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.
Snohomish Summer Wine Walk
The Snohomish Summer Wine Walk is 5 p.m. July 11 on First Street. Stroll historical downtown Snohomish and sip wine from a number of local wineries. The cost is $15. For more information, visit www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
Bite of Seattle
Sample and sip the best craft beers and ciders in the area at the Bite’s Craft Beer &Cider Tasting July 17 through 19 at the Fisher Pavilion in Seattle. Gates open at 11 a.m. on all three days. Admission is free, but a tasting package, which inludes five tasting tickets and a tasting glass, can be purchased for $20. Additional tasting tickets are $2. Save $3 off of a tasting package of $1 off tasting tickets during happy hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Attendees 21 or over can choose from nearly 70 beers and ciders, including Diamond Knot Breing, Black Raven Brewing and Silver City Brewing. For more information, visit www.biteofseattle.com.
Bremerton Summer Brewfest
The Bremerton Summer Brewfest is July 18 in downtown Bremerton. It features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 70 different craft beers. This year’s theme is randalls. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Everett Craft Beer Festival
The third annual Everett Craft Beer Festival is Aug. 16 in downtown Everett. It features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 100 beers. There will be live music and food trucks. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Brewers Nights
July 15: Green Flash and Alpine Beer Company at Special Brews, 6 p.m. July 22: Stoup Brewing at Special Brews, 6 p.m. July 28: Dogfish Head at Stogies ’n Hops, 5 p.m. Aug. 10: Outer Planet Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m.
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