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2024 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2024
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October 3-4, 2024
10th Annual Chocolate Makers UnConference
Bellevue, Washington
One of the most unique and groundbreaking business development conferences in the world today. It's also two-days filled with a lot of fun.  This gathering, rooted in all things chocolate and cacao, is designed for the chocolate professional. Bring questions, share experience, collaborate with colleagues - network with new friends and grow your vision.
 

2023 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2023
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

October , 2023  Cheese & Meat Festival - Seattle, Washington
PAUSED FOR 2023, BACK IN 2024.  With the recent boom in artisan shops across the Pacific Northwest the Cheese and Meat festival aims to showcase both international and local cheese and meat in an experiential tasting format.  The festival will take place in the most beautiful settings.  Attendees will walk at leisure around the grounds enjoying bite size tastes of cheese and meat while pairing the bites with wine, beer, and cider. It is an exciting time in the Pacific Northwest. With the abundance of artisan shops, and restaurants showcasing fantastic product, as well as the relaxing import laws on dairy allows us to share the best the world has to offer.

October 5-6, 2023  9th annual Chocolate Makers UnConference
Bellevue, Washington
For cocoa and chocolate professionals to gather and solve challenges in the artisan chocolate industry.  There’s a lot to do at the Chocolate UnConference, including the networking, business discussions, product tasting, and parties.

October 6-8, 2023 - Oktoberfest Northwest - Puyallup, Washington
Washington's largest Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration, featuring non-stop live entertainment in two themed Festhalles: the Munich Festhalle, and the Bavarian Festhalle, and is the Northwest's exclusive home of Hammerschlagen®. For the past 14 years, Oktoberfest NW has brought authentic food, bier and entertainment to its guests. Prost with 25,000 friends at Oktoberfest Northwest! Rain or shine, we're indoors.

October 6-8, 2023  41st Annual OysterFest - Shelton, Washington
Oysters, wines, microbrews, live music and so much more come together for two days every year on the first weekend in October. OysterFest is home to the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and is Washington State’s official Seafood Festival.  The festival also features a popular cook-off, hands-on water quality exhibits, and is itself a giant a food pavilion with nearly 100 unique items on the menu: BBQ oysters, fritters, spring rolls, garlic shrimp, fresh cider and so much more. Better yet, your culinary adventure supports about 100 local non-profit service clubs and organizations, as well as funding scholarships and local community improvement projects.   Attendance: 16,000.
 


 

October 6-8, 2023  22nd Annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival
Port Angeles, Washington
An Annual celebration of the region's diverse bounty--seafood, maritime & cultural traditions, and breathtaking coastal environment.   Each October foodies and fun-seekers from across the United States and as far away as Finland descend upon the scenic Olympic Peninsula to partake in a grand celebration of the coveted crustacean that derives its name from the town where it was first commercially harvested back in 1848 -- Dungeness.  It’s all about great food and fresh crab. Thousands of pounds of fresh Dungeness crab are pulled from local waters each year, enabling festival-goers to eat their fill while also enjoying a wide variety of locally grown and produced foods.  Non-seafood and vegetarian dishes will be available, as well.  Admission is free. 2nd Weekend in Oct.

October 6-8, 2023  Master Brewers Conference - Seattle, Washington
Master Brewers Association of the Americas.  Unite with fellow brewers, suppliers, and industry experts from all over the globe to share expertise and gain valuable knowledge that will take your brewing to the next level.

October 7, 2023  Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival - Yakima, Washington
Voted one of the top ten beer festivals in the nation, Fresh Hop Ale Festival is a celebration of the hop and craft beer industry.  The Yakima Valley produces 75% of the United States' hop crop, and this festival showcases the unique beers that are produced with our valley's hops.  For a beer to be considered a “fresh hop ale,” it must be produced with Yakima Valley hops that were picked no more than 24 hours prior to brewing. This is a one-of-a-kind beer festival that is only possible in the heart of hop country!  Attendance: 3,500

October 7-8, 2023  54th Annual Salmon Days Festival
Issaquah, Washington
Celebrating the annual return of salmon (kings, reds, silvers & chums) each Fall to our lakes, streams and historic downtown Hatchery.  Attendance: 150,000.

October 7-8, 2023  Northwest Chocolate Festival
Bellevue, Washington
Watch chefs dazzle you with desserts from the Chocolate Dessert Kitchen Main Stage live in the festival!

