What's Happening in the Willamette Valley
This is your guide to festivals, special events and celebrations taking place in Oregon Wine Country. Scroll down to see what’s happening in the Willamette Valley or click on the area of interest below to see a listing of local activities.

Albany area (Linn County)

Corvallis area (Benton County)

Eugene area (Eugene, Cascades & Coast)

Canby, Molalla and Wilsonville area (Mt. Hood Territory)

Newberg area (Yamhill Valley)

Salem area (Marion and Polk Counties)

Upcoming events

2nd Annual Raise a Glass to MECCA
May 19, 2012

Come out for a lovely and lively evening of wine tasting, delicious appetizers, live music with Mood Area 52, and a silent auction of outstanding art from many local artists of varying mediums.


588 E. 11th St. on corner of Patterson St. Windsor Caulkins House Eugene

Wine Tasting 101 with Lorrie Normann
May 23, 2012

Take the intimidation factor out of your wine tasting excursions! During this class you will learn all the ins and outs of what to do and what not to do while visiting a winery.


88324 Vineyard Lane, Domaine Meriwether Veneta

Memorial Day Weekend Open House
May 26, 2012 to May 29, 2012

A fun, interactive way to learn about Oregon's unique terroir. Blind taste and match world class Pinot Noir to its respective origins. Stop by for a chance to win an overnight stay at Oregon Wine Cottage paired with a VIP Tour and Tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards.

 
General admission is TBD.

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8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner

Memorial Day Weekend at Benton-Lane Winery
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012

Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend out on the wine trail. Enjoy palate seducing Pinots at their picturesque family owned estate winery and vineyards.


23924 Territorial Hwy Benton-Lane Winery Monroe

Benton-Lane Winery Memorial Day Weekend Open House
May 26, 2012 to May 28, 2012

Come celebrate with Benton-Lane and have your palate seduced by their silky Pinots at their picturesque, family-owned estate winery and vineyard. Live music on Saturday & Sunday, 1- 4 p.m. On Sunday & Monday, 1-4 p.m., enjoy olive oil tastings by Olive Grand. Enjoy a relaxed 1 hour tasting with the founders for $30 per person. Call to reserve.


23924 Territorial Hwy Benton-Lane Winery Monroe

Barrel Tour
June 02, 2012

Board a bus with the South Willamette Wineries Association and visit King Estate Winery, Saginaw Vineyard, Chateau Lorane Winery and Iris Vineyard for wine tastings and food pairings.


293 Valley River Center Meet in the parking lot near Gotchalks at the Valley River Center Eugene

National Trails Day: Alton Baker Clean-Up & Nature Walk
June 02, 2012

Join Nearby Nature and REI for this park clean-up and walk. Volunteers receive an REI volunteer t-shirt, 20& REI coupon and chance to wine awesome raffle items. Gloves, tools, snacks, water and coffee will be provided.


Club Rd and Coburg Rd Alton Baker Park Eugene

Barrel Tour
June 09, 2012

Board a bus with the South Willamette Wineries Association and visit Sweet Cheeks Winery, Domaine Meriwether, Territorial Vineyards and Winemakers without Walls for wine tastings and food pairings.


293 Valley River Center Meet in the parking lot near Gotchalks at the Valley River Center Eugene

Barrel Tour
June 16, 2012

Board a bus with the South Willamette Wineries Association and visit Brigadoon Wine Company, Pffeifer Vineyards, LaVelle Vineyards, & High Pass Winery. for wine tastings and food pairings.


293 Valley River Center Meet in the parking lot near Gotchalks at the Valley River Center Eugene

24 Hours of Rogue Ales and Track Town Brewery
June 22, 2012 to July 01, 2012

During the 2012 Olympic Trials, the brewery will be open 24 hours a day offering free meeting & party space, free shuttles to Hayward Field, full service catering, 35+ taps, wine & spirits and brewery tours.


844 Olive Street Rogue Ales Public House, home of Track Town Ales Eugene

Best of Eugene Express: Theatre Tour
June 27, 2012

Hop on the bus for a tour of three of the best stops in Eugene. Start with wine tasting at Sweet Cheeks Winery then continue to Red Agave for delicious find dining and finish the night with a performance at Lord Leebrick Theatre.


Various locations around Eugene Eugene

BBQ & Wine Tasting
June 30, 2012

Come out for this tasty annual event. Enjoy classic BBQ and a fantastic selection of wine to taste.


49164 McKenzie Hwy McKenzie River Inn and Cabins Vida

Art & the Vineyard
July 06, 2012 to July 08, 2012

Premier art and wine festival in the Southern Willamette Valley. Enjoy entertainment and view over 130 artists in the Artists' Marketplace and the Art For Your Garden display. Awarded "Best of Eugene Art Event 2009-2010" by Eugene Weekly.


