From coastal seafood celebrations to wine release weekends, Washington food festivals showcase the state’s agricultural roots and creative culinary scene throughout the year. Plan a trip around signature events celebrating fresh shellfish, grape harvests, decadent chocolate, and more.
Whether you’re exploring bustling cities like Seattle and Spokane or charming small towns and waterfront communities, these annual food festivals in Washington offer an easy way to experience local flavors.
While events are typically held in the same month every year, please check individual event websites directly for the most up-to-date information, tickets, and more. Please note this is not a complete list. For more foodie fun, explore resources from Eat Local First.
Annual Beverage & Food Festivals in Washington State
January
Winterhop Brewfest, Ellensburg
Celebrate craft beer in downtown Ellensburg. Dozens of breweries from across the Pacific Northwest pour their best beers inside participating businesses and venues. Enjoy local music, tasty bites, vendors, and more in this central Washington college town.
Craft Brew and Bacon Festival, Tri-Cities
Sample local microbrews and creative bacon dishes from Tri-Cities restaurants and caterers. Guests can taste bold flavor combinations while enjoying a lively atmosphere that pairs well with Washington’s Wine Country setting.
February
Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Yakima Valley
Sip Yakima Valley red wines paired with artisan chocolates during winery tastings, special dinners, and romantic weekend events. Many wineries offer behind-the-scenes experiences perfect for a winter getaway.
Enumclaw Wine and Chocolate Festival, Enumclaw
Taste regional wines and chocolate treats while browsing artisan vendors at this downtown Enumclaw event near Mount Rainier. The festival offers a cozy, small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation.
March
Penn Cove Musselfest, Coupeville
Celebrate Penn Cove’s famous mussels with chowder tastings, chef demos, beer gardens, kids’ activities, farm tours, and more on Whidbey Island. The festival highlights sustainable shellfish farming and the region’s rich coastal heritage.
Chowderfest, Gig Harbor
Head to Gig Harbor‘s scenic waterfront for an all-ages event celebrating local restaurants. Stop into businesses to sample traditional and unique chowder creations while enjoying retail and dining specials.
Taste Washington, Seattle
Washington’s signature food and wine festival showcases top wineries, chefs, breweries, and distilleries with tastings and immersive culinary experiences. Experience the Grand Tasting, featuring 200+ wineries and bites from 75+ restaurants, as well as intimate dinners and VIP events.
Razor Clam and Seafood Festival, Ocean Shores
Enjoy razor clams, oysters, a crab dinner, chowder tastings, live music, and coastal traditions at this seafood festival on the Pacific Coast. Don’t miss the glam gun decorating contest.
April
Spring Barrel Weekend, Yakima Valley
Taste barrel samples and upcoming releases while meeting winemakers during this behind-the-scenes Yakima Valley wine weekend. Many wineries open their production spaces, offering a rare look at wines before bottling.
Razor Clam Festival, Long Beach Peninsula
Head to the Long Beach Peninsula in Southwest Washington for all things razor clams. Take clam-digging lessons, sample offerings from local restaurants, enter the clam contest, and more. You’ll also find live music, a beer garden, and craft booths.
April Brews Day, Bellingham
Sample craft beer from 40+ Pacific Northwest breweries and cideries alongside live music and local food vendors in Bellingham. This college town is known as one of Washington’s top destinations for beer lovers.
May
Spring Release Weekend, Walla Walla Valley
Discover newly released wines and seasonal tasting experiences at wineries across the scenic Walla Walla Valley. Attend a winemaker dinner, explore vineyards by bike, and more.
Lake Chelan Wine & Jazz Festival, Lake Chelan
Pair local wines and bites with live jazz and other music genres during this annual event in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley.
June
The Taste NW, Puyallup
Explore a massive lineup of food trucks, local restaurants, and craft beverages at this multi-day food festival at the Washington State Fairgrounds. This event draws vendors from across the state and offers something for every appetite.
Rhubarb Days, Sumner
Celebrate rhubarb season with tasty bites and 200+ vendors. You’ll find food trucks, two live music stages, a kids’ zone, and—most importantly—rhubarb pie, fresh rhubarb, and even rhubarb-infused craft beer.
Berry Dairy Days, Burlington
Honor Skagit County’s agricultural heritage with food vendors, dairy treats, and family-friendly festivities. Don’t miss fresh strawberry shortcake, the Beat the Berry Dash, and a cornhole tournament.
Marysville Strawberry Festival, Marysville
Enjoy strawberry-themed treats and food vendors at the market, family-friendly events, a parade, and more. Don’t miss the strawberry shortcake eating contest.
July
Bite of Seattle, Seattle
One of the Northwest’s largest food festivals, featuring hundreds of vendors, craft beverages, and live performances. It’s a great way to sample a wide range of cuisines in one lively setting.
Seattle Street Food Festival, Seattle
Celebrate global flavors with food trucks, street eats, and craft drinks in South Lake Union. Explore Seattle’s diverse culinary scene over two days during this “curbside summer picnic.”
