Union Gap, WA

Union Gap, WA Union Gap is where you head for great food, like James Beard Award Winning Los Hernandez Tamales & our Burger Trail. What are you waiting for?

Plus, we are the gateway to dozens of wineries and countless breweries & the region's largest shopping mall! Founded more than a century ago, Union Gap is an old city with a contemporary attitude. Nestled in the Yakima Valley, in the "gap" where two mountain heads meet, the community has retained the best elements of its history and layered them with modern conveniences and attractions like shops,

restaurants, museums and festivals. Yakima Valley’s only indoor shopping mall is located in Union Gap, at the north end of town on Valley Mall Boulevard. Stretching more than 746,000 square feet, Valley Mall is home to more than 90 specialty stores, merchants and restaurants, and anchored by popular department stores like Macy’s and are excited for the Nordstrom Rack to open this fall! Valley Mall is constantly adding new stores. Most recently Cabela’s, World’s Foremost Outfitter opened in Union Gap drawing outdoorsmen from all over the Northwest.

We had the great honor of hosting Traveling Tessie for our in Union Gap in the fall of 2023! We were thrilled to have ...
09/02/2026

We had the great honor of hosting Traveling Tessie for our in Union Gap in the fall of 2023! We were thrilled to have her in town, and she covered a lot of ground in short time.

Checkout her highlights here which feature some great Union Gap locations including Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant Los Hernandez Tamales Shop at Valley Mall Union Gap Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Yakima Theatres Skateland-Union Gap/Yakima Madd Hatters Haunt

You're welcome back any time Tessie!

www.visituniongap.com

🏐 SUNDOME VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL! 🍂Get ready for two exciting days of volleyball at the SunDome Volleyball Festival & Juni...
09/02/2026

🏐 SUNDOME VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL! 🍂

Get ready for two exciting days of volleyball at the SunDome Volleyball Festival & Junior Varsity Satellite Tournament! With eight sport courts under one roof at the Yakima Valley SunDome—the home of the WIAA State Volleyball Championships—teams will sharpen their skills while competing against diverse competition.

Make the most of your tournament weekend by staying in Union Gap, just minutes from the SunDome. Enjoy comfortable hotel accommodations, authentic Mexican cuisine, great shopping, escape rooms, wine country adventures, and easy highway access, all close at hand.

Whether you're here to compete, cheer from the sidelines, or explore the valley, Union Gap is the perfect home base for your fall volleyball getaway!

📍 Yakima Valley SunDome
🏐 Volleyball Festival & JV Satellite Tournament
🍷 Shop • Dine • Explore • Stay

Plan your visit 👇
www.visituniongap.com

😮 Have you tried the huge Cinnamon Rolls at Jean's Cottage Inn?Or should we call them... "Cinna-Beasts?" 🤤🍥These giant, ...
09/01/2026

😮 Have you tried the huge Cinnamon Rolls at Jean's Cottage Inn?

Or should we call them... "Cinna-Beasts?" 🤤🍥

These giant, warm, gooey cinnamon rolls are making quite the impression, and they're worth the trip to Union Gap! Grab one for breakfast (or dessert... we won't judge 😉).

Who's ready to tackle one? Tag your cinnamon roll buddy! 👇

Plan your visit at visituniongap.com

🚗✨ Friday Night Cruise-In at Miner's! ✨🚗Join us from 5–8 PM for a great evening of classic cars, cool rides, community, ...
08/31/2026

🚗✨ Friday Night Cruise-In at Miner's! ✨🚗

Join us from 5–8 PM for a great evening of classic cars, cool rides, community, and fun. Whether you're showing off your vehicle or just stopping by to admire the lineup, there's something for everyone!

And while you're there, don't forget to treat yourself to one of Miner’s famous burgers. 🍔😋 Nothing pairs better with a summer cruise night than great food and great company!

Thanks to Yakima Wednesday and Friday Night Cruises for organizing these great meets!

🍂 Planning a visit to Union Gap? Make time to experience the natural beauty just a short drive away at Cowiche Canyon Co...
08/31/2026

🍂 Planning a visit to Union Gap? Make time to experience the natural beauty just a short drive away at Cowiche Canyon Conservancy! 🥾🌿

Their fall calendar of guided walks is here, with opportunities to explore scenic trails, enjoy the changing colors, and discover more of the Yakima Valley’s beautiful landscapes. 🍁

✨ All walks are free and open to the public, with registration typically opening about one month before each event.

Check the calendar and plan your next outdoor adventure:
https://www.cowichecanyon.org/events-calendar/

Make a day of it! 🫔🍎 Bring a cooler and load up on award-winning tamales from Los Hernandez Tamales and fresh produce at Fruit City while you're here. Then, stay awhile and explore everything Union Gap and the Yakima Valley have to offer!

Need a place to stay? 👇
https://www.visituniongap.com/hotels

🍂 Planning a visit to Union Gap? Make time to experience the natural beauty just a short drive away at Cowiche Canyon Conservancy! 🥾🌿

Their fall calendar of guided walks is here, with opportunities to explore scenic trails, enjoy the changing colors, and discover more of the Yakima Valley’s beautiful landscapes. 🍁

✨ All walks are free and open to the public, with registration typically opening about one month before each event.

