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Welcome to Oregon Wine Country's spotlight events
section. This is a list of some of the best events going on in the
Willamette Valley this season. Use links below to jump directly to
a region:
Benton County (Corvallis Area) Lane County (Eugene Area) Linn County (Albany Area) Marion & Polk Counties (Salem Area) Mt. Hood Territory (Molalla Area) Yamhill County (Newberg Area) Benton County (Corvallis Area) 
“Rhapsody in the Vineyard” a Downtown Wine Walk
Corvallis, Oregon March 8, 2008 The walk begins at 4:00 p.m. with the final pour at 7:00 p.m. With wineglass in hand, roam the boutiques of downtown Corvallis for a taste of local life and pours of premium Oregon wines. Local artwork and delicious appetizers pave the way for this street walk, while wine experts are on hand to answer questions about specific vintages and varietals. Participants not only get a souvenir wineglass, but good company and samples of some of the region’s best Pinots. Downtown Corvallis Planning a visit to Benton County? Check out their comprehensive directory
of event happenings for easy planning: www.visitcorvallis.com Lane County (Eugene Area) 
Lane County Farmers' Market
Downtown Eugene, Oregon Every Saturday (until November 10) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. From the farm to your table - At the Lane County Farmers’ Market you’ll find the freshest, locally grown produce along with plants, flowers, baked goods and jams. Locals and visitors alike wander among booths, looking for the perfect peach and greenest zucchini. Visit the market and take home an heirloom tomato plant, hand-made ceramics or ingredients for a farm fresh meal. Lane County Farmers’ Market Lane County likes to share more than just fresh food. See what else
they have to offer: www.visitlanecounty.org Linn County (Albany Area) 
Historic Homes Parlor Tour
Albany, Oregon December 9, 2007 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Albany’s historic homes are decked out just in time for the holiday
season. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or trolley and admire
the homes, which range from elegant Victorians to welcoming bungalows.
Visitors also have the opportunity to explore many of the area's lasting
museums and churches, all reminders of days gone by. Come see how else Albany celebrates the holiday season: albanyvisitors.com Marion & Polk Counties (Salem Area) 
Oregon Wine and Food Festival
Salem, Oregon January 11-13, 2008 Friday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Savor the flavors of the state at the Oregon Food and Wine Festival. Visitors can taste local artisan cheese alongside wines from over 40 vineyards and wineries from around the state. Stop by the Chef’s Stage to see culinary masters demonstrate their craft and sample their signature dishes. Live entertainment and fine art make this a showcase of Oregon’s talent and bounty. Oregon State Fairgrounds (Jackman-Long Building) Salem rings in the New Year with more than just food and wine, see
what it has to offer the whole family: www.travelsalem.com Mt. Hood Territory (Molalla Area) 
Fir Point Farms GARDENPALOOZA Aurora, Oregon April 5, 2008 Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Go botanical at GARDENPALOOZA! Over 40 local nurseries offering greenhouse wisdom and everything from shrubberies to bulbs will be at this one day garden and farm festival. Along with perusing the greenery, visitors can take a hay ride, listen to live music and meet farm animals - making this event perfect for the whole family. Fir Point Farms Check out the beauty of Mt. Hood Territory year-round: www.mthoodterritory.com  Yamhill County (Newberg
Area) McMinnville Wine & Food Classic Come taste for yourself some of the best that Oregon has to offer at the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic. This annual tradition brings the region’s most beloved chefs and vintners to the heart of Oregon Wine Country. Attend a cooking demonstration, sip one of the latest vintages or listen to live music as you experience the Willamette Valley for yourself. Evergreen Aviation Museum No matter what time of year you visit, Yamhill County is the perfect destination for food and wine trekking: www.yamhillvalley.org More Information : For more information on packages or any of the establishments mentioned
here, contact the Willamette Valley Visitors Association at 866.548.5018
or download our Oregon Bounty Willamette
Valley events guide here in PDF format. More events can be found at these Web sites: |