October 13, 2023  Cranberry Harvest Festival Cook-Off
Grayland, Washington
Cook-Off Entries Needed Organizers of Grayland's Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival are looking for folks to enter their best cranberry dishes in the Cook-Off Competition.  There are two levels: Professional and Novice.

October 14-15, 2023  30th Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival
Grayland, Washington
Bog tours; Cranberry Cook-Off - Professional and Novice Categories; and firelight parade.

October 26-28, 2023  Tilth Conference - Port Townsend, Washington
The Tilth Conference is an annual event bringing together hundreds of farmers, food system professionals, researchers and educators for more than 25 lectures, workshops and panel discussions that highlight Washington’s farmers.

October 26-29, 2023  Annual Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Tacoma, Washington
Held at the Tacoma Dome, the Festival has over 550 booths, entertainment, cooking demos, and visits by Santa.
 

2022 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

October 7-8, 2022 - Anacortes Bier on the Pier - Anacortes, Washington
40 Breweries, 10 Cideries -- Two Days! Barvarian and German inspired fare---festival-style seating. Musical Entertainment Keepsake tasting glass

October 21-22, 2022  Inland NW Craft Beer Festival
Spokane, Washington
The Inland NW Craft Beer Festival will welcome 30 craft breweries pouring over 100 different types of beer, including a selection of pumpkin beers. Live music and food will also be part of this celebration of the Inland NW craft beer scene.
 

2021 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2021
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October 9-10, 2021  The Cranberrian Fair - Ilwaco, Washington
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  A celebration of the local harvest including all things cranberry. Foods, crafters, bog tours, and more will showcase the area’s rich heritage during the Annual Cranberrian Fair.
 

2020 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2020
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October 1-November 15, 2020 - Wild Mushroom Celebration
Long Beach Peninsula, Washington
Timed with the peak harvest of autumn’s bounty, this unique event touts the talents of the Peninsula’s famed culinary community and the wealth of the area’s fresh local ingredients during such gatherings as tastings, discussions and winemaker dinners.
 

2019 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October 3-4, 2019 - James Beard Foundation's Taste America
Seattle, Washington
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America national epicurean tour, featuring one-night-only collaborative dinners.  Enjoy a unique, one-night only menu created by a Taste America All-Star joined by an elite team of notable local chefs. These exclusive dining events are perfect for the food enthusiast, as well as offering ideal entertaining opportunities for executives, clients, media, and VIPs.  See website for ticket prices and details for each city.

October 4-6, 2019 - Apple Days - Cashmere, Washington
Apple pie contest, lots of musical entertainment, encampment with flintknapping and gold panning demonstrations, book sale, and tasty homemade goodies. Proceeds benefit the Pioneer Village and Museum.
 

2017 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

October 7, 2017  Seattle Fresh Hops Festival - Seattle, Washington
If you love hops, you can’t miss the 2nd Annual Seattle Fresh Hops Festival! TWO sessions to choose from! 20+ breweries will sample just released fresh hops brews. Food and sliders will be available from Hale’s. The Yakima Valley of Washington State is one of the most important hop growing regions in the world. Because of the boom in the beer industry, especially craft brewing in the U.S., demand for hops is at an all-time high. And our own Yakima Valley contains approximately 75% of the total U.S. hop acreage! Approximately 2/3’s of the hops produced in the Yakima Valley are exported to countries all over the globe. Depending on the variety of hops, growers begin to harvest late August thru September.  Once a year brewmasters descend on Yakima’s Hop Country to hand pick their favorite varieties of hops, all with varying degrees of bitterness and aromatics. And they can’t wait to brew a batch or too with what they’ve chosen! Join in the fun and experience the wide range of fresh hop style beers and see what the excitement is all about!

October 27-28, 2017 - Enumclaw Brew Fest - Enumclaw, Washington
Great Beer, Great Food, Games, Music, Costume Contest Saturday night with $$ Prizes!  (also: cityofenumclaw.net/382/Enumclaw-Brew-Fest )
 

 

2015 WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 2015
FOOD & WINE SHOWS & LOCAL EVENTS

events still waiting for new dates

October 4, 2015  Steilacoom Apple Squeeze  - Steilacoom, Washington
Annual festival of the apple with 20 presses for cider squeezing and apple products for sale. Sponsored by the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. First Sunday in October.

 

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