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All Willamette Valley Wine Country Events
Featured Willamette Valley Events
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April 1 - 30 10 am to 10 pm |
Dundee Hills Passport Tour. Join us for the 7th annual Dundee Hills Passport Tour during the entire month of April! The $20 Dundee Hills Passport grants holders 50-100% off tasting fees at over 25 participating wine tasting rooms, along with special offers from area restaurants, shops, inns and B&Bs. Receive a stamp at each location and create a memorable keepsake with your passport. Collect enough stamps and be entered into special prize drawings! To purchase online, go to http://www.dundeehills.org. Admission fee: 20.00. |
Dundee Hills
Wine Region Dundee, OR |
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Saturday May 5 11 am – 4 pm |
Yamhill Carlton AVA Open House. Anne Amie hosts chefs and local wineries for an open house and expansive tasting of locally crafted wines. Attendees can take the trolley from the charming nearby town of Carlton. |
Anne Amie Vineyards 6580 NE Mineral Springs Road Carlton, OR |
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Thursday May 10 6 – 8 pm |
Taste Pinot 365! . Thirteen Pinot 365 member wineries will kick-off Oregon’s wine month (May!) by pouring their Pinots in Portland at this one evening event. These same wineries will be visiting your neighborhood throughout the month of May to show off their top Pinots. Free tasting flights at certain locations as well as other travel incentives will be offered. Tickets will be limited and are $15 per person at the door or by clicking HERE. For additional information about this event, please contact Carrie at info@pinot365.com or (503) 538-0666 x223. We hope you will take this opportunity to taste the Pinot 365 wines, enjoy good food, get to know each winery, and lastly, keep them in mind with your next visit to the Willamette Valley. |
Olympic Mills Building 107 SE Washington Street Portland, OR |
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Saturday May 12 5 - 10:30 pm |
Uncorked Wine Auction. More than 400 wine lovers will gather at
the stunning Zenith Vineyard event facility to raise wine glasses and
their bids on behalf of children at risk of abuse. Presented by
Bonaventure Senior Living, the 5th Annual Uncorked Wine Auction is the
only one of its kind in the Willamette Valley, featuring sought-after
wines from top producers with unique travel and culinary opportunities. Tickets to the event include a winemakers’ reception with stellar local producers providing samples of their wine while talented Northwest chefs present samples of their fare. A gourmet multi-course dinner from Vibrant Table follows, pairing critically acclaimed wines during the live auction. Afterwards, celebrate in the new Uncorked Lounge with live entertainment. If you are a wine lover, collector or interested in access to exclusive, one of a kind events, this one's for you. Admission fee $200. |
Zenith Vineyard 5657 Zena Rd NW Salem, OR |
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Saturday May 12 Noon – 5 pm |
PDX Urban Wineries Passport Tour. Be a part of the first ever PDX Urban Wineries Passport Tasting! Visit Hip Chicks do Wine, ENSO, Grochau Cellars, or Seven Bridges Winery to get started and pick up a passport. Member wineries without their own facilities will be guest pouring giving you a rare chance to try all their wines as you travel the wine trail of Portland. For every winery you visit, your passport will be stamped and be entered in a drawing for some exciting gifts! Additionally, passports allow for a 10% savings with bottle sales on that day only. Get your friends together and plan a passport wine tour! Admission fee: $5 - $15. |
Hip Chicks do Wine 4510 SE 23rd Ave. Portland, OR |
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Saturday - Monday May 26 - 28 |
Memorial Weekend In The Wine Country. Join wineries from
the Willamette Valley for the 22nd
annual Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country when more than 150 wineries
and tasting rooms will be open across the Willamette Valley. Take
this opportunity to visit some of the region’s small, family-owned
wineries rarely open to the public as well as larger wineries and
tasting rooms celebrating the holiday. Taste new wines from your favorite labels, sample from the barrel with winemakers and enjoy specialty food pairings and live music. Take part in a vineyard tour or enjoy a picnic, all while savoring the region’s acclaimed Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and other exciting wines. Willamette Valley Wineries will donate a portion of event fees (or other proceeds) to Ecotrust’s Farm to School Programs. Visit local wineries while supporting our schools and farmers. For more information including wine routes and tasting tips click HERE. Don’t miss out on the on the special offers and the stunning views available during this weekend celebration. |
