Seattle’s big regional fest
This weekend Seattle is hosting one of the country’s largest single‑region food and wine festivals — a multi‑vendor grand tasting that spotlights local producers and winemakers. It’s being billed as a major regional draw for food travelers and wine fans alike. (king5.com)
Taste Washington’s Grand Tasting is set for Saturday–Sunday, March 21–22, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle. (washingtonwine.org) The weekend is produced by the Washington State Wine Commission and is billed as the centerpiece of a monthlong Taste Washington program of curated events. (washingtonwine.org) Organizers list more than 200 Washington wineries and roughly 75 restaurants on the floor this year, and the Grand Tasting page flags exclusive pours from producers such as Quilceda Creek. (tastewashington.org) Educational seminars for trade and consumers are scheduled March 21 at the King Street Ballroom, while a Friday kickoff called “The New Vintage” runs March 20 at the Lotte Hotel’s Sanctuary Grand Ballroom. (tastewashington.org) On-site attractions include Bubbles & Bingo and a CenterStage program presented by Albert Lee Appliance and Electrolux, and VIP/GA access windows are listed as VIP 1:00 p.m. and GA 2:00 p.m. on the venue page. (tastewashington.org, lumenfield.com) Saturday tickets are sold out, with organizers noting only final two‑day and Sunday tickets remain for purchase through the event site. (tastewashington.org, tastewashington.org) Last year’s Grand Tasting reported attendance of more than 7,500 guests across the two public days, a recent benchmark for the event’s draw. (northwestwinereport.com) Public ticket sales for the 2026 program opened Nov. 12, 2025, and the event’s FAQ notes 21+ entry only, no re‑entry, and tickets that are non‑refundable but fully transferable. (washingtonwine.org, tastewashington.org)
