2011 Best Fests Preview
Here at the Oregon Wine Press, we know how fast the year can fly by; so we decided to give you a heads-up on the biggest Oregon wine events of 2011.
With live music, amazing food, world-class wine and worthy charities, the following events promise good times and lasting memories.
The calendar begins with two events at the end of January.
Oregon Wine, Food & Brew Festival, Jan. 28–29, will feature dozens of Oregon wineries, food, art and main stage entertainment at the Jackman-Long building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.
This year’s music line-up includes the Ted Vaughn Blues Band, the Mathew Price Band, Blind Rhino, jazz pianist Brady Goss, the Bourbon Street Jazz Band and more. Plus, the festival will bring back its popular wine competition — this year produced by the Oregon Wine Press. Winners will be announced at the festival.
Oregon Truffle Festival, Jan. 28–30, will entertain guests with workshops, dog-training seminars, cooking classes, a truffle marketplace and the Grand Truffle Dinner prepared by notable chefs. Located at the Valley River Inn, this event is the first of its kind in North America.
Both festivals guarantee your palate’s inspired with gourmet grub and local wine.
January 28–29, 2011
Oregon Wine, Food & Brew Festival
Oregon State Fairgrounds (Salem)
www.oregonwinefoodbrewfest.com
January 28–30, 2011
Oregon Truffle Festival
Valley River Inn (Eugene)
www.oregontrufflefestival.com
February 19–20, 2011
Confluence Wine, Beer, Seafood & Music Festival
Old W. F. Jewett School Building (Gardiner)
www.reedsportcc.org/confluence
February 25–27, 2011
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
South Beach Marina (Newport)
www.newportchamber.org
March 4–5, 2011
Classic Wines Auction & Dinner
Oregon Convention Center, Portland Art Museum (Portland)
www.classicwinesauction.com
March 4–6, 2011
Oregon Chocolate Festival
Ashland Springs Hotel (Ashland)
www.ashlandspringshotel.com
March 5, 2011
Big Sip Oregon
Doubletree Lloyd Center (Portland)
www.bigsiporegon.com
Greatest of the Grape
Seven Feathers Casino Resort & Spa (Canyonville)
www.umpquavalleywineries.org
March 11–13, 2011
Sip! McMinnville Wine & Food Classic
Evergreen Space Museum (McMinnville)
www.sipclassic.org
March 19, 2011
Oregon Cheese Festival
Rogue Creamery (Central Point)
www.oregoncheeseguild.org
March 25–27, 2011
North Meets South Food & Drink Jubilee
The Benson Hotel (Portland)
www.praviawinesandevents.wordpress.com
April 1–3, 2011
Columbia Gorge Passport Weekend
Columbia Gorge Wineries
www.columbiagorgewine.com
April 2, 2011
Flavors of Carlton
Ken Wright Cellars (Carlton)
www.carltontogethercares.com
April 16, 2011
Umpqua Valley Barrel Tour
Umpqua Valley Wineries
www.umpquavalleywineries.org
WineFest
Springfield City Hall
www.springfieldmuseum.com/winefest
April 16–17, 2011
Dundee Hills Passport Tour
Dundee Hills Wineries (Dundee)
www.dundeehills.org
April 22–23, 2011
Spring Beer & Wine Festival
Oregon Convention Center (Portland)
www.springbeerfest.com
April 29–May 1, 2011
Astoria-Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival
Clatsop County Fairgrounds (Astoria)
www.oldoregon.com
April 29–May 1, 2011
A Taste of Ashland
Ashland Galleries
www.atasteofashland.com
May 5–7, 2011
Science of Wine
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum (Ashland)
www.scienceofwineashland.com
May 14, 2011
Portland Indie Wine & Food Festival
Bison Building (Portland)
www.indiewinefestival.com
Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival
Downtown Silverton
www.silvertonwineandjazz.com
May 21, 2011
Umpqua Valley Barrel Tour
Umpqua Valley Wineries
www.umpquavalleywineries.org
May 21–22, 2011
America’s Wild Rivers Coast Wine, Art & Music Festival
Event Center on the Beach (Gold Beach)
www.goldbeach.org
May 22, 2011
Applegate Valley Spring Uncorked Tour
Applegate Valley Wineries
www.applegatewinetrail.com
May 28–30, 2011
Memorial Weekend
Oregon Wineries (Statewide)
June 3–5, 2011
Canby Wine, Art & Garden Show
Clackamas County Event Center (Canby)
www.clackamas.us/fair
June 18, 2011
Gorge Wine Celebration for Hospice
Best Western Hood River Inn
www.columbiagorgewine.com
June 18–19, 2011
Hood River County Fruit Loop Wine Celebration
Hood River Fruit Loop Wineries and Farms
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com
June 25–26, 2011
The Bite of Bend
Downtown Bend
www.thebiteofbend.com
July 2–4, 2011
Art & The Vineyard
Alton Baker Park (Eugene)
www.artandthevineyard.org
July 16–17, 2011
Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival
The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club* (Aloha)
www.bestoforegonfoodandwine.com
July 23–24, 2011
Carlton’s Walk in the Park
Wennerberg Park (Carlton)
www.carltonswalkinthepark.com
July 29–31, 2011
International Pinot Noir Celebration
Linfield College (McMinnville)
www.ipnc.org
August 12–14, 2011
The Bite of Oregon
Waterfront Park (Portland)
www.biteoforegon.com
August 20, 2011
Hearts & Vines Auction
Valley View Winery (Jacksonville)
www.heartsandvines.com
August 26–28, 2011
Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
Esther Short Park (Downtown Vancouver)
www.vancouverwinejazz.com
August 26–September 5, 2011
Oregon State Fair
Oregon State Fairgrounds (Salem)
www.oregonstatefair.org
August 27, 2011
World of Wine Festival
Del Rio Vineyards (Gold Hill)
www.worldofwinefestival.com
September 3–5, 2011
Explore Tour & Taste Tour
Chehalem Mountains Wineries
www.chehalemmountains.org
September 10–11, 2011
Umpqua Valley Wine, Art & Music Festival
Umpqua Community College (Roseburg)
www.uvwineartandmusic.com
September 17, 2011
Jellyfish Jubilee: A Celebration of Food & Wine
Oregon Coast Aquarium (Newport)
www.aquarium.org
November 4–6, 2011
Ashland Food & Wine Classic
Ashland Springs Hotel
www.ashlandchamber.com
November 5, 2011
Northwest Wine & Food Festival
Doubletree Lloyd Center (Portland)
www.nwwinefestival.com
November 11–12, 2011
¡Salud! Oregon Pinot Noir Auction
Domaine Drouhin Oregon (Dayton), The Governor Hotel (Portland)
www.saludauction.org
November 20, 2011
Applegate Valley Fall Uncorked Tour
Applegate Valley Wineries
www.applegatewinetrail.com
November 25–27, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
Oregon Wineries (Statewide)
*Location subject to change. Check website for up-to-date details.
