Yamhill Valley Visitors Association for Oregon Wine Country

September 3	Newberg ARTwalk Downtown Newberg will hold an ARTwalk from 5–9 pm on the first Friday of each month. A number of shops stay open for shoppers during the ARTwalk. For more information, contact Sally Dallas at 503-538-0888 or sally@newbergallery.com
September 3-5	Vertical Pinots! Labor Day Weekend at Coelho Winery Experience side by side from 11 am - 5 pm, five vintages of Coelho Estate Pinot Noir, from our very first vintage to present: 2004 and 2005 Library, 2006 and 2007 Reserve and our outstanding 2008 Estate Paciência Pinot Noir. $15 vertical flight of 5 vintages Coelho Wine Club Member Special Event Discount: 2 bottle Members 10% off, 6 bottle Members 15% off, Case Members 20% off. Coelho Winery, 111 5th Street, Amity. Phone: 503-835-9305
September 4-5	Argyle Winery's Labor Day Celebration Come to Argyle Winery, 691 Hwy 99W, Dundee to celebrate the end of the summer from 11 am-4pm by sipping wine in the wine cellar and eating tasty food from Subterra Restaurant (Subterra will be at Argyle from 12-4 pm) Local jewelry-artist Sophisticated Beads will be displaying hand-made jewelry. Call 888-427-4953 for more information.
September 4-6	Labor Day Weekend Explore Tour & Taste As harvest nears, meet the winemakers and growers of the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge AVAs for winery and vineyard open houses. Discover over 20 locations on Portland's doorstep rarely open to the public, walk the vineyards, taste the grapes and the wines. Hosted by Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers, the event includes special pre-harvest vineyard presentations, wine tastings, open houses and much more. Times are generally 11 am - 5 pm. Cost varies.
September 5	Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon New in 2010, this marks the fourth event in the Wine Country Half Marathon Series produced by Destination Races. Experience the warmth and charm of the Willamette Valley on Labor Day weekend when the weather is ideal and the vines are full and ready for harvest. This scenic course meanders through the heart of the valley, beginning at magnificent Stoller Winery and finishing in the town of Carlton for the popular post-race Wine & Music Festival. General info can be found at www.run4oregonwine.com.
September 11	Trilogy Festival - Food, Wine, Art Immerse yourself in fresh cuisine, captivating wines, and intriguing art from 11 am - 6 pm while surrounded by the splendor of the Oakhurst Thoroughbred Farm. Sample the food, wine, and art of more than 60 regional vendors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.trilogynewberg.com. VIP Admission - $35 purchase in advance only. Includes preferred parking, early entry (10:00 am), unique pre-event VIP sparkling wine class with coffee and pastries, a commemorative wine glass, and general admission to the main event. General Admission - $20 purchase online by September 7, 2010 ($25 cash only day of the event - ATM available). Includes entrance to main event, classes, live demonstrations, and a commemorative wine glass. Food and wine tasting fees are extra. (Please note, Trilogy is a 21 and over event only). For more information please contact the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce at (503) 538-2014.
September 11	Ramana Vieira Concert at Coelho Winery Ramana Vieira Fado Concert at Coelho Winery. Doors open at 6 pm, concert starts at 7 pm. The new voice of Fado Portuguese world music performing live in the Coelho Winery Tasting room. Ramana Vieira is a must see! Come and be prepared to be mesmerized by her extraordinary gifts of a soulful voice and wide range of emotions, which evoke images of old world Portugal. Advance tickets $25 by September 4, or $35 at the door. Purchase your tickets by calling Coelho Winery, 111 5th Street, Amity, OR at 503-835-9305, email info@coelhowinery.com or visit www.coelhowinery.com
Sept. 18 - Oct. 17	Picnic at The Four Graces Tasting Room Come celebrate harvest by having a picnic at The Four Graces, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee. Just call Jason, our tasting room manager by 9 am the day of your visit, and order a picnic box lunch from a selection of farm fresh sandwiches. We'll include a flight of The Four Graces wines all for just $15. The sandwich options will soon be up on the website www.thefourgraces.com. We have picnic blankets as well as tables and chairs outside. Phone 503-554-8000 or email info@thefourgraces.com.
September 18	Art & Wine in McMinnville From 2-8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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October 1	Newberg ARTwalk Downtown Newberg will hold an ARTwalk from 5–9 pm on the first Friday of each month. A number of shops stay open for shoppers during the ARTwalk. For more information, contact Sally Dallas at 503-538-0888 or sally@newbergallery.com
October 9	Extreme Chocolates: Unique Creations for The Four Graces Wines Chocolate entrepreneur Chef Carrie Wong of Extreme Chocolates will personally introduce her newest creations at The Four Graces, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee from noon-4 pm. The special chocolates are each designed to pair sublimely with a particular Four Graces wine. Meet Chef Wong in person and enjoy these unique pairings.Cost for all wines and a chocolate sample is $15, waived for The Four Graces wine club members. For further information call 503-554-8000; email: info@thefourgraces.com; or call Extreme Chocolates at 503-581-6099.
October 16	Art & Wine in McMinnville From 2-8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
October 1-17	Picnic at The Four Graces Tasting Room Come celebrate harvest by having a picnic at The Four Graces, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee. Just call Jason, our tasting room manager by 9 am the day of your visit, and order a picnic box lunch from a selection of farm fresh sandwiches. We'll include a flight of The Four Graces wines all for just $15. The sandwich options will soon be up on the website www.thefourgraces.com. We have picnic blankets as well as tables and chairs outside. Phone 503-554-8000 or email info@thefourgraces.com.
October 30	"Graceful Dead" Party Come celebrate Halloween at The Four Graces, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee from noon-4 pm. Enjoy ghoulish treats prepared by Silverspoon Catering and taste enticing wines. $15 for wine tasting and treats. Wine Club Members have fee waived. Costumes optional.For further information call 503-554-8000 or email: info@thefourgraces.com.

