The Bite Is Back!

The Northwest's premier food festival is just around the corner, and producers of this foodie fair bring more to the table this year than ever before.

Running July 16th-18th, this years "bite" will offer more events, entertainment, ways to be charitable, and of course, more fabulous food. 

Speaking of fabulous, what foodie event would be complete without wine tasting.
Among this years scheduled wine tasting participants expect to see Samson Estates Winery, Hestia Cellars, Barefoot Winery, Stina's Cellars, Noble Estate Wines, Bear Flag Wines, Hoodsport Wines, Patterson Cellars, Knipprath Cellars, Canoe Ridge and Sagelands.

Another new addition to the festival are the "Green Bites" vendors who will be offering delicious and sustainable plates. 


For those of you looking for a bit more action...

Here is a peek at what you can expect from this years bite events calender:

Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Sandwich Making & Eating Contest
Saturday July 17th, 2pm, Fisher Green stage. 
 World-Class Major League Eaters versus Jimmy John’s Sandwich Makers. You’ve probably seen the Major League Eaters gobbling down hot dogs and chicken wings on TV and wondered who in the world would ever challenge them. Well, Jimmy John’s, purveyor of all things freaky fast, is doing it. But, this is not just an eating competition. Jimmy John’s is betting that one team of their sandwich makers can make sandwiches faster than three World-Class Major League Eaters can eat them. Who will win? Will it be the speedy sandwich makers or the gluttonous competitive eaters? You’ll just have to show up to find out!

Tully’s Coffee & The Bite of Seattle Tumbler

Tully’s Coffee is proudly participating in their third year as the Official Coffee Sponsor of the Comcast Bite of Seattle! To celebrate, Tully’s is offering the limited edition Bite of Seattle Tumbler at their coffee booth and participating Tully’s Coffee shops. For every Bite of Seattle Tumbler purchased, Tully’s Coffee will donate $2.00 to benefit Food Lifeline. Further sweetening the deal, Tully’s Coffee will fill up your new Bite of Seattle Tumbler with a FREE beverage upon purchase*. Pick up a Bite of Seattle tumbler and sip on some coffee goodness while also doing some community goodness!

*Tumblers available in July. Offer valid while supplies last.

“PLUMPED” IN SEATTLE - FOSTER IMPOSTER CHICKENS MAKE APPEARANCE AT BITE OF SEATTLE
Foster Farms Continues 2010 West Coast “Say No To Plumping” Tour and Food Bank Fundraising Program

Foster Farms and the plumped Foster Imposter chickens will be making a public appearance at the Bite of Seattle this year! As part of the  company’s Say No To Plumping campaign, the Imposters will be on hand to raise awareness of “plumping” – the injecting of saltwater into fresh, raw chicken at a significant health and economic cost to consumers – and to continue Foster Farms’ efforts to raise money for local food banks. Attendees will have the chance to take commemorative photos with the Imposters and receive free promotional items including t-shirts, hats and shopping bags. All donations made at the event  will be matched dollar for dollar by Foster Farms and contributed to The Washington Food Coalition.

Beringer Great Steak Challenge w/ Special Guests:  The Deen Bothers!

The 2010 Beringer Great Steak Challenge is coming to your town! We’re bringing a great contest with us. Beringer will provide everything needed for the event: the setup, grills, food, and staff, including entertaining emcee. Up to ten local contestants will square off in a grilling contest featuring some of the best steak around. One winner will be selected to participate in the televised finals in Napa Valley, California! Beringer will also bring wine selections for pairing with grilling entries.

Comcast Canstruction Challenge

The first annual Comcast Bite of Seattle Canstruction Challenge will take place this July 16th -18th, 2010 in the heart of the Bite and within the Fisher Pavilion Building adjacent to our very popular Bite Cooks shows.  The Bite of Seattle Canstruction Challenge will feature a minimum of eight and up to twelve newly created Canstruction displays to be voted on by the public, professional judges as well as possibly a tie in with the Chefs of the Bite Cooks.  The Bite of Seattle Canstruction Challenge will be an interactive and high-energy competition that will provide entertainment for all Bite goers and provide as a way to give to Food Lifeline.  We thank Walmart for their sponsorship of Canstruction and the Food Lifeline organization.

Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour

Let us bring the wine country experience to you, with the fourth annual Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour 2010.  Featuring wines from the Robert Mondavi Private Selection and Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley portfolios, the tour provides an interactive experience educating guests about wine and entertaining. The Discover Wine Tour is for learning, experiencing, and tasting - and above all, enjoying. After all - isn’t that what wine – and life - is all about?

Family Fun Zone - New Location - Featuring Dock Dogs!

Don’t miss the new Shishkaberry's Family Fun Zone located near the EMP at Seattle Center. With great entertainment and lots of fun for kids, this area is a family favorite.  New to the area this year will be Dock Dogs competitions as well as a large assorted of kids inflatables and of course the Shishkaberry's/Radio Disney Kids stage.

Bicycle Playing Cards 125th Anniversary Tour
Don’t forget to stop by the Bicycle Playing Cards 125th Anniversary Tour where you can make your own custom card, learn about new and classic games, play online, and tour the Museum – located on the Fisher lawn.

Information on individual vendors, events and more can be found on the festival website.

For your quick clicking pleasure, see below.

FREE ADMISSION
Seattle Center
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Happy Eating and Cheers!