Beer, wine, spirits: Where to get a drink in Snohomish County

Anderson Summer School Brewfest: Bothell’s McMenamins Anderson School is hosting the second annual Anderson Summer School Brewfest July 21 at the brewery, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. Taste more than 50 beers and ciders from local breweries and cideries, listen to live music and enjoy food. Tickets are $25 and include a pint glass and 12 tokens. More at www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school.

Arlington Brewfest: The third annual Arlington Brewfest is from 4 to 9 p.m. July 21 at Legion Memorial Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. There will be beer, wine, cider and food. Advance tickets are $25 and $30 at the door. Money raised by the event will go to Vision for a Cure, a nonprofit that supports Usher syndrome.

Firestone Walker tap takeover: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is hosting California’s Firestone Walker Brewing for a tap takeover at 5 p.m. July 25 at the taproom, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood.

At Large Brewing tasting: Everett’s At Large Brewing will be traveling to Renton’s The Brewmaster’s Taproom for a tasting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 26 at the taproom, 2000 Benson Road S., Renton.

Ballast Point tasting: Snohomish’s Josh’s Taps & Caps is hosting San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. July 26 at the taproom, 1800 Bickford Ave., Suite 210, Snohomish.

Beer School at Toggle’s: Everett’s Toggle’s Bottleshop is hosting Beer School: The Wild World of Sours from 2 to 3 p.m. July 28 at the bottleshop, 1420 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Learn about sour’s history, trends and food pairings at this event. Tickets are $12 and include tastings.

Angry Amber release and BCRF fundraiser: Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing will release its newest beer, Angry Amber, July 28 in the taproom with proceeds from the beer going to Burned Children Recovery Foundation. Roy Eddleman, an intern at Whitewall and director for BCRF’s Camp Phoenix, brewed his first official recipe on Whitewall’s equipment, a smokey amber.

Whitewall Brewing tasting: Mount Vernon’s Empire Alehouse is hosting Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing for a tasting at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the taproom, 341 W. Gates St., Mount Vernon.

Double Mountain Brewing tasting: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is hosting Hood River’s Double Mountain Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the taproom, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood.

Historical Beer Tasting with Ron Pattinson: Bothell’s Foggy Noggin Brewing is hosting British beer historian Ron Pattinson for a book event and beer tasting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the brewery, 22329 53rd Ave. SE, Bothell. Tickets are $100 and include six historical Scottish beer tastings with a story behind each beer. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.foggynogginbrewing.com.

Sky Valley Corks & Kegs Block Party: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Sky Valley Family YMCA hosts the Sky Valley Corks & Kegs Block Party from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 11 next to Harry’s On Tye, 14286 169th Drive SE, Monroe. The block party will include a number of local breweries and wineries, food trucks and live music. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Eventbrite.

BrewFest on the Skagit: The 16th annual BrewFest on the Skagit is from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 11 at Skagit Riverwalk Park 509 S. Main St., Mount Vernon. Nearly 30 breweries will be pouring beer, including Diamond Knot Craft Brewing and Lazy Boy Brewing. Advance tickets are $25 or $30 at the gate.

Root Beer & Beer Can Derby: Camano Island’s Naked City Brewing is hosting its second annual Root Beer & Beer Can Derby at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Naked City Camano location, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite E101, Camano. The entry fee is five non-perishable food items, with all donations going directly to the Stanwood Food Bank.

Hellbent Brewing tasting: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is hosting Seattle’s Hellbent Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 at the taproom, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood.

Marysville Brew & Cider Fest: Enjoy local beer and cider at this year’s Marysville Brew & Cider Fest from 1 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. A number of local breweries will be pouring beer, including Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing. Advance tickets are $25 until Aug. 1, $30 after and $35 at the door.

Upper Left Beerfest: The second annual Upper Left Beerfest is Sept. 7 and 8 in downtown Everett. Enjoy beer from more than 30 local breweries, food and live music at the festival, which is 4 p.m. Sept. 7 and noon Sept. 8 along Hoyt Avenue between Everett and Hewitt avenues. Tickets are $20 each day or $35 for both.

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