September
26, 27, 28 – Prosser’s Balloon Rally Weekend
Enjoy watching hot air balloons as they take to the sky! During this weekend, it’s also nice to squeeze in some wine tasting. For more details on this event, visit www.prosserballoonrally.org
November
8 – Tri-Cities Wine Festival
The Tri-Cities Wine Festival provides a wonderful opportunity to taste some of the best wines Washington has to offer. For more details, please see www.tricitieswinefestival.com
Time: 6 - 10 pm (for the public tasting)
Price: $55
Location: Red Lion Hotel
Pasco, WA
15 – NW Food & Wine Festival (Portland)
This half day wine & food celebration provides a rewarding experience for wine lovers and gourmet food enthusiasts. The festival kicks off with the Big Grand Wine Tasting Event on the main floor. Guests can expect a floor filled with over 600 wines and 50 restaurants. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass, and be able to navigate the floor, smelling, savoring and seeing the bounty of the Northwest. Wines and restaurants are intermingled creating a wonderful opportunity for guests to try the gourmet pairings that are created.
Time: 4-9pm for preferred guests, 5-9pm for general admission
Price: Preferred Tickets $95, General Admission $75 (www.nwfoodandwinefestival.com)
Location: Memorial Coliseum Exhibit Hall
Rose Quarter (Complex where the Blazers play)
Portland, OR