Join us in hosting the nation's largest food and wine event
March 13th - March 17th 2025
Get ready for an amazing experience at Taste Washington – the ultimate food and wine event that puts the spotlight on Washington State's culinary scene! We've got some fantastic volunteer opportunities that'll let you be a part of the Pacific Northwest's best food and wine event.
Take a look at our website to discover the exciting events waiting for you. Get ready to join the event community, where you can help create the most unforgettable Taste Washington experience!
Perks of Volunteering:
1 Ticket to attend the Event (event day ticket depends on the shift/time you sign up for)
A Taste Washington Branded Volunteer shirt, to be worn only while volunteering. The volunteer shirt will need to be removed when you are off your shift and attending the event.
A Taste Washington collectable wine glass; received when you attend the event as a guest.
Light snacks to enjoy during your shift.
Having a hand in building and creating the nation's largest and best food and wine festival.
Tons of appreciation from the staff and community!
Create relationships within the event production and food and beverage industry.
Shift Sign Up & Ticketing for The Grand Tasting:
Please ensure that you read the description for the roles prior to signing up to ensure they will be a good fit for you at the event!
Thursday March 13th + Friday March 14th Grand Tasting Volunteers
You will get your choice to attend The Grand Tasting on Saturday March 15th
or The Grand Tasting on Sunday March 16th.
*ensure that you fill out this section as you sign up for your shift*
Saturday March 15th PRE-Event Grand Tasting Volunteers (shifts occurring between 8AM to 2PM)
You can choose to attend The Grand Tasting following your shift.
or you can attend The Grand Tasting Sunday March 16th.
Saturday March 15th IN-Event Grand Tasting Volunteers (shifts occurring between 11am to 7:30pm)
You will receive a ticket to attend The Grand Tasting on Sunday March 16th after you complete your shift. Shifts occurring at this time do not have the option to attend on Saturday March 16th.
Sunday March 16th PRE-Event Grand Tasting Volunteers (shifts occurring from 8AM to 2PM)
You will attend The Grand Tasting following your shift on Sunday March 16th
Sunday March 16th IN-Event Grand Tasting Volunteers (shifts occurring from 11am to 7:30PM)
You will get your choice to attend The Grand Tasting on Saturday March 15th (this requires a pre-purchase of a discounted ticket that will be refunded within 48hrs of completing your shift on Sunday March 16th) (codes for discounted tickets will be made available to use for ticket purchase as you sign up)
Or You can attend No Frills! On Monday March 17th (no pre-purchase required)
*ensure that you fill this section out as you are signing up for your shift*
Volunteer Requirements:
All volunteers must be 21+
Volunteers must check in at the Volunteer Area and receive credentials before entering the Exhibition Floor for their shift.
Volunteers must complete the 4-5 hour shift they signed up for in order to receive their free Ticket/Refund.
Volunteers are NOT allowed to drink alcoholic beverages during their shift. Please wait till you attend as a guest to enjoy the Wine vendors. Volunteers will be removed and not receive their Ticket/Refund if they choose to ignore this requirement.
Volunteers are NOT to enjoy food from Culinary vendors during their shift. Please wait till you attend as a guest to enjoy the Culinary vendors. Volunteers will be removed and not receive their Ticket/Refund if they choose to ignore this requirement.
Volunteers are not allowed to wear their volunteer shirts after their shift while enjoying the festival. Please bring other clothing to wear while attending the event.
Volunteers are to stay with their assigned Volunteer Lead unless reassigned to another SE Productions Lead.
Volunteers are to check out at the Volunteer Area in order to receive your Tickets/Refunds to attend the Event. If you do not check out tickets/refunds will not be awarded.
We will be adding more Volunteer Opportunities as we prepare for The Pacific Standard on March 13th, The New Vintage on March 14th, The Seminars on March 15th and No Frills on March 17th!
Take a look at The Taste WA Website to see all the events coming in 2025!
Taste WA Website
