The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the1976 Judgment of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate. We are proud to welcome Stag’s Leap to our next Vintner Series this November to Semiahmoo Resort. We will match some of Stag’s most memorable wines with our famous cuisine in what is sure to be a remarkable evening. Package Rates from $459 for two including a night’s stay.
Come and celebrate the new year in relaxed style – with some coloring!
(*Please note, this is an adult only coloring event.)
We provide the coloring pages, tools of the trade, and all the #wine, popcorn, and snacks you can purchase!
And as always, feel free to bring out your own coloring books and pencils/crayons/pens. We love seeing the variety and artistry that #Bellinghamsters have to offer!
We invite you to join us in welcoming Patz & Hall to Semiahmoo resort for a vintner dinner. Meet Donald Patz, founder of the winery and enjoy the chance to mingle with fellow wine lovers. Chef Bruno Feldeisen has prepared a five-course meal paired exquisitely with the Patz & Hall wines. Cheers!
Join us for another fun filled night of coloring and brightening up the gloom of winter!
Bring your favorite #coloringbooks, warm up with your favorite glass of wine, and chill out with your fellow #Bellinghamsters!
You can find the event details on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1184495468302474/
We invite you to join us in welcoming DeLille Cellars to Semiahmoo resort for a vintner dinner. Meet Greg Lill, the wineries owner, and enjoy the chance to mingle with fellow wine lovers. Chef Bruno Feldeisen has prepared a five-course meal paired exquisitely with the DeLille Cellars wines. Guests of the wine dinner enjoy a special discount room rate on the night of the dinner. Cheers!
Come and join us for a special tasting – Best Buy Reds!
20 red wines (nearly all for under $20!), plus some cheese, meats, and bread for snacking on. Our goal is to bring you the best flavor for the best value.
$25 in Advance, $30 at the Door
If you love red wine, you can’t afford to miss this event!
Find more details on our Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/161132874370912/
For well over 100 years, the Corkrum family has been farming the land north of Walla Walla known as Spring Valley. Come savor the fruits of their labor as we pair Spring Valley Vineyards wines with a custom tasting menu from Executive Chef Bruno Feldeisen. Learn about the wines as we welcome winemaker Serge Laville. Early reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Discount room rates are available for wine dinner guests. See our website for more details. We look forward to hosting you!
Semiahmoo Resort, Golf, and Spa hosts an unforgettable Vintner’s Weekend & Dinner Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Winemakers from DeLille Cellars, Gehringer Brothers, Leonetti Cellar, Northstar, Panther Creek and Red Willow Vineyard will be in attendance to pour some of their feature wines, as well as host enlightening wine tasting seminars throughout the weekend.
The educational weekend will begin on Friday with a wine tasting reception, complete with port and chocolate around a beach bonfire.
Saturday’s events will include educational tasting seminars mixed with time to enjoy the many activities available at Semiahmoo. The evening will culminate with an intimate Vintner’s Dinner Gala Dinner expertly crafted by Executive Chef Bruno Feldeisen. Sunday morning guests will have the opportunity to engage in a final educational seminar.
Weekend packages start at $475 per person and include:
• Two nights in a beautifully renovated guestroom
• Friday night wine tasting for two followed by a beach bonfire
• Three Saturday wine seminars and “Wine Speed Dating” hosted by the Vintners
• The Saturday Evening Dinner Gala
• All event related gratuities
• Resort fee for two nights
* Package pricing is based on double occupancy. Call the resort for single rates.
Join us for Bellingham’s 2nd Annual Bellingham Northwest Wine Festival on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Four Points by Sheraton Grand Ballroom. The Festival will include both a public wine tasting and the announcement of all medal-winning wines entered in an earlier judged competition. The Festival and judging are open to up to 50 wineries from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.
Whether you’re a serious wineophile or have only limited experience with wines, the Festival is a great opportunity to meet winemakers, have a nosh or two, and sample an amazing selection of Pacific Northwest wines!
Net proceeds from the event go to the Whatcom Beer and Wine Foundation for distribution to a number of Whatcom County non-profit organizations.
