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Whiskey 101
2019-12-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westward Whiskey Distillery, 65 SE Washington St, PORTLAND, OR, 97214, United States
Join us for a look at the world of whiskey. Guests will sample a multitude of different whiskies and learn about how the aging process, barrel selection and other factors alter the final flavor. Next, take an in depth look at the whiskey making process, including touring the beer house and distillery, tasting beer wash, white dog and the final whiskey. Celebrate American single malt with a deep dive into our whiskey making process. Taste each step as we show you how to turn grain into delicious American single malt whiskey from locally grown barley to stuff fresh from the barrel. You’ll taste Westward whiskey in each stage of the whiskey making process and learn what makes single malt so special.

Heart to Heart: The Largest Gathering of Cardiac Arrest Survivors in the Pacific Northwest
2019-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Hyatt at Olive 8, 1635 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Heart to Heart: Cardiac Arrest Survivor Gathering, hosted by Medic One Foundation, brings survivors together to share their stories and experiences, and provides helpful resources for them and their families. The program will begin with guest speaker – Emmy-winning actress, comedian and sudden cardiac arrest survivor, Tracey Conway – and will be followed by a survivor group photo and mass CPR training. This event is free and open to the public.

Issaquah Holiday Fest
2019-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Gillman Village Issaquah, 317 Northwest Gilman Boulevard #24, Issaquah, WA, 98027
WINERIES BREWERIES SPIRITS CIDERS
Don’t miss out on all the holiday fun at Issaquah’s cozy Gilman Village, decorated for the season with an array of wines, beers, ciders and spirits to taste along with warm spiced wines, DJ Andonimus will be spinning and hosting Christmas Karoake, interact with a plethora of Santa’s, get your picture in our Seasonal Photobooth, and much much more!

RN74 Champagne & Sparkling Fete 2019
2019-12-07 18:00
RN74 invites holiday-goers, Champagne notices and aficionados to indulge in a special celebration on December 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM. Come discover the versatility and diversity of Champagne over a 5-course meal of whimsical food and serious pairings curated by RN74’s Executive Chef Shawn Applin and award-winning sommelier Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen and Paul Swanson. Imagine Sparkling Brut Rosé with fried chicken and waffles? Or perhaps RN74’s duck fat fries with Krug Grand Cuvée?
Join us on Saturday, December 7, and kick off the holidays with RN74 as they highlight the most prized sparkling wine from RN74’s expansive cellar as well as bottles brought in specifically for the holiday. The event is $179 per person. Reservations are limited and required. For more information and to make your reservations for dinner, visit https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/seattle/ or call 206.456.7474.

Portland Cider Co. Wassail Holiday Party
2019-12-07 17:00 - 22:00 | Portland Cider Co., 8925 SE Jannsen Rd., Bldg F., Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
Portland Cider Company will host its annual Wassail Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at its Clackamas Pub & Cidery, located at 8925 SE Jannsen Rd., Bldg F.

The family-friendly event will feature live entertainment provided by the Portland Revels, including Morris dancing and pub songs led by festively dressed carolers. Portland Cider Co. owners Jeff and Lynda Parrish will act as the King and Queen of the Wassail, leading everyone in a celebratory toast to the apple trees to ensure a fruitful apple harvest in the coming year.

The Wassail Holiday Party will also feature the release of three winter and specialty ciders, including English Pub, the 2019 batch of a beloved blend of Northwest cider and dessert apples; Imperial Santa’s Sauce, an imperial cider made for holiday gatherings; and Royal Blackberry, an imperial blackberry cider made exclusively for the Holiday Ale Festival.

Portland Cider Co. will have a number of English pub menu favorites available for added English flair. Portland’s Wassail Holiday Party is free to attend; cider, beer and food purchases cost additional.

Visit PortlandCider.com for more information and engage on social media at @PortlandCider.

