Sip Northwest, Summer 2014
HAPPENINGS 22 SIPNORTHWEST COM BRITISH COLUMBIA JULY 11 PARTY IN THE PARK 5 9 pm Summer just wouldnt be the same without a day spent in the park Taking this sun soaked tradition a step up this fest invites guests to join 12 Okanagan Falls wineries in the park for a tasting and good time Cost 50 Okanagan Valley ofwa ca JULY 24 27 TASTE VICTORIAS FOOD WINE FESTIVAL Times vary Get in the swing of island life this summer on Vancouver Island as you peruse through a sea of 100 BC wines and masterfully prepared local cuisine Anyone attending this event will be hard pressed to find a dull moment with special events happening all weekend long Cost Prices vary Victoria 250 385 1527 victoriataste com AUGUST 8 10 MILE HIGH WINE MUSIC Times vary The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and the stunning Silver Star Mountain Resort welcome back wine drinkers and music enthusiasts for this two day second annual juice and tunes festival Features include scenic outdoor hikes and mountain biking wine and cheese seminars cooking classes taste maker wine dinners and more Cost Packages range from 133 to 541 Kelowna and Vernon 800 663 4431 summer skisilverstar com SHELLY COLLIS FEAST PORTLAND VICTORIA FOOD WINE FESTIVAL VICTORIA FOOD WINE FESTIVAL WHISTLER BEER FESTIVAL AUGUST 31 OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON 7 am Noon Take a jaunt through the Yamhill County wineries as you race to the end where the Wine and Music Festival awaits you Known for its small town charm and delicious Pinot Noirs youll leave this race relaxed this Labor Day weekend Cost Admission is free tasting is 30 Carlton 707 933 1769 destinationraces com SEPTEMBER 13 CARLTON CRUSH HARVEST FESTIVAL 10 am 6 pm Its time again to begin the harvest preparations But the labor doesnt need to be foreboding when you have a community ready to celebrate the grape stomping good times Adults are invited to head to the Crush Corral to taste through wines and beers Cost Free admission Carlton 216 533 6968 carltoncrush com SEPTEMBER 18 21 FEAST PORTLAND Times vary Raved about as the best food festival in America FEAST brings in culinary masters from throughout the country and pairs them with the local bounty Spend the four days strolling through event after event from pairing beer backs with whiskeys to a creative reimagining of sandwiches by all star chefs Cost Prices vary Portland feastportland com SEPTEMBER 26 28 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BREW CUP Times vary Close out September with a true Astoria experience Sip through 40 Northwest brews all competing for the Peoples Choice Award and to be the first keg to let loose in the Thar She Blows contest Cost 9 for a glass 1 token Admission is free Astoria 503 791 7940 pacificnorthwestbrewcup com JULY 17 19 SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION Times vary For a lively and extraordinary wine experience spend the weekend reveling in regional and international selections of wines culinary decadences and rare auction items Wine lovers prepare yourselves because this weekend promises to send your hearts soaring Cost Prices vary Ketchum 208 726 9491 sunvalleycenter org AUGUST 2 MAGIC VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL 1 6 pm Beers large and small arrive for this festival from the local craft selections to nationally known brews Help support the Blue Lakes Rotary Club and roll on over to this sudsy celebration Cost 25 adv 30 gen Twin Falls magicvalleybeerfestival com SEPTEMBER 18 21 SUN VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL Times vary Year after year this festival holds true to its motto of being a foodies heaven With bold and fantastic culinary experiences occurring all day and every day savor the end of summer as fall descends upon the Sun Valley Cost Prices vary Sun Valley 208 450 6430 sunvalleyharvestfestival com SEPTEMBER 28 IDAHO WINE RUN 7 am 1 pm With an incentive like more than 15 of Idahos finest wineries waiting for you at the finish line its time to hit the pavement and get sprinting The race which offers a full marathon to a 5k and kids fun run welcomes all types of people whether youre a runner walker or just like to take in the scenery on a leisurely stroll Cost 40 75 to race Caldwell idahowinerun net IDAHO Cartlon Crush Feast Portland
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