Yakima Times

The Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) is pleased to announce the return of two of its major downtown events: the annual Roots & Vines Festival, and the weekly summer concert series Downtown Summer Nights. After the pandemic caused the cancellation of both events for two consecutive years, the current environment allows for these two popular events to return close to their usual form for the summer of 2022.

For this one summer, Roots & Vines will be moved to Saturday, June 25, at its usual location Historic N. Front Street, and its usual time 4 – 10 p.m. Visit the Roots & Vines website for ticket information.

Downtown Summer Nights will begin the second Thursday in June (June 9). The free concert series will run from 5:30 to 9 pm each Thursday through August 11, taking one week off, June 23, in preparation for Roots & Vines.

“We know that the community has truly missed these events and has waited with much anticipation to hear of their status for this year, “said DAY Executive Director, Andrew Holt. “So, it is with great pleasure that we can announce plans for their return and that they will occur without any major restrictions, barring any unforeseen developments.” Holt added, “The change in the Roots & Vines date is due to the delays caused by the pandemic and some scheduling conflicts. We expect another year of quality bands, great craft beverages and delicious food vendors for both Roots & Vines, and Downtown Summer Nights.”

The music lineup for Downtown Summer Nights (5:30 to 9 pm) features:

• June 9 M-Status / Michael Carbrera
• June 16 Norman Baker & The Backroads / Little Reprise
• June 30 Jayleigh Ann & The Lost Boys / Hunter Stiles
• July 7 Yogoman Burning Band / 47th Parallel
• July 14 Miller Campbell / eM’nCee
• July 21  Fat Bottomed Band / Alex Ashley
• July 28  Dimestore Prophets / Stephanie Anne Johnson
• Aug. 4   Englewood Heights / Michael Cabrera
• Aug. 11  Wasteland Kings / 47th Parallel

The lineup for Roots & Vines (4 to 10 pm) on June 25th features:

• Hogslop String Band
• Bart Budwig
• Hardwood Heart
• The Lowest Pair

Both events occur on Historic N. Front Street. They were created several years ago to create valuable community events for the public and to draw the community to Downtown Yakima. They have become a staple of the summer schedule. They also act as fundraisers for theDowntown Association of Yakima Downtown Association of Yakima with the money going towards maintaining these events and revitalizing the historic downtown.

Drivers are reminded both events will require the closure of North Front Street between Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way and Yakima Avenue.

Below is the original news release from DAY announcing the return of Roots & Vines and Downtown Summer Nights after a two-year hiatus –

Press-Release-Downtown-Summer-Nights-and-Roots-Vines-Set-to-Return

Original source can be found here.