Skagit Farm to Pint FEST * presented by the Port of Skagit

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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

The Skagit Valley Farm to Pint FEST is the first-ever gathering of all 11 Skagit Breweries paired with Skagit Valley Restaurants and/or Farmers highlighting local Skagit Valley ingredients and featuring 3 Skagit-grown bands. Skagit Farm to Pint FEST is the Opening Gala and kick-off party for Skagit Beer Week commencing a 7 day marathon of beer dinners, tastings, tap takeovers and educational events that occur all over Skagit Valley and ends with the Skagit Valley Malting Showcase at Farmstrong Brewing.

Skagit Farm to Pint FEST is presented by the Port of Skagit. Tickets will include craft beer and food pairings highlighting local Skagit Valley ingredients. Home grown Skagit Valley musicians will be providing the tunes. All proceeds go to support: Viva Farms – Long Live Farms!

The one-of-a-kind kick-off to Skagit Beer Week takes place on Saturday, March 31st, from 2-6pm at Skagit Valley Malting located at the Port of Skagit (1pm for VIP). All 11 Skagit Breweries will be pairing a beer (featuring Skagit Valley grain) and a bite (featuring a local ingredient) and offering a second beer tasting of their choice – expect the most creative and compelling beers the Valley has to offer!  Mingle with brewers, maltsters, farmers, bakers and millers!

Attendees will receive a commemorative glass and enjoy 11 pairings of new, rare and classic beers expertly paired with a bite – also enjoy additional samples of the breweries second beer offering.

In addition to great beer and food, Sky Colony, Whiskey Fever and (TBA) will be playing.

The Skagit Farm to Pint FEST will be one of the most memorable beer events of the year. Get your tickets starting 2/1 – only 500 tickets available. There will be NO DOOR TICKETS.

Ticket Policies & Notices
– All attendees must be 21+ and IDs will be checked at the entrance.
– No infants, children or anyone under 21 allowed in. No pets allowed in.
– Rain or shine event. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.
– Tickets will not be sold at the door.
– Food IS included in the ticket price.
– Do not bring in glassware of any kind. Water will be provided.
– Backpacks and large bags are discouraged and may be subject to search.
– Designated driver tickets ARE available. Uber, Taxi and Ride Sharing highly encouraged.
– Please drink responsibly. Disorderly guests will be escorted out by security.

Skagit Farm to Pint FEST is organized by Viva Farms, a non-profit, founded in 2009. Viva Farms’ mission is to launch a new generation of farmers – Long Live Farms in Skagit Valley!

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FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Must present valid ID 21+ only.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking available at and around the venue. Parking attendees will direct you. Disabled parking available.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Use the message feature at the Skagit Beer Week or Skagit Farm to Pint Facebook pages or skagitbeerweek.com | skagitfarmtopint.com contact pages.

What’s the refund policy?

The event is rain or shine and all ticket sales are final; there are no refunds. However, tickets are transferrable.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

We strongly encourage bringing a printed ticket for faster check-in.

Skagit Farm to Pint FEST Supports Viva Farms!

The Viva Farms Incubator started in 2009. The Port of Skagit leases 33 acres to Viva Farms that are subleased to new farmers to launch and grow their businesses. Viva minimizes prohibitive start-up costs by providing access to shared resources: education, training, equipment, technical assistance, capital, land, and markets. Ongoing agricultural and entrepreneurial support from Viva Farms’ staff, local agricultural support groups and peers increases the likelihood of early-stage success.

Core areas of support include organic production practices, marketing, sales, distribution, record keeping and liability management. Farmers also complete courses in WSU’s Cultivating Success. Each 12 week course is offered annual Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching in the fall, and Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning in the spring.

The farm incubator is not an end point for farmers. It is a starting point to transition them to farm ownership and secure long-term tenure. Once farmers establish stable agricultural enterprises at the incubator, Viva Farms will help them relocate to new land and continue growing their operations.

SPONSORS

Our sponsors currently include:

Port of Skagit

Skagit Valley Malting

Skagit Valley College

Skagit Publishing

Skagit Marketing

Open House at Both Chuckanut Breweries

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Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen in Bellingham and Chuckanut’s South Nut Brewery Tap Room in the heart of Skagit Valley will be open to the public on February 24th  noon til 3 pm for a statewide-organized open house for all Washington State breweries. Every year the Washington Beer Commission aims to promote Washington beer by organizing this event giving the public an opportunity to explore their local breweries. Chuckanut’s Breweries will be among hundreds of Washington breweries to give the community a sneak peak of their facilities and brewing process.  And Chuckanut’s South Nut location will have Hillbilly Gyros Food truck on hand for those that work up an appetite while out and about at the Port!

At the Chuckanut Brewery open houses free tours will be given at 12 and 1:30pm. Chuckanut brewers and representatives will be there to guide the tour and discuss everything related to the art of brewing Chuckanut beer. This is a unique opportunity to see Chuckanut’s hi-tech equipment and learn more about what makes Chuckanut beers award winning. If you are curious to taste the distinctive flavor of Chuckanut beers or smell the mouth-watering aromas, Keller bier (beer taken directly from the fermentation tanks) samples will be given to those 21 and over.

