Spirits & Cider Stroll

Meet local and regional makers and taste their products, including Chuckanut Bay Distillery, located right in Downtown Bellingham. The makers will be pouring samples in pop-up tasting rooms within businesses and buildings with interesting history and experiences for you to enjoy.

Sip, nosh, and explore the local craft beverage scene and learn about the rich history of Downtown Bellingham!

You can also purchase your favorite bottles for enjoying at home at each pop-up tasting room.

 

All ticket levels include a commemorative tasting glass and appetizers at each venue so attendees can nosh while they explore the local craft liquor and cider scene.  

VIP Admission - $65

  • VIP reception in Chuckanut Bay Distillery’s brand new event mezzanine

  • Private mini-distillery tour featuring a complimentary tasting of an unreleased port-barrel whiskey or bourbon

  • 10 tasting tickets

  • Commemorative tasting glass courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Distillery

  • Appetizers and experiences at each pop-up tasting lounge

General Admission - $50

  • 10 tasting tickets

  • Commemorative tasting glass courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Distillery

  • Appetizers and experiences at each pop-up tasting lounge

Featured Tasting Rooms, Beverage Makers, & Experiences

  • Whidbey Island Distilling: Bunker Rye Whiskey, Blackberry Liqueur, Loganberry Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur

    Featuring apps by Gloria & Maple of Camber

  • Available to sample: Krampus Herbal Liquor, Bourbon, Gin, & Absinthe

    Featuring live music and appetizers from Penny Farthing

  • Wohlfert Craft Distilling: Torque - Apple Liquor, Clutch - Coffee Liquor, DeCaf Clutch - Coffee Liquor, Spark - Basil Vodka
    Lost Giants Cider Co.: Dry Cider, Elderberry Cider, Blood Orange Cider, & Pineapple Habanero Cider

    Featuring music from their in-house DJ and food from Hela Provisions.

  • Doc Swinson’s Whiskey: Session Blend Straight Bourbon, Triple cask Straight Bourbon, Solera Rye Whiskey, Bottled in Bond Straight Rye
    Finnriver Cider: Solstice Saffron, Golden Russet, Black Currant, & Spirited Blackberry Wine

    Hosted in the historic Rose Room with appetizers from Amendment 21.

  • Zzaphoria Spirits: kkAda Caramel Liqueur
    Bellingham Cider Co.: Tips Up! Spruce Tipped Cranberry, Raspberry Rhubarb, Imperial Guava

    Enjoy Live music, appetizers, plenty of photo ops, interactive displays, the spacious Lucas Hicks Auditorium, and more at New Prospect Theatre.

    Explore this revitalized space that once was The Bellingham Laundry Building and learn about the upcoming and ongoing shows you won’t want to miss! Featuring live music from “Yesterdays Dreamers” and pop up low-key activities from Bellingham Story Hour, To Whom It May Concern, and The Robin Christopher show. Plus! Prizes!

    New Prospect Theatre is a community performance venue; run entirely by volunteers. In its first year of operation it has featured hundreds of local performers and incredible out of town guests.

    In just over one short year New Prospect Theatre has been host to puppets, pole dancers, cabarets, children's plays, touring musicians, live talk shows, true stories, ghost stories, improv festivals, stand up comedy, dance recitals, staged readings, workshops, open mics, and more- quickly becoming a true “theatre for the community”.

  • Terramar Brewstillery: American Single Malt Whiskey, Single Malt Gin, Single Malt Vodka, Rye Whiskey
    Woodinville Ciderworks: SodoSecco, Wickson Crabapple, Hibiscus Rose Julep

    Featuring live music by Cippy.

  • Bellewood Farms Distillery: Peppermint Schnapps, Cinnamon Vodka, Gin
    Dry Humor Cider Co.: Dry Humor

    Take in the evening light of the Lighthall or on the Green Roof as well as peruse the Museum Store including trunk show offerings from local wildlife photographer Michael Caroff and jewelry designer Rebecca Coleman. You will enjoy our typical member perk of 10% off non consignment items, as well as nosh on Italian-style eats provided by our friends at Bar Cicotti.

    The third Building in the Whatcom Museum campus, the Lightcatcher opened its doors in 2010. Designed by Olson Kundig Architects’ founding partner, Jim Olson, construction integrated natural materials native to the region and is the first museum in Washington designed and registered to LEED Silver-Level specifications. The building is named for its focal point and most innovative feature, a spectacular translucent wall 37 feet high and 180 feet long, that captures the Northwest’s most precious natural resource, sunlight.

 

Commemorative tasting glass courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Distillery

 

Historical photo of the Oakland Building at 310 W Holly St, now home to Maude Tattoo Atelier

Historical photo of the original JC Penny Building before moving across the street, now home to Chuckanut Bay Distillery.

Thank you to our sponsors, Daylight Properties and Chuckanut Bay Distillery!

For disability accommodation, please contact nathalie@downtownbellingham.com.