Sunnyside Festivals and Events

You’ll feel the city’s intimate and friendly nature in the great events they throw! The community comes together several times a year to celebrate everything from rich culture to agricultural heritage and harvests, hops and craft beer.

FEATURED COMMUNITY EVENTS

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  CINCO DE
  MAYO FESTIVAL
  May 5-7, 2023

  If you’re looking for truly authentic Mexican food, head to Sunnyside for the Cinco de Mayo Festival. Drawing huge crowds of visitors and residents, this outstanding festival features live entertainment, street vendors, a carnival, parade, traditional dancing and of course, plenty of amazing food!

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  SUNNYSIDE
  SUMMER ALE FEST
  June 24, 2023

  Celebrate Sunnyside’s fantastic summer weather and the world-class hops it produces at the Sunnyside Summer Ale Fest, a unique beer festival that can only happen in the heart of hop country. With live music, Northwest craft breweries, Yakima Valley wines and locals’ favorite food vendors, this is a can’t miss event!

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  SUNNYSIDE
  SUNSHINE DAYS
  September 16-17, 2023

  This annual festival celebrates the gorgeous sunshine that has made Sunnyside such a beautiful community. Held in Centennial Square in downtown Sunnyside, this popular event features a parade, beauty pageants, car shows, community dinners and a carnival, all crammed into one weekend.

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  LIGHTED FARM
  IMPLEMENT PARADE
  December 2, 2023

  The Lighted Farm Implement Parade, which happens to be the oldest farm implement parade in the nation, pays unique tribute to Sunnyside’s agricultural heritage. Featuring dozens of tractors, combines and antique farm equipment, each piece is uniquely decorated with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights! Come early for the Christmas Market and enjoy festive flavors and local goods!

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