Northwest Raspberry Festival, Lynden
Enjoy raspberry-themed foods, parades, and community celebrations honoring Lynden’s berry harvest in this community north of Bellingham.
Savor Fest PNW, Tacoma
This multicultural food festival brings together local vendors serving up flavorful cuisines and desserts in vibrant Tacoma.
Ballard Music & SeafoodFest, Seattle
Celebrate the Ballard neighborhood’s maritime roots with seafood dishes, craft beer, and live music. Don’t miss the Trident Seafoods salmon BBQ plate.
Hot Sauce Festival, Puyallup
Experience bold flavors and spicy creations from hot sauce makers and food vendors. Sample unique craft hot sauces, listen to live music, and enjoy family fun.
South Sound BBQ Festival, Lacey
Watch pitmasters compete while sampling barbecue, local beer and wine, and live entertainment in this community near Olympia.
Crave! NW, Spokane Valley
This multi-day culinary festival features chefs, wineries, breweries, and tastings across Spokane. Another Crave! NW festival is also held in Lynnwood in September.
Allyn Days Salmon Bake & Geoduck Festival, Allyn
Enjoy a traditional salmon bake, oyster-shucking contests, live music, and coastal community fun on the Olympic Peninsula.
August
National Lentil Festival, Pullman
Eastern Washington grows a quarter of the country’s lentils, and this festival celebrates the legume with street fairs, music, cooking demos, a parade, and more.
Pig Out in the Park, Spokane
This multi-day food and music festival at Spokane’s Riverfront Park boasts 90 free concerts on three stages, more than 50 food booths, and three adults-only beverage gardens.
Taste of Kitsap, Bremerton
Local chefs and food trucks display their talent during this two-day festival on the scenic Bremerton Boardwalk.
Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival, Joyce
Celebrate wild blackberries with fresh pie, a parade, craft fair, and more in this small community on the Olympic Peninsula.
Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, Vancouver
This four-day celebration features live music, large-scale art installations, gallery shows, dance, family activities, and food vendors throughout downtown Vancouver.
Mossyrock Blueberry Festival, Mossyrock
Enjoy blueberry-themed foods, pie contests, and community events celebrating the local harvest in this community in Lewis County.
September
Bellingham SeaFeast, Bellingham
Celebrate Bellingham’s maritime heritage and sustainable seafood in this waterfront city. Sample fresh seafood, watch cooking demonstrations, walk the Waterfront Trail, enjoy art and live music, and more.
Cider Summit Seattle, Seattle
Sample offerings from more than 40 leading cider, mead, and fruit spirit producers. Attendees can also enjoy craft vendors and an assortment of food and small bites.
Fiery Foods Festival, Pasco
Sample spicy cuisine and bold flavors at this fiery food festival in the Tri-Cities. This annual fall event celebrates Pasco’s rich Hispanic heritage with an impressive array of spicy foods and lively entertainment.
Bremerton Blackberry Festival, Bremerton
Celebrate the local berry harvest with live entertainment, handmade goods such as blackberry soaps, and more on the waterfront. Don’t miss tasty treats like blackberry cobbler, pies, donuts, and ice cream.
October
OysterFest, Shelton
Celebrate local oysters with tastings, beer and wine gardens, and live entertainment. Don’t miss the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships.
Northwest Chocolate Festival, Bellevue
Indulge in artisan chocolate and confections from local and international makers. Tastings, classes, and demonstrations offer insight into chocolate crafting from bean to bar.
Oktoberfest, Leavenworth
Experience Bavarian beer, German food, and traditional music and dancing at this fall festival in the Bavarian-style mountain town of Leavenworth.
The Dungeness Crab Festival, Port Angeles
Feast on fresh Dungeness crab during this waterfront festival in Port Angeles. Enjoy fresh-caught seafood from local tribes, wine and beer tastings, family activities, live music, and more.
Brews on the Bridge, Lake Chelan
Sample regional craft beers and ciders, watch the stein-holding competition, and enjoy scenic lake views and fall flavors.
Issaquah Salmon Days, Issaquah
Celebrate salmon with fresh fish, parades, and community activities. You can also watch adult salmon make their way back to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery to spawn.
November
Fall Release Weekend, Walla Walla Valley
Discover seasonal wine releases and harvest-time tasting experiences. Each fall, Walla Walla wineries showcase their newest releases and exclusive sips alongside events and outdoor fun.
Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival, Wenatchee
Enjoy an evening tasting award-winning wines and sampling bites from local restaurants and caterers. Presented by Foothills Magazine, the event recognizes the winners of a regional wine competition and includes craft beers, ciders, live music, and more.
Brewallup Craft Beer Festival, Puyallup
Spend the day celebrating the Puyallup Valley’s hop heritage. Sample craft beers and ciders, grab bites from local food trucks, and enjoy a lineup of live music.