General Tickets Include:
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Access to all wineries
Hors d’ oeuvres
Access to wine shop
One souvenir wine glass
Whatcom Beer and Wine Foundation Membership
VIP Tickets Include:
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Early wine tasting and winery representative access
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Access to all wineries as well as the exclusive VIP lounge sponsored by Bellingham Alive Magazine, Wine Press Northwest and Space Goat Productions
VIP lounge has separate hors d’oeuvres selection and hourly rotating wineries
Access to wine shop
One souvenir wine glass
Celebrate spring by joining Barkley Village in their first ever wine walk benefiting DVSAS. Stroll through over 12 Barkley Village shops as you taste regional wines in pop-up tasting rooms.
All attendees will receive a keepsake wine glass, eight wine tasting tickets and special retail offers for only $20 per ticket in advance or $25 at the door.
The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. at RejuvenationMD, located at 2219 Rimland Dr, Suite #105. Wine walk maps, glasses and tickets will be handed out and participants can make their way through the village with 12 participating businesses!
Participating businesses offering tasty wines:
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The Barkley Team at Country Financial
HomeBridge Mortgage Bellingham
Scotty Browns Barkley Village
Statement Apparel
The Blue Abode Bar
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
Pak Mail Bellingham
Hamman’s Gallery & Gift
Overflow Taps
John L. Scott Real Estate Bellingham
End the night by taking home your favorite wines to enjoy throughout the spring in our retail wine store located within the offices of John L. Scott Real Estate Bellingham.
We hope to see you there in our support for the great work that DVSAS – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County does for our community.
For additional information, please visit: dvsas.ejoinme.org/barkleywinewalk2018
A trio of famed Walla Walla Valley producers, led by Norm McKibben of Pepper Bridge Winery and Seven Hills Vineyard, will lead a weekend of tastings, education and a gala dinner for wine enthusiasts during the third-annual Northwest Wine Encounter on June 1-3 in Bellingham.
The weekend includes a wine-tasting event, four interactive presentations with tastings led by top winemakers and a gala dinner featuring the culinary offerings of Whatcom County chefs paired with some of the Northwest’s finest wines.
“Northwest Wine Encounter is for people who enjoy the region’s finest wines and want to learn more from acclaimed winemakers,” said Suresh Rao of DS Vintners, organizer of the event.
All of the Northwest Wine Encounter events will be presented at one of its sponsors, Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center. Reservations for Northwest Wine Encounter may be made through May 10 by calling Four Points Bellingham at 360-671-1011.
McKibben will be joined in Bellingham by:
• Serge Laville, Winemaker for Spring Valley Vineyard of Walla Walla, where its 111 acres of grapevines include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
• David Blair, Co-Partner of Walla Walla’s Dunham Cellars, renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Stephen Reustle of Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard in Roseburg, OR, the 2017 Northwest Winery of the Year.
• Earl and Carrie Sullivan, Owners and Winemakers of Telaya Wine Co., in Garden City, Idaho, the 2016 Idaho Winery of the Year and acclaimed for its flagship Syrah-based blend, Turas.
The June 2 gala dinner is a collaborative effort among Whatcom County chefs, including Gio d’Aquino and Jacob Hodgson of B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar; Culinary Instructor Michael Baldwin and Brian McDonald of Bellingham Technical College and Justin Hawkinson of Crave Catering in Bellingham. The five-course dinner features local roasted lamb loin and lavender-spiced duck breast, plus spiced rum-poached pear for dessert. All five courses will be paired with wines from the participating wineries.
Attendees may choose from multiple options, including:
• All of the tastings, interactive presentations and the gala dinner, plus two nights lodging (double occupancy) and two breakfasts at Four Points Bellingham, for $399.
• Admission to all interactive presentations led by guest winemakers and the gala dinner for $199.
• Attendance only to presentations, $100.
• Gala dinner only, $110.
A trio of famed Walla Walla Valley producers, led by Norm McKibben of Pepper Bridge Winery and Seven Hills Vineyard, will lead a weekend of tastings, education and a gala dinner for wine enthusiasts during the third-annual Northwest Wine Encounter on June 1-3 in Bellingham.
The weekend includes a wine-tasting event, four interactive presentations with tastings led by top winemakers and a gala dinner featuring the culinary offerings of Whatcom County chefs paired with some of the Northwest’s finest wines.
“Northwest Wine Encounter is for people who enjoy the region’s finest wines and want to learn more from acclaimed winemakers,” said Suresh Rao of DS Vintners, organizer of the event.
All of the Northwest Wine Encounter events will be presented at one of its sponsors, Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center. Reservations for Northwest Wine Encounter may be made through May 10 by calling Four Points Bellingham at 360-671-1011.
