2020 Washington State Press Trip Bellingham Northwest Wine Festival & Tour 23–25 July 2020

The 2020 Bellingham Northwest Wine Festival Media Tour is organized in partnership with the Whatcom Beer and Wine Foundation and Bellingham Whatcom Tourism. The tour is designed to promote the Bellingham Northwest Wine Festival and tourism in Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham.
Each of the three selected journalists will experience Bellingham, Washington and the surrounding Whatcom County for abundant nature, outdoor adventure and sweeping scenery from the Salish Sea to Mt. Baker and North Cascades National Park. They will savor farm-to-table menus, craft and whiskey brews, a sunset cruise, private wine and cheese tastings, and a vibrant farmers market. Holiday Inn Express and the Four Points Sheraton provide the accommodations.
Itinerary
Thursday 23 July
1:00 Check-in Holiday Inn Express (late check out on Thursday) 4160 Meridian Street, Bellingham
2:00 Snacks—Whiskey and Canapes 9 Restaurant at North Bellingham Golf Course 205 West Smith Road, Bellingham 360.398.8300 Nick Moss, Executive Chef
3:30 Tour Bellewood Farms 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden 360.318.7720
5:00 Dinner Cosmos Bistro 1151 N State Street, Bellingham 360.225.0244 Cinnamon Berg, Executive Chef/Owner
After Dinner Bellingham Bay Sunset Cruise San Juan Cruises “unWINEd on the Bay"

Friday 24 July
8:00 Breakfast To be announced
9:30 Cheese Tasting
11:00 Lunch Leader Block Wine Co. & Eatery 2026 Main Street, Ferndale 360.306.8998 Amberleigh Brownson

1:30 Winery Visit and Private Tasting
- Dynasty Cellars
2169 East Bakerview Road, Bellingham 360.758.2958 Peter Osvaldik, Owner/Winemaker
- Vartanyan Winery
1628 Huntley Road, Bellingham 360.756.6770 Margarita Vartanyan, Owner/Winemaker
3:00 Check-out Holiday Inn Express / Check-in Four Points by Sheraton Four Points by Sheraton 714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham 360.671.1011
6:00 Five Course Wine Dinner Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar 21 Bellwether Way Suite 112, Bellingham 360.714.8412
Saturday 25 July
8:00 Breakfast Magdalena's Bistro and Crêperie 1200 10th Street #103, Bellingham 360.483.8563 Magdalena Owner / Chef
9:30 Walking Tour Fairhaven Walking Tour
11:00 Market Stroll Bellingham Farmers Market 1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham

12:30 Lunch Culture Café at Kombucha Town 210 East Chestnut Street, Bellingham 360.746.6558
2:00 Guided Tour Whatcom Falls Park Bellingham New tour company Earth Elements
4:00 Relax–Refresh Return to Four Points by Sheraton Relax before the Bellingham NW Wine Festival Grand Public Tasting.

6:00 MAIN EVENT! BELLINGHAM NORTHWEST WINE FESTIVAL GRAND PUBLIC TASTING Four Points by Sheraton 710 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham 360.671.1011
- 6:00 V.I.P and Media entry
Grand Public Tasting in Ballroom and the Hydration Lounge in the San Juan Room
- 6:45 V.I.P., Trade Ambassador and Media Pass entry
V.I.P Lounge in the Terrace Room
- 7:00 General Admission
Grand Ballroom and Hydration Lounge
- 8:00 Awards
Medal winning wines announced and medal distribution

Sunday, July 26
Checkout and return home on your own.
Transportation to and from the event is not provided.
Requirements to apply:
To apply, you must be a Regular member and your dues must be current. Your profile must be up-to-date including a minimum of one 2018 article, four 2019 articles, and one 2020 article. The host prefers social media postings everyday, but exceptions can be made for this trip if social media is not part of what you can offer—just make a note on your application.
Deadline to apply: March 12, 2020
Registration Closed
IFWTWA vets all applications prior to submittal to the Host. Vetting includes verification of member's association status and member profile. Dues must be current at the time of application and during the time the media trip will take place.
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