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

Cinco de Mayo at Route 2 Taproom: Monroe’s Route 2 Taproom, 19837 U.S. 2, Monroe, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party from 3 to 10 p.m. May 5. There will be taco specials, Mexican-style beers and a pinata.

Scuttlebutt Brewing tasting: Route 2 Taproom is also hosting Everett’s Scuttlebutt Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. May 8 at the taproom, 19837 U.S. 2, Monroe.

Seattle Beer Week: The 10th annual Seattle Beer Week official kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. May 10 at Georgetown Brewing. Seattle Beer Week takes place at a number of locations between May 10 and 20, including Edmonds’ Brigid’s Bottleshop, 190 Sunset Ave. S., Suite C, Edmonds, and Bothell’s The Hop and Hound, 18116 101st Ave. NE, Bothell. For more information, visit www.seattlebeerweek.com.

Fremont Brewing tasting: Stanwood’s Ale Spike is hosting Seattle’s Fremont Brewing for tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. May 10 at the bottleshop, 9300 271st St. NW, Suite B5, Stanwood.

3rd annual VW Day at Sumerian Brewing: Volkswagen collectors join together to check out some sweet rides and drink beer at this annual event from 2 to 5 p.m. May 12 at the brewery, 15510 Redmond-Woodinville Road NE, Suite E110, Woodinville.

Snoqualmie Brewing tasting: Monroe’s Route 2 Taproom is hosting Snoqualmie Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. May 15 at the taproom, 19837 U.S. 2, Monroe.

Bothell Block Party and Brewfest: The Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce and University of Washington’s Bothell campus team up to put on this annual brewfest from 3 to 8 p.m. May 19 in downtown Bothell. There will be 18 breweries pouring beers, including six Bothell breweries, and a cidery. Advance tickets are $25 or $30 at the door. There will be live music and food trucks. More at www.uwb.edu/alumni/events/bothell-block-party.

Chuckanut Brewing tasting: Monroe’s Route 2 Taproom is hosting Bellingham’s Chuckanut Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. May 22 at the taproom, 19837 U.S. 2, Monroe.

At Large 2 Year Anniversary: Everett’s At Large Brewing is hosting its two-year anniversary party from noon to 10 p.m. June 2 at the brewery, 2730 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. There will be new beers, the Burger Planet food truck and San Juan Cigar Co.

7th Anniversary Chili Cook-off: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is hosting a chili cook-off to celebrate its seventh anniversary on June 10 at the bottleshop, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood.

Elysian Brewing’s Search Party: Seattle’s Elysian Brewing is hosting its annual Search Party concert and beer festival from 2 to 10 p.m. June 30 at Seattle Center. There will be more than 40 beers pouring from local breweries, music from Young the Giant and more. Tickets are $35 and includes four drink tokens.

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