McKibben will be joined in Bellingham by:
• Serge Laville, Winemaker for Spring Valley Vineyard of Walla Walla, where its 111 acres of grapevines include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
• David Blair, Co-Partner of Walla Walla’s Dunham Cellars, renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Stephen Reustle of Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard in Roseburg, OR, the 2017 Northwest Winery of the Year.
• Earl and Carrie Sullivan, Owners and Winemakers of Telaya Wine Co., in Garden City, Idaho, the 2016 Idaho Winery of the Year and acclaimed for its flagship Syrah-based blend, Turas.
The June 2 gala dinner is a collaborative effort among Whatcom County chefs, including Gio d’Aquino and Jacob Hodgson of B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar; Culinary Instructor Michael Baldwin and Brian McDonald of Bellingham Technical College and Justin Hawkinson of Crave Catering in Bellingham. The five-course dinner features local roasted lamb loin and lavender-spiced duck breast, plus spiced rum-poached pear for dessert. All five courses will be paired with wines from the participating wineries.
Attendees may choose from multiple options, including:
• All of the tastings, interactive presentations and the gala dinner, plus two nights lodging (double occupancy) and two breakfasts at Four Points Bellingham, for $399.
• Admission to all interactive presentations led by guest winemakers and the gala dinner for $199.
• Attendance only to presentations, $100.
• Gala dinner only, $110.
A trio of famed Walla Walla Valley producers, led by Norm McKibben of Pepper Bridge Winery and Seven Hills Vineyard, will lead a weekend of tastings, education and a gala dinner for wine enthusiasts during the third-annual Northwest Wine Encounter on June 1-3 in Bellingham.
The weekend includes a wine-tasting event, four interactive presentations with tastings led by top winemakers and a gala dinner featuring the culinary offerings of Whatcom County chefs paired with some of the Northwest’s finest wines.
“Northwest Wine Encounter is for people who enjoy the region’s finest wines and want to learn more from acclaimed winemakers,” said Suresh Rao of DS Vintners, organizer of the event.
All of the Northwest Wine Encounter events will be presented at one of its sponsors, Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center. Reservations for Northwest Wine Encounter may be made through May 10 by calling Four Points Bellingham at 360-671-1011.
McKibben will be joined in Bellingham by:
• Serge Laville, Winemaker for Spring Valley Vineyard of Walla Walla, where its 111 acres of grapevines include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
• David Blair, Co-Partner of Walla Walla’s Dunham Cellars, renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Stephen Reustle of Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard in Roseburg, OR, the 2017 Northwest Winery of the Year.
• Earl and Carrie Sullivan, Owners and Winemakers of Telaya Wine Co., in Garden City, Idaho, the 2016 Idaho Winery of the Year and acclaimed for its flagship Syrah-based blend, Turas.
The June 2 gala dinner is a collaborative effort among Whatcom County chefs, including Gio d’Aquino and Jacob Hodgson of B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar; Culinary Instructor Michael Baldwin and Brian McDonald of Bellingham Technical College and Justin Hawkinson of Crave Catering in Bellingham. The five-course dinner features local roasted lamb loin and lavender-spiced duck breast, plus spiced rum-poached pear for dessert. All five courses will be paired with wines from the participating wineries.
Attendees may choose from multiple options, including:
• All of the tastings, interactive presentations and the gala dinner, plus two nights lodging (double occupancy) and two breakfasts at Four Points Bellingham, for $399.
• Admission to all interactive presentations led by guest winemakers and the gala dinner for $199.
• Attendance only to presentations, $100.
• Gala dinner only, $110.
A four-course gourmet dinner paired with some of the region’s top Rosé wines will be presented at Keenan’s at the Pier, one of Bellingham’s finest restaurants located inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa.
The Northwest Rosé Winemaker Dinner menu includes:
• Marinated Grilled Prawns with Summer Vegetable Noodles Primavera, paired with a 2016 Gilbert Cellars Rosé from the Yakima Valley.
• Dashi Broth, Clams, Mustard Greens, Kimchee, Quail Egg and Green Onions, accompanied by a 2017 Dynasty Cellars Rosé from the Walla Walla Valley.
• Big Eye Tuna Sashimi with Fresh Seasonal Slaw and Sweet Tamari, paired with a 2017 Elk Cove Pinot Noir Rosé from Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
• Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries and Almond Tuille, accompanied by a 2013 Dynasty Cellars Amabille.
