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SUMMARY:Downtown Kent Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Shop\, sip\, and stroll your way through Downtown Kent! Kick off the weekend with a perfect date night or gather your friends for an evening of connection\, live music\, and wine tastings hosted inside downtown shops. \nParticipating businesses will feature pours from select Northwest wineries – arrive early to explore downtown shops and restaurants and experience the Kent food trail! \nDigital Program Guide\n Click the image to download your digital program guide including Wine Walk stops and wine list 🙂 \n  \n\nLive Music\nPaige & Patrick will be performing a mix of standards old and new at Back 40 Outfitters \n \nCome vibe with a perky Gen Xer who came of age during grunge and Lilith Fair and a Zoomer who is equal parts Frank Sinatra and Daniel Caesar. Paige Hansen has spent her career in public radio – you hear her from noon to 3pm at 88.5-FM KNKX and Patrick Flores is a Pac NW import from Chicago by way of Stanford and is working in fabrication engineering to aid third world countries. \nKent’s local powerhouse PO Boxx is bringing the house down at Cycle Therapy \n  \n\nLaced with R&B\, Jazz\, and Reggae\, indigenously rooted Polynesian singer and songwriter Po Leapai has been a pilar of the Pacific Northwest music scene since 2005. Influences from Marvin Gaye\, Bob Marley\, Boyz II Men\, and Babyface played foundational roles in creating original music that resonates with listeners across genres. P.O. BOXX consistently delivers an undercurrent of Soulful Island Vibes to create a unique and distinct sound. \n\nSunwheel  is set to take stage at Moore than Rocks \n \nThis young group is oriented around improvisation and extended grooves. Their songs draw on a range of rock-oriented influences\, including funk\, jazz fusion\, progressive rock\, blues\, and psychedelic rock. Expect covers by Phish\, The Grateful Dead\, and SunWheel originals. Don’t miss it – come feeeeeel the wheel! ️️ \nWineries\nLost River Winery\, Guardian Cellars\, T2 Cellar\, Mr B’s Meadery\, Naches Heights Winery\, Vibe Cellars\, Truth Teller Winery\, Mastrogianni’s Distillery\, Stottle Winery\,Yonder Cider\, and nonalcoholic cider selections by 2Towns Ciderhouse! \nFood Samples\n Thai Chili Restaurant\, Mashti Indian Cuisine\, food for purchase at Sweet Themes Bakery \nTickets\n  \n$30 advance/$40 at the door\nTicket includes 10 tastings\, a disposable glass\, a wristband\, and a program guide \nBYOG: Bring your own glass to reduce waste\, if you wish! \n\nVolunteering\nWe are seeking friendly faces to welcome guests at check in\, pour  2Towns Ciderhouse NA Cider\, and more. \nVolunteering is a low barrier way to get involved in the fun and meet some new people including those behind local wineries. No experience needed\, just your warm smile! \nInterested in volunteering for this event? Sign up HERE\nAccessibility\nThe Downtown Kent Wine Walk is welcoming to people of all abilities. For any accessibility-related questions\, please email us at kdpadmin@kentdowntown.org. We will do our very best to help you have an epic experience. We encourage all feedback and suggestions in order to improve your experience.
