Aloha Brewfest
The 3rd annual Aloha Brewfest is noon May 30 at Mobius Hall on the campus of the University of Washington-Bothell. The brewfest features 17 breweries, including Sno Town Brewery, Diamond Knot and Big E Ales, brewing beer with an aloha spirit. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Admission includes souvenir tasting glass and seven tasting tokens.
Washington Brewers Festival
The Washington Brewers Festival is June 19 through 21 at Marymoor Park in Redmond. The festival features more than 100 Washington breweries pouring over 350 different beers. Tickets are $20 on Friday, and $25 Saturday and Sunday. Admission includes souvenir tasting glass and six tasting tokens.
Seattle International Beerfest
The Seattle International Beerfest is July 10 through 12 at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. The beerfest specializes in rare, hard-to-find beers and ciders from around the world. Tickets are $25 for a regular pass ($30 at the door) and $45 for the big deal pass.
Brewers Nights
May 9: Lagunitas Brewing at The Collective on Tap in Woodinville, 5 p.m. May 11: Sound to Summit Brewing at The Collective on Tap in Woodinville, 5 p.m. May 13: Bellevue Brewing Company at The Collective on Tap in Woodinville, 5 p.m. May 15: Diamond Knot Brewing at Haggen in Burlington, 6 p.m.; Alpha Distributing Double IPA Night at The Collective on Tap in Woodinville, 5 p.m. May 19: Justice Brewing at Flatstick Pub, Kirkland, 6 p.m. May 20: Schooner Exact at Diamond Knot Alehouse, 6 p.m. May 21: Bainbridge Island Brewing at American Brewing, 5 p.m.; Wallace Brewing at Ale Spike, 5 p.m.
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