The complete dinner is offered for $79 per person. Reservations are due July 6 by calling 650-270-8791.
“The Northwest Rosé Winemaker Dinner is for people who enjoy delicious food and some of the region’s best Rosé,” said Suresh Rao of DS Vintners, organizer of the event. It also is presented by Dynasty Cellars and Keenan’s at the Pier.
Diners are eligible for special overnight rates that evening starting at $199. The 45-room Chrysalis Inn & Spa (www.thechrysalisinn.com) unites the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with warm sophisticated styling. Its hotel, full-service spa, and modern casual restaurant overlooking the calm waters of Bellingham Bay at 804 10th St. welcome guests for a contemporary boutique inn experience unlike any other. Call 360-392-5558 by June 22 for the special room rate.
For reservations or more information about the Northwest Rosé Winemaker Dinner, call 650-270-8791 or visit www.dsvintners.com.
Acclaimed winery, locally sourced food featured Oct. 4 Vintner Dinner at Lovitt’s
A five-course gourmet dinner pairing wine from Woodinville’s acclaimed DeLille Cellars with locally sourced farm-to-table food from Chef Norman Six of Bellingham’s Lovitt Restaurant will be presented Oct. 4.
The menu includes:
• Pear, apple, celery root, market greens and lemon soft cheese dressing, paired with a 2016 DeLille Cellars Roussanne.
• Soft poached local oyster and potato onion froth, accompanied by a 2015 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Blanc.
• Morel, Hubbard squash, Parisian gnocchi and Walla Walla cream, paired with a 2015 DeLille Cellars D2.
• Foraged Beef Ossobuco and root vegetable pave, accompanied by a 2015 DeLille Cellars Four Flags.
• Blackberry sourdough tart, rosemary ice cream and dark chocolate salted caramel bite, paired with a 2014 Doyenne.
The complete dinner is offered for $89 per person. Reservations are due Sept. 28 by calling 650-270-8791.
“The DeLille Cellars Vintner Dinner brings together some of our state’s best in food and wine,” said Suresh Rao of DS Vintners, organizer of the event.
The dinner will include Jay Soloff, co-founder of DeLille Cellars, which was named among the Top 100 Wineries of 2017 by Wine & Spirits Magazine. DeLille Cellars is one of only six wineries from Washington State and only 35 in the United States to make the list. Since 1992, DeLille Cellars has been pioneering Bordeaux blends in Washington State. Today it continues to perfect Bordeaux and Rhône-inspired wines that showcase the purity of fruit defining Washington State terroir.
After 11 successful years in Colville, Norman and Kristen Six moved Lovitt Restaurant last year to Fairhaven, where they still make everything from scratch. The cuisine is based on what’s seasonal and available.
For reservations or more information about the DeLille Cellars Vintner Dinner, call 650-270-8791 or visit www.dsvintners.com.
We are excited to announce our first annual Black Friday Early Access Kickoff Event! Join us at this free, all ages event for a fun evening with gourmet food from professional chefs, local craft beer and wine, amazing prize giveaways, and most importantly, exclusive early access to Black Friday doorbuster deals on appliances, barbecues, mattresses and furniture! We have been working for months to secure special inventory from all our vendors at prices way, way too low to advertise! You will not want to miss this opportunity to get incredible one-night-only deals, free food, free beer and wine, and free prize giveaways! Stay tuned for sneak peaks of our vendors, giveaways and early access specials. We will see you there! Capacity is limited so reserve your free tickets now.
100 percent of raffle ticket proceeds will be donated to Lighthouse Mission Ministries! Enjoy a great evening while supporting an amazing organization that’s making an impact right here in our community!
Shoutout to all our amazing sponsors: Boundary Bay Brewery, Ciao Thyme, Coach House Cellars, The Mill, Aplace4food, KAFE 104.1, Samsung, Tempur-Pedic USA, JennAir, Traeger Grills, Electrolux, Miele, LG Electronics USA, Almo Corporation, Beautyrest, GE, BEDGEAR, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, BlueStar, Bosch Global!
Come to the fifth installment of Hotel Bellwether’s 2018-2019 Wine Tasting Series on Thursday, March. 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. featuring five authentic Spanish Wineries, all offering wines for both tasting and purchase by the bottle. You’ll also be treated to the finest bites from the Lighthouse Grill, Hotel Bellwether’s waterside restaurant.
We’ll have Alejandro Fernandez Wines, Pesquera Group, Belezos Rioja, Bodegas Riojanas, and Gil Family Estates.
