Participant Info

Thank you for participating in Taste Washington! We hope this section of the web site will be helpful in planning for the event.

Event Facts:

Date: Sunday, April 6th
Hours: 2PM – 4PM (VIP Tasting); 4PM – 8PM (Grand Tasting)
Location: Qwest Field Event Center
Participants: 200+ wineries, 60+ restaurants, 3,500+ attendees

Load-In Information:

Times: Saturday, April 5th: 3PM – 7PM
Sunday, April 6th: 8AM – 12PM
All load-in is through the East Hall.
Click here for a map to the East Hall loading area [PDF]. All participants need to be at their space no later than 1PM to ensure we open the event on time.

Host hotel:

Check the main Seattle page for more information about participating hotel.

Wineries:

More than 200 wineries will be pouring at this year’s event! Thanks to all of you for making this a huge success.

Here is what is provided as part of your space:

• (1) 6-foot table with white linen
• (1) bus tub to chill your wine
• (1) water pitcher and a gallon of water
• Winery identification sign (property of WWC, please do not remove from the event)
• Ice will be brought around on Sunday around 11AM.

Winery Load-in Instructions: Click here [PDF]

Do you want to participate in donating wine or items for the Sterling Wheel of Wine?
Click here [PDF]

Do you want to participate in donating wine for the KIRO Ring Toss?
Click here [PDF]

Questions? Please contact Moya Shatz at 206.667.9463 x 2190 or MShatz@washingtonwine.org

Restaurants:

More than 60 local restaurants will be serving at this year’s event! Thanks to all of you for making this a huge success.

Here is what is provided as part of your space:

• (2) 8-foot tables (one for serving and one for prep)
• Forks (or spoons), plates (or bowls) and napkins
• Handwashing station (one per pod)
• Up to 5 AMPS electricity
• Restaurant identification sign (property of WWC, please do not remove from the event)
• Ice will be brought around on Sunday around 11AM.

Restaurant Load-in Instructions Click here [PDF]

Cooking guidelines from Qwest Click here [PDF]

Health Department guidelines Click here [PDF]

IMPORTANT! Restaurant Checklist Click here [PDF]

Do you want to participate in donating to the Sterling Wheel of Wine?
Click here [PDF]


Questions? Please contact Gabriella Van den Heuvel at 206.367.2420 x 1213 or eventsintern@varsitycommunications.com

Exhibitors:

Full list of exhibitors.

Triumph has been selected as the official decorator of the event. Please click here [PDF] to download the Exhibitor Kit.

Exhibitor Load-in Instructions Click here [PDF]

Do you want to participate in donating wine or items for the Sterling Wheel of Wine?
Click here [PDF]

Do you need electrical for your booth?
Click here [PDF]

Questions? Please contact Molly Love at 206.367.2420 x 1232 or molly@varsitycommunications.com