Events at VanArnam Vineyards
From Catch the Crush grape stomping, Red Wine & Chocolate and Spring Barrel Tasting to our popular Summer Concerts on the lawn, VanArnam Vineyards has become a favorite Yakima Valley destination for fun experiences of all kinds.
Our expansive lawn accommodates hundreds to enjoy music, food and live entertainment.
Visit this page often to see what’s coming up.
Barrel Tasting Experience - Available all year
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Step into the heart of winemaking with a unique, year-round barrel tasting experience. Guided by our winemaker, this intimate journey takes you behind the scenes into the barrel room, where the art and science of crafting exceptional wines come alive.
Barrel Tasting Experiences are $60 for each person.
Call or text the winery (509) 829-1540 to schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Mark your calendars and join us for these incredible events happening across the Yakima Valley in 2025
Featured Tasting at Put A Cork In It Wine Bar in Bend, Oregon - March 21 & 22nd
We’re heading to Central Oregon for an intimate weekend tasting at this charming Bend wine bar. Experience a curated selection of VanArnam wines—some usually reserved for pours inside the Tasting Room—perfectly suited to celebrate Taste Washington Wine Month wherever you are.
Friday Night Stand Up - April 10, 2026
Featuring Ruben Kerson, Thor Askdall, and Headlining Comedian Lynette Manning
Join us on Friday, April 10th, 2026 for an elevated night of Friday Night Stand Up, where refined humor meets exceptional wine in an intimate, barrel-lined setting.
The evening features headlining comedian Lynette Manning, with a featured performance by Thor Askdal, and is expertly hosted by Ruben Kerson.
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
Arrive early to enjoy VanArnam wines by the glass or bottle, along with a curated selection of light bites available for purchase.
🕢 Comedy begins at 7:30 PM
📍 VanArnam Vineyards
1305 Gilbert Rd, Zillah, WA 98953
🎟 Tickets:
• $40 Wine Club Members
• $55 General Admission
Seats are limited and this event is expected to sell out. Gather your favorite people, pour a glass, and settle in for an unforgettable night of laughter and ambiance.
Spring Barrel Weekend - April 24, 25, 26, 2026
Join us at VanArnam Vineyards for one of Washington wine country’s most anticipated traditions — Spring Barrel Weekend! As vineyards awaken and the new vintage continues to evolve, we’re opening our cellar doors for a behind-the-scenes tasting experience you won’t want to miss.
All weekend long, enjoy:
Exclusive Barrel Tastings – Sample wines straight from the barrel and experience their journey before bottling.
Live Music – Relax with great tunes and sweeping vineyard views.
Local Vendors On-Site – Shop handcrafted goods and specialty items throughout the weekend.
Special Barrel Tasting & Amuse Bouche Experience (Saturday 4/24 & Sunday 4/25 Only) – Elevate your visit with a guided tasting paired with thoughtfully curated bites designed to complement our wines in progress.
Whether you’re a longtime wine club member or visiting us for the first time, Spring Barrel Weekend is the perfect way to celebrate the season, discover what’s aging in our cellar, and toast to the promise of the new vintage.
Gather your friends, bring your wine-loving spirit, and come celebrate spring with us at VanArnam Vineyards. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!
Noir et Blanc marks the debut of our 2025 Blanc de Noir and 2025 Blanc de Blanc — whole cluster pressed, naturally sparkling Pétillant Naturel wines crafted with precision and restraint.
This intimate gathering offers Wine Club members the first opportunity to experience these new releases in their intended setting: at the table.
The menu, thoughtfully curated by Chef Taryn in collaboration with Winemaker Branden Seymour, is composed as a dialogue between plate and glass — each course designed to elevate the vibrant texture, freshness, and nuance of these Pét-Nats.
Expect refined seasonal ingredients, layered flavors, and a progression that moves seamlessly from sea to earth, finishing with a selection of elegant desserts.
Seating is intentionally limited.
Taste Rattlesnake Hills - June 12 & 13
Join us for Taste Rattlesnake Hills this June 12–13, a celebration of flavor, craftsmanship, and community in the heart of Washington wine country.
Hosted by the wineries of the Yakima Valley within the renowned Rattlesnake Hills, this two-day food and wine pairing event invites you to explore the diverse expressions of this remarkable region. Each participating winery along the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail will feature thoughtfully curated food pairings designed to complement their handcrafted wines — from bold reds to crisp, aromatic whites.
Spend the weekend sipping, savoring, and discovering as you travel from winery to winery, meeting the passionate winemakers and tasting room teams behind your favorite bottles. Expect elevated small bites, creative culinary collaborations, and exclusive pours that showcase the distinctive terroir of Rattlesnake Hills.
Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply looking for a delicious way to spend a summer weekend, Taste Rattlesnake Hills offers an unforgettable journey through one of Washington’s most celebrated wine-growing regions.
Purchase Taste Rattlesnake Hills Event Tickets Here
Rosé Revolution Weekend - June 26, 27, 28
Celebrate summer in full bloom at Rosé Revolution Weekend, a vibrant, pink-hued celebration of everyone’s favorite warm-weather wine.
Hosted throughout the wineries of the Yakima Valley and the scenic Rattlesnake Hills, this festive weekend is dedicated to all things rosé. From crisp and dry to bright and fruit-forward, each winery along the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail will showcase their unique expression of rosé — alongside thoughtfully paired bites, seasonal specials, and exclusive pours.
Sip your way through sun-soaked patios, vineyard views, and welcoming tasting rooms as you explore the diversity and craftsmanship behind this beloved style. Expect limited releases, winemaker features, themed flights, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
Whether you’re a longtime rosé devotee or just discovering its charm, Rosé Revolution Weekend is your invitation to raise a glass, embrace the season, and toast to pink.
Join the revolution and drink pink.
Catch the Crush - October 9, 10, 11
Crush is a special time of year for both winemakers and wine lovers alike in Yakima Valley Wine Country! Harvest is coming to a close in Valley vineyards and winemakers are beginning to craft the next great Yakima Valley vintage.
We have even more to celebrate this harvest season, being recently named Best Wine Region in the US in the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards. So, get ready to celebrate in wine country style, complete with grape stomps, vineyard tours and behind-the-scenes grape crush experiences. Enjoy harvest parties, live music, fall flavors from locals’ favorite food trucks and vendors, a vineyard run and more activities for the whole family.
Why all the excitement? This is the culmination of months spent carefully tending the vineyards, monitoring the fruit until it reaches just the right flavor profiles, sugar levels and pH. The grapes are crushed and the art of crafting premium Yakima Valley vines begins.
In addition to crush and vineyard harvest celebrations, this is the perfect time to stock up on wine for the holidays and for gift giving. You’ll find savings and special releases throughout the Valley. Shop for new fall gifts, artisan foods and wine country décor at winery shops. Be sure to check out our lineup of winery dining stops for perfectly paired wine country bites.
Between winery stops, enjoy harvest season all around the valley with just-picked, farm-fresh flavors. Shop for perfect produce, artisan foods, hand-crafted bakery treats and gifts at farm stands and farmers markets. Combine it all with our gorgeous, early fall weather, and it makes for a picture-perfect fall getaway in Yakima Valley wine country.
You can also find up-to-the-minute information on our Facebook page: facebook.com/VanArnamVineyards.
VanArnam Wine Club members receive discounts on many events. Learn more at VanarnamWineClub.
