Sample the best of Washington food and wine during the 16th annual Taste Washington weekend, which brings together more than 200 state wineries and 65 restaurants.
A dozen-plus hotels are offering packages for the March 23 and 24 event at Seattle鈥檚 CenturyLink Field Event Center, the largest single-region wine and food gathering in the U.S.
The weekend includes educational seminars on topics ranging from the art of blending wines to the Northwest cider industry and pairing cured meats and artisan cheeses with Belgian beer. Prices of seminars range from $25 to $75.
There鈥檚 also a grand tasting March 23 from 1 p.m. to 5聽p.m. with grape-growers and winemakers from Washington鈥檚 13 viticultural areas represented. The cost is $80 to $185. General admission to the event, which runs from 2聽p.m. to 5 p.m. each day, is $80 for one day, $125 for two.
Tickets are sold in advance, with a limited number available at the door. Participants must be at least 21, with valid ID.
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