The Northwest Premier Food Festival and more things to do in Seattle this weekend

Comcast Bite of Seattle is The Northwest Premier Food Festival that takes place in Seattle Center in July. This year it started today, July 16th and will end on Sunday, July 18th, 2010.

It is open today and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This year there are Just a Bite stands - all food samples just for $3.75 each.

The Alley hosted by Tom Douglas in Alki Courtyard will feature Seattle's favorite restaurants Purple Cafe; Seastar; Sand Point Grill; Al Boccalino, Seattle's Little Italy; Salty's just to mention a few!

Admission fee is $10.

Time: 1 p.m. -7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Celebrity chef demonstrations will take place in Fisher Pavilion from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Taste different wines while listening to smooth Jazz in Alki Courtyard. Samson Estates Winery, Barefoot Winery, Noble Estates Winery and others are scheduled to participate.

Try Green Bites on the Fisher Roof presented by Blue Moon Burgers, Mighty O Donuts and other vendors.

Lots of family activities for everybody to enjoy!

The summer is here and various festivals are taking place in the greater Seattle area.

Northwest Raspberry Festival in Lynden, WA

July 16th - July 17th, 2010

Vashon Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island

July 16th - July 18th. 2010

You can pick raspberries and blueberries in Remlinger Farms in Carnation, WA every day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More things to do:

Wedgwood Art Festival

Hunter Tree Farm lot

7744 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA