapes Car Show – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com Sept. 22-24: The Great Prosser Balloon Rally and Harvest Festival – www.tourprosser.com Sept 23-24: The 31st Annual Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire – Richland Sept. 22 – Oct. 1: Central Washington State Fair – Yakima – www.statefairpaark.org

28 The Grape Vine 2016 | TOURS www.thegrapevinenw.com Ballooning Over Wine Country

A visitor of Prosser by the name of Ted Wirch, came across an open field and thought it ‘The perfect place for ballooning.” For the past 28 years, that is exactly what Prosser has done with their Great Balloon Rally. For one weekend in September, hot air balloons fill the sky at The Great Prosser Balloon Rally. This year the 28th Annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally will be held Sept. 22, 23 and 24th, if weather allows. If you’re looking to watch, the balloons are scheduled to launch at sunrise from the Prosser Airport. Balloon pilots from all over the Northwestern United States will congregate to Prosser to participate in the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early, around 6:15 a.m., at the airport to watch the pilots prepare the giant balloons. Some lucky spectators are even asked to assist the balloon pilots inflate, chase, and recover the Hot-Air-Balloons. Don’t forget your camera! You may be able to capture a beautiful photo. Local businesses sponsor balloons and sometimes allow for a spectator to go up in the balloon. Last year, a member of our staff had the opportunity to cross riding in a hot air balloon off of her bucketlist. Along with the sunrise launch, the Great Prosser Balloon Rally is also accompanied by a weekend full of family activities. The weekend activities in Prosser include: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Launches, Night Glow, Harvest Festival, Farmers Market, and the Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival. The airport field and Art Fiker aren’t pet friendly areas, so if you plan on attending the morning launch or the Night Glow Show, you will have to leave your fur babies behind. Walla Walla with be host to the 43rd Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. The Walla Walla Balloon Stampede takes flight on October 18-22, 2017. Inflations begin each morning at 7:15 a.m. at Howard Tietan Park (located at 616 E Tietan St). The first morning of the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede has been set aside specifically for the children to share in the “Billy Blastvalve’s Kids’ Day.” Kids get the opportunity to get in a basket and float off the ground. Pilots are excited to share this event with the community again. Thursday is the first day of flight, set aside for the members of the media to capture the sights as the Stampede into the air begins. Friday plays host to the V.I.P launch, and the first “all fly” morning which is sponsored by GESA Credit Union and will include over 30 pilots and balloons. That same evening joins the community and balloon pilots at the “Nigh Glow Spectacular.” Saturday the pilots are challenged to navigate their flight. They are required to fly away from their launch site and return from whence they came. The pilot who successfully navigates this challenge is awarded the “Mayor’s Cup” for aviation excellence – and possibly some monetary award as well. Sunday is considered “The Last Dance.” All the Balloons are inflated and expected to lift off within just thirty seconds – over 30 balloons with rise off the ground in 30 seconds – dubbing this the “Great Launch,” – an exercise in motion or as pilots call it – a sky dance. As per usually weather is always a factor when ballooning.

