Coeur d'Alene Food & Wine Festival

The warmly received Coeur d’Alene Wine & Food Festival is returning this weekend for its second run, packing in a host of events that celebrate and showcase the culinary and wine prowess of the Inland Northwest and surrounding regions. Throughout its three days, guests are treated to a variety of wine tastings, lake cruises, brunches, chef dinners, demonstrations and more at the picturesque Coeur d’Alene Resort. Arts and literature are also part of the bill, with a signing by bestselling author Debbie Macomber and a reception with some esteemed Spokane-area artists. Capping off Saturday night’s festivities is the annual Coeur d’Alene Wine Walk (3-8 pm), offering leisurely wine tastings at participating downtown businesses. See the complete schedule and purchase tickets to one, two or all events at the link below.

April 12-14; event times and locations vary • $20-$225/event; $219-$409/packages • The Coeur d’Alene Resort • 115 Second St. • cdafoodandwinefest.com