Washington Wine Country Calendar of Events
 

Washington Wine Country
Calendar of Events
(Last updated:  09/03/2010)

Click on the map below for details of events in the wine region of your choice.
You can also check for
wine events outside official Appellations.

 

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Puget Sound/Seattle Area     Woodinville

Yakima Valley & Rattlesnake Hills      Red Mountain     Horse Heaven Hills

Tri Cities/Columbia Valley        Walla Walla Valley  

Columbia Gorge        Spokane Area

North Central Washington & Chelan Valley Wine Region

Southwest Washington

Wine Events Outside Northwest Wine-Regions

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     If you know of a wine-related event you think should be included in our Calendar, email us the details -- date(s), brief description & info telephone number, fees and times, and the location of the event.  Please allow one month lead time.

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Woodinville Area

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Date

Event

Location

Saturday
September 11th 11:00am - 4:00pm
Vin d' Elegance.  Vin d' Elegance , the result of a partnership between the Kirkland Concours d' Elegance and Woodinville Wine Country will offer a taste of some of Woodinville's finest wines and an eyeful of classic, vintage automobiles from the Kirkland Concours. Tasting fees apply at participating wineries. Attendees will receive a $5 coupon for an adult general admission ticket to the Concours event on Sunday September 12th at Carillon Point in Kirkland.

The following wineries will be hosting vintage car viewings: Anton Ville Winery, Brian Carter Cellars, Challenger Ridge, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, DiStefano Winery, Dusted Valley, Edmonds Winery, Elevation Cellars, Hestia Cellars, Hollywood Hill Vineyards, Matthews Estate, Novelty Hill/Januik, Otis Kenyon Wine, Red Sky Winery, Silver Lake Winery, Tefft Cellars and William Church Winery.

www.woodinvillewinecountry.com

Various Woodinville wineries. See list in middle column.
Sunday
September 12th 11:00am - 4:00pm
Vin d' Elegance/Concours d' Elegance Carillon Point, Kirkland Wine Garden. In addition to the Vin d' Elegance wine tastings on Saturday (See info above), Woodinville wineries will also be pouring at the Wine Garden at the Concours on Sunday, at the Carillon Point event, where patrons can enjoy five tastings for five dollars with all proceeds going to Children's and Evergreen Hospitals. Participating wineries include: Baer Winery, Brian Carter Cellars, Chateau Ste. Michelle, DeLille Cellars, Domaine Ste. Michelle, Dusted Valley, Hestia Cellars, Hollywood Hill Vineyards, Pomum Cellars, Red Sky, Silver Lake Winery and William Church Winery.

www.kirklandconcours.com

Carillon Point, Kirkland
Ongoing Events in Woodinville Wine Country

Date

Event

Location

Every Thursday 3rd Thursday Wine Walks Woodinville
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Woodinville Day Tour.  Make your advance reservations for a delightful day trip to the wine village of Woodinville -- only 25 minutes from downtown Seattle.  For more information visit www.bonvivanttours.com, email info@bonvivanttours.com or call 206-437-1298 Jack Cellars (formerly Vesta Wine Cellars) for pick-up/return 
8016 15th Avenue N.E. - Seattle  
Every Friday 4 - 7 pm

Every Sat 2 - 5 pm

Wine Tastings twice a week. Call for information regarding specific wines being tasted each week. 425-869-9463 World of Wines
16701 Cleveland St
Redmond
1st Saturday of Each Month Monthly Wine Tasting.  Adytum Cellars is open for tastings the 1st Saturday of each month noon till 5pm.  For more information call 425-482-9030

Adytum Cellars

15132 148th Avenue N.E., Woodinville

 Ongoing Nightly Wine Tasting.  Willows Lodge holds its regular wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fireside. Cost: $10. For more information call: 425-424-3900. Willows Lodge, Woodinville
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Spokane Area

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Date

Event

Location

Saturday
September 25
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Taste of the Valley.  Enjoy an evening of Great Food, Washington Award-Winning Wines and Live Entertainment featuring wines from
  • Spokane
  • Yakima
  • Prosser
  • Walla Walla

