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Location
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Saturday
May 18
5:30 pm |
Northwest Corks and Crush. Corks & Crush is a dynamic and
exciting event supporting a good cause benefiting the Children’s Therapy
Unit at not-for-profit MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. With 20
wineries represented (including
Alexandria Nicole Cellars) enjoy great wine, dinner, and dancing to
live music. Tickets are $225 per person. For more information call
253-403-3095). |
Washington State Fair Events Center
110 Ninth Ave. S.W.
Puyallup, WA |
Sat - Mon
May 25 - 27
Noon – 5 pm |
Bainbridge Wineries - Special Winery Tour Weekends.
All the wineries are open for tours and tastings on the special 2013
weekends. Meet the winemakers in person at the wineries.
Taste classic favorites from grapes grown east of the mountains, as well
as a few island-grown delights. Enjoy the lush surroundings and a
meal from one of the many great island restaurants.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Bainbridge wineries are all very intimate (small) so if
you are a group of more than 6 people, they need you to call ahead to
the wineries you wish to visit so they can make arrangements. |
Bainbridge Island Wineries
Bainbridge Island, WA |
Wednesday
May 29
6: 30 – 10 pm |
Lachini Versus the World Winemaker Dinner. Lachini Vineyards
wines boost varietals sourced from Washington, Oregon, and California,
all earning the right to wear the Lachini logo. They are not
afraid of a little challenge. Ron Lachini, Vintner and Proprietor
of Lachini Vineyards, and AQUA’s Wine Director Lee Spires have set up a
side-by-side tasting per course to battle it out with competition from
around the world. You are the judge. Who will win each
course? Event Fee is $95/person plus tax and gratuity. |
AQUA by El Gaucho
2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70
Seattle, WA |
Sunday
June 30
4 - 8 pm |
Alexandria Nicole Cellars Blending Competition. All Wine
Club Members of Alexandria Nicole Cellars are invited to their annual
members only Blending Competition! This year’s event will be held
at Within Sodo, in downtown Seattle as they are expanding the amount of
“spectators” that will be able to witness this fun creation. Cross
your fingers for warm weather as the rooftop patio at this hidden
treasure is quite a treat! The winner will determine the blend for
this year’s release while having their name on the back label of the
upcoming MEMBERS ONLY blend, not to mention winning a case of the blend
when the wine is released!
Festivities will include wine bites, fun tunes, intense competition
(their primary entertainment) and incredible wine! For those
wishing to attend this event tickets will be $50 (spectator tickets are
$25). For more information on becoming a Wine Club Member click
HERE, for ticket information click
HERE. |
Within Sodo
2916 Utah Avenue South
Seattle,WA |
Thursday
July 11
6 – 10 pm |
Wine Rocks Seattle. Make time for this annual,
not-for-profit, gathering of local winemakers, craft brewers, and
musicians showcasing exceptional wine, unique distillates, outstanding
beer, groovy tunes, savory fare, and an amazing backdrop.
Tickets: before June 15 are $45, afterward $40 and $45 at the door. |
Elliott Hall @ Bell Harbor (Pier 66)
Seattle, WA |
Saturday
July 13
5 – 7 pm |
Woodward Canyon Winemaker Dinner with Rick and Darcey Small at El
Gaucho. Join Rick and Darcey Small at El Gaucho in
Bellevue, WA for a Woodward Canyon winemaker dinner. For more
information and for reservations, please contact El Gaucho at
425-455-2715. |
El Gaucho
450 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA |
Saturday
July 13
Time TBA |
Mt. Rainier Wine Festival. Surrounded by Alpine Peaks,
celebrate Washington Wines with tastings, dancing to live music and tons
of festivities under the party tent. Winery representatives will
tend tables, pour wines, and discuss their wines. $25 per person
includes commemorative glass, 8 tastings (2 oz pours) and wine paired
appetizers. Additional tasting tickets available for purchase at
$3 per ticket. Wines will be available for bottle/case purchase,
with case discounts available! |
Crystal Mountain Resort
Alpine Inn
33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd.
Crystal Mountain, WA |
Sat & Sun
July 13 & 14
Noon – 5 pm |
Bainbridge Wineries - Special Winery Tour Weekends.
All the wineries are open for tours and tastings on the special 2013
weekends. Meet the winemakers in person at the wineries.
