Special Days at The Taste NW

Special Days at The Taste NW

Mark your calendar for extra tasty fun! From wild contests to giving back, these are the moments that make The Taste NW unforgettable.

🥫 Opening Day Food Drive

Friday, June 26
Bring the flavor—and the generosity! Donate non-perishable, non-expired food to all gates (Blue & Gold) to support  the Puyallup Food Bank, and receive a FREE $6 Taste coupon (valid on 6/26 only). 

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🥒 Puyallup Pickle Throwdown

Saturday, June 27, 12 pm - Fair Park Stage
Contestants will go head-to-head to see who can eat the most pickles in two minutes. Compete for cash prizes and free tickets to other Washington State Fair Event Center events!

🍽️ Best Eats and Sweets & Treats

Sunday, June 28
You be the judge! Sample your way through The Taste NW’s top vendors and cast your vote for the Best Eats and Best Sweets & Treats. Winners will be crowned on Sunday afternoon - and bragging rights served.

🏓 Puyallup Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament

Friday 26 June: Women’s Doubles & Men's Singles
Saturday 27 June: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 28 June: Men’s Doubles & Women's Singles
Dinks, smashes and tasty victories! Watch (or join!) the action in our on-site pickleball tournament. Open to all skill levels, it’s fast-paced fun served up Taste NW style. Register here!

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🐶 Corgi Racing

Sunday, June 28
For the first time at Taste NW, we’re partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to bring you high-energy, tail-wagging Corgi Races in support of the Race to End Alzheimer’s. Picture short legs sprinting, ears bouncing, crowds cheering and a full festival atmosphere buzzing all around. It’s adorable. It’s chaotic. It’s unforgettable.

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