Check the calendar and plan your next outdoor adventure:
https://www.cowichecanyon.org/events-calendar/

Make a day of it! 🫔🍎 Bring a cooler and load up on award-winning tamales from Los Hernandez Tamales and fresh produce at Fruit City while you're here. Then, stay awhile and explore everything Union Gap and the Yakima Valley have to offer!

Need a place to stay? 👇
https://www.visituniongap.com/hotels

🎡🎢 Fair Admission Deals & Discounts... Check out all of the WAYS TO SAVE BIG at the Central Washington State Fair! From...
08/31/2026

🎡🎢 Fair Admission Deals & Discounts...

Check out all of the WAYS TO SAVE BIG at the Central Washington State Fair! From advance discount deals to daily ways to save – there are some great days to save! 🎟️

Daily Gate Discounts – FIVE EASY WAYS TO SAVE!💲

1️⃣ FRIDAY, SEPT 25 - Opening Day 🎪
FREE Parking and $5 Gate admission from Noon-4pm.

2️⃣ MONDAY, SEPT 28 - Franz Bakery “Pay One Price Day” Day 🍞
$39 Pay-One-Price (all day) Gate Admission & Unlimited Carnival Rides with proof of purchase.

3️⃣ TUESDAY, SEPT 29 - Senior & Military Appreciation Day ⭐
$12 Gate Admission All Day for Seniors age 65+
$5 Gate Admission All Day for Military (includes active, reserve, retired, veterans) and First Responders

4️⃣ WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 - Veterans Supply Drive Day 🎖️
FREE Gate Admission with donation of three (3) New & Unopened Supply Items from 2pm-4pm. *See List of Supplies Items at FairFun.com.

5️⃣ THURSDAY, OCT 1 - $5 Food Bites Day 😋
$9 Gate Admission and $5 Food Bites from 2pm-5pm.

💰 Advance Ticket Savings
Can't make it on one of the special deal days? You can still save by buying advance tickets through Sept. 24, 2026 at participating Wray’s Market and Fiesta Foods locations, the State Fair Park Ticket Office, or FairFun.com

Need a place to stay?
https://www.visituniongap.com/hotels

🥧 Old-Fashioned Fun is BACK at the Central Washington State Fair! 🎡Think you’ve got what it takes to bake the perfect ap...
08/30/2026

🥧 Old-Fashioned Fun is BACK at the Central Washington State Fair! 🎡

Think you’ve got what it takes to bake the perfect apple pie? 🍎🥧 Enter this year’s Apple Pie Baking Contest!

There are two categories:
👩‍🍳 Youth: Ages 5–17
👨‍🍳 Adult: Ages 18+

Entries are due Saturday, September 17.

And the finalists will have their pies judged by Food Network TV personality Sandra Lee! 🎉

💰 Adult prizes: $500–$100
💰 Youth prizes: $250–$75

Ready to put your baking skills to the test? Enter here 👇
https://www.statefairpark.org/p/the-fair/exhibitor-guidebook--entries/apple-pie-baking-contest

🏨 Need a place to stay for this year’s Central Washington State Fair? Check out local hotel options:
https://www.visituniongap.com/hotels

🤠 Rodeo Weekend is coming to the Central Washington State Fair! 🐂The Aces Wild Rough Stock Round-Up returns to kick off ...
08/30/2026

🤠 Rodeo Weekend is coming to the Central Washington State Fair! 🐂

The Aces Wild Rough Stock Round-Up returns to kick off the first weekend of the Fair at the Coca-Cola Grandstand!

Experience the excitement of ba****ck riding, ranch bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding as top cowboys compete beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27.

And don't miss Mutton Bustin', where young cowboys and cowgirls ages 4–6 take center stage before each rodeo performance! 🐑

With PRCA rodeo clown Tate Rhoads and award-winning announcer Steve Kenyon keeping the crowd entertained, it's a weekend you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Bonus: Advance rodeo tickets include Fair admission!

👉 Get your tickets: https://www.statefairpark.org/events/2026/aces-wild-rough-stock-round-up

🏨 Staying for the rodeo?

Make a weekend of it! Union Gap hotels are conveniently located just off I-82 at Exit 36 (Valley Mall Blvd.), only about 5 minutes from the SunDome.

📞 Book direct and ask about the best local rates!

Best Western Ahtanum Inn — 509-248-9700
Holiday Inn Express — 509-902-8000
Super 8 by Wyndham — 509-214-9180
Americas Best Value Inn — 509-248-6927

📍 Plan your stay: www.visituniongap.com

Come for the rodeo. Stay in Union Gap. Make a weekend of it! 🤠

🚨 FINAL NIGHT OF MAJOR’S TILL MIDNIGHT! 🚨Summer nights are almost over, and this is your **last night** to swing through...
08/29/2026

🚨 FINAL NIGHT OF MAJOR’S TILL MIDNIGHT! 🚨

Summer nights are almost over, and this is your **last night** to swing through Major’s Till Midnight! 🌙✨

And heads up… **Loaded Fries will disappear after tonight**, so this is your final week to grab them while you can! 🍟

Loaded with nacho cheese, bacon, jalapeños, sour cream, and chives — they’ve been a late-night favorite for a reason. 😍

Make plans to stop by, grab your favorites, and help us close out Major’s Till Midnight the right way!

📍 Both Major’s locations
🚗 Drive-Thru open late
⏰ Friday & Saturday | 10pm–Midnight
🍟 Final week for Loaded Fries!

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102 W Ahtanum Road
Union Gap, WA
98903

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