Taste classic favorites from grapes grown east of the mountains, as well
as a few island-grown delights. Enjoy the lush surroundings and a
meal from one of the many great island restaurants.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Bainbridge wineries are all very intimate (small) so if
you are a group of more than 6 people, they need you to call ahead to
the wineries you wish to visit so they can make arrangements. |
Bainbridge Island Wineries
Bainbridge Island, WA |
Fri - Sun
July 19 – 21
Fri & Sat 9 am – 7 pm
Sun 9 am – 6 pm |
Sequim Lavender Farm Faire – Wine and Beer Garden. Sequim
Lavender Farm Faire is your free family-friendly central source for all
things lavender. This beautiful park with great lawns and lovely
gardens provides a relaxing and open area for the entire family.
Lavender in the Park features more than 100 booths, lavender products,
crafts, food, a wine and beer garden, music, family programs, nonprofit
organizations, agricultural and nature programs. |
Carrie Blake Park/Reuse Demonstration Park
202 North Blake Ave.
Sequim, WA |
Sunday
July 21
4 – 7 pm |
Seattle Wine Awards - Gold Medal Experience Wine Tasting.
Swirl, sip & savor the best of Washington wines at the Seattle Wine
Awards Grand Tasting Event. Meet winemakers and taste their award
winning wines while enjoying a delicatessen buffet of charcuterie meats,
cheeses, and spreads. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid ID required. For ticket or additional information click
HERE. |
The Rainier Club
820 4th Ave
Seattle, WA |
Sat & Sun
August 3 & 4
Noon – 5 pm |
Bainbridge Wineries - Special Winery Tour Weekends.
All the wineries are open for tours and tastings on the special 2013
weekends. Meet the winemakers in person at the wineries.
Taste classic favorites from grapes grown east of the mountains, as well
as a few island-grown delights. Enjoy the lush surroundings and a
meal from one of the many great island restaurants.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Bainbridge wineries are all very intimate (small) so if
you are a group of more than 6 people, they need you to call ahead to
the wineries you wish to visit so they can make arrangements. |
Bainbridge Island Wineries
Bainbridge Island, WA |
Sat - Mon
Aug 31 - Sep 2
Noon – 5 pm |
Bainbridge Wineries - Special Winery Tour Weekends.
All the wineries are open for tours and tastings on the special 2013
weekends. Meet the winemakers in person at the wineries.
Taste classic favorites from grapes grown east of the mountains, as well
as a few island-grown delights. Enjoy the lush surroundings and a
meal from one of the many great island restaurants.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Bainbridge wineries are all very intimate (small) so if
you are a group of more than 6 people, they need you to call ahead to
the wineries you wish to visit so they can make arrangements. |
Bainbridge Island Wineries
Bainbridge Island, WA |
Fri - Sun
Oct 11 – 13
Times TBA |
Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival. Considered one of the
best fall festivals on the coast, the Dungeness Crab and Seafood
Festival celebrates the regions diverse seafood bounty. Maritime
and cultural traditions abound alongside this breathtaking coastal
environment. Crab meals at amazing prices, Canadian paper currency
accepted at par, wonderful music with regional wines and beer.
Free admission. |
Port Angeles City Pier and the Red Lion Hotel
Port Angeles, WA |
Sat & Sun
November 9 & 10
11 am - 5 pm |
Harvest Winery Tour & Scarecrow Contest. The Olympic
Peninsula Wineries will put their creative grape juices to the test at
this year's annual Harvest Wine Tour, with each winery displaying its
own artistic interpretation of the "Wine Scarecrow" for visitors to
enjoy. Limited only by their imaginations, the wineries will
strive to design the most unique vineyard watchman ever to scare (or
commune with) a pesky bird! Visitors can vote for their favorite
scarecrow while tasting the best of the vintage.
The $30.00 ticket for the self-guided tour can be purchased at
participating wineries during the event. Tickets entitle
participants to a commemorative wine glass and complimentary wine
tastings at each winery during the event weekend. A tasting fee of
$5.00 per winery will apply to non-ticketed visitors. Get your
ticket stamped at all eight wineries and be eligible to enter our gift
basket drawing. While children are allowed in the tasting rooms,
you must be 21 or over to purchase tickets and/or participate in wine
tasting. All ticket sales are non-refundable. |
Olympic Peninsula Wineries |
Saturday
November 16
4 – 8 pm |
Skagit Wine and Brew Festival. You will be delighted with
wines & microbrews from regions throughout Washington, including local
Skagit County wineries as well as gourmet appetizers, divine chocolate
and delectable cheese samplings made right in Skagit County. For
more information including ticket prices click
HERE. |
Best Western Cotton Tree Inn
2300 Market St
Mt Vernon, WA |
Ongoing Events in Seattle
and Puget Sound Areas |
Daily
4 - 7 pm |
Daily Wine Tastings. Auburn Wine and Caviar Company is your local wine and caviar store. You are the guests they love to have you join them for wine tastings from 4 to 7 pm daily. "We feature different wines daily for you to experience. We want you to have the opportunity to try new wines that you may not have tried before and there is no charge for our wine tastings." Soup, sandwiches and salads also served. 253-887-8530. shop@auburnwineandcaviar.com |
Auburn Wine and Caviar Company
2402 A Street SE
Auburn, WA
253-887-8530 |
Wednesday through Sunday (in season)
Call for Winter schedule |
Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Bainbridge Island Day Tour.
