The Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival: What You Need to Know
Wine lovers, unite! Sip award-winning wine, taste delicious food, and meet local winemakers at the Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival. We invite you to attend this can’t-miss event that attracts hundreds of sommeliers and foodies each year! Don’t forget to access our free Leavenworth Vacation Guide for more unforgettable festivals, attractions, restaurants, and more. It’s the only resource you need to plan the ultimate Leavenworth getaway.
Your Guide to the Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival
The Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival is one of the best Leavenworth, WA, events. Read on to learn more about what makes this celebration so unique and fun.
Where & When
In 2019, the Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival transforms Wenatchee’s Town Toyota Center into a wine lover’s paradise on Saturday, August 24th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wenatchee, in North Central Washington, is central to the top wineries in the area. Each year, the wine festival’s competition draws more than 200 entries from nearby vineyards.
What to Expect
During the festival, attendees have the opportunity to taste locally made wine, hand-crafted spirits, craft brews, and delicious food. The evening also features the only professionally judged wine competition in the area. Bring your significant other and enjoy a night of live music from the Confluence Jazz Trio while you discover your new favorite wine in Washington state.
Admission Information
Ticket prices are $45 for general admission and $75 for VIP entry. Tickets are all-inclusive, so you don’t have to pay extra for wine tastings and food inside the event. VIP ticket holders benefit from early entry, a private lounge, and a swag bag that includes a bottle of wine. The proceeds from the event benefit the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
More for Wine Lovers in Leavenworth
If your ideal stay in Leavenworth involves strolling through the picturesque village with a glass of wine in your hand, you’re in luck! The Leavenworth Wine Walk, which occurs in the spring and the fall, gives attendees another opportunity to taste locally crafted wines. A local cheese shop provides artisan cheeses, and live music fills the air. Guests leave with a wine tasting glass and bottle tote as souvenirs of this fantastic event.
If you’re not in town for a wine-themed celebration, our favorite Leavenworth wineries are open for tours and tastings.
Enjoy a Romantic Stay at Pine River Ranch
After spending the day at the Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival, relax in one of our rustic suites for the night. Every morning of your stay, wake up to a piping hot, hand-delivered breakfast of handmade scones, fresh eggs, or baked French toast.
Make your vacation even more indulgent when you add our Sweetheart Package onto your reservation. Enhance your romantic getaway with a bottle of wine, an upgrade to our best available room, chocolate covered strawberries, fresh roses, and a late check-out. Don’t wait; surprise your significant other with a trip today!