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/winewalk_april/
LOCATION:Sweet Themes Bakery\, 317 W Meeker St\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Tasting Event
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SUMMARY:Downtown Spirits Walk
DESCRIPTION:Spooky style meets spirited sips share the spotlight! On Friday\, October 24\, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, downtown Kent transforms into a spirited playground for the Halloween Themed Spirits Walk  — a 21+ event celebrating the best local libations and spooky season fun. \nFeaturing tastings from boutique distilleries and local makers\, guests will enjoy a self-guided crawl through downtown businesses hosting unique tasting stations. Live music will fill the air\, and guests are encouraged to dress to impress\, we’ll have secret judges handing out prizes for outstanding costumes! \nBut the fun doesn’t stop at the drinks! Arrive early to enjoy pre-event dining at Kent’s incredible tasting eateries or browse downtown’s eclectic mix of shops before the crawl begins. \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS\n\nTastings from craft distilleries \nLive music throughout the crawl\nOutstanding costumes will be randomly selected for prizes!\nFun photo ops\n\nFEATURING:\nSips from: 2BAR Spirits\, 40 Acres Blending Co\, Alpenglow Cocktail Company\, Contrivance Wine & Mead\, Four Leaf Spirits\, James Bay Distillers\, NightSide Distillery\, Oppegaard Meadery\, Whidbey Island Distillery\, and Wohlfert Craft Distilling. \nMocktails and small bites also available from Sweet Themes Bakery. \nShops and restaurants will be open to the public; tastings are for ticket holders aged 21 and over. \nMUSIC PERFORMANCES:\nJudd Wasserman:  Judd’s been described as indie-folk\, bluesy\, and country. Some compare him to Nick Drake\, Elliott Smith\, Jim Croce\, and Cat Stevens. \nBilly Brandt:  Billy is a singer\, guitarist\, and composer whose music has working-class appeal that radiates masculine charm and chutzpah. He has a voice like dark roasted coffee with a hint of cream. \nGlobal Heat:    They light up the room with their unique blend of Soul/R&B\, Jazz\, Hip Hop\, and Afro-World Beat. \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW:\n \nWant to help bring this event to life? Sign up to volunteer here!\nThank you to 4 Culture for their generous support!\n \n 
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/ksw25/
LOCATION:The Kent Downtown Partnership\, 202 W Gowe St Ste A\, KENT WA\, WA\, 98032-5858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasting Event,Volunteering Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Kent Cider & Ale Trail
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. \n🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening in Kent’s historic district\, where you’ll savor a delightful array of ciders\, ales\, and more! 🍏🍺 \nWith tasting tickets in hand\, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure through local businesses\, each hosting a unique cidery or brewery offering their best brews. \nDiscover a new favorite? Grab a six-pack or a bottle and take your delicious find home to share with friends—or keep it all to yourself. All tax free! Cheers to new discoveries! 🍻 \nLIVE MUSIC: The event will feature live music\, bands TBA. \nCIDERIES\, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES: TBA \nTICKETS: $30 advance/$40 at the door. Your ticket includes 10 tastings\, a disposable glass\, a wristband\, and a program guide. \nShops and restaurants will be open to the public; tastings are for ticket holders aged 21 and over. \nThis event has been cancelled.\nThank you to our valued supporters!
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/kent-cider-ale-trail-2/
LOCATION:The Kent Downtown Partnership\, 202 W Gowe St Ste A\, KENT WA\, WA\, 98032-5858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tasting Event
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SUMMARY:Kent Cider & Ale Trail
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets HERE\n🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening in Kent’s historic district\, where you’ll savor a delightful array of ciders\, ales\, and more! 🍏🍺 \nWith tasting tickets in hand\, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure through local businesses\, each hosting a unique cidery or brewery offering their best brews. \nDiscover a new favorite? Grab a six-pack or a bottle and take your delicious find home to share with friends—or keep it all to yourself. All tax free! Cheers to new discoveries! 🍻 \nLIVE MUSIC: The event will feature live music by Goddess KRING\, Klyntel\, and Paula Boggs Band. \nCIDERIES\, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES: 2 Towns Ciderhouse\, Aslan Brewing\, Bale Breaker Brewing Company\, Big Block Brewing\, Contrivance Wine & Mead Co.\, Greenwood Cider\, Icicle Brewing Company\, NightSide Distillery\, Offset Ciderworks\, Seapine Brewing\, Wohlfert Craft Distilling\, and Wolfkin Cider! \nFOOD SAMPLES: Chop Chop West African Cuisine\, Milkbae\, Thai Chili Restaurant \nTICKETS: $30 advance/$40 at the door. Your ticket includes 10 tastings\, a disposable glass\, a wristband\, and a program guide. \nShops and restaurants will be open to the public; tastings are for ticket holders aged 21 and over. \nPurchase Tickets HERE\nThank you to our valued supporters!
