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Washington Wine Country
Calendar of Events
(Last updated: 07/02/2008 )

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wine events outside official Appellations.

 

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Puget Sound/Seattle Area     Woodinville

Yakima Valley & Rattlesnake Hills      Red Mountain     Horse Heaven Hills

Tri Cities/Columbia Valley        Walla Walla Valley  

Columbia Gorge        Spokane Area

North Central Washington & Chelan Valley Wine Region

Wine Events Outside Northwest Wine-Regions

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Yakima Valley, Rattlesnake Hills and Red Mountain 
Wine-Country Events

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July 4-6 Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Red, White & Blues Fest.  RHWT wineries will host eight (8) live bands, food vendors, and artists at the third annual Red, White & Blues Fest! Come and enjoy the wine, music, food and atmosphere, and celebrate The Big Birthday in style. No charge except for the Main Event. The band and food  line-up:

Friday, July 4th

4-7 pm Bonair Winery: Blues Vocalist & Keyboard ~ Spanish Tapas

 7 PM (MAIN EVENT) at Silver Lake Winery with Three RHWT Wineries' WINE & FOOD PAIRINGS, the fabulous HUDSON ROCKET BAND, Rattlesnake Hills WINE SAMPLING, and FIREWORKS over the four cities. (Food and more RHWT wine available for purchase. Lawns chairs or blankets suggested.)

Saturday, July 5th

12-3 pm Silver Lake Winery: Romagossa Blú ~ BBQ

2-5 pm Piety Flats Winery: GentlemanWild ~ Picnic next to the Band

2-6 pm Tefft Cellars: Darnell Scott & the Desert Blues Band ~ The Depot Restaurant

3-6 pm Steppe Cellars: Square Dance ~ Grill Your Own Picnic

5-8 pm Paradisos del Sol: The Rod Giles Band ~ Miz Dee's Southern Barbecue

 Sunday, July 6th

12-4 pm Masset Winery Stan Fortier Blues Guitar and Vocals ~ Catered Lunches

For more information email info@rattlesnakehills.com

Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Wineries.
July 5
Red, White and Blues - A combination of good blues, good food and good wine is hard to beat. Come celebrate at Tefft Cellars Winery in the Rattlesnake Hills of the Yakima Valley with the music of Carnell Scott & the Desert Blues Band from 2 - 6 pm.  Food available from The Depot Restaurant (hot dogs, hamburgers and bar-b-cue), and wine by Tefft Cellars. 
Tefft Cellars Winery, Outlook, WA
July 4-6 Bon Vivant Wine Tours - Yakima Valley/Rattlesnake Hills Red, White, & Blues FestThree day tour of Yakima Valley wineries and vineyards. Coincides with Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail annual Red, White & Blues Fest. Luscious red wines, crisp and fruity wine wines, live blues music at the wineries on the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail. Interesting wineries amid the vineyards of some of Washington state\'s premium wine regions-- Rattlesnake Hills, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain. For more information call 206-437-1298 or visit Bon Vivant Wine Tours of Washington. Hilton Garden Inn, Yakima
401 E. Yakima Ave.
Yakima
July 19 Art Walk & Wine Gala.  Now in its fifth year, the Art Walk & Wine Gala features artists throughout Pacific Northwest. Come enjoy the warm summer evening as 20 local wineries offer their latest vintages. Area food vendors and live jazz music. This year's featured artist is sculptor Tom McClelland. Tickets go on sale in May. No one under 21 admitted. For more information call 509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.org. Sixth Street in historic downtown Prosser
July 19 Beach Party, Clam Bake & Outdoor Movie At Silver Lake Winery Enjoy Larry Riviera and the Bayou Boys playing CajunCountry and Gumbo rock (live music starts at 5pm). The feast is on with our clam bake, burgers and wine and more food. The free outdoor movie starts at 9pm. Bring your own blanket and lawn chair and stake out a spot on the grass. Don't forget the sunscreen.  For more information call 425-485-2437. Silver Lake Winery
1500 Vintage Road
Zillah
Every Sunday in August Silver Lake Winery August Summer Music Series.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music, a glass of chilled wine and Salmon lunches every Sunday in August. Below is the schedule:

 

     August 3rd - Larry Riviera and the Bayou Boys, Cajun, zydeco, gumbo and classic rock and country

 

     August 10th - Marlayne Kyle Quartet. The beautiful sounds and stylings of the Marlayne Quartet

 

     August 17th - Joe Brooks Quartet with Pam Ernst, Jazz like you want to hear it!

 

     August 24th - Romagossa Blu, an eclectic blend of original and cover music ranging from folk-rock to Latin to reggae to blues

 

     August 31st - TBA

 

For more information call 425-485-2437.

