2024 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
(See also: 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017)
April 12-14, 2024
Whatcom County Home & Garden Show
Lynden, Washington
Join us at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden! This year the largest Home & Garden Show north of Seattle is leveling up into an event unlike any before. Get ready for a weekend of fun and inspiration for the whole family! April 20, 2024 World Class Crab Races & Crab Feed
Westport, Washington
A unique family fun experience! Come EAT * RACE * ENJOY! April 20, 2024 West End Beer Fest - Spokane, Washington
A celebration of everything craft beer in heart of downtown Spokane's West End. Each festival attendee will receive a Beer Fest 2024 glass and beanie, event program, and will get any West End Beer Fest beer at every location for only $4! The event goes from 12pm to close at each brewery. April 22, 2024 Earth Day - Worldwide
Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify. April 24-27, 2024 Hospice du Rhône - Walla Walla, Washington
Celebrate the exceptional 22 Rhône varieties at the next installment of Hospice du Rhône. Three-days in the late spring have been reserved for an exclusive weekend surrounding all things Rhône. A palate provoking weekend embracing the enchantment, history and tastes of the Twenty-two Rhône varieties. Throughout the weekend, tip your glass with worldly Rhône wine producers, journey through the largest international collection of Rhône variety wines and savor Rhône exceptional cuisine all while taking in the inspiring and spirited Rhône community. April 25-May 5, 2024 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival
Wenatchee, Washington
Born in 1919, it is the oldest Festival in Washington State. Events include the Apple Blossom Run, parades, art and crafts, apple pie eating contest, carnival, apple pie & dessert bake-off and more. Attendance: 100,000.
April 27, 2024 Magnolia 'Vino in the Village' Spring Wine Walk
Magnolia, Washington
Downtown Magnolia Event 6-9 pm – $40 Advance/$50 Door. Join us for a fun spring evening out in charming Magnolia! Grab your friends and enjoy a fun nite of mingling and wine tastings hosted by local merchants! Choose what you want to try from over 65 wines! May 3-12, 2024 129th Sequim Irrigation Festival - Sequim, Washington
Our festival celebrates the initiation, development and support of the irrigation ditches that brought water to the once dry prairies of Sequim. Includes parade, carnival, pageant, juried art show, logging show, strongman competition and more. May 3, 2024 - School Lunch Hero Day - Nationwide
A chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. May 4, 2024 The Bloody Mary Festival - Seattle, Washington
Unlimited Bloody Marys; Food, & beverage tastes from local companies; One vote for The People's Choice Award; Meet Bloody Mary lovers from around the world. Temp tattoos, photos ops and more! May 4, 2024 42nd Annual Oyster Feed - Ocosta, Washington
Held every year the first Saturday in May at Recreation Hall. All the oysters you can eat. Steamed Oysters, Fried Oysters, Clam Chowder, Spaghetti, Noodle Salad, Ambrosia, Cole Slaw, Garlic Bread. May 4, 2024 Mill Creek Spring Beer & Wine Walk
Mill Creek, Washington
Join us as we celebrate SPRING for a Wine Walk in the Mill Creek Town Center. Come enjoy tastings from local and imported wineries (and a couple cideries and breweries too) while you enjoy strolling down thru the Town Center from 4-8 pm. May 11-12, 2024 Washington State Chili Cookoff
Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores Convention Center. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Washington State Chili Cookoff at the beach. May 12, 2024 MOTHERS' DAY - Nationwide
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list. May 16, 2024 19th Annual Rose’ Revival and Other Cool Whites
Kirkland, Washington
This event features a wide array of dry Rose’ and interesting white wines…NO reds! Attendees will meet a variety of Northwest winemakers and taste their Rosé made in very small lots from Sangiovese, Syrah, Cab Franc, Tempranillo, Grenache, Pinot Noir! The event will also feature a wide array of delicious whites for summer, as well as wines from Italy, France, Argentina, Australia, and more. May 18, 2024 Savor Seabrook Seafood & Wine Festival
Seabrook, Washington
More than 20 wineries from around the state will 'pop their corks' at the Savor Seabrook Seafood & Wine Festival, sponsored by The Stowaway Wine Bar. Doors open at noon for VIP admission and at 1:00 PM for general admission, providing access to more than 50 wines and gourmet seafood from some of the coast’s best food operators. The 21-and-over affair includes live music, lawn games, and more. May 25-26, 2024 Hood Canal Fjord Fest - Brinnon, Washington
A weekend festival located in the heart of Brinnon celebrating Hood Canal Spot Shrimp and other local seafood. It lures hungry shrimpers from all over the Northwest to fish Hood Canal’s rich waters. We feature craft booths, food booths, belt sander races, exhibits, live music, kids activities and so much more.
