In no specific order

Pike Place Foundation (for the FOOD person) – Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market – typically in August.

Great Pumpkin Beer Festival (for the BEER person) – Elysian Brewing – typically in October.

By far the greatest single event the world over for straight oysters…

Elliot’s Oyster New Year – typically first week in November!

*I have written about Elliot’s Oyster New Year before – and the event has always continued to be my favorite Seattle event period.