Taste Washington Grand Tasting in Seattle

Washington wine and regional restaurant tasting

Taste Washington - The Grand Tasting is built around Washington wine and regional food at large scale. The program brings together pours from more than 200 Washington wineries and dishes from more than 75 regional restaurants, with the event taking place in Seattle across Saturday, March 21, 2026 and Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The food side includes named participating restaurants such as Allister, Ba Sa Restaurant, Cafecito Mexican Bakery, FAFO Kitchen, Gold Coast Kitchen, and Hellenika Cultured Creamery, each listed as serving featured dishes within the Grand Tasting program.

Seminars, CenterStage demos, and themed areas

Beyond the tasting floor, the event includes seminars led by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, and national wine personalities. Live cooking demonstrations and related programming are scheduled for the CenterStage presented by Albert Lee Appliance and Electrolux.

Interactive areas are also part of the program, including Bubbles & Bingo and Stitch and B*tch crafting. These sit alongside the winery, restaurant, seminar, and cooking-demonstration components rather than replacing the core wine-and-food format.

Chefs, producers, and the Seattle venue

Named culinary participants include Chef Brandon of Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, Chef Aaron of Surell, Chef Kristi Brown of Communion, and Chef Matt Lewis as CenterStage Host and Chef. The event is organized and produced by the Washington State Wine Commission and SE Productions.

The Grand Tasting is listed at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle. General Admission runs from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, while VIP Early Access begins at 1:00 PM; admission is strictly 21+ with a valid horizontal government ID or passport required.

• Tickets are listed in single-day and 2-day pass configurations; they are non-refundable, and no re-entry is permitted.