Silver Lake Winery
1500 Vintage Road
Zillah
Aug. 9 Prosser Wine and Food Fair. The Prosser Wine and Food Fair features 30 Washington wineries and 20 Mid-Columbia food vendors for a day of sampling. Must be 21 to attend. For ticket and more information call 1-800-408-1517 or visit www.prosserchamber.org Art Fiker Stadium Prosser
August 16 A Case Of The Blues and All That Jazz Presented By US Cellular.  Havana Nights is the theme for the 16th Annual 'A Case of the Blues & All That Jazz' presented by U.S. Cellular to be held on Saturday, August 16 from 3pm to 11pm. The net income supports our community through Yakima Greenway Foundation and the Junior League of Yakima. It's a fun-filled event for those 21 and over only with live music, featuring over 25 Northwest fine wines and 15 microbrews with food prepared by Yakima's best restaurateurs. This year's headliner is Javier Garcia and his band directly from Miami with a new, progressive latin-pop sound. Stephanie Schneiderman will be the middle music artist with Wayman Chapman, a local favorite opening the event.  For more information call 509-453-8280 or visit www.yakimagreenway.org/blues. Sarg Hubbard Park
111 S 18th Street
Yakima
August 23 Hyatt Vineyards Snake in the Glass Passport Party  wine, dine, and dance to great music with all the winemakers of the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail! The annual Snake in the Glass Passport Party is a celebration for everyone who has completed the Wine Trail Passport. You’ve received your prize, now share in the best part of completing your Passport the exclusive, invitation-only, Snake in the Glass Passport Party!  For more information on how to start your passport call 888-375-RHWT Hyatt Vineyards
2020 Gilbert Rd
Zillah
August 30 Silver Lake Winery's 2008 Harvest PartyCelebrate The 2008 Grape Harvest at Silver Lake Winery's Roza Hills Vineyard. Start planning your trip to the Yakima Valley for Silver Lake Winery’s 2008 Harvest Party.  Lunch is available for $10.00 a plate For more information call 425-485-2437. Silver Lake Winery At Roza Hills
1500 Vintage Road
Zillah
September 6 A Night Out - Denim & Diamonds A Night Out”® and the Prosser Memorial Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce they have once again partnered to host the 9th Annual “A Night Out”® benefit auction and dinner. 

Join us at our Gala reception and Silent Auction along with 18 award winning wineries, 2 NW Micro Breweries, & Hors d'oeuvres in the stunning display gardens of the Yellow Rose Nursery. Be entertained by the Ben Macy Trio, one of Washington Wine Countries favorite jazz bands. This year’s gourmet split Red King Crab Leg & Prime Rib dinner will be served while internationally renowned charity auctioneer, Scott Musser of Charity Chant Auctions, presents this years expanded Live Auction. After dinner join us for dancing until mid-night with DJ music by Dan Burns 3D Productions.  For more information visit Prosser Chamber.

Prosser Vintners Village - Yellow Rose Display Garden/Event Center
600 Merlot Drive
Prosser
September 13

The Great Grandview Grape Stomp. Come participate in a long-time European tradition. Contestants will hop into wooden wine barrels and stomp furiously, using their bare feet to turn 30 pounds of fresh grapes into juice. There will be food and arts & crafts vendors, refreshments, games & goodies, a jumping castle, and grape themed games, along with the sounds of local jazz group Private Reserve. Tucker Cellars and Cowan Vineyards will pour during the stomp. The Yakima Valley Community College campus will be open for tours of the Yakima Valley Community College Vineyard and Winery Technology Program and Allied Health programs. The Stomp will be followed by YVCC's second Vineyard and Winery Technology scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m. Location: Grandview YVCC Campus, 114 Grandridge. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $Free to the watch, $30 for stomp teams (pre-registration). info, call 509-882-2100 daytime, 509-643-1142 evening, or visit  http://www.grandview.wa.us/Web%20Page/Informational%20Pages/tourism&events.htm

Grandview
Ongoing Events in the Yakima Valley
Sunday mornings
Vineyard Tours.   Get ready for an unusual and educational opportunity... evidence of the commitment of a group of growers and winemakers to help educate wine enthusiasts about the origins of the wines from the Rattlesnake Hills/Yakima Valley area. The tours are small (5 maximum per group), since some of our vineyards require 4-wheel drive to get to.  We ask that people make arrangements via email, because the starting location changes depending on the tour leader.  The tours go places you won’t see as a casual visitor. We go past the “no trespassing” signs.  Soils and climatic characteristics will be discussed.  Each tour guide is an experienced grape grower/winemaker with about 20 years experience.  For more info or to make reservations please e-mail winemaker@bonairwine.com.
Yakima/Rattlesnake Wine Region
Sundays - Mornings
Winery Tours.   Winery tours each Sunday morning.  They are in small groups and will include a sampling from the barrel.  For more info. please call 509-829-6027. 
Bonair Winery, Zillah
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Horse Heaven Hills Wine-Region Events