www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 29 Craft Beers of the Valley Eastern Washington has more to offer than just wineries. From Ellensburg to the Tri-Cities there are a wide range of breweries to tour and taste some of their fine creations. Ellensburg Richland Iron Horse Brewery Atomic Ale Brewpub and Location: 412 N Main St, Eatery Ellensburg Location: 1015 Lee Blvd, Phone: 509-933-3134 Richland Website http://www. Phone: 509-946 5465, ironhorsebrewery.com/ Website: http:// atomicalebrewpub.com/ Yakima Bale Breaker Brewing Kennewick Company Ice Harbor Brewing Location: 1801 Birchfield Rd, Company Yakima Location: Ice Harbor at the 615 6th Street • Prosser • 781-6228 Phone: 509-424-4000 Marina is located on 350 www.horseheavensaloon.com Website http://www. Clover Island Drive Find us on Facebook balebreaker.com/ Phone 509-586-3181. Location: Ice Harbor Brewery Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner Hop Nation Brewing Co. and Pub is located at 206 N. Location: 31 N 1st Ave, Yakima Benton St., Kennewick Featuring a Prosser western themed, family friendly Phone: 509-367-6552 Phone number:509-582-5340. gastro-pub experience. Local farm to table American food, Website: http://hopnation.us/ seasonal menus and fresh weekend specials. Ice Harbor has two different We can assist with special dietary needs. Prosser locations to enjoy their Horse Heaven Hills Brewery brews. For a nice view of the We Invent and Create Enjoyment Location: 1118 Meade Ave, Columbia River, Ice Harbor Local family owned Saloon and Brewery with Prosser at the Marina has a restaurant overnight and meeting room accommodations in Phone: 509-781-6400 open seven days a week - the Parlor above the Saloon. Fresh Website: http://www. Saturday and Sunday they open American gastro-pub food horseheavensaloon.com/horse- at 8 a.m. for breakfast. paired with small batch heaven-hills-brewery hand crafted beer brewed by Gary and Anthony Whitstran Brewing Co. Location: 1427 Wine Country Vegar from Horse Rd, Prosser Heaven Hills Brewery. Phone number:509-786-4922 Fresh Fruit hand- Website: http://www. crafted spirit libations whitstranbrewing.com/ by barman Sherman P. Clark and Crew. Guest beer taps and rotating local wineries. Beer • Food Family Saloon mural artwork by seven local Prosser artists. WHITSTRAN Horse Heaven Saloon offers the best of Prosser in a 509-786-4922 Friendly comfortable Western Family Friendly Environment. Brewing Brewey is located in the alley behind the Saloon Company 1118 Meade Avenue • 781-6400 Mon - Thurs: 11:30-8 Fri: 11:30-9 Sat:12-9 & Sun: 12-8 Live Long in Prosser 1427 Wine Country Road • Prosser

30 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com The 31st Annual Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire

The 31st Annual Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire is a celebration of Elizabethan England utilizing environmental theater, music, dance, puppets, magic, jugglers, arts and crafts, food and games. Ye Merrie Greenwood Faire was established in 1986 as a SunFest event. In 1989, Ye Merrie Greenwood Players, the people who “people” the “Faire”, incorporated to became the only non-profit touring Renaissance Company in the State of Washington at that time. We tour throughout the Northwest, but the “Faire” is the culmination of the “Players” work and is the “Home Event” for the troupe. The Greenwood Players consists of actors, dancers, and musicians of all ages. We bring Elizabethan England alive through song, dance, costuming, and environmental theatre. The company members research their own character and make their own costumes. The clothing they wear is a real expression both character they play and their own personality, as well as a representation of actual clothing of the times. The faire will be held in Columbia Park in Kennewick on September 23 and 24. There will be continuous simultaneous live entertainment on eight stages as well as street acts. Hundreds of costumed performers and over 70 period vendors create an atmosphere of an Elizabethan village in 1585.