Bon Vivant Wine
Tours provides scheduled day excursions from Seattle that individuals,
couples, or small groups of 3-6 may join on a per-seat basis. Make
your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to Bainbridge Island
wineries. All tours start from and return to Seattle. For more
information email
info@bonvivanttours.com or call 206-437-1298. |
Bon Vivant Wine Tours
J2120 Montvale Place W.
Seattle, WA |
Lake Chelan AVA Wine Country Events
Submit Your Own Event Here
One month lead time
provides best results. |
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Event
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Location
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Sat & Sun
May 18 & 19
Times TBA |
Lake Chelan Spring Barrel Tasting. Like eating
cherries from the tree or bread just out of the oven, Barrel Tasting
weekend offers the ability to enjoy a taste right from the source.
This is also your first opportunity to taste their next great
release. |
Lake Chelan Wineries Map |
Saturday
June 22
Times TBA |
Chelan Cycle de Vine. 2013 will be the fourth year of
the Chelan Cycle de Vine. This popular ride is approximately 35
miles long passing through breathtaking scenery and visiting some of
the Chelan Valley's preeminent wineries. Selected wineries
will host a rest stop stocked with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Drinking of wine at the rest stop will be discouraged. A
number of the wineries have excellent restaurants and offer live
music on weekends. Riders are encouraged to eat at the
wineries and enjoy these music venues. You may even enjoy
special discounts for participants. |
Don Morse Park
Chelan, WA |
Sat & Sun
October 5 & 6
Times TBA |
Lake Chalen Crush. October in the Lake Chelan Wine
Valley is gorgeous with brilliant sun, spectacular color and the
smell of freshly fallen leaves. Join the wineries in
back-to-back weekends as they celebrate the harvest season with the
annual Crush Festival. The barrel room doors swing wide open
and the work in the vineyards comes to the crush pad. Come
taste, stomp and dance. Watch the grapes tumble through the
press and taste the raw juice that it produces. Get the inside
scoop from the cellar master or wine maker on how the wine will
taste come bottling time. Sit down at the table for a harvest
party or a winemaker dinner and share in the experience of harvest
season. |
Lake Chelan Wineries Map |
Sat & Sun
October 12 & 13
Times TBA |
Lake Chalen Crush. October in the Lake Chelan Wine
Valley is gorgeous with brilliant sun, spectacular color and the
smell of freshly fallen leaves. Join the wineries in
back-to-back weekends as they celebrate the harvest season with the
annual Crush Festival. The barrel room doors swing wide open
and the work in the vineyards comes to the crush pad. Come
taste, stomp and dance. Watch the grapes tumble through the
press and taste the raw juice that it produces. Get the inside
scoop from the cellar master or wine maker on how the wine will
taste come bottling time. Sit down at the table for a harvest
party or a winemaker dinner and share in the experience of harvest
season. |
Lake Chelan Wineries Map |
Fri – Sun
Nov 29 – Dec 1
Times Vary |
Lake Chelan Fall Barrel Tasting. Give thanks with Lake
Chelan wine country and experience the harvest season. A
weekend that has it all: great views, long conversations at the
tasting counter, the smell of oak barrels wet with wine and wood
smoke in the morning air. There’s a little bit of breathing
room everywhere you go and everyone you meet has relaxed into
post-harvest glee. Taste warming reds right from the barrel
and linger over a sample of what could be a double-gold winner at
future wine competitions. |
Lake Chelan Wineries Map |
| Ongoing Events in Lake Chelan Wine Country |
Tuesdays - Ongoing |
Tuesday Wine & Dine. Join us Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM for a gourmet meal paired with our fine wines. Relax over a Prime Rib dinner, live music, and each of our four wines. Childcare is provided to insure that your evening is care-free. This all-inclusive event is $35 per person. To make reservations please call 509-687-4000. |
Wapato Point Cellars,
200 S. Quetilquasoon Road, Manson |
Thursdays - Ongoing |
Thursday Wine & Dessert.
