the portland mercury's drink local guide, march 15, 2012 (vol. 12, no. 43)

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MARCHMALT BALL 2012March 24Portland Mercury and The Oregon Brewers Guild present the very fi rst Malt Ball - bringing together two of the best things about Portland: BANDS and BEER.Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E Burnside, Portland2 pm- midnight , $20-25 includes commemorative mug, 4 tasting tickets and show entry.portlandmercury.com/maltball

GORGE WINEGROWERS’ CELEBRATION FOR HOSPICE: GIVE + TASTEMarch 24Help support the efforts of Heart of Hospice Foundation, all while enjoying a memorable evening with the winemakers and winegrowers who will be pouring an amazing variety of wines from the Columbia River Gorge.Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River5:30-10:30 pm, $75 includes commemorative wine glass, wine tasting, seated dinner, dance and morecolumbiagorgewine.com

JOAN OF ARC SAISON BEER RELEASE PARTYMarch 24Collaboration beer release party between Girls Inc, U-Brew PDX and Bazi Bierbrasserie. All proceeds from the Joan of Arc sales will support Girls Inc.Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 SE 32nd, Portland6:30 pmbazipdx.com

LAMBIC BLENDING SEMINARMarch 24Blend and taste 6 different styles of lambics. Reservations required, call 503-234-8888.Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 SE 32nd, Portland4 pm, $20bazipdx.com

BAZI BIERBRASSERIE TURNS ONEMay 26Celebrate Bazi’s fi rst birthday with live music, drink specials, and complimentary food while supplies last. 32nd Ave will be closed and converted into a beer garden!Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 SE 32nd, Portland4 pmbazipdx.com

WEST COAST DISTILLERS TROUPE TRAVELING SPIRITS SHOWMarch 28This community event features West Coast distillers like Bull Run Distilling Company, who want to show off their goods and make you some cocktails! The Original, 300 SW 6th, Portland

NORTHWEST WINES AND TAPAS DINNERMarch 30This unique dinner will feature specifi c foods from the amaz-ing bounty of the Northwest as well as wine pairings from the same region. Come learn about the different wine re-gions in Oregon’s vibrant backyard. Plus there will be some special pricing on featured wines for class participants.White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro, 4040 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, OR6-8 pm, $35whitebuffalowines.com

NORTH WILLAMETTE WINE TRAIL WEEKENDMarch 31- April 1Spend a weekend exploring wine country and journey to 24 (yep 24!) neighboring wineries located just minutes from Portland. This wine fi lled weekend will also feature culinary samples, wine education and plenty of fun.North Willamette Vintners Wineries, Washington County11 am-4 pm, $45 per person includes wine tastings at all 24 wineries, food pairings, wine activities and more. Special Sunday only ticket is $35.northwillamettevintners.org


APRILDUNDEE HILLS PASSPORT TOURApril 1-30Wineries from one of Oregon’s most celebrated wine re-gions devote the entire month of April to small-batch wines and discounted tasting for passport holders. The passport is also good for deals at area restaurants and inns and is a surefi re way to get to know the wines of Dundee. $20dundeehills.org

18TH ANNUAL SPRING BEER AND WINE FESTApril 6-7The Spring Beer & Wine Fest is known as the nation’s largest sampling related (ahem, drinking related), springtime event. Featuring the Tour de Cheese, Chefs Stage, local live music, artisan brewers, vintners, distillers, cheese mak-ers, and a heated outdoor smoker’s tent, there is literally something for everyone. Plus admission is free to the fi rst 1000 each day!Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK, PortlandNoon-11 pm, $5 admission, beer glass $8, wine glass $5, plastic beer mug $5, sampling token $1springbeerfest.com

OYSTER BUS TOUR WITH DOUBLE MOUNTAIN BREWER AND OLD LOMPOCApril 7For both oyster and beer enthusiasts alike, this all inclusive party includes bus transportation, beer, an oyster tour of Chelsea Shellfi sh Farm, lunch and oyster shucking lesson. Learn about oysters. Drink beer. Huzzah!9 am-8 pm, $75eatoysterbar.com