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Oct. 1: 20th Annual Manatash Metric Race – Ellensburg – www.myellensburg.com Oct. 1-2: Car is King & Maryhill Arts Festival – Goldendale - www.maryhillmuseum.com Oct. 6-8: Catch the Crush – Yakima to Walla Walla – www.visityakima.com Oct. 6-8: Harvest Celebration Weekends – Tieton - Yakima Valley – www.visityyakima.com Oct. 7-9: Ellensburg Film Festival – www.myellensburg.com Oct. 13-15: Harvest Celebration Weekends – Tieton - Yakima Valley – www.visityyakima.com Oct. 28: The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Prosser – www.theprincesstheatre.net Oct. 28: Junk-Tiquen in the Burg – Ellensburg - www.myellensburg.com Harvest Times in the Valley Washington is the Evergreen State, but when it comes to the Mid July – Peach harvest begins and runs through mid- Yakima, Columbia and Walla Walla Valleys there is something else September, Cabbage is harvested. that comes to mind – farms, fruit and produce. Early August – Cantaloupe, cucumber and tomato harvests It’s the fruit and produce in these areas that help keep the valleys begin and run through mid-September. looking green and lush for a better part of the year. Washington state Mid-August – Bartlett pear, corn and watermelon harvests produces 64 percent of the apples in the U.S. and 80 percent of the begin and run through mid-September. nation’s hops, with over 80 different varieties. Late August – Prune harvest begins and runs through early Throughout the growing season there are trees in bloom, and crops October. getting ready for harvest. Early September – Johnathan apple harvest begins and runs through late September. Winter pear harvest begins and runs Early April – Apricot trees are in full bloom. through late October. Mid-April – Peach and cherry trees are in full bloom. Mid-September – Delicious apple harvest begins and runs Asparagus harvest begins and runs through mid-June. through late October. Grape harvest begins and runs through Late April/Early May – Apples, most varieties, pears and early October. Pumpkins, squash, and gords through end of prunes are in full bloom. October. Mid June – Cherry harvest begins and runs through mid- Early October – Winesaps and Roman Beauty apple July harvests begin and run through early November. Late June/ mid-July – blueberries harvest through late July Early July – Apricot harvest begins and runs through early The Yakima Valley is a treasure and something to see if you are August. in the area.

www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 33 June 16th Eastern Scablands of the Ice Age Floods $87.00 Join Age Floods expert, Gary Kleinknecht, on this tour of the remote and less well-known southern portion of the Cheney-Palouse Scabland Tract. Because of this tract’s close proximity to the Palouse The Reach Country of eastern Washington, the scablands of this area feature many streamlined loess islands separated by scablands and coulees. No major highways traverse this tour’s route, so participants will view sights known by the few local residents, but very few travelers. Features include numerous loess islands, flood deposits at least Tours 2017 780,000 years old, Rock Lake, Big Cove Coulee and more. Includes: bus, water and lunch. 8AM-5PM Confirm by June 12th April 22nd Rattlesnake Mountain Erratics & Wildflower Hike $76.00 June 23rd Jet Boat/Bus Tour Along the White Bluffs to West Join geologist-author Bruce Bjornstad on a 4-5 mile long, easy Bar $190.00 to moderate hike across the publically accessible Rattlesnake Slope Join geologist-author , Bruce Bjornstad, on a Columbia River Wildlife Area. Elevation gain ~300 ft. The hike will focus on many Journey’s jet-boat tour from Richland to White Bluffs Ferry Landing of the thousands of ice-rafted erratics and bergmounds on Rattlesnake before departing by bus for Sentinel Gap. Tour continues north by bus Mountain– calling cards of the Ice Age floods. Includes: lunch, bus, into the breathtaking, flood-carved Frenchman and Potholes Coulees & water 9AM-2PM Confirm by April 17th and precipitous cliffs of Columbia River Basalt. After an overview of the West Bar Giant Current Ripples we’ll make a final stop at Gingko April 29th Hydrogeology of Beer and Wine $87.00 Petrified Forest State Park. Tour includes jet-boat, bus, lunch, and Join George Last, geologist, for a full day field trip to explore water. 8AM-5PM Confirm by June16th the many aspects of the geology and hydrogeology in the lower Yakima River Basin, particularly as they relate to water resources that June 30th Meet the Farmer $90.00 support the local beer and wine industries. The tour will view the Red Join Cathleen Williams, a farmer, as she takes you out into rural Mountain American Viticultural Area, Prosser Irrigated Agriculture America to meet farmers that grow your food. The tour will consist Research and Extension Center, Snipes Mountain Conglomerate, of going to four different farms that grow wheat, potatoes, corn, Zillah Rhythmites, Roza Diversion Dam, and the site of the proposed asparagus and various other crops. You will learn about irrigation, Wymer Dan and Pump Station. Includes: bus, water, and lunch. 8AM- planting, growing, and harvesting the crops. Includes: lunch at farm, 5PM. Confirm by April 24th bus, and water 8:00AM-5:00PM Confirm by June 23rd

