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Winefest returning for its sixth year

LAUREN REICHENBACH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 3 months AGO
by LAUREN REICHENBACH
I’ve spent most of my life in northeastern Washington and graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2021. After that, I spent roughly two years working for a small online newspaper in North Seattle before realizing big city living wasn’t for me. Me and my pup, Kodak, headed east, where we eventually landed in Sandpoint. When I’m not writing, you can find me spending time exercising and taking photos. I ran two half marathons in high school and after spending the past few years recovering from various injuries, I’m hoping to complete my first full marathon by the end of the year. I also love any outdoor activity, none of which would be complete without my dog. Kodak and I love going for walks and hikes, and I can’t wait to try to convince him to get in my kayak and spend the hot months of the year on Lake Pend Oreille. While he’s not a fan of baths, he sure does love chasing the ducks. | July 4, 2023 1:00 AM

Schweitzer’s Northwest Winefest is back for the sixth year and it’s expected to be better than ever.

For two full days, 20 wineries from around the Pacific Northwest will be showcasing over 80 unique flavors in the Schweitzer village. Five bands are lined up to keep the party going all weekend long while guests enjoy barbeque and craft vendors with their beverages.

Each guest will receive a souvenir wine glass when they purchase their tasting tickets. Each ticket will get attendees a two-ounce taste of any wine of their choosing. Additional tickets as well as whole bottles of wine can be purchased.

Wine tasting isn’t the only activity people can participate in at Schweitzer this weekend. Take a ride up the Great Escape chairlift and visit the Sky House lodge at the top of the mountain or check out the trampoline jumper, climbing wall, disc golf course, hiking and biking trails!

Tasting will run from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 16. A 9-ounce souvenir glass with six tasting tickets costs $35, a 15-ounce glass with six tickets is $40 and an insulated, stainless glass with six tickets will be $45. Additional tasting tickets will cost $3 each.

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