Club Rd and Coburg Rd Alton Baker Park Eugene

Oakridge Keg & Cask Festival
August 11, 2012

Part pub, part bistro and totally cool, this family-friendly event features beer and wine tasting, music, food and more.


First St Uptown Oakridge

Labor Day Weekend on the Territorial Wine Trail
September 01, 2012 to September 03, 2012

Enjoy beautiful venues, specials on wine, live music and wonderful food throughout the South Willamette wine country all weekend long.


Territorial Road Various South Willamette Wineries Eugene

The Oregon Grape Stomp Championship and Harvest Celebration
September 23, 2012

Come celebrate with Willamette Valley Vineyards as we begin the 2012 harvest. Get purple feet! It’s our 22nd Annual Oregon Grape Stomp Competition—have you got what it takes to make it to the World Grape Stomping Championship in Santa Rosa, CA?  Step one: make a reservation for a stomping time for your team of two: one stomper and one swabber.  Step two: battle it out together. The team who produces the most juice wins a trip for two to compete in the World Grape Stomping Championship.

Admission is $10 and includes a free Riedel wine glass and tasting.  Additional $10 per team per heat to stomp.  This is a popular event and we suggest calling well in advance to make your reservation time—some spots will be available the day of the event on a first come first serve basis. We will begin taking reservations June 1, 2012. To make reservations call 1-800-344-9463.

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8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner

Grapestomping Festival
September 29, 2012 to September 30, 2012

Celebrate the 30th annual festival! Load up on bratwurst and kraut, live Bavarian music, and embark on winemaker-led tours of the winery. 


28836 S. Barlow Rd. Canby

For the Love of Mushrooms...A Weekend Foray
October 19, 2012 to October 21, 2012

Join fellow mushroom enthusiasts for a weekend sponsored by the Oakridge Hostel and Guest House, the second annual Mushroom Foray.

Naturalists Bruce Newhouse and Peg Boulay will guide participants on forays into the forest and will offer informative lectures on the subject of edible mushrooms. Our program has a strong culinary focus under the leadership of Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny of King Estate Winery. Chef Nadolny brings a wealth of knowledge to share with our guests; on Saturday afternoon he will conduct a culinary demonstration on how to use the bounty from the field in your kitchen. The highlight of the evening is a gourmet dinner accompanied by carefully selected local wines with each of the four courses.

Registration includes the following meals: lunch on Saturday, dinners on Friday and Saturday. Lodging is booked separately; guests may choose the Oakridge Hostel & Guest House or any of our local lodging partners.


48175 E 1st St. Oakridge Hostel & Guest House Oakridge

Mount Pisgah Arboretum Mushroom Festival
October 28, 2012

A fun festival featuring several hundred species of local fungi, collected throughout western Oregon. This annual event is the largest mushroom display on the West Coast and includes a huge plant sale, scarecrow contest, children's activities, hayrides, craft vendors, food, cider, music, wine and more.


34901 Frank Parrish Rd Mount Pisgah Eugene

For the Love of Mushrooms...A Weekend Foray
November 02, 2012 to November 04, 2012

Join fellow mushroom enthusiasts for a weekend sponsored by the Oakridge Hostel and Guest House, the second annual Mushroom Foray.

Naturalists Bruce Newhouse and Peg Boulay will guide participants on forays into the forest and will offer informative lectures on the subject of edible mushrooms. Our program has a strong culinary focus under the leadership of Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny of King Estate Winery. Chef Nadolny brings a wealth of knowledge to share with our guests; on Saturday afternoon he will conduct a culinary demonstration on how to use the bounty from the field in your kitchen. The highlight of the evening is a gourmet dinner accompanied by carefully selected local wines with each of the four courses.

Registration includes the following meals: lunch on Saturday, dinners on Friday and Saturday. Lodging is booked separately; guests may choose the Oakridge Hostel & Guest House or any of our local lodging partners.


48175 E 1st St. Oakridge Hostel & Guest House Oakridge

Celebration on the Territorial Thanksgiving Wine Trail
November 23, 2012 to November 25, 2012

Enjoy beautiful venues, specials on wine, live music and wonderful food all weekend long out in wine country.


Various South Willamette Valley Wineries Eugene

Thanksgiving in Wine Country
November 23, 2012 to November 25, 2012

More than 160 wineries and tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley will open their doors for special tastings and holiday festivities. Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit some of the region’s small, family-owned wineries only open to the public on select holiday weekends.


PO Box 25162 Portland

Red Lips & Tulips
April 14-15
Canby

Memorial Day Weekend Open Houses
May 26-29
Willamette Valley

South Willamette Valley Barrel Tour
June 2, 9, 16
Eugene


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