Ice Cream Theatre

August 19, 2008

7:00 pm

The public is invited to enjoy a musical evening with the “Front Porch 4” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. Sing along to some old favorites then enjoy some ice cream. There is no charge for this free family event sponsored by Yakima Valley Libraries. Presented at the Yakima Valley Museum outdoor stage, 2105 Tieton Dr., Yakima.

The Great Prosser Balloon Rally

September 27, 2008

THE GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. 6:15 a.m. Watch rainbow-colored balloons take flight from Prosser Airport. A Night Glow, where the balloons will be anchored and displaying their colors, will kick off at dusk Saturday evening at Fiker Stadium. Free admission. 800-408-1517. prosserballoonrally.org

The Great Prosser Balloon Rally

September 26, 2008

6:15 am

September 28, 2008

6:15 am

THE GREAT PROSSER BALLOON RALLY. 6:15 a.m. Watch rainbow-colored balloons take flight from Prosser Airport. Free admission. 800-408-1517. prosserballoonrally.org

Sunshine Days

September 20, 2008

SUNSHINE DAYS (Sunnyside). 10 a.m. parade. Other activities throughout the day include a Soapbox Derby, carnival, car show and vendors. Sunnyside Chamber: 800-457-8089. sunnysidechamber.com

Harvest Festival & Street Painting Festival

September 26, 2008
11:00 am	to	7:00 pm

HARVEST FESTIVAL AND STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL (Prosser). 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hand-crafted arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. Children’s activities include chalk painting, inflatable jumpers and pony rides. Downtown Prosser. prosserchamber.org

Harvest Festival & Street Painting Festival

September 28, 2008
10:00 am	to	3:00 pm

HARVEST FESTIVAL AND STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL (Prosser). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hand-crafted arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. Children’s activities include chalk painting, inflatable jumpers and pony rides. Downtown Prosser. prosserchamber.org

Harvest Festival & Street Painting Festival

September 27, 2008
9:00 am	to	6:00 pm

HARVEST FESTIVAL AND STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL (Prosser). 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hand-crafted arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. Children’s activities include chalk painting, inflatable jumpers and pony rides. Downtown Prosser. prosserchamber.org

Sunfair Parade

September 27, 2008

10:00 am

SUNFAIR PARADE. 10 a.m. Yakima’s largest parade marches down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Fifth Street.

Baby Story Time

September 17, 2008
10:00 am	to	10:30 am
September 24, 2008
10:00 am	to	10:30 am

BABY STORY TIME. 10-10:30 a.m. Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave. 698-7345.

Pear Fest

September 20, 2008
11:00 am	to	4:00 pm

PEAR FEST. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sample 10 varieties of pears and taste delicious pear appetizers, desserts and nectar at Johnson Orchards, 4906 Summitview Ave., Yakima. Free. 966-7479. johnsonorchardsfruit.com

Yakima Youth Olympics

September 20, 2008
10:00 am	to	2:00 pm

YAKIMA YOUTH OLYMPICS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities include hoop shoot, 1K fun run and a football toss. Donate a can of food to receive three balls at the dunk tank, or purchase three balls for $1. Yakima Athletic Club, 2501 Racquet Lane, Yakima. Organized by Camp Fire USA, 453-9151.

Craft Night for Teens

September 16, 2008
7:15 pm	to	8:30 pm

CRAFT NIGHT FOR TEENS & ADULTS. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Union Gap Library, 3104 S. First St. 452-4252.

Terry Fator

September 13, 2008

7:30 pm

TERRY FATOR. 7:30 p.m. Winner of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Fator is an impersonator, ventriloquist, singer and comedian. The Capitol Theatre, 19 South Third St., Yakima. Tickets are $49.50-$59.50, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, or call 853-2787. capitoltheatre.org

Sportsman’s Days

September 14, 2008
11:00 am	to	3:30 pm

SPORTSMAN’S DAYS. Midway open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fishing Derby at 1 p.m. for kids ages 4-12. nachesvalleychamber.com

Fiestas Patrias.

September 13, 2008

September 14, 2008

FIESTAS PATRIAS (Toppenish). Festival celebrating the commemoration of Mexico’s quest for independence from Spain. Charro competition, Mexican folklore dancers and live music. Food and craft vendors. Toppenish Rodeo Grounds, 600 S. Division St. 509-865-3262. toppenish.net

Sportsman’s Days

September 13, 2008

SPORTSMAN’S DAYS. 10 a.m. parade. Midway open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Entertainment throughout the day at various locations in Naches, including a dog show exhibition, lip sync contest and teen dance.  nachesvalleychamber.com

Threshing Bee & Antique Equipment Show

September 13, 2008

ANNUAL THRESHING BEE & ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT SHOW. Antique washing machines, farm machinery, spinning wheel demonstrations and soap making at restored 1800s farm. Threshing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tractor parade at 1 p.m. Swap meet and flea market. $1 suggested donation. Olmstead Place State Park, off Kittitas Highway, four miles east of Ellensburg. kveic.org

Tractor Run

September 13, 2008

9:00 am

TRACTOR RUN. 9 a.m. A bunch of old tractors will putter from the Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union Gap’s Fullbright Park to Ellensburg along the Yakima River Canyon (State Route 821). They’ll file back home on Sunday. 673-1177 or 830-1219.

Library Craft Day

September 12, 2008
10:15 am	to	11:00 am

LIBRARY CRAFT DAY. 10:15-11 a.m. Terrace Heights Library, 4011 Commonwealth Drive, Yakima. 457-5319.

Sportsman’s Days

September 12, 2008
5:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

SPORTSMAN’S DAYS. 5-10 p.m. Three-day family event kicks off with carnival, games, vendors and karaoke at Naches Valley Middle School, 32 Shafer Ave., Naches. nachesvalleychamber.com

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