EDMONDS – People from around the region gathered at A Taste of Edmonds this year to enjoy both the old and the new.
Judy Tyler, of Mill Creek, said she has been coming to the festival for the past five years with her husband. After eating, they always admire the variety of displays and come especially for the sunglasses’ booth.
“This (event) always draws a great crowd because it has quite a bit of class,” Tyler said. “There are nice booths compared to a lot of arts and crafts fairs.”
While some came for the speciality arts and crafts, many came especially for the assortment of food. With a variety of foods all in one place, it was possible to have quite a meal, said Steve Dilts, who traveled from Lewis County to attend the fair.
“I came to eat. I’ve had strawberry shortcake, noodles, a Philly sandwich, curly fries and a bratwurst,” said Dilts with a smile. “The bratwurst was my favorite.”
One of the newest attractions this year was the wine garden, which was reintroduced after a six year absence. Featuring eight wines, and located on the outskirts of the venue, the wine garden was a site of relaxation for many.
Paul Volpone, a Shoreline resident who has come to A Taste of Edmonds every year for the past eight years, enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere of the wine garden. While drinking a glass of cabernet sauvignon, he said he was taking a break from helping his wife at her display stand.
“It’s nice and relaxing,” Volpone said. “Very quiet compared to the busy beer garden.”
Laura Carnell, from Skyway in King County, enjoyed the wine garden for the first time, as well as the other attractions. Although she has lived in the area for the past eight years, this was her first time at the Taste. She and her husband also enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the wine garden, but thought that the location was a bit out of the way.
“We may come again,” said Carnell. “It’s a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon.”
According to Chris Guitton, Edmonds Chamber of Commerce director, the wine garden was a success and will be featured again next year. The location will remain the same, but he hopes it will be better advertised.
“A lot of people loved it,” Guitton said. “We had Scandinavian music playing and people could take shelter away from the busyness of the food and beer garden.”
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