Chamber Member News
Vintage Valley Parkway opens!
On November 1st the Zillah business community was out in force to celebrate the long awaited opening of the Vintage Valley Parkway. This opening [...]
Annual Events
Zillah Civic Center Christmas Bazaar
November 19, 2022
9::00am – 3:00pm
This year there will be two food trucks in the parking lot during the event – Heavenly Smoke and Blissful Bites Mini Donuts.
Reserve your table for the Christmas bazaar happening November 19th at the Zillah Civic Center!
To reserve a table, call (509) 930-7728 or 314-6063
Payment of $25/table.
Complimentary coffee and water will be available to all vendors.
Thanksgiving in Wine Country
Thanksgiving weekend – November 25-27, 2022
Join family members and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with wine tasting at Zillah area wineries during this popular annual wine event. Enjoy wine tastings, special wine releases, delicious food pairings, entertainment and food trucks.
Stock up on your favorite wines for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Zillah Old Fashioned Christmas
December 10, 2022
Stewart Park Park-n-Ride
Zillah Old Fashioned Christmas is an annual family fun event founded and organized over 10 years ago by Beth Husted of Squeeze Inn and Jenny Schmidt of Sheridan Vineyards.
The 2021 event will be held in the Park-n-Ride by Stewart Park and will include:
- Pictures with Santa
- Presents for the kids
- Zillah Fire truck and Zillah Police vehicle tours
- Hot dogs and chips for the kids cooked by Fire Department officers
- Hot drinks for the parents
- Best dressed dog contest – organized by Beth Husted and Mayor Scott
- and more!
Zillah Old Fashioned Christmas is supported by donations from community members and Zillah Chamber of Commerce members in order to provide food and presents for the kids.
Families and businesses can go to the Triangle Christmas Tree Farm to cut down a tree for the holidays!
Zillah Light Fest
December
Join us each December for the annual Zillah Light Fest. Residents and business throughout the city proudly decorate in celebration of the holidays – and for bragging rights.
There will be a “Best Christmas Light Display” Contest. The self-tour map is usually released in early December.
2023 Events
Red, Wine and Chocolate
February 2023
It’s time to join fellow chocolate and red wine lovers to sample excellent vintages throughout Zillah area wineries. Participating wineries also prepare delectable chocolate treats for visitors during this popular wine event weekend.
Zillah Blossom Season
Late March & April
Spring Barrel Tasting Weekends
mid-April
One of the most highly anticipated annual events on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail, Zillah area wineries open select casks of wine for tasting direct from the barrel. Talk with the winemakers about the aging of various wines and enjoy the beauty of Spring blossoms in area orchards.
Entertainment and food trucks can be enjoyed at many of the larger wineries these weekends or you can enjoy a meal at a Zillah area restaurant.
Yakima Valley Aero Modelers Spring Opener Fly-In
April 2023
This event promises fantastic family fun as people gather to fly and watch the operators of small remote aircraft at their annual Fly-In at Ben’s Strip in Zillah.
Visit the YVAM website for more information.
Zillah Community Days
May 13-14, 2023
Community Days is an event sponsored by Zillah Associated Clubs. All of the activities are run by Zillah’s various city clubs and individuals, including the Zillah Chamber of Commerce.
The weekend’s events feature early morning breakfast in Stewart Park, a Parade starting at 11:00 a.m., Music Entertainment, Food, and run Activities for children. Come join in the celebration of all things fun and festive in downtown Zillah.
The No Rhyme Or Reason Country Flea Market organizers will hold a Flea Market at Stewart Park from noon on Friday, May 12th through Saturday, May 13th at 5:00pm.
Talent Show information – TBD
Parade information – TBD
Rattlesnake Hills Wine Run
May 13, 2023
The Run is an event that is sponsored by Rock Solid Fitness in Yakima and held in late May. Learn more on their website yakimawinerun.com, or contact rocksolidfitness.yakima@gmail.com with inquiries.
Washington Wine Month
August 2022
August is Washington Wine Month and Zillah is the perfect place to celebrate! With over 20 mostly estate tasting rooms in the Zillah area, you can taste wine for days and still not try them all! Our winery owners and wine makers are always ready to interact with visitors and answer questions – from the novice to the expert! Book a room in Zillah and head out to savor amazing Washington state wines among breathtaking views of the Lower Yakima Valley.
Zillah Teapot Visitors Center
Summer 2023
Each summer local community members volunteer at the Teapot to provide information to visitors to Zillah.
Local souvenirs are available for sale, and volunteers are happy to take group pictures of guests in front of the Teapot.
Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday: 10 – 1 pm
Interested in volunteering? Let us know!
Annual “No Rhyme or Reason” Country Flea Market
September 2023
Friday -10:00pm thru Saturday at 5:00pm
The No Rhyme or Reason Country Flea Market is held in Stewart Park, Zillah, WA. No Rhyme or Reason holds flea markets in towns throughout Yakima Valley and the flea markets have a large following.
The No Rhyme or Reason Country Flea Market is sponsored in part by the Zillah Chamber of Commerce.
Check the Market’s Facebook event page for more information.
Also held in May each year during Zillah Community Days.
Annual Chamber Banquet/Auction
October 2022
The Zillah Chamber Banquet and Auction is sponsored by the Zillah Chamber of Commerce. Live music, a catered dinner served by local sports teams and a live auction are only some of the fun things that take place at this event.
Catch the Crush
October 2023
It’s harvest time in Zillah area vineyards and our skilled winemakers start the process of producing truly fine wines! Join in the festivities at area wineries to get your chance to stomp on the grapes, observe the harvest, and talk with winemakers and tasting room staff about the early steps in the winemaking process.
Many wineries host entertainers and/or food trucks at the winery for customers to enjoy all weekend. While you’re in Zillah enjoying the wine scene, stop by area Farm Produce Stands and take home a bit of the Yakima Valley’s amazing bounty to enjoy in fall meals and stock up on your favorite wines for the holidays ahead!
Back Country Horsemen of Washington’s Annual Wine Ride & HalloWine
Halloween Weekend, October 2023
The BCHW Wine Ride takes place in and around Zillah and the local wineries each year. Participants ride from winery to winery and are members of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington. Spectators (without horses) are also welcome at the wineries on the weekend to enjoy the equestrian atmosphere and fun.
See the 2020 BCHW Virtual Winery Ride
The Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail celebrates a special wine tasting event the same weekend, HalloWine. Visitors to the winery tasting rooms may win a prize or special discount if they arrive in costume on this Halloween-themed wine weekend.
