Seattle and the Northwest in general are renowned for their beers. There are many annual beerfests throughout the year.
- January ~ Strange Brew Beer Festival, presented by Water Street Brewing
- February ~ Hard Liver Barleywine Festival, presented by Brouwer's Cafe
- March ~ Washington Cask Festival, presented by the Washington Beer Commission
- April ~ Hops & Props at the Museum of Flight
- April ~ The Parkway's Barleywine Festival
- May ~ Hop Scotch Beer & Scotch Festival
- June ~ Washington Brewer's Festival, presented by the Washington Beer Commission
- June/July ~ Seattle International Beer Fest
- September ~ Oktoberfest, presented by the Washington Beer Commission
- September ~ Fremont Oktoberfest
- October ~ Oktoberfest Northwest at the Puyallup Fairgrounds
- October ~ Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
- December ~ Ravenna Beer Festival, with proceeds benefiting the Ravenna Community Center
- December ~ Winter Beer Festival, presented by the Washington Beer Commission