To find out what activities are taking place when
you’re planning a visit, register to receive our quarterly
newsletter featuring information on special events and festivals taking
place in the Willamette Valley.
More and more people are discovering what Pacific
Northwesterners have known for years – Oregon is not only beautiful,
but it also makes great wine. And the top spot for growing and
producing this fabulous wine is the scenic, fertile Willamette Valley.
Nestled between the Coastal and Cascade Mountain ranges, this temperate
climate enjoys gentle breezes while the rest of the country wilts
in a heat wave.
Not interested in wine? No problem! From art festivals and
renaissance faires to tax-free shopping and gourmet eateries, the
Willamette Valley makes for a fun late-summer getaway. Check out
these lively events and attractions below, and come join us for a
glass of wine and memories in the making.
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Oregon State Fair
Aug. 25 – Sept. 4
Sundays – Thursdays
11am – 10pm
Fridays & Saturdays 11am – 10 pm
The 141st annual Oregon State Fair in Salem celebrates the
culture of all Oregonians with more than 22,000 exhibits
in home arts, photography,
livestock, agriculture and more. Concerts, family entertainment,
great
food and free parking!
www.oregonstatefair.org |
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The Wine & Blues Festival
Aug. 26
2 p.m
Come enjoy the conclusion of Secret House Vineyards
summer concert series in an intimate environment with friends
and family. The Chicago Blues Reunion is an all-ages show bringing
together a collection of local and nationally-recognized musicians
for an afternoon of fun and music in a lovely outdoor venue in
Veneta.
www.secrethousewinery.com |
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Swan Island Dahlia Festival and Basil, Wine & Art
Festival
Aug. 26-28 and Sept. 2-4
10am - 6pm
The Swan Island Dahlia Festival is a must see for the dahlia
lover, or if you just love flowers. View over 400 floral
arrangements of dahlias in two indoor display rooms – ranging
from teacup to floor to ceiling extravaganzas! This is the largest
display put on by one grower anywhere in the United States
with over 40 acres of dahlias in full bloom.
www.dahlias.com
Next visit the Basil, Wine & Art Festival held at the Flower
Farm in Canby. Wander more than 40 acres at the nation's largest
dahlia grower and sample delicious wine, beer and fresh Italian pastas
and a train ride through the flowers.
www.flowerfarmer.com |
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New Outdoor Festival at the Evergreen
Aviation Museum
Sept. 1-3
Friday 3 – 9pm
Saturday 12- 9pm
Sunday – 12-6pm
The McMinnville home of the famous Spruce Goose will host
Oregon Vintage Festival showcasing the Pacific Northwest’s finest
wine, beer, food, entertainment, art, aircraft and automobiles. Admission
on Friday is $10; on Saturday and Sunday admission is $20 and includes
one ticket to the Museum and IMAX Theater.
www.sprucegoose.org |
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Antiques In the Streets
Sept. 9
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A favorite event in Historic Downtown Albany, discover treasures
from over fifty west coast vendors at this year’s Antiques
In the Streets. Have your own family heirloom? Bring it to the KGAL/ KSHO
Antiques Appraisal Show featuring TV's Gary Germer and other expert
appraisers to find out just how priceless it is.
www.albanydowntown.com |
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Shrewsbury Renaissance
Faire
Sept. 9-10
10am – 6pm
The only fair of its kind in Oregon, the Shrewsbury
Renaissance Faire outside Corvallis features more than 125
artisan stalls and 1,000 costumed players, offering families
an interactive adventure in history.
www.shrewfaire.com |
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Harvest Moon Celebration
Sept. 9-10
The annual Harvest Moon celebration lasts all weekend at
the King Estate MarketPlace in Eugene. With fresh organic
produce, the season’s first apples and breathtaking views,
it’s
a great place to say goodbye to summer and welcome the
sights, smells and sounds of autumn. www.kingestate.com |
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Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Sept. 14-17
Thursday - Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday from 11am - 9:30pm
Mount Angel is home to the largest folk festival in the Pacific
Northwest. This free event boasts more than 30 musical groups,
Bavarian
foods, crafts, kindergarten, bier and weingartens, street
dancing, sporting
events and a car show.
www.oktoberfest.org |
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Annual Grape Stomp Festival
Sept. 23-24
Ever wondered what it feels like to kick off your shoes and
squish grapes between your toes? This is your chance. Get
in the barrel at the Annual Grape Stomp Festival at St. Josef's Wine
Cellar in Canby, featuring live German music, food, wine and laughs.
stjosefs.tripod.com/id4.html |
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