Thanksgiving Day/ Memorial Day weekend

Dundee Hills Passport Tour (April 19-20, 2008)

Washington Counties "Wineology Weekend" takes place on Thanksgiving Day Weekend - - wineries plan wine tour sessions promoting knowledge, fun and products...call My Chauffeur for details.

Harvest Time is around October and many wineries have special holiday tasting events from November to January.  There really isn't a bad time to visit 'the Valley', because wine tasting can be enjoyed indoors even on the rainiest afternoons.

Annual Art Harvest Studio Tour of Yamhill County (October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2008)

Portland Indie Wine Festival (May 2-4, 2008)

NewbergArtWalk.com -  First Fridays in downtown Newberg is the aRtWalk w/wine tasting

Hood River’s First Fridays are a co-operative effort between downtown merchants and local artists for the benefit of everyone. Artists will be on hand to create, display and sell their artwork and musicians will be playing at a variety of locations throughout the area. Artists of all ages and media’s are hosted by various downtown businesses. Downtown Hood River. 541-387-6738.

First Thursday at Urban Wineworks - Urban Wineworks celebrates First Thursday in the Pearl District of Portland with art, music and wine. For information (503) 226-9797

Dobbes Family Estate is excited to present "Saturdays in the Cellar", a new series of fun and informal wine education classes. Learn about Oregon wine from one of the region's most respected winemaking teams!   Join Joe Dobbes and his talented staff for discussions on winemaking. The classes will be held at the Dobbes Family Estate winery from 3-5pm on the last Saturday of April - July; the series starts Saturday April 26. Each class is $25 per person ($20 for Dobbes Family Circle Members) and includes instructional wine tasting. Seating is limited, please call 503-538-1141 or email charles@dobbesfamilyestate.com to reserve your seat today.

"BYOBB" Cellar Dinners - "Bring-your-own-best-bottle Wine Cellar Dinners" with Bistro Maison held the last Wednesday of each month.  Make your reservations with your “wine buddies” or meet new ones at your surprise table. Each guest brings a favorite bottle of wine to fit a theme and shares it with your table as you enjoy a grand 5-course dinner.   Space is limited.  Reservations required:  503-474-1888. 

Montinore Estate Tasting Room Performance, every Sunday.  This is live music in the Montinore Estate tasting room to set the mood for tasting; it is not an outdoor concert. Performers play from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. There is no charge to listen while you sip. Please call Montinore Estate at 503-359-5012 for more info. 

Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn Summer Concert Series.  Sunday nights from 6 - 8:30 pm; call Youngberg Hill at 503-472-2727 for details . .

Antipasti Hour at Nick's Italian Cafe in McMinnville.  Tues.-Sat. 5:00 - 6:30 PM.  Enjoy specially selected pairings of appetizers and wines by the glass.  Call Nick's for more info:  503-434-4471 or  888-456-2511.