2023 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new datesMay 13-14, 2023 Vegfest - Puyallup, Washington
A Healthy Vegetarian Food Festival. Taste free food samples, over 500 different kinds to try; See cooking demonstrations by chefs from all over the country; Hear the latest information on nutrition. May 20, 2023 The 81st International Plowing Match
Lynden, Washington - 2024 is in Ontrio, Canada
An all-horse plowing match. Plowing will take place between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. May 28, 2023 Blessing of the Fleet - Westport, Washington
Please join us in remembering those lost at sea and bless the fleet for a safe and bountiful harvest. Sunday 1:00 p.m. at the Fishermen's Memorial. Sponsored by the South Beach Ministerial Assoc. and WEfish. 360-268-9422 for information.
2022 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2022
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new datesApril 15, 2022 Downtown Issaquah Wine & Art Walk
Issaquah, Washington
Sip wine and enjoy fine art, crafts, music, dance, performance art. Have a date night, hang out with friends, meet new people, dine in the downtown restaurants, engage with wineries and artists, or just sit back and relax.
2021 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2021
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new datesMay -, 2021 The 26th OSU Surimi School - 18th Forum USA
Seattle, Washington
EVENT RESCHEDULED TO NOV 30, 2021 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
2020 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new datesApril 18, 2020 3rd Annual King Agriculture Museum Toy Show
Centralia, Washington
At 213 East Maple St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info call (360) 701-7525. April 25, 2020 Bacon and Beer Classic - Seattle, Washington
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Safeco Field, Home of the Seattle Mariners The Bacon and Beer Classic Is a one-of-a-kind event hosted inside major league baseball stadiums across America. It is a premier experience focused on traditions where one’s nostalgia of baseball meets their love for bacon and beer. As the up to 10,000 attendees walk through the stadium they will get a taste of history through the hundreds of craft brew samples and mouth-watering bacon-inspired tastes local restaurants cook up. Live music will get people dancing, interactive games will bring out their inner kid, and the cooking demos and beer schools will teach everyone – from the expert to the novice – a thing or two about bacon and beer. Our events are always ALL INCLUSIVE. From the moment you walk into the park, it's all about the experience, and not about opening up your wallet. April 25, 2020 4th Annual Tri-Cities Craft Beer Festival
Kennewick, Washington - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
Southridge Sports and Events Complex in Kennewick! This event will feature 30 Washington craft breweries pouring more than 100+ craft beers from the Home of the Hops. Come to the Tri-Cities Craft Beer Festival to learn more from our expert brewers while you drink beer from the source and eat local food. This is a age 21+ indoor/outdoor event.
2019 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new datesApril 20, 2019
Easter Eggstravaganza
Tacoma, Washington
Featuring 40,000 eggs with egg hunts for ages 0-12, inflatables, face painting, food and pony rides. FISH Food Banks of Pierce County will be on-site accepting food and monetary donations.
2018 WASHINGTON - APRIL and MAY 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new datesApril 22, 2018
Neighborhood NOSH
Seattle, Washington
Local Restaurants & Chocolatiers providing noshes while wineries pour sips of their hand-crafted wines. Help raise money for South Park Sr. Center! April 22, 2018 - Cochon555
Seattle, Washington
The Cochon555 US Tour executes a yearly host of authentic, hyper-local food events focused on raising awareness for heritage breed pigs. Five chefs will prepare five, whole heritage breed pigs from family farms, and each chef will have one week to prepare 6 portions for 450+ guests. During each event, guests and notable judges will vote for the best bite from over 1,200 pounds of heritage pork. The winner is then crowned the “Prince or Princess of Porc” and guaranteed a slot at Grand Cochon in October. April 26, 2018 - Sexy Syrah & Tantalizing Tastes
West Seattle - Alki, Washington
Come to the 16th Annual Sexy Syrah – and sip Syrah from 30+ Washington wineries producing some of the State’s best Syrahs at one of the world’s hottest view restaurants — Salty’s on Alki Beach! Syrah is seducing wine enthusiasts who have an affection for red wines with bold spices, rich fruit and silky texture. Produced by Sommelier David LeClaire and Salty’s Sommelier Tim O’Brien, this very popular 16th annual event always sells out. (Seattle Uncorked’s oldest event!) A portion of your ticket will benefit Children’s Hospital working with John L. Scott Foundation. Salty’s Executive Chef Jeremy McLachlan presents an ambitious menu of appetizers designed to showcase Syrah’s outstanding affinity for food! This year we’ve added Syrah based blends and rose’ made with Syrah! New VIP Entrance: Arrive early at 5 p.m. for $65 and taste with the judges and media before the crowd arrives (limited availability)
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