Local Information

 Parking

Complimentary parking at the Red Lion and the Convention Center. Not staying at the Red Lion? Don't worry! Yakima has several hotels within walking distance of the Convention Center that offer complimentary parking.

Directions

Below are directions to the Yakima Convention Center & Red Lion Hotel (on same block).

From Seattle: Take I-90 East; at Ellensburg take Exit 110 to Yakima, Follow I-82 South until Exit 33B Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights. Turn right onto Yakima Avenue and continue two blocks to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 2.5 hours.

From Spokane: Take I-90 West nearly to Ellensburg. Take Exit 110 to Yakima and follow I-82 South until Exit 33B Yakima Avenue/Terrace Heights. Turn right onto Yakima Avenue and continue two blocks to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 3.5 hours.

From Portland: Take I-84 East to Biggs Junction and take Exit 104, travel North on I-97 until you reach City Center/Yakima Avenue Exit 33 Yakima Avenue. Continue 2 blocks on Yakima Avenue to 8th Street. The Yakima Convention Center is at the corner of 8th Street and Yakima Avenue. Approximately 3.5 hours.

Explore Yakima

Farmers Market
Every Sunday Yakima’s Downtown Farmers Market (9am-1pm) offers fresh local produce, bread, food, crafts, and much more.

Local Craft Beer and Wine
Did we mention Yakima grows some of the best hops and grapes? In fact, the Royal Wedding brewed a pale ale called Harry & Meghan's Windsor Knot™ using hops from Yakima Chief - Hopunion!

Visit Yakima Valley Breweries, Cideries, and Distilleries to find a complete list of local beer, wine, and cider. Listed below are some of the locations walking distance from the Convention Center area.

            Berchman's Brewing Company

            Yakima Valley Hops

            Hop Nation Brewing Co.

            The Beer Shoppe

            Gilbert Cellars

            Kana Winery

Yakima Greenway
Do you want to stretch your legs and enjoy the weather while you are in Yakima? Walk, run, skate, or bike on Yakima’s beautiful Greenway. The 22.9-mile trail runs alongside the Yakima and Naches Rivers!