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November 5	Newberg ARTwalk Downtown Newberg will hold an ARTwalk from 5–9 pm on the first Friday of each month. A number of shops stay open for shoppers during the ARTwalk. For more information, contact Sally Dallas at 503-538-0888 or sally@newbergallery.com
November 20	Art & Wine in McMinnville From 2-8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.
November 19-21	Olio Nuovo Festa (New Olive Oil Celebration) Join the Oregon Olive Mill at Red Ridge, 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton for their second annual Olio Nuovo Festa "New Olive Oil Celebration" weekend from 11 am - 4 pm. . This year's old tradition exists around the first pressing of artisan olive oil each harvest, celebrating the olive, the harvest and the pressing of new oil. Tour the imported Italian olive mill, taste a variety of freshly-pressed olive oils, enjoy warm bruschetta and sample Durant Vineyards estate wine. Call 503-864-2200 for questions. Reservations are NOT required.
November 27-28	Argyle Winery's Thanksgiving Event Need to relax after a day of eating turkey? Have out-of-town relatives interested in sampling some of Oregon's best wines? Come to Argyle Winery, 691 Hwy 99W, Dundee, for our Thanksgiving event! Enjoy wine & cheese while browsing through local artists' work. Live music from Rio Con Brio. Cost: $15 includes Argyle logo glass. For more information call 888-427-4953.

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December 3

Newberg ARTwalk

Downtown Newberg will hold an ARTwalk from 5–9 pm on the first Friday of each month. A number of shops stay open for shoppers during the ARTwalk. For more information, contact Sally Dallas at 503-538-0888 or sally@newbergallery.com

December 18

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2-8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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January 7

Newberg ARTwalk

January 15

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2- 8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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February 4

Newberg ARTwalk

February 19

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2- 8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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March 4

Newberg ARTwalk

March 19

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2- 8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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April 16

Newberg ARTwalk

April 16

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2- 8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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May 6

Newberg ARTwalk

May 21

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2- 8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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June 3

Newberg ARTwalk

June 18

Art & Wine in McMinnville

From 2- 8 pm on every third Saturday of the month, the Art & Wine event will take place in historic downtown McMinnville. Downtown merchants, galleries and restaurants are joining together with local artists and wineries to bring you a family-friendly event which showcases our historic downtown area's small-town atmosphere. Wine tasting, food, and other beverages will be offered by many of the businesses for your enjoyment while you stroll the streets of downtown McMinnville. For more information, contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.