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Toppenish Chamber of Commerce

 

The 'Big Flag' in Pioneer Park is a massive 30x60 foot flag hung on the largest flagpole(160') in Washington State.

 

 

Toppenish is a community of approximately 9,000 people located entirely within the bounds of the Yakama Indian Nation.  Toppenish is derived from the Native word "Xuupinish", which means sloping and spreading.

Toppenish's museums, Native American and Western traditions, cultural diversity and 73 historically accurate murals create an inviting atmosphere for anyone with a passion for history.

Toppenish is home to some of the best agricultural land in the world.  Located in the heart of Washington's famed fruit & wine country, Toppenish's average of 300 days of sunshine make it a great place to live and to visit.  We're the BEST OF THE WEST!

 

Toppenish was named one of the 20 Best Places to Live the West by American Cowboy Magazine in 2009 and a Must-See Old West Destination by True West Magazine in 2010

 

 

 

   

 

 


The only museum of its kind in the United States, the American Hop Museum is open Tuesday - Sunday May through October.

American Hop Museum

 Sponsored by the Bouchey families - potato growers - this Fred Oldfield mural illustrates how potatoes were harvested before mechanization.

Mural #12
  "At the Peak of Harvest"
 In your RV or in a teepee: either way you will wake up in a beautiful setting on the Yakama Nation reservation.

Yakama Nation RV Park
Built in 1911 the classic old depot is now the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. Open from April through December the museum has special events thoughout the year.

Northern Pacific Railroad Depot

Designed by Roger Cooke, this Mural-in-a-Day was painted on the Legends Casino building in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the signing of the 1855 Treaty.

Mural #68
 "Yakama Nation Treaty Signing"		 Painted in 1987 under the direction of Phil Kooser, Clearing the Land was the first mural and first Mural-in-a-Day.

Mural-in-a-day
Held in August this art invitational features fine art of the west in a park setting. Free to the public.

Western Art Show

 Mural #51 "All Aboard" Designed by Bill Ross, this depicts a time when Toppenish was a hub of railroad activity. The Cultural Center has much to offer: a gift shop where you can buy locally crafted items as well as items from many native peoples; a restaurant featuring Columbia River Salmon and local wild huckleberries; and a museum with one of the best Native American collections anywhere

Yakama Cultural Center


Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
 Mural #52 " The Marion Drain" Designed by Robert Thomas this Mural-in-a-Day depicts the first flood-control project on the reservation. Gambling has been a favorite activity of many cultures, and The Indian Stick Game by Mavis Willson depicts a game that is still very popular today. For a more modern take on gaming, we have Legends Casino.

Casino Gaming


WELCOME TO TOPPENISH
 “WHERE THE WEST STILL LIVES IN THE CITY OF MURALS AND MUSEUMS”
CALENDAR OF EVENTS – 2011


Spring

April-July:  Educational Activities at NP Depot (School Tours & Birthday parties can be pre-scheduled)

April 24 –Toppenish Mural Tours –Wagon Tours Begin

April:  Spring Barrel Tasting
    
May:  American Hop Museum Opens Tuesday - Sunday through October
May:  Northern Pacific Railway Museum Opens (Toppenish Depot)  Tuesday – Sunday through October
  
May 1-4:  Central Washington Junior Livestock Show
May :  8th Annual White Swan Jr. Rodeo Assoc. Spring Round Up - White Swan

June  
                 
June 4:  Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center 30th Anniversary Celebration & Parade
                  
June 3 & 4:  Toppenish Mural Society – “Mural-In-A-Day”  
June 4:         Toppenish Lions Club Mural-In-A-Day Breakfast

June:      Yakama Nation Commemoration of 1855 Treaty Days
June:    "Powi-Ya-Lux-Simit" Pow Wow - White Swan
June:    Annual Treaty Days All Indian Championship Rodeo & Pow Wow - White Swan
 
July   

July 1 & 2:   Toppenish Rodeo and Pow Wow

July 4: Toppenish 77th Annual Wild West Parade

July 4:  Toppenish Lions Club Pancake Breakfast-Post Office Park ($6);  7-9am

              
July:   Yakima Valley Community Band: Concert in Railroad Park at 7pm; Free to Public

    
August         

August:  Toppenish Junior Rodeo
August:  Yakima Valley Community Band: Concert in Railroad Park at 7pm; Free to Public
               
 August 19-21:  Toppenish Western Art Show
             
 August 26 & 27:  Northern Pacific Railway Museum & Steam Show
       
          
September 
Sept. 10- 2nd Annual Dinner Train to Nowhere 5:30 pm
October 
Oct 28-31- Haunted Depot at Northern Pacific Railway Museum
Oct. 29- Pumpkin Run at Northern Pacific Railway Museum


November


To Submit an Event Please Email chamber@toppenish.net

November:  “Ranch Party” Community Awards

November: 43rd Annual Yakama Nation Veteran’s Day Pow Wow

November 26: Toy Train Christmas at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum
December
December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18:  Toy Train Christmas at Northern Pacific Railway Museum



FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE VISITOR CENTER AT
509-865-3262 or VISIT www.toppenish.net
      

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