Live Music at Gard Vintners w/ Larry Murante
2019-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Woodinville Gard Vintners Tasting Room, 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Live Music with Larry Murante |
Gard Vintners Woodinville, 3-5pm
Saturday, December 7th
Larry Murante has a reputation, a reputation that he’s established over many years in the Northwest, want to know what it is? Find out what he’s known for Saturday, March 9 in Woodinville.
Find out more: http://www.larrymurante.com/

Captain's Reserve Bourbon Launch Party
2019-12-07 11:00 - 19:00 | Chambers Bay Distillery, 2013 70th Ave W, University Place, WA, 98466, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 7th for the launch of our Captain’s Reserve bottled-in-bond bourbon – aged 5 years in our floating boathouse. As a single barrel release, supplies will be limited. Street Eats Mobile Eatery will be here serving up tasting bites.

Annual Holiday Market at Purple Star Winery
2019-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Purple Star Winery, 56504 N East Roza Rd, Benton City, 99320, United States
Join us Saturday Dec 7th from 11am-5pm for our annual indoor Holiday Market. Sip wine while browsing dozens of local artisans for the perfect holiday gifts.

Holiday Sip N' Shop at the Junction Wineries
2019-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodinville Gard Vintners Tasting Room, 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Holiday Sip N’ Shop
The Junction Wineries on 144th
Woodinville, WA
Friday December 6th
Time: 6-9pm
Guest Food Truck ~ Pono Plates
*10 tasting tickets for $20. Tickets are redeemable at any participating winery. (see below…)
*Glass & Bottles are available by purchase at each winery also.
If you plan to do the tasting, please BYOG–Bring your own glass!
(Otherwise we have plastic cups you can use for your tasting…)
Holiday Sip N’ Shop Participating Wineries:
Gard Vintners
Beamont Cellars
Five Star Cellars
Sol Stone Winery
Vendors:
Color Street Nails- Nail Strips
Rodan + Fields “Life Changing Skin Care”
Tuesday Sands Art + Photo
MONAT Hair Care
Nic’s Custom Creations
OC Style ~ Cozy Hip Clothing
Noonday Collection ~ Jewelry, Ornaments & More
Empty Nest Artisan Jewelry
Terra Kiens- 10 minute Face Lifts & more with NuSkin
Raise Your Glass Crafts by Martha
Crochet by Sheena ~ Handcrafted Hats & Scarves
Chain Me Up Boutique
More TBA as date gets closer….
Questions?
Email Christina@gardvintners.com

Holiday Art Walk at the Junction Wineries
2019-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Woodinville Gard Vintners Tasting Room, 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Visit our talented local artists @ The Junction, Long Cellars, Hopheads, Rte 522 & Hollywood Hill District, enjoy beer, wine, cider and awesome artwork! FREE & family friendly.
For a map of the locations please go to our website https://woodinvilleartsalliance.com/december-art-walk/

Walla Walla Valley Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend
2019-12-06 08:00 - 2019-12-08 17:00 | Multiple venues
Amidst the festive atmosphere of the season, winemakers and cellar staff provide samples of future releases straight from the wine barrel. Come join us as we launch into the holiday season with food, wine, art, music and much more. Keep the festivities going by taking home some of the Walla Walla Valley’s celebrated wines to share with your loved ones over the holiday season.
No registration necessary, but hotels fill-up fast for this annual wine weekend so reserve your stay today!

Savour the Sun Mountain Wine Festival
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-08 | Sun Peaks Resort, 1280 Alpine Road, Sun Peaks, BC, V0E 5N0, Canada
Savour the Sun Mountain Wine Festival returns to Sun Peaks December 5-8, with a weekend full of events for wine-lovers and snow-seekers alike. A partnership between Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre and Sun Peaks Resort, the festival brings together winemakers from BC’s most award-winning wine region to the mountains for a weekend of creative, fun and educational events, all paired with the legendary food and hospitality of the Sun Peaks Grand and Sun Peaks Resort culinary teams. Visit: www.oliverosoyoos.com/savour-the-sun-sun-peaks for full event details.