For those who have a bit of a sweet tooth, we are dedicating our Thursday nights to Wine and Dessert. Join us and treat yourself to three specialty desserts and a glass of wine. The cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Wednesday so we know how many pieces of cheesecake to cut. To make reservations please call 509-687-4000. |
Wapato Point Cellars,
200 S. Quetilquasoon Road
Manson |
Thursdays
& Fridays - Ongoing
4 pm - 6 pm |
Vin du Lac's Happy Hour. Join us for our exciting new Happy Hour! Enjoy a special menu with $4 appetizers and $5 glass pours. Stop by after work. Bring some friends. Meet new people. Enjoy good wine!
509-682-2882 |
Vin du Lac
105 Hwy 150
Chelan |
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Every Saturday evening from 5 - 7 pm |
Vin du Lac. Live music every Saturday. |
Vin du Lac
105 Hwy 150
Chelan |
North & Central Washington
Ancient Lakes,
Wenatchee &
Leavenworth Regions
Submit Your Own Event Here
One month lead time
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Event
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Location
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Saturday
May 18
1 – 4 pm |
Art of Wine. The Art of Wine is a festival featuring
Northwest Wineries (including
Kestrel,
Bergevin Lane, and
Maryhill). Tickets are $45 each including admission to the wine
tasting event and a commemorative glass. This festival is held in
conjunction with the 41st Annual National Western Art Show. For more
information call 888-925-2204 x 609. |
Kittitas Valley Event Center
512 N Poplar ST
Ellensburg, WA |
Fri – Sun
May 17 – 19
Noon – 5 pm |
Spring Barrel Tasting and Open House Weekend. Visit the
wineries and tasting rooms of Wenatchee Wine Country wineries for this
special weekend of FUN! Meet the winemakers and sample tastings of
wine before they are bottled, or try newly released wines. Enjoy
food, wine and make new friends. Nominal tasting fees may be
charged at some of the wineries, refunded with the purchase of wine.
Cheers to Spring with Wenatchee Wine Country wine in your glass! |
Wenatchee Wine Country Map |
Saturday
June 1
Noon – 6 pm |
The Leavenworth Wine Walk. The Leavenworth Wine Walk is a
fundraising event for the Cascade Foothills Farmland Assn to promote
Ag-Tourism in North Central Washington. Cost is $40 pp/ $75 per
couple which includes a souvenir wine glass, tasting of up to 60
different wines, Wine Walk Passport for prizes and discount coupons.
Live music at the Gazebo and Unique Leavenworth Shopping included.
Phone 509-548-5807 or 509-433-1054 for further information. |
Leavenworth, WA |
Saturday
July 13
5:30 – 8:30 pm |
Ohme Wine & Food Gala. Wenatchee Wine Country would like
to invite you to North Central Washington's Wine & Food Event of the
Summer, the Ohme Wine & Food Gala. Ohme Gardens is nationally
recognized for their breathtaking views of the Columbia River Valley, a
photographer's paradise!
Enjoy the views while savoring tastes of wine from 12 Wenatchee Wine
Country wineries, paired with food from 12 of the top chefs in North
Central Washington, using locally farmed food. Live music will
further enhance this lovely evening of food, wine and friends.
This benefit for Ohme Gardens is $60 per ticket if purchased before July
1; $70 after July 1. Tickets can be purchased at Wenatchee Wine Country,
Ohme Gardens, or the participating wineries. Cheers to summer with
Wenatchee Wine Country in your glass! |
Ohme Gardens
3327 Ohme Rd
Wenatchee, WA |
Saturday
August 17
Noon – 6 pm |
Leavenworth Wine Festival. The 12th Annual Leavenworth Wine
Tasting Festival offers wines from local and regional wineries
(including
Kestrel Vintners), gourmet food,
entertainment and much more. Cost is $40 pp or $75 per couple with
proceeds going to the Cascade Foothills Farmland Assn., a non-profit
organization representing and promoting Ag-Tourism in North Central
Washington. Tickets can be purchased at the event, Leavenworth
Chamber of Commerce and online by clicking
HERE. Military personnel can show their ID and get 10 extra
tokens for wine tastes. Free parking available as well as a free
shuttle service from downtown Leavenworth starting at 11:30am till
6:30pm. Bottles of wine can be purchased to take home or drink
while listening to the live music. For more information call
509-433-1054 or 509-548-5807. |
Smallwood’s Harvest
10461 Stemm Road
Peshastin, WA
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Ongoing Events in North & Central Washington Wine Country |
Wednesday through Sunday (in season)
Call for Winter schedule |
Bon Vivant Wine Tours -
Leavenworth/Wenatchee Valley
Day Tour.
Bon Vivant Wine Tours provides scheduled day excursions from Seattle that
individuals, couples, or small groups of 3-6 may join on a per-seat basis.
Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to Leavenworth and
Wenatchee Valley wineries. All tours start from and return to
Seattle. For more information email
info@bonvivanttours.com or call 206-437-1298. |
Bon Vivant Wine Tours
J2120 Montvale Place W.
Seattle, WA |
One show a month.
All shows begin at
8:30 pm |
Live! At the Cellar.
Live Music at Cave B Estate Winery. The Cellar--attached to the winery tasting room--offers an intimate and dramatic space for musical performances. Faced along one entire wall with basalt rock boulders, The Cellar has a unique and ‘edgy' feel perfect for innovative musicians. The venue accommodates 60 people, offers an acoustic setting like no other, and is the perfect place to hear great true rock from some of the Northwest's best up and coming musicians. Come rock the rocks at The Cellar! Tickets available on line, or call 509-785-3500 |
Cave B Estate Winery
348 Silica Road
Quincy, WA |
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First Friday |
Wenatchee Wine Country Wineries First Fridays at Two Rivers Gallery.
A non-profit art cooperative gallery hosts local art creations and
wine.
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Two Rivers Gallery
102 N. Columbia Street
Wenatchee, WA |
Sundays
2 – 5 pm |
Yappy Hour at Chateau Fair Le Pont Winery. Chateau
Fair Le Pont Winery invites guests and their favorite four-legged
buddy for off-leash fun and wonderful wine. Dogs play while
owners relax and enjoy wine and yappetizer specials. Cover
charge of $5 per person supports the animals at the Wenatchee Valley
Humane Society. |
Chateau Fair Le Pont Winery
1 Vineyard Way
Wenatchee, WA |
Tri Cities and other Columbia Valley
Wine-Region Events
Submit Your Own Event Here
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Location
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Sunday
June 16
Time TBA |
Father’s Day at Cave B Estate. Fathers taste for free at Cave
B Estate Winery. For more information call 509-785-3500. |
Cave B Estate
348 Silica Road NW
Quincy, WA |
Saturday
August 17
6 pm |
Bread, Cheese, & Cured Meat Festival. White Heron Cellars
hosts a festival of food, wine and music. For more information call
509-797-9463.
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White Heron Cellars
10035 Stuhlmiller Road
Quincy, WA |
Saturday
August 24
6 pm |
Tomatofare. Tomatofare returns with Chef Spencer and heirloom
tomatoes in all their beauty. Along with great wine and food will
be live music. For more information call 509-797-9463. |
White Heron Cellars
10035 Stuhlmiller Road
Quincy, WA |
Friday
September 13
6 pm |
Chef Extravaganza. White Heron Cellars in concert with Farmer
Consumer Awareness Day will pull together three chefs and all local food
for an evening of cooking and great wine. For more information
call 509-797-9463. |
White Heron Cellars
10035 Stuhlmiller Road
Quincy, WA |
Saturday
October 5
3 - 7 pm |
Shellfish Festival. White Heron Cellars brings together
shellfish including oysters (raw, cooked, and battered), mussels, and
clams with a Texas Chile twist. And don’t forget the great wine.
For more information call 509-797-9463. |
White Heron Cellars
10035 Stuhlmiller Road
Quincy, WA |
Saturday
November 9
Times 6:30 - 9 pm |
35th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival. The Tri-Cities Wine
Festival offers a gala tasting of Northwest wines, awards presented from
a judged competition, regional microbrews, and a culinary showcase with
complimentary food provided by local restaurants and caterers. A
silent auction will benefit the Society’s education fund. Ticket price
includes all wine, food and beer. |
Three Rivers Convention Center
Kennewick, WA |
Ongoing Events in Tri Cities & other Columbia Valley areas |
Wednesdays
5 pm - 7 pm |
5 for $5 at 5 pm. Join Barnard Griffin from 5 pm to
7 pm every Wednesday in their Richland tasting room for a different
selection of 5 wines each week for your review and enjoyment. Light
snacks will be paired with the wines selected. Tasting fee: $5.00.
(Free for Barnard Griffin Wine Club members.) You will also receive
a 5% discount on any wine purchases during this time each week. Wine
Club Members will receive an additional 5% discount on their
purchases. |
Barnard Griffin
878 Tulip Lane
Richland
509-627-0266 |
On-Going
Wednesdays - Saturdays
6:00 - 9:00 PM. |
Live Music.
Various local & regional acts (guitar/keyboard/stand up bass) playing a mix of jazz standards, funk & soul.
Call 509-627-5000 or 877-667-8300 toll free for more information.
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Bookwalter Winery,
710 S Windmill
Rd
Richland |
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