Delicious Food Provided by Red Rock Catering. Tickets on sale now! - $30.00. No one under 21 years of age will be admitted. Pay by phone: 509-922-3299. By check: Payable to Valleyfest P.O. Box 368, Spokane Valley, WA 99037

CenterPlace, Spokane Valley Regional Event Center, Mirabeau Point Park

The weekend before Thanksgiving: November 19, 20, 21
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Holiday Wine Festival. Sponsored by the Spokane Winery Association, the annual Holiday Wine Fest - a weekend of wine, food & fun - will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving with all of Spokane’s local wineries opening their doors to visitors and guests to share their award-winning wines and unique holiday gift ideas at this annual weekend event.  Each winery, with its own individual talents and trademarks, will offer a variety of opportunities:

  • Samples of current vintage wines
  • Unique gourmet food sampling at each location
  • Save money with Special “Holiday Wine Fest" discounts
  • Talk with knowledgeable and friendly wine lovers at each winery
  • Spokane winery tour maps available at each facility
  • The wineries’ gift shops are filled with great Holiday Gift ideas
Tasting fees may apply. 
Spokane Area Wineries
Participating Wineries:
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
Barili Cellars
Barrister Winery
Caterina Winery
Grande Ronde Cellars
Knipprath Cellars
Latah Creek Wine Cellars
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars
Lone Canary Winery
Mountain Dome Winery
Nodland Cellars
Overbluff Cellars
Robert Karl Cellars
Townshend Cellar
Vintage Hill Cellars
Whitestone Winery
Ongoing Events in the Spokane Area

Fridays & Saturdays

VINO! Wine Shop.  Where you don't need to know a lot about wine.  Wine tasting every Friday & Saturday. Join the fun.  800-826-5674 or 509-838-1229.
http://www.vinowine.com.
222 S. Washington St, Spokane

1st Friday of Month

First Fridays - Downtown Spokane.  Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Take in diverse live performances, including music, dance and theatre and don't forget the exceptional shopping and dining Downtown has to offer.  Brought to you through a partnership between the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) and the Spokane Arts Commission www.spokanearts.org. Venues open
5 - 8 pm unless otherwise indicated.
Various downtown venues
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Columbia Gorge Wine Region
Oregon and Washington

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Date

Event

Location

June 19-20 Hood River Country Fruit Loop Wine Celebration Hood River Valley is reputed to be one of the Northwest's finest grape-growing and winemaking regions garnering top honors at wine competitions.  Special events include wine tasting, vineyard tours and activities for families and friends. For more information call 541-386-7697. More Information Hood River, OR
Sat, July 10th
7:00 pm
Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series.  Train – Gates open 5:30; Tasting Room and Grounds closed 4:00 - 5:30.  Details & Tickets Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre
Maryhill, WA
Sat, July 17th
7:00 pm
Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series.  Lyle Lovett - Gates open 5:30; Tasting Room and Grounds closed 4:00 - 5:30.  Details & Tickets Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre
Maryhill, WA
Sat, July 31th
7:00 pm
Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series.  Jackson Browne with David Lindley  - Gates open 5:30; Tasting Room and Grounds closed 4:00 - 5:30.  Details & Tickets Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre
Maryhill, WA
Sat, Aug 7
7:00 pm
Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series.  Natalie Merchant  - Gates open 5:30; Tasting Room and Grounds closed 4:00 - 5:30.  Details & Tickets Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre
Maryhill, WA
Sat, Aug 28
7:00 pm
Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series.  Earth, Wind & Fire  - Gates open 5:30; Tasting Room and Grounds closed 4:00 - 5:30.  Details & Tickets Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre
Maryhill, WA
     