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/kent-cider-ale-trail/
LOCATION:The Kent Downtown Partnership\, 202 W Gowe St Ste A\, KENT WA\, WA\, 98032-5858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Tasting Event
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SUMMARY:Cider & Ale Trail
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets HERE\n🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening in Kent’s historic district\, where you’ll savor a delightful array of ciders\, ales\, and more! 🍏🍺 \nWith tasting tickets in hand\, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure through local businesses\, each hosting a unique cidery or brewery offering their best brews. \nDiscover a new favorite? Grab a six-pack or a bottle and take your delicious find home to share with friends—or keep it all to yourself. All Tax Free! Cheers to new discoveries! 🍻 \nLIVE MUSIC: The event will feature live music at various locations. \n\nRock\, pop\, folk and blues\, Joshua Red Uttech always delivers an outstanding performance. Find Joshua in Back 40 Outfitters (205 W Meeker St).\nThe Rainieros will get your toes tappin’ with honky tonk\, western swing and tradition country music. Stop by Make It Rain Fitness (231 1st Ave S) to listen.\nAdrian Xavier is part of Seattle’s thriving reggae and funk scene and will keep you groovin’ through the night. Listen in Cycle Therapy (215 W Meeker St).\n\nCIDERIES\, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES: 2 Towns Ciderhouse\, 40 Acres Blending Co\, Airways Brewing\, Fierce County Cider\, Ghostfish Brewing Company\, James Bay Distillers\, Mastrogiannis Distillery & Winery\, Mr. B’s Meadery\, NightSide Distillery\, Thorntail Hard Agave\, Volition Brewing \nFOOD SAMPLES: Chop Chop West African Cuisine\, Kopia Delices\, Milkbae\, Thai Chili Restaurant\, Rafiki Restaurant and Lounge \nTICKETS: $30 advance/$40 at the door. Your ticket includes 10 tastings\, a disposable glass\, a wristband\, and a program guide. \nBuy your ticket soon–the first 100 people to buy tickets online will be entered to win a gift card for a downtown business! \nShops and restaurants will be open to the public; tastings are for ticket holders aged 21 and over. \nWhile you’re exploring downtown Kent\, don’t forget to stop by Page Turner Books’ (215 1st Ave S) Fall Festi Con\, where you can browse horror titles by guest authors and peruse spooky art by local artists. They’ll be hosting a cosplay contest for kids and adults–drop by to have your costume judged from 6-7pm and see the winners announced at 7:30pm. \nPurchase Tickets HERE\nThank you to our valued supporters!
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/cider-ale-trail-3/
LOCATION:The Kent Downtown Partnership\, 202 W Gowe St Ste A\, KENT WA\, WA\, 98032-5858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Tasting Event
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SUMMARY:Cider & Ale Trail
DESCRIPTION:Beer & cider lovers\, this one’s for you!   Join us on the trail of vibrant flavors and rich brewing tradition of the region.  The trail invites visitors to explore a dynamic tapestry of craft brewers and distilleries\, each offering a unique taste of culture and craftsmanship. \nThe trail winds through the variety of historic downtown Kent shops\, inviting visitors to soak in the sights and sounds.  As you make your way through the tasting stops you also encounter live toe tapping music and welcoming community spaces. \nWhether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer\, the Cider & Ale Trail promises a fun filled journey with memorable flavors\, warm hospitality\, and unmistakable spirit of the PNW.    Kent is the perfect spot to embark on a tasting journey where there is something for everyone. \nParticipants will receive a map of all the stops\, music and other features along the way. \nCIDERIES\, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES:  23rd Ave Brewery\, Farm Strong Brewery\, 2Towns Ciderhouse\, Washington Gold Cider\, Blackfish Distillery\, Alma Cider\, Whidbey Island Distillery\, Puget Sound Cider\, 40 Acres Blending\, Mastrogianni’s Distillery & Winery  \nMUSIC LINE UP:   Global Heat featuring a mix of funky Neo-Soul/R&B music with soulful vocalists.   PO Boxx delivers an electrifying fusion of genres ranging from hip-hop and R&B to electronic and soul\, Adrian Xavier  music is a union of reggae\, positive energy and socially aware lyrics that strive to inspire people from all walks of life. \nTICKETS:   $30 advance/$40 at door    (Includes 10 tastings\, disposable glass\, wrist band and program guide) \nPurchase Tickets HERE\nShops and restaurants are open to the public. Tasting requires a ticket and 21+ age verification. \nVolunteers wanted!   \nThank you to our valued supporters!
