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Oregon Food Events
Silver Etiquette Tea
January 26, 2008 -- Salem
Discover unusual tableware from the late 1800's while enjoying
a delicious multi-course tea in Deepwood's formal dining room
and parlor. A tour of the house is included. $30 per person,
reservations required. 1-3 p.m.
Historic
Deepwood Estate,1116 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 363-1825
Chocolate 'n Chowder
February 1-3, 2008 -- Seaside
Sample the chowders, nibble a variety of chocolate concoctions
or relax with beverages with a chocolate accent. Other
businesses are offering special weekend shopping discounts.
Night entertainment spots are featuring chocolate martinis,
other specialty drinks, live entertainment and chowder and
brew specials.
Call (503) 738-6391 for more information
LibertyBank Bend WinterFest
February 8-10, 2008 - Bend
LibertyBank Bend WinterFest will be held on February 8,9 and
10, 2008 in Downtown Bend across from the Library. This full
scale community event will include the WinterFest Marketplace,
made up of local artists, crafters and gourmet food purveyors.
Pinot Noir & Chocolate Celebration February 9-10, 2008 -- Turner
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Port. Decadent
Chocolate from Dagoba, Godiva, Extreme Chocolates & more. Come
find that perfect Valentine's Day gift! $5 admission includes
a free Riedel wine glass. Noon-5 p.m.
Willamette
Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner,
OR 97392, (503) 588-9463, (800) 344-9463
Sweet Sensations with Carrie Wong
February 12, 2008 -- Salem
Enjoy Valentine's Day with Carrie as she shares recipes for
sweet treats followed by a lovely luncheon tea. $35 per
person, reservations required. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Historic
Deepwood Estate,1116 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 363-1825
Strawberry Social June 22, 2008 -- Aurora Old Aurora Colony Museum. Join us for an afternoon of
music, heaping bowls of strawberry shortcake and ice cream and
a tour of the five building museum. This is the 38th year of
this extremely popular event, so grab grandma, grandpa and the
kids for a great afternoon! 12-4pm. Adults $6.50/Senior
$5.50/Child under 12 $3
Homemade Hobby
Festival and Chili Cook-Off
August 23, 2008 -- Bonanza
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bonanza Big Springs Park
Northwest Chocolate Festival
September 12-14, 2008 -- Portland
The Northwest Chocolate Festival will feature kids and family
focused (all-ages) hands-on activities with chocolate. There
will be many opportunities to engage, learn about, and taste
chocolate. Ecotrust Building, 720 NW Ninth Avenue, Portland,
OR, admission: Free, time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., phone: (206)
855.6915
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
September 19-21, 2008 -- Portland
Portland's premier German style fall festival celebrates it's
18th year at Oaks Park. Authentic food and beer, Kinderplatz
for the kids featuring Radio Disney Rocktoberfest, pretzel
kissing, sausage eating, and chicken dance contests, craft and
import vendors, dog shows, wiener dog races, cooking shows,
and more!
Oaks Amusement Park, Foot of SE Spokane Street, Portland,
OR, admission: $2.00 - $5.00, time: 3 - 12 a.m. Fri; 11 - 12
a.m. Sat; 11 - 7 p.m. Sun, phone: (503) 233.5777
Chili on the Green Festival
September 20, 2008 -- Fairview
Chili on the Green is a fun family affair featuring the Chili
Pepper Kids Park & Carnival for children of all ages and
Bumper's Beer & Wine Garden for adults. Successful chiliheads
competing at Chili on the Green will advance to the 2008 ICS
World's Championship Chili Cookoff in the fall to win cash
prizes. Fairview Community Park, NE Village Street at NE Park
Lane, Fairview, OR, admission: free, time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
phone:(503) 674.6240
Pear Party
September 20-21, 2008 --
Hood River
The Hood River Valley's popular Rasmussen Farms is throwing a
great one—the original Pear Party! Oregon's Hood River Valley
is one of the finest pear growing districts in the world, and
produces many of the nation's best quality pears. Hood River,
OR, admission: free, time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., phone: (541)
386.4622
Chili Cook-off
October 4, 2008 -- Cottage Grove
Noon – 4pmm Cottage Grove, Start cooking at 8am, contact:
942-2411