May 6th Dry Falls and the Lower Grand Coulee $87.00 July 14th Jet Boat/Bus Tour Along Snake River to Windust Join Ice Age floods expert, Gary Kleinknecht, on a trip “upstream” Park/Palouse Falls $194.00 to the Grand Coulee. You will visit the Othello and Drumheller Join geologist – author, Bruce Bjornstad, on the Columbia River Channels as well as Dry Falls and its original plunge pool at Soap Journey’s jet boat up the Snake River, through the locks at Ice Harbor Lake. You will also view several other floods features on this tour. to Windust Park. From here travelers will be transported by bus to Includes: lunch, water, and bus. 8AM-5PM Confirm by May 1st Palouse Falls via Devils Canyon and Washtucna Coulee. A delicious lunch will be provided at Palouse Falls State Park. A number of other May 20th Rock Hunting $87.00 Ice Age floods’ features will be covered on the return bus trip to the Spend a day looking for petrified wood with Andy Johnson, a Tri-Cities. Includes jet boat, water, bus, and lunch. 8AM-5PM lapidary and resident rock hound enthusiast. The trip will take you Confirm by July 7th to the scenic Saddle Mountain Recreation Area, a 25,000 acre area containing the low Saddle Mountains, which rise gently above the July 21st Eastern Scablands of the Ice Age Floods $87.00 Columbia River. Includes: lunch, water and bus 8:30am-4:30pm Join Age Floods expert, Gary Kleinknecht, on this tour of the Confirm by May 15th remote and less well-known southern portion of the Cheney-Palouse Scabland Tract. Because of this tract’s close proximity to the Palouse June 3rd Wallula Gap Hike $87.00 Country of eastern Washington, the scablands of this area feature Join geologist-author, Bruce Bjornstad, on a bus ride to Wallula many streamlined loess islands separated by scablands and coulees. Gap before departing on a 4-5 mile long, moderate to strenuous hike No major highways traverse this tour’s route, so participants will along the flood-sculpted western side of the precipitous Wallula Gap view sights known by the few local residents, but very few travelers. to the Mounds Pond Overlook. Along the way we’ll learn about Ice- Features include numerous loess islands, flood deposits at least rafted erraetics, spillover channels and other special features of the Ice 780,000 years old, Rock Lake, Big Cove Coulee and more. Includes: Age Floods and the precipitous 800 foot tall cliffs of the Columbia bus, water and lunch. 8AM-5PM Confirm by July 17th River Basalt. Tour includes water, bus and box lunch. 8AM- 5pm Confirm by May 29th August 5th Geology of the Mid-Columbia/Hanford Reach National Monument $87.00 June 9th Dry Falls and the Lower Grand Coulee $87.00 Join geologist-author, Bruce Bjornstad, on an all-day bus tour Join Ice Age floods expert Gary Kleinknecht on a trip “upstream” of the geology of the Pasco Basin and Hanford Reach National to the Grand Coulee. You will visit the Othello and Drumheller Monument. Featured will be the Columbia River Basalt lava flows, Channels as well as Dry Falls and its original plunge pool at Soap Yakima Folds, Ringold Formation, Ice Age floods and sand dunes that Lake. You will also view at least six other floods features on this tour. define the region over the last 17 million years. Includes: bus, lunch Includes: lunch, water, and bus. 8AM-5PM Confirm by June 2nd and water. 8AM-5PM Confirm by July 31st

34 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com August 19th Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig, Ice Age Floods Features of Benton -Walla Walla Counties $87.00 This full day tour is led by Gary Kleinknecht, an Ice Age floods expert and Education Director for the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig. You will visit the working excavation of a 17,449 year old mammoth and a paleoecological study unlike any other done in the Northwest at the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site. This tour will also visit Wallula Gap, Equatzel Coulee, Devils Canyon and other floods features. Includes: lunch, water and bus. 8AM-5PM Confirm by August 14th

