Winery Info – 2012 Seattle
CHANGES TO TASTE WASHINGTON
The Washington State Wine Commission and Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) announced the formation of a new partnership to produce Taste Washington, the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event held annually in Seattle.
The Taste Washington Grand Tasting, previously a one-day event, will now expand to two days, Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle. We are confident that the expanded format will enhance business opportunities for wineries, restaurants, hotels, visitor attractions and other businesses.
MAPS & DIRECTIONS
All load in is through the East Hall. Everyone needs to enter through the North Lot. Click HERE for directions & a map to CenturyLink Field Event Center.
LOAD-IN HOURS
We are offering early load-in on Friday, March 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Load-in hours for Saturday, March 31st are 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with limited load-in available after 10:30 a.m. All load-in is through the East Hall of the CenturyLink Field Event Center. We encourage all participants to load-in early. This will ensure that everyone will be ready by the times the doors open.
Seminars occur at CenturyLink Field Event Center on the Concourse Level from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Load-in will be restricted starting at 10:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.
WINERY PARKING - IMPORTANT!
This is the best/worst kept secret at Taste Washington. Each year a number of wineries show up at the end of the load-in time and become frustrated with the long line of cars waiting to park and the long wait at registration. Don't be that winery! Read the offer below carefully and reap the benefits of early load-in on Friday!
(This does not guarantee parking. You must show up on Friday!).
It's that easy. Come on Friday for load-in and get free parking and an easy Saturday morning. If you show up at load-in between 10am-12pm on Saturday, please be patient with parking, volunteers and the registration process.
WINERY REPRESENTATIVES
Each winery is allotted three representative badges with each winery registration. Badges will be available at check-in. It will be your responsibility to keep your badge for entry on Sunday.
WINERY SUPPLIES PROVIDED
- 6' table draped in black linen
- ID sign with winery name
- 3 representative credentials
- 3 Riedel wine glasses for reps *Glasses will be available for pick-up at winery registration
- Dump bucket
- Spit cups
- Water pitcher
- Gallon water jug
- Bus tub with ice if you are serving white wine
Additional ice is available throughout the event. Each pod will have an ice chest with ice or at the Supply Hut located next to the Gift Bag area.
*Note - Electrical service is not provided to winery tables
DÉCOR
Wineries may bring table décor that may not exceed the 6' of table space provided. Decorations may not exceed 6' in height (from floor). Standard size, free standing banners (banner bugs) are permitted behind your table and may not exceed 7' in height or 3' in width. Décor will not infringe on any of your neighboring wineries or restaurants. Electrical service is not provided.
WINERY CLEAN UP - SATURDAY
The event ends at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Taste Washington Staff will provide the following clean up service:
- Empty and rinse your dump bucket
- Empty trash and dispose of empty wine bottles
- Empty your ice tub
Wineries are responsible for general table clean-up. If you have soiled linen, please talk to a Taste Washington Staff Member at the Supply Hut to discuss replacement.
WINERY LOAD-OUT - SUNDAY
The event ends at 5:00 p.m. Please do not break down stations until after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Fire code requires consumers exit before load-out can begin. The East Hall doors will not open before consumers have left the building. Your patience is appreciated.
Participants are responsible for removing all equipment or supplies on Sunday, April 1.
Load out the same way you entered. Please return all hand trucks to the East Hall loading entrance.
Any materials remaining at the end of the event will be disposed of; the Washington State Wine Commission is not responsible for any personal or company property left behind.
Please return your credential to a badge collection box or Taste Washington Staff Member.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Seminars take place both Saturday and Sunday at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Just a reminder, Taste Washington is now a TWO DAY event. Please be prepared to staff your table and pour wine both Saturday and Sunday. Event hours are 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. both days.
Attendees had the opportunity to purchase one or two-day Taste Washington tickets.
Wineries are organized alphabetically (A - Z).
Restaurants are placed in each of the pods to allow guests to sample as they taste wine.
EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Washington State Wine Commission:
Katie Sadler, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Winery Coordination206.326.5764 • 206.553.9894 (cell)
Varsity Communications, Event Producers:
Melinda Haynes, Event Manager206.367.2420 x1223 • 425.652.1007 (cell)
Dick Stephens, Event Producer206.367.2420 x1207 • 206.484.5284 (cell)
Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Lauren Simpson, Special Projects Manager206.461.5852 • 360.513.9551 (cell)
For up-to-the-minute traffic reports, please visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/ or call 1-800-695-ROAD (1-800-695-7623)
The Washington State Wine Commission looks forward to a great 2012 Taste Washington weekend and we thank you for your support and participation. Your feedback is encouraged and we look forward to hearing your thoughts this year.