Participating Willamette Valley wineries |
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Saturday June 9 11 am – 5 pm |
Carlton Quest. Join us for Carlton Quest '12, a city-wide
scavenger hunt, community celebration and all-around good time with
incredible local food, wine, and art. The people and businesses of
Carlton are pulling out all the stops to give visitors a true taste
of the good life. Your ticket gives you:
at more than 20 businesses throughout Carton. |
Carlton, OR |
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Saturday June 9 2 – 5 pm |
PDX Urban Wineries Summer Tasting Event. Join 8 Portland wineries for this summer tasting event. The $25 admission includes a tasting of up to 20 wines and light appetizers. Pre-purchase your tickets and save $5! Tickets can be purchased online through PDX Urban Wineries or at Hip Chicks do Wine. Call for more information (503) 234-3790. |
Hip Chicks do Wine Portland Winery
and Tasting Room 4510 SE 23rd Ave. Portland, OR |
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Sunday July 15 |
Fueled By Fine Wine Half Marathon. Combine your passion for running and love of fine wine in one event! The spectacular and challenging course will take you past some of the most acclaimed wineries in Oregon, winding through pristine vineyards and providing a breathtaking view from the top of the Dundee Hills. And you can imagine the after-party! Wear your race medal and shirt proudly as you sip and savor some of Oregon’s finest wines with friends and family. |
Dayton, OR 16161 NE McDougall Rd. |
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Sunday Sept 2 7 am (race start time) |
Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon. The Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon is a new and slightly different Oregon wine event. It's similar to other wine country events around Sonoma Wineries and the Wineries in Napa Valley. After the half marathon, you can enjoy a very popular wine and music festival. The festival includes the opportunity to taste Oregon wines from a number of Willamette Valley wineries. Click HERE for event times, registration information and course details. |
Stoller Vineyards 16161 NE McDougall Rd. Dayton, OR |
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Fri - Sat Nov 8 – 10 |
The American Wine Society's 2012 National Conference. This is a first time visit to Portland for the American Wine Society National Conference and may be attended by members only. | Portland, OR |
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Saturday January 26 Time TBA |
Wine Dinner at Thirst Bistro in Portland.
Bergevin Lane explains they had so much fun with their last Wine
Dinner at
Thirst Bistro that they decided to do it again! How about an
evening with female inspired wines and food that dazzles your palate?
That's what you get when you pair the girls at
Bergevin Lane with Thirst Bistro! Chef Leslie Palmer is a wonderfully creative Chef who has a special menu in mind for this evening of food, wine and fun. The price will be $95 pp with 4 wines and all inclusive. Call (503) 295-2747 to reserve your seats, or email Leslie at info@thirstwinebar.com. |
Thirst Bistro Portland, OR |
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Every Thursday 5 - 8 pm |
South Bank Sips. Wine Tasting every Thursday. Taste new wines each week, learn about regional wines and vintners and develop a savvy wine palate. Hosted by South Bank Kitchen's wine steward, Heidi Koudele. For details call (541) 386-9876. |
South
Bank Kitchen 404 Oak Street Hood River, OR |
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Every Thursday 5 – 8 pm |
Montinore Estate. Serving up complimentary
snacks, live music and of course wine! Come with friends or
family, unwind from a long work week and start your weekend
off right. For more information call (503) 359-5012. |
Montinore Estate Vineyards 3663 SW Dilley Road Forest Grove, OR |
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Columbia Gorge Wine Country Events
Featured Columbia Gorge Events
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Featured Columbia Gorge Events |
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Sat, Sun & Mon May 26 - 28 10 am to 6 pm |
Maryhill Winery Memorial Day Weekend. Help celebrate their 11th Anniversary with live music, Hogg Heaven BBQ (noon to 5 pm) and wines sale up to 30% off all purchases. | Maryhill Winery |
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Saturday & Sunday June 16-17 |
5th annual Fruit Loop Wine Celebration. The
Hood River County Fruit Loop has long been known for
world-famous tree fruit, but it also has a quickly growing
reputation for quality wine grapes and award-winning wines.