August 26th Tricity Geology Tour $76.00 Join geologist George Last on a half-day bus and hike tour exploring the geology beneath the Tri-cities. The tour includes exposures of the massive Columbia River Basalts and their structural deformation, ancestral Yakima River deposits, and Ice Age Flood deposits. A 1.3 mile hike is planned along the Yakima River bluffs, on rough terrain with steep slopes. Includes: bus, water and snacks. 9:00AM-1:00PM Confirm by August 21st

September 7th Vineyards/Winemaking $94.00 This day tour is all about learning how wine is produced from growing to winemaking. Thurston Wolfe Winery owner, Dr. Wade Wolfe, will lead the tour through the vineyards and art of making great wine. Wine tasting and lunch will be at the winery in Prosser. Includes: bus, wine tasting, and lunch 9AM-4PM Confirm by September 1st

September 16th Hops to Bottle $113.00 This tour puts beer into context. You will tour hop yards (fields), visit a hop drying plant, and Yakima Chief where they transform hops to pellets/oils. Lastly, lunch at Snipes Mountain Brewery and one other brewery stop to learn about beer making. Tour includes: water, bus, tastings and lunch. 8AM-4PM Confirm by September 11th

September 23rd Southern Cheney-Palouse Scablands and Palouse Falls $87.00 This full day tour is led by Ice Age floods expert, Gary Kleinknecht. It begins with a drive to Hatton Coulee Rest Area at US 395 and SR 26. The tour includes Old Maid Coulee, Staircase Rapids, Washtucna Coulee, Palouse Falls, Devils Canyon and other floods features.Includes: lunch, water and bus, tastings and lunch. 8AM-5PM Confirm by September 18th November

Nov. 2: Ranch Party – Toppenish – www.visittoppenish.com Nov. 11: Veterans’ Day Parade – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com Nov. 18: Festival of Trees benefiting Prosser’s Boys & Girls Club – www.tourprosser.com Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving in Wine Country – Yakima to Walla Walla – www.visityakima.com Nov. 25: Lighted Parade, Toppenish - www.visittoppenish.com Nov. 24-25: Christmas Kickoff: An Old-Fashioned Christmas – Dayton – www.historicdayton.com Nov. 26: Family Christmas Festival & Free Family Christmas Movie – Prosser – www.tourprosser.com Nov. 29 – Dec. 23: Weekends - Toy Train Christmas – for reservations call 509-865-1911 Nov.-Dec.: Hometown Holiday Events – Ellensburg – www.myellensburg.com Experience Western History at the Benton County Museum in Prosser Visitors can experience Western Frontier History smack dab in the middle of Prosser’s City Park. That’s the location of the Benton County Museum & Historical Society (BCMHS). “The history of Prosser and surrounding Benton County is a reflection of the history of the American Western Frontier,” explained BCMHS Director-Curator Alys Means. “A visit to our wonderful museum affords a glimpse into traditional Native American salmon fishing, homesteading, livestock ranching, dry land farming, and the life-sustaining irrigation systems that made the local desert bloom. Early day social life, horse and buggy culture, and indigenous plants and animals are also on display and carefully interpreted for the benefit of visitors.” “In addition, the Benton County Museum proudly displays antique firearms, century old medical tools and glorious special occasion women’s gowns dating back to the Mid-19 Century,” said Means. “One exhibit gallery features late Victorian Era clothing, china, photographs and personal items such as jewelery, hats and tobacco paraphernalia. A formal Victorian parlor and dining room are proudly displayed in the same gallery.” The Benton County Museum is located at 1000 Paterson Road in Prosser’s City Park. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is by donation. To contact the museum, please call (509) 786-3842 or (509) 832- 0336. Email messages may be sent to [email protected].