PORTLAND GRAND TASTING, COLUMBIA GORGE PASSPORT PREVIEWApril 9Kick off the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Passport Week with a Portland Grand Tasting at the Melody Ballroom featuring Columbia Gorge Wineries.Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, Portland4-7 pm, $25columbiagorgewine.com

SAKÉ FEST PDXApril 12Saké isn’t just for rice-centric meals. At Saké Fest learn how to pair saké with any cuisine and experience dozens of Saké, Plum Wine and Beer varieties. Samples of the best Japanese & US brands will abound as well as food and entertainment.Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th, Heritage Ballroom, Portland6:30-9 pm, $49-74

DATE NIGHT AT PLUM HILL VINEYARDSEvery second Friday of the monthGrab a date and head on over to Plum Hill Vineyards for small bites, music, and complimentary wine tasting.Plum Hill Vineyards, 6505 SW Old Hwy 47, Gaston, OR5-8 pmplumhillwine.com

PEAR A FAREApril 13-14Taste the amazing fl avor of Southern Oregon’s fi ne artisan foods, wines, and beer. For those interested in getting to know the lush region that is Southern Oregon this is a sure-fi re way to eat and drink yourself into a healthy (or at least hedonistic) friendship.Main Street, Medford, ORFri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am-5 pmpear-a-fare.com


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COLUMBIA GORGE WINERIES PASSPORT WEEKENDApril 13-15Wineries in Oregon & Washington will be offering exclusive specials for passport holders (visit columbiagorgewine.com to purchase), and lodging and dining specials will also be offered. This 40-mile tour of the scenic Gorge is a fantastic getaway and an amazing way to get to know the wines of the region.28 Columbia Gorge Wineries in WA and ORFri-Sun 11 am-6 pm, $15 Passportscolumbiagorgewine.com

DEVOUR PDXApril 13-29Devour your way through the Portland’s ever-growing food web of diverse dining culture. Go from nepolitas to pho’ and then onto buckets of clams and steaks, to Quinault River steelhead caviar and NW artisan cheeses. Be prepared; your nose will fl utter and your mouth will water.Participating restaurants, Portlanddevourpdx.com

WINEFESTApril 14This annual fundraiser for the Springfi eld Museum will fea-ture tastes from six unique and delightful wines. The event will also include a raffl e, silent auction, and a talk from wine connoisseur Glen Brigham.Springfi eld City Hall, 225 5th Street, Springfi eld, OR6-9 pm, $50Springfi eldmuseum.com/winefest

UMPQUA VALLEY BARREL TOURSApril 14 & May 5Get on the Umpqua Valley bus and get swept away to fi ve Umpqua Valley wineries where winemakers will be on hand to dole out tastes of their newest offerings. This paired with delicious appetizers and conversation, you can’t go wrong.

Two dates and four tours to choose from.Umpqua Valley Wineries, Roseburg9 am-5 pmumpquavalleywineries.org

58TH ANNUAL HOOD RIVER VALLEY BLOSSOM FESTIVALApril 14-29, Saturdays and SundaysCelebrate the arrival of spring in one of Oregon’s most beautiful valleys with plenty of food, craft & quilt shows, plus orchard & win-ery tours. Also, it should be probably be noted that 15,000 acres of blossoming fruit will be everywhere the eye can see!Hood River, ORSat and Sun, Blossom Fest Kiosks open 10 am-4 pmhoodriver.org

MOUNTAINS TO METROApril 19Chehalem Mountain, Ribbon Ridge wineries, and Portland-metro area restaurants will be taking over the Heritage Ballroom of the Governor Hotel for an evening of premier wine and food pairings. An emphasis will be placed on the appellation’s unique blend of soils, elevation range, and its many grape types.Governor Hotel, Heritage Ballroom, 614 SW 11th, Portland5-9 pm, $35-40Mountainstometro.com

