Washington Wine Institute

Expanded Alcohol Services Webinar
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Outdoor Events Webinar for WA Wineries, Breweries & Cideries
Presented in Partnership by: The Washington Wine Institute, Washington Brewers Guild, and Northwest Cider Association
The Washington Wine Institute (WWI), Washington Brewers Guild (WBG), and Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) are partnering to make Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) experts accessible to you and help educate you on House Bill 1515, created to expand outdoor alcohol service for liquor licensees starting next year and through 2027. Register for this webinar to learn how these temporary allowances will work for your events.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
10:00-11:30 a.m. PST
Topics Include: Update on rulemaking, Overview of the authorizations available, Your responsibilities as a liquor licensee vs. the responsibilities of the city, county, or local jurisdiction, The process to request an event authorization and the documents needed. Resources you need to help your brewery, cidery, winery, etc. participate in an event!
Submit anonymous questions in advance at time of registration or send to marie@wwi.wine.
Registration Cost:

Free for active members of WWI, WBG, and NWCA

$50 for Non-members
Please ensure you are an active WWI, WBG, or NWCA member before registering as a member. If you are a winery and not a WWI member, we’d love to have you join before registering by clicking here!
Once registration is processed and membership is verified, each participant will receive a link to the zoom webinars via email on Monday January 12th or by January 15 for registration after January 12th. You will not need the QR code or ticket received at time of registration.
*Terms and Conditions Cancellation Policy: Attendee cancelation 7 days or more in advance of event, will be refunded less a 10% administration fee per attendee. Cancelations within 7 days of event will not be refunded.
Washington Wine Institute Annual Sponsors:

Music Licensing Webinar with Soundtrack
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30
WA wineries are invited to a free educational session on all things music licensing, presented in partnership by the Washington Wine Institute and Soundtrack—a music streaming service built to bring you music that’s legal for your winery.

When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00-11:30 a.m. PST
Where: virtual via Zoom webinar
Registration Link

Ask your questions and share your concerns directly with Soundtrack on topics including streaming music in your tasting room, requirements for live performers, events and social media, interacting with PROs, and more. Also learn more about the Soundtrack discount program offered through Washington Wine Institute membership. We hope to see you there!

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DTC Wine Symposium: Pacific Northwest
2026-04-28 09:30 - 18:00
Exciting News! The DTC Wine Symposium is coming to the Pacific Northwest for the first time.

Wine marketing and sales leaders from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho will gather on April 28th, 2026, at the Walter Clore Center in Prosser. This isn’t just another lecture series; it’s a day designed by and for PNW wine professionals to share how small wineries can achieve success. Hear firsthand from industry leaders about how they are successfully reaching customers, gain sales-growth insights your winery can implement, and learn new and innovative ways to reach customers beyond your tasting room.

We hope to see you there! The Washington Wine Institute will kick off the conference sessions with the latest on statewide DTC advocacy and regulation as part of a tri-state panel conversation. The Wine Institute will also be there to offer a national perspective on interstate wine shipping and access to different wine markets. Click HERE to learn more about the sessions and speakers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your PNW wine peers. Begin the conference on April 27th with a relaxed evening of great wine and conversation hosted by Prosser Wine.

Register for PNW DTC Wine Symposium

Early bird registration is live right now! Snag your spot TODAY to save on registration and ensure you’re part of the inaugural class of the DTC Wine Symposium: Pacific Northwest.

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