Miller New Color Paint Collection Fresh from the Farm • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Great Selection of Carpet to your table! • Ceramic Tile & Natural Stone Prosser Farmers’ Market • EVOLUTION Paint OPEN EVERY SATURDAY • Luxury Vinyl Featuring: Floor Collection Local Produce • Plants • Cut Flowers B.J. PAINT & CARPET Artisan Breads Cookies & Pastries 1206 Stacy Avenue Gourmet Cheeses • Wine • Espresso Prosser • 509.786.4652 Unique Art & Craft Items • Woven Baskets Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 • Sat. 9-3 Every Saturday • May-October • 8 a.m.-12 noon Prosser City Park • 7th St. & Sommers Ave. bjpaintandcarpet.com www.prosserfarmersmarket.com www.thegrapevinenw.com The Grape Vine 2017 37 Grandview’s Hidden Treasure for Wine Lovers Washington’s wine industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the state. The number of wineries in the state has expanded from 19 in 1981 to more than 800 bonded wineries in 2016. The vineyard acreage in Washington is also rapidly expanding. In the heart of Wine Country in Washington, there is a hidden gem in Grandview. Located at the Yakima Valley Community College Grandview Campus, the Yakima Valley Vintners offers student made wine to taste and purchase. The newly renamed Yakima Valley College (YVC), formally known as YVCC, campus in Grandview teaches Vineyard and Winery Technology programs. Yakima Valley Vintners produces between 300 and 500 cases per year. The program’s award winning wines were first released during the 2008 Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting. Produced by the students of the Vineyard & Winery Technology Program, these wines have now garnered more 50 awards over the last six vintages. Those initial wines have now become award winners and are all sold out. Yakima Valley Vintners award winners have • Jackets • Hats followed the inaugural year and keep their tasting room fully • Shirts • Aprons stocked with reds and whites from the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and now 2014 vintages. 786-2933 Yakima Valley Vintners as 15 wines that are available to Big orders - Small orders taste, and YVCC Wine Program Instructional Tech Brad Perfect for wineries, Smith said the Vintners has two red blends on a Bordeaux and businesses, etc. Rhone style red blend, and 12 wines that are single varietals. BUSINESS APPAREL 423 7th Street • Prosser “Single varieties are a big deal here. You can taste a Cab, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY Syrah by themselves. You can taste Carmenere; you can taste Another Friendly Service Provided To You By, Your Friends at EPCO Potete Bordeaux, and a Zinfandel. There are very few places that will have that many single varietals,” Smith said. Along with the student made wine, Parejas Cellars and A beautiful Co Dinn Cellars are also featured at Yakima Valley Vintners. The Quilted Country Inn six bedroom During event weekends, all three wineries are available to four bathroom taste and purchase Smith said. Inn with a “It’s nice here especially on event weekends, there are here large deck as well. So you get three wineries on one stop, and get three and gazebo wineries and three distinctively different styles wines that are overlooking being made,” Smith Said. the Yakima Throughout the year, the Vintners has various events to River show off their wine. Starting in April, the student wine is showcased at Spring Barrel Tasting on April 22, on May 21; the 9th annual Grape to Glass Gala will be held at the YVCC Grandview Activity Center. “We do a lot of events with a group in Yakima for women that are interested about wine called the Wine Divas. The Wine Divas puts on four events a year really focused on learning The Sewing Basket more about wine and enjoying the wine process,” Smith said. Located next door has over 12,000 bolts of high quality fabric, The tasting room is located at 110 Grandridge Road, notions, readymade quilting kits and smaller projects in a bag. Grandview, WA and their phone number is (509) 882-7096. Open 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday The tasting room is open Fridays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 1108 Wine Country Road, Prosser. You can also see fabric and order online. Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. email [email protected] Reservations 509-786-7367 www.prossersewingbasket.com