Holiday Ale Festival (24th Annual)
2019-12-04 11:00 - 2019-12-08 17:00 | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave. , Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The 24th annual Holiday Ale Festival will take place Dec. 4 through Dec. 8 at Pioneer Courthouse Square, located in Portland’s Living Room at 701 SW Sixth Ave. Event hours are 11am to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 11am to 5pm Sunday. The Northwest’s longest-running outdoor winter beer festival will feature at least 50 craft beers, ciders and meads in the main lineup, as well as a number of meet the brewer events and dozens more specialty and rare beer tappings. The Holiday Ale Festival has been referred to as one of the most influential and successful beer festivals in the country. Its requirement that participating breweries and cideries serve a product that has either been made or blended specifically for the event, or is a rare or vintage beer or cider that isn’t commonly tapped in the state, creates a tap list that can’t be found anywhere else in the nation.The festival’s atmosphere has also made it a must-attend event. Despite being held outdoors during one of the coldest months of the year, more than 10,000 attendees stay cozy and warm under clear-topped tents fueled by gas heaters. A second level above the main floor, dubbed the Sky Bar, serves additional taps and provides ample elbow room for attendees to relax, spread out and peek at the revelers below. Portland’s lighted Christmas tree serves as a festive and colorful centerpiece for the holiday event.The purchase of an entry package is required to enter the venue. Advance general admission for one person costs $40 and includes the 2019 tasting glass and 12 taster tickets, plus express re-entry all five days (express re-entry requires a wristband and the 2019 tasting glass and is subject to festival capacity). Advance general admission for two costs $80 for two tasting glasses and 28 tasting tickets (an additional four tasting tickets). Advance VIP packages cost $100 and include the tasting glass, 30 taster tickets, special VIP beer lines with little to no waiting, exclusive VIP only vintage beers, bottled water, and express entry all five days. Advance tickets are on sale now at www.holidayale.com.General admission at the door costs $40 and includes the 2019 tasting cup and 12 taster tickets but does not allow for expedited entry. Beers and ciders cost one ticket for a four-ounce taste, or four tickets for a full pour. Certain limited release and special tappings may not be available in full pours or may cost extra tickets. Additional taster tickets can be purchased for $1 apiece. Previous years’ mugs/glasses will not be filled. There are no designated driver tickets available; the festival is located along TriMet MAX Light Rail Blue and Red lines and is easily accessible to rideshare companies.An onsite coat and bag check and the Crater Lake Soda Garden raises funds for the Children’s Cancer Association MyMusicRx Program, which delivers the healing power of music to the bedsides of children and teens facing cancer and other serious illnesses. The Holiday Ale Festival matches and doubles all funds raised. The festival offers two food vendors and self-guided cheese and beer pairings. The event is for ages 21 and over.For more information, visit www.holidayale.com and follow the event @HolidayAleFest on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using hashtag #HolidayAleFest.

Pyramid Brewing Keg Tree Lighting and Donation Celebration
2019-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States
Pyramid Alehouse kicks off the holiday season with the unveiling of a “keg tree” the size of a two-story house, chainsaw ice sculptures, live reindeer from 5:00-7:00pm, and the donation of $100,000 to Food Lifeline of Western Washington. The lighting and donation ceremony begins at 6:00pm. The keg tree will be constructed from 322 stainless steel empty beer kegs, reaches 24 feet in height, contains more than 1,300 feet of LED lights and weighs 13,500 pounds. Other family friendly activities include a six-person Santa’s sleigh, photo contests, and a DJ.
From the beer garden, the brewery will pour a number of wintery brews including the seasonal classic Snow Cap Winter Ale and a special Gingerbread Stout brewed just for the party. Perfect for a chilly night, the Stout is smooth and creamy, with holiday pie flavors from ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