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July 19 Horse Heaven Hills Trail Drive. Join the Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Third Annual Trail Drive Event celebrating the AVA's anniversary. Take a drive through the beautiful Horse Heaven Hills and taste wines at tasting rooms & wineries. The trail includes Columbia Crest, Canoe Ridge Estate, Alexandria Nicole, Zefina, Canyon's Edge, Chateau Champoux and McKinley Springs. Enjoy a BBQ dinner next to the mighty Columbia River. For more information visit www.horseheavenhillswinegrowers.org, call 509-894-4528 or e-mail sandy@mckinleysprings.com Prosser/Paterson
August 23 Sunset At The Chateau.  Chateau Champoux invites you to a sunset couple's night of seafood off the grill and superb Cabernet wines produced from Champoux Vineyard grapes. Tickets are limited. Call 509-894-5005.

Chateau Champoux's

Alderdale (South of Prosser)

Sept. 13 Chateau Champoux "Grape Stomp.” Fourth annual grape stomp event. Bring your three-person team, your bare feet and stomp for prizes, trophies & bragging rights. Teams must be signed up by Sept. 8. Ticket includes BBQ lunch, wine tasting, complimentary T-shirt (for stompers) & entry into the Stomp Contest. For team signup, times, prices and check-in visit call the number 509-894-5005.

Chateau Champoux's

Alderdale (South of Prosser)

Sept. 27-28 Catch The Crush With Columbia Crest. Visit the state's largest winery for its harvest celebration and sample grapes fresh from the vineyards. Enjoy live music, wine tasting and winery tours. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. Please call ahead to confirm at (888) 309-WINE (9463) or visit our Web site at www.columbia-crest.com.

Columbia Crest Winery

Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive.

Paterson

Oct. 5

22nd Annual Vintage Mustang Car Show.  Columbia Crest Winery plays host to more than 100 Mustangs to view, and guests can vote for their favorite. Live music and food items will be available. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. Please call ahead to confirm at (888) 309-WINE (9463) or visit our Web site at www.columbia-crest.com.

Columbia Crest Winery

Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive.

Paterson

Nov. 8 Chateau Champoux's Seventh Vine to Wreath.  It's autumn in the Horse Heavens. Come join us for a day of wreath making, any size, any number, from fresh grapevines cut from the vineyard. Limited number of spaces. Feel free to bring your own decorations for your wreaths. Glue guns, wire and tools provided. For more information call 509-894-5005.

Chateau Champoux's

Alderdale (South of Prosser)

 

Nov. 28-30

Thanksgiving in Wine Country.  Celebrate the holidays while sampling gourmet food items and wine at Columbia Crest. Complimentary gift-wrapping will be available to start your holiday shopping before the rush. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. Please call ahead to confirm at (888) 309-WINE (9463) or visit our Web site at www.columbia-crest.com.

Columbia Crest Winery

Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive.

Paterson

 

Walla Walla Valley Wine-Region Events

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Oct 12 ENTWINE.  You are cordially invited to join the Walla Walla Community College Foundation, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, and ArtWalla for Entwine 2007 a benefit dinner and auction to support Walla Walla arts, wine, and education.   There will be 46 award winning Walla Walla Valley Wineries participating along with 19 regional artists participating and featuring their original artwork. For more information on the event or to purchase your tickets, contact Linda Hardy at 509-527-4275 or visit www.wallawallawine.com. Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center on the corner of Second Avenue and Rose Street in Walla Walla
November 7 Walla Walla Valley Wine Tasting and Auction.  Join Planned Parenthood of Central Washington (PPCW) in celebrating 27 years of the Wine Auction. This event is the perfect occasion for wine enthusiasts and supporters of PPCW to come together and enjoy an evening of wine, while showing support for Planned Parenthood.  For more information call 509-540-4706. Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center on the corner of Second Avenue and Rose Street in Walla Walla
Dec - 6 - 7 Holiday Barrel Tasting.  Winemakers and their cellar staff will be on hand as over 50 wineries open their barrel rooms for the Valley’s 12th annual Holiday Barrel Tasting. For more information and a list of participating wineries visit www.wallawallawine.com. Various Walla Walla Wineries
     

 

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