A taste of tradition, served every fall.
The beloved Ben Paris Salmon Derby Dinner returns October 1, 2026.
Indulge in a seven-course feast of PNW classics, each course paired with seven expert wines, and leave with curated gift bags from Mark Ryan, Kate Blairstone & more!
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6-9 PM
The Ben Paris Salmon Derby Dinner isn’t just a dinner. It’s a nod to Seattle’s original rule-breaker and big-idea guy, Ben Paris. We're talking about the man who didn’t just sell fishing rods; he started the city’s first salmon derby, helped shut down commercial salmon traps in Puget Sound, and made sure we all have plenty of Pacific Northwest bounty to enjoy today. Conservation and innovation were his game, and he played it like a boss.
This dinner is our way of tipping the hat (or fishing cap) to his entrepreneurial swagger and relentless conservation hustle. Expect a seven-course menu packed with salmon and other PNW favorites, paired with seven wines from Mark Ryan Winery, bold, adventurous, and deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Plus, every guest will take home an exclusive goodie bag, boasting premium items from our local partners.
Pre-sale tickets: Available 04/02 - 09/21 $150
Regular tickets: Available 09/22 - 09/30 $175
This dinner is our way of tipping the hat (or fishing cap) to his entrepreneurial swagger and relentless conservation hustle. Expect a seven-course menu packed with salmon and other PNW favorites, paired with seven wines from Mark Ryan Winery, bold, adventurous, and deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Plus, every guest will take home an exclusive goodie bag, boasting premium items from our local partners.
Pre-sale tickets: Available 04/02 - 09/21 $150
Regular tickets: Available 09/22 - 09/30 $175
Why are we doing this? Because Ben Paris wasn’t just about business, he was about building community, preserving the fishery, and making sure we can still feast on the region’s best today. This dinner isn’t just about food; it’s a celebration of a man who changed the game. So pull up a seat, sip some Mark Ryan wines,
and get ready to taste the very best of what Ben worked so hard to protect.
Pre-sale tickets: Available 04/02 - 09/21 $150
Regular tickets: Available 09/22 - 09/30 $175
Pre-sale tickets: Available 04/02 - 09/21 $150
Regular tickets: Available 09/22 - 09/30 $175