Tickets are $30
Barkley Village and DVSAS – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County are teaming up again for the second annual Barkley Village Wine Walk being held Friday, April 12th, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Participants can stroll through 12 Barkley Village shops and restaurants as they taste regional wines in pop-up tasting rooms.
All attendees will receive a keepsake wine glass, 8 wine tasting tickets, and a goodie bag provided by Haggen Food & Pharmacy for only $30!
The fun begins at 5:00 pm with check in locations at both John L. Scott or Country Financial. From there participants can make their way through the village to taste delicious wine.
As a bonus this year, Overflow Taps will be hosting an outdoor beer garden throughout the event with a VIP after party from 8pm-10pm. The after party will feature gourmet cheese platters and a full glass of wine included in a $20 VIP add-on ticket.
Participating businesses offering tasty wines:
1. John L. Scott Real Estate Bellingham
2. Country Financial The Barkley Team at Country Financial
3. THE BLUE ABODE BAR
4. Gies Associates LLC
5. MIX
6. Barkley Massage & Chiropractic
7. Umpqua Bank – Bellingham – Barkley Village
8. Urban Collective / Olio – flowers & plants
9. Bob’s Burger and Brew
10. Pak Mail Bellingham
11. Statement Apparel
12. Hamann’s Gallery and Gift
End the night by taking home your favorite wines to enjoy throughout the spring in our retail wine store located at John L. Scott Real Estate Bellingham until 8 pm.
Hungry while you’re wine walking? In addition to over 10 restaurant options throughout Barkley Village, the food truck Sage Against The Machine 360 will be parked in the middle of the action from 5:00-8:00 pm offering their delicious eats.
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sanitary Service Company, Inc. (SSC), The Barkley Team at Country Financial, Haggen Food & Pharmacy, and John L. Scott Real Estate Bellingham
For tickets or additional information to this 21+ event, please visit: www.BellinghamWineWalk.com or https://bpt.me/4100596
The Hotel Bellwether Spring Fling is a premier wine & food event showcasing 16+ wineries from the Pacific Northwest down to California. Some of these wineries include Forgeron, Cellars, Obelisco Estate, Barnard Griffin Winery, Gordon Estate, La Chanterelle Winery, K Vintners, The Walls Vineyard, Mark Ryan, plus some California superstars, Jordan, Duckhorn, and Grgich Hills.
Along with a variety of global and northwest wines, the Spring Fling will also serve an impressive array of savory bites from Hotel Bellwether’s waterfront gem, the Lighthouse Grill. You won’t want to miss this premier wine and food social featuring great food, top tier wines and a whole bunch of fun!
Join us Sunday, Sept. 8, for Camber’s Farm Tour Weekend wine tasting event. Taste sustainably farmed, non-intervention wines from the Columbia and Willamette Valley, hor d’oeuvres, and house-made desserts. Your $28 ticket gets you into our after-hours fête on Sunday between 5-8pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at EatLocalFirst.org, or call (360) 646-7093 x108 for special accommodations. Ticket sales end on Sept. 7th at 7pm.
Swirl, Sip, and Soirée with an interactive wine tasting experience at Hotel Bellwether nestled on the beautiful Bellingham Bay!
The Bellwether Wine Mixer is April 27, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
This fun & casual evening event features Washington and California wineries with winemakers from K Vinters, Treveri Sparkling Wine Cellars, Owen Rose Cellars, & Trinchero Family Estates.
Shop and order bottles of wine from our featured wineries with exclusive Pacific Northwest wines and discounted pricing.
Advance reservations & tickets required ($35). Wine tasting tickets include 24 tastes and artisanal cheese. Plus, dine onsite at our Lighthouse Bar & Grill with a 10% off voucher presented at check-in (valid 4/27 only).
Cheers!
We’re doing a pumpkin carving night! Bring a friend or two and carve your Halloween pumpkin! We’ll provide all the materials, pumpkin, tools, ideas, wine, beer, snacks, and clean up, just bring your crafty brain and spooky attire!
Y?our ticket gets you everything you need to carve a pumpkin, including the pumpkin, and a glass of wine to get your creative juices flowing.
Get dolled up and take your sweetheart out on the town and enjoy an evening by Bellingham Bay on the second Friday of the month. Each ticket includes a bottle of wine to share, a small charcuterie board, and even some dessert should you so desire.
Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.
Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.
Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
