Cheers?

The Duel of the Oktoberfests

Two festivals are raising a toast in Central Washington—and one of them isn't in Leavenworth at all.

09/14/2022 By Allison Williams

Oompah Yourself

Oktoberfest Is Still On in the Northwest

These bier bashes are welcoming in-person "Prost!" toasts this fall. Plus: Leavenworth's famous fest is back, sorta.

09/14/2021 By Allison Williams

Fall Festivities

The Best Seattle-Area Oktoberfests

Stein holding? A multitude of tubed meats? Hammerschlagen? An irrational amount of tuba? Oh, yes.

09/20/2019 By Annika Lindburg

Weekly Planner

Where to Eat and Drink June 12–18

Find plenty of meat-heavy meals for Father's Day, plus booze crawls, pig roasts, and the 14th Annual Washington Brewers' Festival.

06/12/2019 By Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Dining Events

Where to Eat and Drink April 3–9

The week in which: Pinterest-worthy cakes come to Book Larder, crunchy tacos are (practically) free, and cheese lovers converge in Belltown.

04/03/2019 By Jaime Archer and Rosin Saez

Monthly Planner

15 July Events You Can't Miss

A guide to getting your arts and culture fix this month.

06/19/2018 By Stefan Milne

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: January 24–30

The week in which: Belgian-style beers flow in Seattle Center, lobster and hip hop collide at Marine Hardware, and a onesie bar crawl in Pioneer Square is a real thing.

01/24/2018 By Diane Stephani

Hopped Up

Don't Overlook Seattle International Beerfest

This weekend maybe drink globally, locally.

07/03/2017 By Stefan Milne

Hopped Up

Fresh Hop Beer Is Here

Fresh hop, wet hop—two names, one beer style. Here's a rundown of this year's events and brews.

09/27/2016 By Stefan Milne

Wedding Wednesday

Drink Beer, Raise Money, Party Like a Wedding Vendor

Oh and check out a really cool Seattle event venue. And win prizes. And drink beer. And make dreams come true. Did we mention drink beer?

05/07/2014 Photography by Laura Cassidy

Fairs & Fests

5 Winter Beer Festivals Not to Miss

Celebrate the season by paying homage to the best cold-weather releases and craft winter brews.

12/01/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 3–9

Fourth of July celebrations, a major beer festival, and an excellent rooftop dinner.

07/01/2013 By Brianna Lantz

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 12–18

Celebrate 6,000 days of Tini Bigs, party with brewers or distillers, or benefit from local chefs' head-to-head barbecue battle.

06/10/2013 By Brianna Lantz

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 8–14

Seattle Beer Week starts on Thursday, Novo Fogo parties with the Paperboys, and the Thirsty Sisters celebrate women in beer.

05/06/2013 By Erica Thompson

Imbibing Agenda

A Beer Bash for Music Types

Penumbra unites great beers and local bands...and you don't have to wait until summer.

02/22/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Happening This Weekend: Elysian's Great Pumpkin Beer Festival

Think pumpkin beer is cloying, sweet, and nasty? More than 60 varieties, and a 200-pound squash filled with beer, are just waiting to change your mind.

10/15/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food Travel

September Means Oktoberfest Season

Just yesterday we were basking in the summer sun, but the beer starts flowing soon.

09/07/2012 By Allison Williams

Fermented Fun

Chart Your Course for Saturday’s Washington Beer Open House

The state’s breweries open their doors this weekend in a most hospitable fashion.

02/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Beer Fests

The 70-Odd Glorious Beers of Belgianfest

They’re big. They’re boozy. They taste like biscuits and banana. And now you can enjoy them in more spacious digs.

01/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer

Coming This Fall: Serious Pumpkin, an Elysian Brewing-Tom Douglas Collaboration Beer

The TDR folks partner on yet another brew, this one made with three kinds of pumpkin.

08/25/2011 By Jessica Voelker