Christmas Comes Early at the Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest [PHOTOS]

It has now become an annual tradition for so many in the Yakima Valley.

The Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest presented by Gesa Credit Union.

This is happening December 12 - 22nd at State Fair Park.

Gates open at 4:30 with the event starting at 5 p.m. through 9 p.m.

The idea is you pay your admission ($15 for car, $30 for bus, limo, or rv) and casually drive through the different displays while listening to Christmas music on 99.3 FM thanks to Mega 99.3 and AgWest Farm Credit.

One of the highlights this year features a tree standing at 85 feet. I could see this tree clear as anything when I drove over the overpass off 1st and Nob Hill.

If you'd like something to snack on while you drive through, they have stops along the way for you to purchase items like caramel kettle corn, churros, 'pig candy' (bandied bacon on a stick), and even fried pickles.

They also have amazing hot chocolate available for purchase.

I had the chance to check it out and took plenty of photos. Here's just a glimpse of what you can see.

These photos don't do it justice. The mood and atmosphere as you're driving through with the Christmas music is everything.

Don't miss out anytime between today and December 22nd, 2025.

More info is found at statefairpark.org

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