38 The Grape Vine 2017 www.thegrapevinenw.com WhileBenton spending time at one CityWine Co., Seth Ryan,a Buckmaster Big for moreLittle information at www. of the many wineries in Benton Cellars, Tapteil Vineyard Winery, bcspringopener.com. City such as: Terra Blanca, Beaucoup Gravier Winery, Col Benton City Daze Chandler Reach Vineyards, Solare Winery, Goedhardet Benton City Chamber Kiona Vineyards & Winery, Family Winery, Chandler Ranch of Commerce. For more City Tree Lighting ceremony. Hightower Cellars, Oakwood Vineyards, Meek Family Estate, information, contact the Benton So when you are in Benton Cellars, Portrait Cellars, Monte Sandhill Winery or Sleeping Dog City Chamber of Commerce at City, taste the food, enjoy the Scarlatte, Anelare Winery, Wines; make sure not to miss out 509-588-4984. wine, see or enter a car in the Fidelitas Winery, Frichette on Benton City’s annual events, Winterfest spring opener, be part of City Winery, Hedges Cellars, Spring Opener Car and Bike Closing out the year, the Daze, check out the Bazaar – just Tucannon Cellars, Blackwood Show – Kiona-Benton Annual Bazaar and Festival, don’t past up the chance to take Canyon, Corvus Cellars, Coope Visit Benton City’s website including a lighted Parade and time to visit. Discover ~ Savor ~ Unwind In Benton City...Follow The Old Yellowstone Trail Benton City was foundedCougar Cougar Café Cafe and and Desert Desert Food Food Mart Mart in 1909 by F. L. Pitman, C o n v e n i e n c e S t o r e Indoor & Outdoor Seating engineer on the Oregon · I c e C o l d B e e r Washington Railroad · Lotto & Scratch Tickets · W S U C o u g a r C h e e s e and Navigation line. The · BBQ Chicken & Ribs & Monster Burger OWR&N Co. erected · F u e l & P r o p a n e “Bent-on Progress” · Best Smoked Salmon Benton City Chamber of Commerce freight and passenger · Fishing Supplies - Worms & Other Bait P.O. Box 401 • Benton City, WA 99320 depots, and the railway OPEN 24 HOURS Food Served · Light Delight Products & Baked Goods - That are Gluten Free 509.588.4984 station in Benton City 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 Hours - Sugar Free & Low Carb www.bentoncitychamber.org - Find us on Facebook - was built about 1910. I-821-82 exit exit at Benton at Benton City City (509) (509) 588-3318 588-3318

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Dec. 1: Festival of Trees – Sunnyside - www.sunnysidechamber.com Dec. 2: Lighted Implement Parade – Sunnyside -www.sunnysidechamber.com Dec. 2: Holiday Barrel Tasting – Walla Walla – www.wwvchamber.com Dec. 8 – 16: Santa Claus Trolley – Yakima - www.yakimatrolleys.com A Convoy for Christmas In December in downtown of trucks coming through from Benton City and run the which often include; Coca Cola, Prosser, Christmas is downtown. Prosser parade route. Burrows Tractors, GS Long, everywhere. There are The rigs are lit up like They come into Prosser at Oasis Drilling, Linden Transport, windows decorated with Christmas trees. These are trucks Exit 82, down Wine Country Mobile Fleet Service, Critter lights, snowmen, trees and decorated with hundreds of lights Road to Sheridan Avenue, left Cab, and ACSG transport’s 66 mistletoe. and there are hundreds of hours onto 7th Street, right onto Bennett Kenworth. Also in celebration of spent on each one. Ave., then left onto 5th Street, left Most of the parade participants the season there is a convoy Each year the trucks come up onto Meade Avenue - through the are in American Truck Historical center of town to Shy’s Pizza, Society. where the rigs stop for folks to a Every year during Christmas close look and eat some pizza. in Prosser, enjoy the fabulous The convoy has several rigs Christmas Convoy. Check out what’s FREE! www.lvcu.org √ FREE Checking √ Visa® Debit Card √ FREE Box of Checks √ FREE On-line banking Our membership √ FREE Bill Pay You’ll Also Enjoy • No Monthly Fees has grown to over • No Minimum Balance on Checking Account 14,200 strong. • Overdraft Protection • Direct Deposit • Money Orders Our products and services are • Wire Transfers making a difference. • Fraud Protection

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