The end of summer is drawing near, and it always feels too soon. Don't let yourself regret not doing enough! Here is a list of activities and events in Yakima for the rest of the summer!

Downtown Summer Nights

Go enjoy a lively street party with local food vendors and diverse bands ranging from country and folk to classic rock! The event runs from 6–9 PM on both Thursday, August 13, and Thursday, August 27.

Sprint Boat Racing

Check out intense, high-powered jet boat racing at the Yakima State Fair! Events take place this Saturday and Sunday (15th and 16th) from 9 AM–4 PM. Learn more here.

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Downtown Farmer's Market

Slide by Rotary Market (15 West Yakima Ave) to buy fresh produce and enjoy local products from farmers and artisans. The farmer's market is held every Sunday from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM!

Cruise the Avenue

Car enthusiasts, assemble! Cruising Yakima Ave from 7th Avenue to Naches Ave is a valley tradition dating back to 1948, and it is still going strong. Show off your car or pull up a chair and watch the show on August 15 from 7 PM–11 PM.

Toast—The Best of Bread

For those who enjoy classic rock, go check out the Bread cover band, Toast, at the Capitol Theatre. The show is being held on Tuesday, August 25, at 7 PM. Bread had a string of top-ten hits in the 1970s, including the #1 "Make It With You."

Let Us Worship Tour—Sean Feucht

Come worship with the community at State Fair Park on Sunday, August 30, at 5:00 PM. The event will include community prayer and a concert by Christian songwriter Sean Feucht!

Best of the Yakima Farmers Market A Visual Guide

The Yakima Farmers Market is every Sunday at the Rotary Market Place in downtown Yakima (15 W Yakima Ave) from May through October.

Gallery Credit: Lance Tormey

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