68 GRANGER Look forward to other events throughout the year! Menudo Festival in September celebrates the community’s Latino heritage. Come for an authentic treat! The Halloween Carnival, Zombie Hunt and Trunk-or-Treat festivities make Halloween a memorable time with small community charm. Granger’s signature attraction is a must-see family experience! Granger is home to 33 life-size dinosaur sculptures in Hisey Park and around the city. Tour Dinosaur Drive and visit everything from a brontosaurus and velociraptors to a parasaurolophus and protoceratops! Find lots to see and do in Granger! This small town has a rich history with deep roots in the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage. Early residents built their lives around local asparagus, potato, wheat, tree fruit, beet and hop farming. Agricultural traditions still run strong with the community’s annual Cherry Festival in April or May. Don’t miss the three-day event with a carnival, tasty foods and entertainment. In the heart of the richest farming region in the Northwest, you’ll find just-picked produce at the Granger farmers market beginning in late spring. Come for Dino-n-a-Day, the first Saturday of June, to help restore and repaint one of the dinosaur community! At Hisey Park you’ll also find several barbecue and picnic areas, a walking path, amphitheater, boat launch for fishing the Yakima River, and even a stocked public fishing pond! On summer days, cool off at the Splash Park. Set aside time to visit the new Granger Museum and 9/11 Memorial. You can even connect with the locals for insider tips at the SEA MAR/NCEC/ KDNA Community Center. Learn more about Granger at GrangerChamber.net • grangerchamber@gmail.com Dinosaur Drive was brought to life almost 30 years ago and now boasts 33 dinosaurs, each crafted by a team of local enthusiasts for your family fun. Doc’s Pizza and Cherry Hill Golf Course serves up delicious pizza using a long-time, beloved recipe as well as arcade fun and a nine-hole golf course. LOCAL LOVES YAKIMA VALLEY LOCALS’ TOP GRANGER PICKS aDINOSAUR DRIVE AT HISEY PARK CITY OF GRANGER GRANGER 2024 EVENTS • Valentines Vendor Market (2/9-10) • Granger Athletic Booster Club BBQ & Auction (4/21) • Cherry Festival (April or May) • Farmers Market, (Every Thursday June-Sept. 4pm-7pm) • Family Fest (6/29) • Granger Community Day (7/4) • Menudo Festival (9/1) • Christmas Light Parade (12/13)
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