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/cider-ale-trail-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Tasting Event
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SUMMARY:Ugly Sweater Tasting Event
DESCRIPTION:Dress in your best ugly sweater or holiday attire and win prizes!   Downtown businesses are kicking off the holiday season with a fun tasting event featuring wine\, spirits\, beer & cider\, and live entertainment.  Stock up for the holidays with tax free bottle purchases! \nUgly Sweater\, Santa\, or elf suit – we don’t care\, just get festive and have a Merry-good-time with us in downtown Kent. We’ll have a few Secret Santa’s scouting best costumes of guests who can win prizes!\n\nCome early and enjoy the Winterfest at Town Square including\, festive lights\, parade\, Christmas tree lighting and activities for the kids.\n\nLive Music:  The W Lovers  and Johnny & the Black Crabs\nEnjoy tastes from: Castle & Crown Cellars\, Vibe Cellars\, Michael Florentino cellars\,  Mastrogiannis Distillery\,  Heritage Distilling Company\, Glass Distillery\, Blackfish Distillery\, 4 Good Hard Seltzer\,  Mac & Jack’s Brewery\n\nWine tasting requires a ticket and is 21 over.  Shops and restaurants are open to the public during this event.\nCHECK IN LOCATION:   Titusville bldg\, 202 W. Gowe Street\n\nTicket includes:\n10 tastings\nTax free bottles sale\ndisposal glass\nWrist band & program guide\n\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW:\nGET TICKETS \nThis is a rain or shine event and includes walking outdoors. \nThe KDP is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  Proceeds from this event benefit the KDP and go toward future programming. \nThank you to our sponsors:
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/ugly-sweater-wine-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community,Tasting Event,Wine & Spirits Tasting
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SUMMARY:Wine Walk
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Kent will be welcoming friends and neighbors with a lively Friday night vibe.   Kick the weekend off with date night or gather your good friends for a fun night of wine tasting and live music. \nSip local wines\, shop small\, socialize and support it all on a gorgeous summer evening.  Downtown Kent businesses will feature wine tastings from select boutique Northwest wineries and  chocolate samplings from Dilettante.   Visitors are encouraged to come early to get acquainted with downtown shops and restaurants. Explore the diverse flavors of Kent on the downtown “food trail”\, including Sushi\, African\, Thai\, Mexican\, bistros\, and pubs. \nTaste Wines from Genoa Cellars\, Ginko Forest\, Joyous Wine\, Love that Red\, Mastrogiannis Distillery\, Michael Florentino\, Naches Heights Vineyard\,  Quintessential Brands\, Rider Cellars\, Sky River Mead\, Stina’s Cellars \nLIVE MUSIC:  The Joe Cook Band – nominated as Best Blues Band and Best Traditional Blues by the Washington Blues Society for 2022.   We’ll also be featuring the folk roots and blues artist PK Dwyer who when not at a scheduled event you’ll often find him busking at the Pike Street Market. \nTickets include ten tastings\, a program guide\, a disposable wine glass\, wristband.  Bottles will be available for purchase tax-free tonight only.\nBYOG: Help us reduce waste\, bring your own glass! \nRAIN OR SHINE EVENT \nTICKETS:  $35 advance\, $40 at door  (Sweet Themes Bakery  @ 317 W. Meeker Street) \nThis is a FREE event; shops and restaurants will be open to the public.  Wine tasting requires a ticket and 21+ age verification. \n \nThank you to our valued sponsors: \nM \nCadence Living at Lake Merdian \nProceeds from this event benefit the Kent Downtown Partnership and go towards future programs and projects in Historic Downtown Kent.
URL:https://www.downtownkentwa.com/event/wine-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community,Tasting Event,Wine & Spirits Tasting
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