There are also delicious specialty wines using fruit and
berries. Wine lovers are invited to meet the winemakers, discuss their art, and taste their best. Tour vineyards and wineries, relax in beautiful tasting rooms, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Hood River Valley. Take advantage of special pricing and enjoy tasty treats during the Wine Celebration. Find wonderful products and take part in fun activities at farms all along the Fruit Loop. Most farms and attractions along the Fruit Loop are open from at least 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (wineries open at 11 a.m.). For complete information about the Fruit Loop Wine Celebration, for a listing of Fruit Loop farms, attractions and individual operating hours, and for an easy-to-follow map, visit the Fruit Loop website. Printed copies are available at the Hood River County Visitors Center (Hood River exit 64 off Interstate 84), at area restaurants and lodging facilities, and at Fruit Loop locations. For additional information call the Fruit Loop information number at (541) 386-7697. |
Fruit Loop Map Hood River County, Oregon |
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Saturday July 21 7 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm) |
Maryhill Winery Summer Concerts – Earth, Wind and Fire. Experience the beautiful vista with the outdoor amphitheatre, visit the tasting room before the concert and enjoy great music. For additional information and tickets click HERE. |
Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA |
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Saturday July 28 7 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm) |
Maryhill Winery Summer Concerts – Chris Isaak. Experience the beautiful vista with the outdoor amphitheatre, visit the tasting room before the concert and enjoy great music. For additional information and tickets click HERE. |
Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA |
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Sunday August 5 6 pm (gates open at 4:30 pm) |
Maryhill Winery Summer Concerts – Alison Krauss and Union
Station featuring Jerry Douglas. Experience the beautiful vista with the outdoor amphitheatre, visit the tasting room before the concert and enjoy great music. For additional information and tickets click HERE. |
Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA |
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Saturday September 15 7 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm) |
Maryhill Winery Summer Concerts – Huey Lewis and the News. Experience the beautiful vista with the outdoor amphitheatre, visit the tasting room before the concert and enjoy great music. For additional information and tickets click HERE. |
Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA |
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Saturday - Monday September 3 - 5 11 am - 6 pm |
Labor Day Open House Weekend. More than 30 wineries and tasting rooms will be open Labor Day weekend with open houses featuring special releases, events, live music, artisan treats and other surprises. Columbia Gorge wineries span the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area through 40 miles of peaceful, open-roads running through double mountain views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Stay the long weekend; visit Washington wineries and tasting rooms from Underwood to Goldendale and Oregon wineries from Hood River thru The Dalles. It's a wonderful way to spend the weekend and discover the variety of wines from the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Valley AVAs. Email Info@ColumbiaGorgeWine.com with question or for more information. | Columbia Gorge Wineries in Washington and Oregon |
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Saturday Sept 29 9 am – 9 pm |
Hood River Hops Fest. On the last Saturday of
September, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce hosts a
beer lover’s dream when fresh-hopped brews from more than
two dozen Hood River County and Northwest craft brewers are
on tap. In addition to great microbrews, enjoy wines
selected from Gorge vineyards, local culinary food, arts and
crafts vendors from the Northwest, a children’s play area,
fun contests, and a day-long lineup of live music guarantees
fun for the whole family. Children are welcome
throughout the afternoon until 6pm afterward the venue is
open to adults only until closing. Held in a special street pavilion in the heart of downtown Hood River, admission includes a commemorative stein. Tasting tokens are sold for a nominal price with proceeds supporting the programs of the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. |
Downtown Hood River, OR Between 5th & 7th Streets and Cascade and Columbia Streets |
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Friday - Sunday Nov 25 - 27 11 am - 6 pm |
Thanksgiving Open House Weekend. Enjoy a memorable weekend with Columbia Gorge Wineries. More than 30 wineries and tasting rooms will be open Thanksgiving weekend with open houses featuring special releases, events, live music, artisan treats and other surprises. Columbia Gorge wineries span the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area through 40 miles of peaceful, open-roads running through double mountain views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Stay the long weekend; visit Washington wineries and tasting rooms from Underwood to Goldendale and Oregon wineries from Hood River thru The Dalles. It's a wonderful way to spend the weekend and discover the variety of wines from the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Valley AVAs. Email Info@ColumbiaGorgeWine.com with question or for more information. |
Columbia Gorge Wineries in Washington and Oregon |
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Ongoing Events in the Columbia Gorge Oregon & Washington | ||
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Fourth-Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Fourth Friday
Wine Tasting. Every
4th Friday. Enjoy wine tasting, a fruit & cheese plate and music.
Each month features a different local winery. Admission fee
$15.00.
See our website for details.
Directions: Exit north at North Bonneville off Hwy 14 - watch for small Resort sign. |
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa In the Great Room 1252 East Cascade Dr North Bonneville, WA |
| Every Thursday | South Bank Sips. Wine Tasting every Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Taste new wines each week, learn about regional wines and vintners and develop a savvy wine palate. Hosted by South Bank Kitchen's wine steward, Heidi Koudele. For details: 541-386-9876 |
South
Bank Kitchen 404 Oak Street Hood River, OR |
| First Friday of every month |
First Fridays. Hood |
Hood River, OR |
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Saturdays 7 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm) |
Maryhill Winery Summer Concerts. Experience the beautiful vista with the outdoor amphitheatre, visit the tasting room before the concert and enjoy great music. For additional information and tickets click HERE. |
Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA |
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Rogue and Applegate Valleys Umpqua Valley
Also Unofficial Area: Central Oregon
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