Ongoing Events in the Columbia Gorge
Oregon & Washington
Every Friday
and Saturday
Weekly Wine Tasting - Please Join us every Friday & Saturday from 6 - 7 pm in the Great Room of the beautiful Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa.  We Feature a variety of Wines from the Columbia River Gorge. $15.00 per person includes Wine Tasting together with Pine Nut Crusted Oregon Goat Cheese, French Brie, Fresh Seasonal Berries, Grapes and Roasted Garlic served with Fresh Toasted Artisan Bread. Reservations are recommended. Call 866-459-1678 or 509-427-7767 to book a reservation. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa, exit off Hwy 14 at North Bonneville;
1252 East Cascade Drive,
North Bonneville
Every Thursday South Bank Sips.  Wine Tasting every Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Taste new wines each week, learn about regional wines and vintners and develop a savvy wine palate. Hosted by South Bank Kitchen's wine steward, Heidi Koudele.  For details: 541-386-9876 South Bank Kitchen
404 Oak Street
Hood River, OR  97031
First Friday of every month First Fridays.  Hood River’s First Fridays are a co-operative effort between downtown merchants and local artists for the benefit of everyone. Artists will be on hand to create, display and sell their artwork, and musicians will be playing at a variety of locations throughout the area. Artists of all ages and media’s are hosted by various downtown businesses. Downtown Hood River. 541-387-6738.   Hood River, OR
Southwest Washington Region

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Date

Event

Location

Saturday
August 14
Noon - 6 pm
Rusty Grape Wine and Shine.  Come join us for our third annual classic car show. There will be hot rods, music, and Bones Steak and Chop House will be grilling up some pulled pork and ribs all day.  

Contact 
Wine & Shine Entry for application to enter your Rod.  Information:
360-513-9338
Rusty Grape Vineyard
16712 NE 219th St
(One mile east of town)
Battleground, WA  
Saturday
August 28
Sunflower Fest.  Come see over a dozen varieties of this fantastic flower in full bloom in the gardens of Heisen House Vineyards. Family-style fun, food, music, activities, tours, demonstrations, and more!  Enjoy the five-acre garden surrounding the State and National Historic Site that is the 1898 Victorian farm house at Heisen House Vineyards. For info, call 360-713-2359.
 
Heisen House Vineyards
2805 NE 172nd Ave
Battle Ground
Labor Day Weekend (Sat, Sept 4 thru Mon, Sept 6)
11 to 6:00 pm
(Times at individual wineries may vary)
Labor Day Weekend Wine Tour - Tastings & Events.  Eleven wineries located in Clark County, near Vancouver, Wash., will host Labor Day weekend wine tastings and special events to bring attention to the exceptional wines being produced in Washington’s newest emerging wine region. In addition to the wine tastings, the majority of wineries will also feature live music throughout the three-day weekend.
For more info, call
Stacey Waddell at East Fork Cellars - 360-606-9885.

Participating Wineries:
Bethany Vineyards and Winery; Rusty Grape Vineyard; Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery; East Fork Cellars; Confluence Vineyard and Winery; English Estates; Olequa Cellars; Heisen House Vineyards; Gouger Cellars Winery; Bader Winery; and Benke Cellars

Southwest Washington Wineries
Map

 
Saturday
Sept 25
Crush Fest.  Join the excitement of the grape harvest and learn more about how wine is made.  Family-style fun, food, music, activities, tours, demonstrations, and more!  Enjoy the five-acre garden surrounding the State and National Historic Site that is the 1898 Victorian farm house at Heisen House Vineyards. For info, call 360-713-2359.
 
Heisen House Vineyards
2805 NE 172nd Ave
Battle Ground
     
Ongoing Events in Southwest Washington
Tuesday evenings
6 - 9 pm
Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam from 6 to 9 p.m. each week. Pros and semi-pros are welcome to join in and everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music. They are specifically hoping for a banjo player to show up to jam. The more the merrier. Info: 360-727-3055
Details: http://www.eastforkcellars.com/index-5.html

East Fork Cellars
24415 NE 10th Avenue, Suite 104, Ridgefield

Friday evenings

 
Free live concerts on Fridays at East Fork Cellars' tasting room.  Friday nights 7 to 9 p.m. They call it Rock on the Dock. Info: 360-727-3055
Details: http://www.eastforkcellars.com/index-5.html

East Fork Cellars
24415 NE 10th Avenue, Suite 104, Ridgefield

Every Saturday
7 pm to close
Cellar Series Live Music.  Come enjoy a different artist each Saturday evening at the Rusty Grape.  Our Cellar Series is a great way to discover the wonderful musical talent we have here in the area. No Cover. Grab some friends and sit back for an enjoyable evening... Call ahead for specific: 360-513-9338

Rusty Grape Vineyard
16712 NE 219th Street
(One mile east of town)
Battleground)

 

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