Need a last-minute Valentine’s gift? These shops, pop-up markets in Tri-Cities can help
Finding the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day can be stressful.
Luckily for Tri-Cities shoppers, Valentine’s pop-up markets are back.
If that’s not quite what you’re looking for, there also are plenty of tried and true favorites to help you shop for your sweetie this Valentine’s season.
Valentine’s pop-up markets in Tri-Cities
Layered Cake Artistry Valentine Market
Layered Cake Artistry’s Valentine’s Day market is back. Their dessert counter will be stocked with all things pink and red, and vendors will be on hand to help find the perfect gift to go with their delicious treats.
Some special items this year include strawberry towers, strawberry pavlovas, a cookie decorating kit and more.
This year’s vendors include: My Garden Overfloweth, High Violet Coffee, The Teal Box Co., Philocaly Lingerie, Belle Terre Lavender and LOBA.
The market is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Visit LayeredCakeArtistry.com for their full Valentine’s Day menu and to order online.
Layered Cake Artistry is in downtown Kennewick at 117 W. Kennewick Ave. Quantities are limited at the counter, and cake orders must be made online.
Paired with the Layered Cake Artistry market, an additional “Sweet Shopping Market” is available at the Vision Venue through White Glove Weddings.
Vendors at this location will include Dream Dinners, Rethink Beauty Studio, Velvet Avalon Tarot, Hotoveli, La Cantina Camper and Miss Sam Atlas Salon. Shoppers are encouraged to visit both markets and reach as many vendors as possible.
Vision Venue is at 114 W. Kennewick Ave., and the market is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Bristle Art Gallery is hosting a three-day market 3-7 p.m. from Feb. 13 to 15.
You’ll find jewelry, art, food, macrame mini classes and more.
The Bristle Art Gallery is at 6 S. Auburn St. in Kennewick.
Tri-Cities Valentine’s gift ideas
If you can’t make one of the Valentine’s Day pop ups, here are some great, local gift ideas.
This Tri-Cities favorite now operates primarily out of its Richland location in the Parkway.
They carry everything from common houseplants to rare varieties, as well as planters and pots. Little Plant Shop also offers consultations for homes and offices.
They get new plants in weekly, with regular posts to their Facebook page about inventory updates.
The Little Plant Shop is at 709 The Parkway.
With three locations in the Tri-Cities, this custom cookie shop is sure to have something to anyone on your list.
They can accommodate just about any order, if you order ahead of time by using their app or calling. They also offer weekly specials.
Crumbl Cookies is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.
Locations: 1102 N. Columbia Center Blvd. in the Kennewick Target parking lot; 2665 Queensgate Dr. in Richland and 5025 Road 68 in Pasco.
This Prosser-based favorite sells a variety of gift ideas from their trademark chocolate covered dried cherries and nuts to decadent dessert sauces, preserves and more.
Their Prosser Wine Country store, 320 Wine Country Road, offers tastings of their trademark dried cherry confections. They’re open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Chukar Cherries products also are sold at various stores, including Yoke’s Fresh Markets or buy gifts and gift cards online.
This retailer has it all from gift baskets to handmade chocolates to gourmet soup mixes and jams, and even local produce.
Country Mercantile is family owned, serving the Tri-Cities since 1996.
The Richland outlet is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Pasco store is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Pasco location is at 232 Crestloch Rd, just north of Pasco on Highway 395. The Richland store just south of Badger Mountain, at 5015 Ava Way. Take the Dallas Road (104) exit on Interstate 82.
This gift and garden center has everything from decor and gifts to landscaping supplies.
Gift ideas include Koi pond accessories, seasonal decor, candles and diffusers, furniture, fashion and more. Don’t forget to check out the atrium to find gift ideas for loved ones with a green thumb.
Beaver Bark Gift and Garden Center is at 607 Aaron Drive in Richland. They’re open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. You also can buy gift cards online.
Great Harvest bakery makes a variety of breads with daily specialties. They also have muffins, cakes, cookies and other baked goods. Gifting options include baskets and gift boxes.
The Kennewick location is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 8378 W. Grandridge Blvd. The Pasco bakery is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 6705 Chapel Hill Blvd.
The Richland location for PNNL staff at 3335 Innovation Blvd. is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Craft Beer and Wine
Maybe your Valentine has a refined pallet, and enjoys exploring new wineries and breweries, Visit Tri-Cities has your guide to breweries, wineries and distilleries in the area.
Some winery standouts include 14 Hands, J. Bookwalter, Tagaris, Barnard Griffin, Goose Ridge Estate, Badger Mountain and many others.
For some craft brews, check out Sage Brewing Company, Ice Harbor, Bombing Range, Moonshot, White Bluffs, Atomic, Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing and more.
And for distillers and cider, there are Solar Spirits, Black Heron, GR Distillery, d’s Wicked Cider and Tri-Cities Cider House.
Check out Visit Tri-Cities for all the details.
It’s never too early to start planning your trip to the fair. The Benton Franklin Fair is offering a sweetheart deal just for Valentine’s Day.
The $50 bundle includes 2 adult admission tickets, a parking pass and $25 in fair bucks good at any food and drink vendor. Bundles can be ordered online or picked up in person at the fair office, at 812 W. Washington St., Pasco.
MORE BAKERIES
Artfetti — 1360 N. Louisiana St., Kennewick. They’re known for French macarons. Contact by phone at 509-579-0325 or online at artfettimacarons.com
Aliona’s €uro-Bake — 4825 N. Road 68, Pasco. They offer traditional baked goods as well as European favorites such as spartak, medovik and praga style cakes. Contact by phone at 509-492-0740.
Viera’s Bakery — a Mexican bakery with two locations in Pasco. They are at 430 Lewis St. and 6411 Burden Blvd. Contact by phone at 509-545-4043, at vierasbakery.com or on Facebook.
Francisco’s Bakery & Cake Shoppe — a traditional Mexican bakery at 5300 N. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick. Contact by phone at 509-619-0585 or at franciscosbakery.com
Our Cookie House — a bakery specializing in giant gourmet cookies at 8530 W. Gage Blvd. in Kennewick and 6605 Burden Blvd. in Pasco. Contact by phone at 509-579-0520 or at ourcookiehouse.com
Frost Me Sweet Bakery and Bistro — 710 The Parkway in Richland. Contact at 509-420-4704, frostmesweet.com, or Facebook.
tsp Bakeshop - 4850 Paradise Way, Suite 202 in West Richland. Contact at 509-392-7733, tspbakeshop.com or Facebook
Desserts by Kelly — 1312 Jadwin Ave., in Richland. Contact at 509-946-4552, Facebook or bykelly@gmail.com.
Ethos Bakery & Cafe — 2150 Keene Rd. in Richland. Contact at 509-942-8417 or ethosbakery.net
OTHER IDEAS
Baum’s in Kennewick has everything from candy to ice cream and gourmet popcorn at 513 N. Edison St.
Lemon Grass Gifts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays at 8901 W. Tucannon Ave., Kennewick.
Wish & Dream Creations offers custom bakes goods and crafting. Chocolate covered strawberry boxes are their go-to for Valentine’s Day this year.
