Kirkland Uncorked
A Festival of Style and Taste
July 18-20, 2008

The Festival

Kirkland Uncorked: A Festival of Style and Taste is a grand celebration showcasing Washington’s finest wines, gourmet foods, engaging art and the best the Northwest has to offer in jazz and classical music—all in one elegant and entertaining weekend on the shores of Lake Washington.

A signature summer event, Kirkland Uncorkedoffers the perfect opportunity to discover this vibrant lakeside community. An abundance of restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, home décor shops, designer stores, day spas, flat walks along the waterfront, lake cruises and water activities make Kirkland the perfect weekend destination. Visit explorekirkland.com to discover all there is to experience in Kirkland.

The 98.1 Classical King FM Tasting and Lifestyle Garden

Friday, 5-9 p.m. / Saturday, 1-9 p.m. / Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Enjoy a tasting garden that spotlights more than 60 select wines from Washington wineries and mouth-watering pairing plates and picnic boxes from the Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown and Epicurean Catering. The garden features two stages offering outstanding music, including jazz on The Villas at Carillon Main Stage performed by a variety of local artists and presented by Pony Boy Records, and light classical on the Kirkland Cultural Council’s Fountain Stage presented by 98.1 Classical King FM. Learn about wines directly from vintners, while receiving tips on food-and-wine pairings from our friendly Fred Meyer wine stewards.

Upon entry, guests receive a souvenir wine-tasting glass and ten tasting tickets. Admission is $20 in advance; $25 at the gate. Wine samples cost 1-3 tickets.

Beneficiary

Kirkland Uncorked is honored to feature Hope Heart Institute as the Kirkland Uncorked beneficiary. A portion of all admission fees collected in the Tasting and Lifestyle Garden will directly fund local research and education to fight heart disease. The Hope has a nearly 50-year history of revolutionary medical advances and educational curriculums that make heart disease—America’s #1 cause of death—more treatable, beatable and preventable. Learn more at hopeheart.org.

Free Festival Area

Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. / Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. / Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Artist Lane, presented by Northwest Craft Alliance featuring Best of the Northwest Artists

Throughout downtown Kirkland on Park Lane, Kirkland Avenue, and in Marina Park, over 60 of Northwest Craft Alliance’s Best of the Northwest Artists will feature fine art for sale. Access to the Art Show is free and open to the public.

Grow Boating Showcase

The Seattle Boat Show comes to Kirkland to showcase some of the hottest boats on the market. Boats will be located at the marina and are open for public tours. Come experience the lifestyle of luxury boating and enjoy the sun, the water and the views.

CityDog Cover Dog Contest

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Find your dog's inner super model at the third annual CityDog Cover Dog Model Search at Kirkland Uncorked. That's right, your pooch can take a turn on the catwalk for a chance to grace the cover of Seattle's own CityDog Magazine, while raising money for a great cause. Each entry is $10.00 with all of the proceeds going to help the animals of Pasado's Safe Haven! Taking place at Marina Park beach, the contest is open to the public for viewing. For more details and to register, visit www.citydogmagazine.com.

Kirkland Car Show

Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Kirkland Downtown Association and Legends Car Club present the 6th Annual Kirkland Classic Car Show taking place throughout downtown Kirkland. Every year, hundreds of classics, hot rods and customs line the streets of downtown and show off their engines, upholstery and paint jobs. This is a free event and open to the public.

Explore Kirkland

Explore Kirkland online! As Kirkland's signature summer event, Kirkland Uncorked offers the perfect opportunity to come and discover all that Kirkland has to offer. From its picturesque Marina Park to its fine art galleries, restaurants and shopping, come explore Kirkland at Kirkland Uncorked