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GOBBLE UP FIRST BITE NIGHT

First Bite Night

You asked and we listened! With Gobble Up’s growth in popularity over the last few years, we’ve heard from both vendors and fans alike that this should be a two-day show! Modeled after our Preview Night at our big Winter Show, First Bite Night will be a great way for you to come and shop with our vendors without having to wade through the Saturday crowds.

You can taste, shop, check every food lover off your holiday shopping list, catch some fun cooking demos with some of our favorite food & beverage vendors, walk the show with a specialty mocktail from our beverage vendors, AND enter to win some incredible FREE raffle prizes from local establishments–all for just $8! All the donations from these raffles will be reserved for our First Bite Night attendees, so you won’t want to miss this event. Make it a date night or a family night, get inspired for cooking during the holidays and support the amazing handmade products being grown and produced in the PNW! Get your tickets today!

Purchase Tickets
join us at this year’s first bite night!

This exclusive event will only be available to the first 800 fans who register to attend.

Your first bite Night ticket will entitle you to the following:
  • Early access to all your favorite vendors
  • A chance to beat the crowds and shop while inventory is fresh
  • Sweet and savory food options available from our delicious lineup of food vendors
  • Many opportunities to win some incredible FREE raffle prizes that have been donated by our favorite local foodie businesses.
  • The only time all weekend when you can catch some fun cooking demos from some of our favorite food and beverage vendors!

So make it a date night, a girls’ night out, get a group of friends together, or just treat yourself!

Please Note:

  • Swag bags will NOT be handed out at First Bite Night. Swag bags will still only be given to the first 100 fans through the door on Saturday, November 16th.
  • We expect this event to sell out quickly, so register today!

cooking demos

Learn some fun food skills with these local connoisseurs!

5:30 PM
What is Giardiniera and what do you do with it?
 

We’ll explain what giardiniera is, how to pronounce it and show you a few simple hacks to elevate your standard dishes.

6:00 PM
Unveiling Argentina’s Olives and Olive Oil: The Unique Terroir Behind a World-Class Flavor
Adam with Full Olive will discuss the unique characteristics that make Argentina’s olives and olive oil stand out in the global market. How Argentina’s diverse climate, rich soils, and geographic conditions influence the flavor, texture, and quality of its olives and olive oil compared to other renowned regions. From the high-altitude groves at the foothills of the Andes to the sun-drenched landscapes of Mendoza, Argentina’s terroir creates a distinctive profile that marries bold flavors with a smooth, balanced finish. The session will also highlight the traditional cultivation methods, local varieties, and further elevate Argentina’s olive oil production, making it a key player in the global industry.
This demonstration is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the deep connection between terroir and the exceptional qualities of Argentine olives and olive oil, as well as how they compare to the offerings of Mediterranean and other New World producers.
6:30 PM
The Versatility of Papa Tony’s Hot Sauce

Three small plate tastings will be paired with our delicious hot sauce flavors to demonstrate the numerous ways you can use Papa Tony’s Hot sauce.

7:00 PM
Hot Mama Salsa

Join Nikki from Hot Mama Salsa to learn how to make ground pork with their smoky coffee chili oil and fermented soybeans. This makes for a delicious dish for the holidays or just because it’s delicious and your family will be asking for more!

7:30 PM
Karachi Kitchen

Join Karachi Kitchen while they prepare Chana Chaat which is a delicious dish featuring chickpeas and vegetables with their Chaat Masala and Tamarind Date Chutney and garnished with spicy, crispy chips.

 

FEATURED MOCKTAILS

For First Bite Night some of our vendors will be selling special drinks which will ONLY be offered for this event! Look for the fun balloons around the Hangar–they’ll be positioned above booths where you can stop to see what they are serving up! Not only can you walk around with a yummy drink in hand but you can buy the ingredients right there at the booth, so you can even serve them up at your own holiday parties. Look for the balloons and check them all out!

Altitude NA Refreshers

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a Rosemary Spritz and Lilikoi Mai Tai mocktail from Altitude NA Refreshers

 

 

 

 

 

Alpenglow Cocktail Company

 

 

 

 

Grab a blackberry n/a mojito from Alpenglow Cocktail Company — one of their most popular drinks!

 

 

 

 

 

Sauvie Shrubs

 

 

 

 

Pick up a warm Plum Star Anise shrub cider from Sauvie Shrubs at the show! We blend hot apple cider with our Plum Star Anise shrub and topped with optional whipped coconut cream, for a delightful winter warmer beverage.

 

 

 

 

 

HAXAN FERMENTS

 

 

 

 

Be sure to swing by Haxan Ferments to enjoy a shrub mocktail with their housemade shrubs and seltzer. They’ll have 3 flavors: Pumpkin Marigold, Blackberry Chamomile, and Cranberry Ginger.

 

 

 

 

 

Raffle Donors

Win prizes from all these fantastic local businesses, just by attending First Bite Night! You can enter to win these FREE raffles all night long — but you must be present to win!