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Long before it became the incredible fundraiser for local foster kids that it is today, Mother’s Day at the original Cascade Nursery was already a Yakima legend. It marked the kickoff to the summer season, welcoming guests with live music, a bottomless pot of chili, and the chance to shop for spring plants while wandering the beautiful grounds. Families brought lawn chairs, stayed the whole day, and made it a tradition they returned to year after year.
After purchasing Cascade Garden in 2008, Wes and Eileen Weresch were flooded with requests to bring back the cherished Mother’s Day celebration. In response, they launched a fresh new tradition of their own: the annual Mother’s Day Spring Faire.
Today, the faire is a lively blend of artisan shopping, food, live entertainment, and garden beauty. It’s one of the few days each year when Cascade Garden fully opens its private grounds to the public, and has become a cherished tradition for families across the Valley.
But what makes Spring Faire truly special is its purpose: this event raises support for the Voices for Children Foundation, helping create brighter futures for local foster kids. Thanks to our community’s incredible support, this event has grown far beyond its roots.
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