This is a free event and a great learning experience for all, so make the most of it! After your tour of North Nut, step into the Chuckanut Kitchen where you can order fresh and local cuisine to pair with your favorite Chuckanut beer on tap! Or if you are at South Nut head into the cozy Tap Room for a pint and get some grub from Hillbilly Gyros Food truck just outside. You may even want to purchase a souvenir as a remembrance of the experience from the collection of schwag!

Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen located at 601 West Holly St, Bellingham was awarded the National Small Brewpub/Brewer of the Year 2009 and National Small Brewery/Brewer of the Year 2011 at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) as well as WA Large Brewery of the Year 2017. The full service “Kitchen” serves from 11:00am every day to guests of all ages with an eclectic fresh local menu. South Nut’s Tap Room is in the heart of Skagit Valley, 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington and welcomes guests of all ages. Check out additional information about Chuckanut Brewery .

Chuckanut Game Night at South Nut Tap Room

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There’s no reason to sit inside and mope, come on out to Chuckanut’s South Nut Tap Room in the heart of Skagit Valley and join in Game Night. The party happens on Wednesday, January 31 from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Tap Room at 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington. We’ll be playing Bingo, Trivia and other assorted games. The best part is you can win Chuckanut schwag and reduced price pints. Only those 21 yrs and older are invited to play.

There’s no need to pre register just show up and play. Hillbilly Gyros food truck will be parked outside if you get hungry or you can bring your own food to enjoy while you play in the cozy tap room. Game Night is a regularly scheduled activity the last Wednesday of every month (it will happen again February 28 and March 28). Bring your friends and see who’s the big winner at Chuckanut’s Game Night!

Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen located at 601 West Holly St, Bellingham was awarded the National Small Brewpub/Brewer of the Year 2009 and National Small Brewery/Brewer of the Year 2011 at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).  South Nut’s Tap Room is in the heart of Skagit Valley, 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington and welcomes guests of all ages.

Get Ready For Great Tasting Brew – Get Ready For Brew On The Slough

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la conner beer festival 2017The word eclectic can mean several things these days, but when it refers to the Brew on the Slough in La Conner Washington, it takes on new meaning. Perhaps what makes this beer festival so unique and special is simply the fact that is takes place in beautiful and inviting La Conner Washington. The region is quaint and friendly and is rich in tasty dining options and rustic old-time taverns. With lots of breweries and plenty of walking opportunities, it is really a place like no other.

Mark Your Calendar

The Brew on the Slough features many food vendors and even hosts a silent auction. Best of all, visitors to this fun event can enjoy live music by THE SARDINES. This is the 3rd annual Brew on the Slough and is likely to become a regular long-term local La Conner event because of its popularity. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 21st because that’s when all the fun begins. The festivities start at 5pm and go until 8pm. Tickets are only $30.00 per person and that includes a tasting glass for the first 200 people who register.

Maple Hall In La Conner

La Conner is famous for beer largely due to the fact that malts produced from grains sourced in the Skagit Valley region have a distinct taste and unique flavor. Beer enthusiasts need look no further than the annual Brew on the Slough in La Conner WA. This year the event is hosted in a new location right on the channel. Visitors should look for Maple Hall in La Conner when arriving for all the fun and excitement. The 3rd annual La Conner Brew on the Slough features 10 breweries and is sure to be a great time for all who visit.

Pacific Northwest

The La Conner area and Skagit Valley in general are known for the incredible natural beauty that is so inherent to the Pacific Northwest. With a genuinely unique climate and rich fertile soil that is considered to be some of the best in the world, the beer experienced here will likely not be experienced anywhere else. With signature cool evenings and the influence of the ocean, you can bet that the beer you taste at the Brew on the Slough will be special and memorable. The winter wheat and barley in Skagit Valley is the reason. We’ll see you at the Brew on the Slough on Oct 21st!

Skagit Valley Malting Showcase – 2018

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Have you experienced the Fresh Hop Festival? The Skagit Valley Malting Showcase takes beer tasting to the next level! The goal of this event is to showcase the grains that are growing here in the Skagit Valley as well as the amazing things going on with Skagit Valley Malting right here in our backyard.

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Farm to Table Brewer’s Dinner Hosted by Anacortes Brewery

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anacortes_brewery_logoJoin some great folks at 6PM Thursday October 20th at H2O located at 314 Commercial Ave in downtown Anacortes as the Anacortes Brewery presents a special Farm to Table Brewer’s Dinner.

Meet local farmers, brewer’s and purveyors and enjoy 6 incredible courses by Chef David Tisnger featuring fresh Skagit Valley ingredients paired with beers from local breweries.

Cost is $50 day of the event plus tax and gratuity or $45 advance sale.

Call 360-755-3956 to make your reservation. Call now, because this event will sell out!