The Willamette Valley Wineries Association hosts two annual, county-wide events. Wine Country Thanksgiving & the Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country.

2008 Wine Country Thanksgiving
Wine Country Thanksgiving will be held on November 28, 29, 30.

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2009 Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country
Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country will be held on May 23, 24, 25

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More than 100 wineries are open to the public from 11 AM to 5 PM during these two special weekends in the Wine Country. Many of these wineries are not open at any other time during the year. Festivities include tasting of new releases and older vintages, barrel tastings, specialty foods and sales of limited quantity wines. Some wineries have live music and some charge a tasting fee. Winemakers and owners will personally greet their guests.

Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country information will be mailed at the beginning of May. Wine Country Thanksgiving information will be sent at the beginning of November.

To receive a mailer that includes a list of activities at each winery and a touring map, contact the Willamette Valley Wineries Association at 503-646-2985, fax 503-292-0713, or email us: info@willamettewines.com.