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Prosser is Washington Wine Country and a destination for many in the Northwest. Attractive offices, stores, services and residential developments have contributed to a new level of vibrancy, while retaining a small town feel that appeals to residents and visitors alike.  Many people live, or are within walking or biking distance of downtown. Strategic public and private investments are creating a true multidimensional cultural center with several new and expanded public amenities, truly a community poised to have it all.
Many cultural events take place during the year as pairings of Art, Wine, Food and Music are combined throughout the community. Visitors are encouraged to park in the conveniently located Visitor & Information Center's Depot parking facility, walking throughout the downtown area. While pedestrian and bicycle access is encouraged there is plenty of vehicular access.
 Prosser is located in the lush Yakima Valley and celebrates its rich agricultural heritage with many world-class wineries and vineyards. Our 28+ local wineries are the heart of Washington Wine Country. They welcome and encourage you to taste the results of the distinctive fruit grown in the Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Columbia Valley American Viticultural Areas. Sample local fresh fruits, vegetables, condiments and sweets complemented by the perfect wines.
Why Prosser? Click & see for yourself.
VISITOR'S INFORMATION CENTER 509-786-3177 or toll free 800-408-1517 |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 August 2008 )
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Monday, 29 September 2008 |
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What's happening in and around Prosser
Community Events: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11 starting at 8:30 am as volunteers are needed to help paint, repair, plant, and do general maintanance on the "Big Toy" playground in the city park. With winter on the way, some work is needed to protect this valuable comunnity asset for our kids. Please consider volunteering a few hours this day for this worthwhile project.
Business News: The first in a series of 5 business workshops will be held on October 16, 2008 at YVCC in Grandview from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This workshop is FREE to all Prosser Chamber members while non-members pay $65.00 per person. The class will teach First Aid and CPR procedures according to the latest standards and guidelines of the American Heart Association. The training is accepted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Labor and Industry guidelines. Each participant will receive a First Aid and CPR card that will be valid for two years.
Call the Prosser Chamber of Commerce at (509) 786-3177 to register for this important workshop.
Falling temperatures mean falling prices at Sandy's Bloom Central. Did you know that cooler weather is perfect for planting? Stop by and see her fall specials at 430 Wine Country Rd. Open 7 days a week through October.
Business Moves: A couple of businesses have relocated within our city... Angela's Prosser Floral and Studio on Sixth have both moved to their new stores at 354 Chardonnay. Stop in and see the new digs and wish them well.
Entertainment: Karaoke at Keno's on Friday & Saturday nights,
Dining: Common Grounds is now open at 364 Chardonnay. Hours are Sunday - Thursday 5 am - 7 pm, and on Friday & Saturday from 5 am - 10 pm.
Theater: For the remainder of the 2008 College Football season, the Princess Theatre at 1226 Meade Ave in Prosser will show Boise State Broncos games on their big screen. Admission is FREE and check their schedule at Bronco Sports for game times and dates.
Family events: Satruday mornings each week through October it's the Prosser Farmers Market.  The market features locally grown produce, hand-made arts & crafts, breakfast by the Prosser Kiwanis Club, and more. Check out their listing under the Event Calendar on Saturdays for more information. The market is open from 8:00 am -Noon on Sumner Ave by the City Park.
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Art & Galleries: Picazo 7Seventeen is featuring the work of local artist Rick Gallegos. Sixth Street Art Gallery is featuring Colin Sanders - Photograher, and Lisa Day - Mixed Mediums.
Agri-Tourism Opportunities: Tour the Vineyards and see where wine gets it's start. Great food and wine begin with dirt, so let's get some dirt on your shoes , sun on your face and fresh air in your lungs.
Wine events: Airfield Estates Winery will be hosting their Second Annual Vineyard Run and Grape Stomp on Saturday, October 11th. The day consists of two components: a 5K run/walk through the beautiful estate vineyards in the morning and a good old-fashion grape stomp celebration in the afternoon. For more information visit Airfield Wines or calll the winery at 509-786-7401.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 03 October 2008 )
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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Chinook celebrates 25th anniversary; Mercer Estates prepares for debut
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick,WA,USA
Now it's seeing a new generation of wineries pop up. Today's column focuses on one of Prosser's oldest and one of its newest. Chinook Winery is celebrating ...
Another delicious reason to visit Prosser PROSSER -- Sunday night provided me with another example of what living in wine country means. It’s impossible to determine which was more impressive — the wines produced by Kay Simon and Clay Mackey at nearby Chinook or the culinary expressions of Frank Magaña.
Prosser winery village offers lots of choice in a small area
PROSSER -- It was less than four years ago that Wade Wolfe built the first winery in a neighborhood of new streets and empty lots that only marmots called home. Today, Vintner's Village is all but maxed out with 11.
Precept buys stake in Prosser wineries
TMCnet - USA
(Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, WA) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Apr. 17--Seattle-based Precept Brands is adding two long-standing Lower Valley wineries ...
Review: Mercer Estates Wine from Washington State
Blogcritics.org - Aurora,OH,USA
... and Bud Mercer, a longtime Prosser farmer whose family planted Mercer Ranch Vineyards in the early 1970s and started a winery in the Horse Heaven Hills ...
Mercer Estate 2007 Columbia Valley Pinot Gris
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
The new vineyard and winery operation in Prosser is called Mercer Estate (the Hogue name is still taken) and it has been getting plenty of buzz in a region ...
HeraldNet: Prosser near-perfect for wine tourists
Prosser is percolating. Have you been over to this burgeoning Washington wine mecca lately? It's amazing to see the vision of so many winery owners and ...
Hogue, Mercer families will roll out new wine
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Based in Prosser, the winery will use 150 acres of white grapes grown by the Hogues in the Columbia Valley and 120 acres of red grapes grown by the Mercers ...
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 July 2008 )
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