6TH ANNUAL PORTLAND’S CHEERS TO BELGIAN BEERSApril 21This is a great opportunity to taste beer the way monks of yesteryear intended it. Portland and Oregon brewers will be offering Belgian-style beers alongside the real Belgian deal.Metalcraft Fabrication, 723 N Tillamook, PortlandNoon-9 pm, Admission Free, $15 for 5 drink tickets, $20 for 10 drink tickets, $1 additional tastes. Price includes stemmed glass.oregonbeer.org/pctbb


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2010 ARCUS ESTATE RELEASE EVENTApril 21Archery Summit hosts a wonderful afternoon of Pinot Noir tasting and exploration of their winery. Take a walk through their barrel caves (yep, caves!), fall in love with the vineyard view, and of course, drink some wine! Archery Summit Winery, 18599 NE Archery Summit Road, Dayton, OR10 am-4 pm, $20archerysummit.com

SAKÉTINI SATURDAYApril 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18A great deal, and a nice way to try out new saké. Try 3 saké cock-tails for $3, or add the cocktails on to an existing fl ight for only $2. SakéOne, 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR11 am-5 pmsakeone.com

BULL RUN DISTILLING COMPANY PACIFIC RUM LAUNCHApril 27Bull Run Distillery, 2259 NW Quimby, Portland

ASTORIA-WARRENTON CRAB, SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVALApril 27-29Come enjoy great costal cuisine, arts and crafts, as well as plenty of excellent wine to taste and purchase.Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, $5-10oldoregon.com

8TH ANNUAL BREWFEST AT THE OREGON GARDENApril 27-28The 8th annual Brewfest at The Oregon Garden features more than 40 craft breweries from throughout the country,

and is a sure fi re bet to fi nd your new favorite beer - and maybe your new favorite band. 16 live bands will be performing on two stages throughout the festival, including Portland’s Blitzen Trapper, Denver, The Dimes, Quiet Life, Weinland, Tango Alpha Tango and Violet Isle. Also meet the brewer’s and try out the Brewer’s Tasting Dinner.The Oregon Garden, 879 West Main Street, Silverton, ORNoon-11 pm, $15, includes beer mug and 5 tasting tickets, two-day pass $25. oregongarden.org/Brewfest.htm

16TH ANNUAL OLYMPIC CLUB BREWFESTApril 28In one of its most popular events of the year, the historic 1908 Olympic Club hosts their annual Brewfest, in which the McMenamins’ Washington brewers and guest brewers plus importers gather together to share some of their fi nest beer.Olympic Club, 112 North Tower, Centralia, WA11 am - late, Free, All Agesmcmenamins.com

FLAVORS OF CARLTONApril 28This 9th annual benefi t for Carlton Together Cares will feature samplings of Carlton’s best local wines as well as fantastic Northwest styled cuisine from some the regions best chefs. Ken Wright Cellars, 236 N Kutch St., Carlton, OR5-9 pmCarltontogethercares.com

GERMANFESTApril 28A day of celebrating (and drinking) all things German. Expect lots of great authentic German beers to sample, and also some German snacks and specialties.Bailey’s Taproom, 213 SW Broadwaybaileystaproom.com


A TASTE OF ASHLANDApril 28-29For over 20 years A Taste of Ashland, presented by The Ashland Gallery Association, has offered a delicious week-end of gallery hopping complete with food and drink from excellent local restaurants and great regional wineries!Downtown Ashland12-4 pm, $35-55atasteofashland.com

TOAST: OREGON ARTISAN SPIRIT TASTINGApril 28-29 The Oregon Distillers Guild is holding a public spirits tasting showcasing local and national craft spirits. A great variety of craft spirits being produced in Oregon will be on display and over 40 distillers and members of the Oregon Bartend-ers Guilds will be in person to talk shop.World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon, PortlandSat 3 pm- Sun 8 pm$49-75oregondistillersguild.org

UNWINE’D: CELEBRATING OREGON WINEApril 29This kick–off event for Oregon Wine Month, will offer a fan-tastic opportunity for wine enthusiasts to taste wines from up to 100 Oregon wineries. Left Bank Annex, 101 N Weidler, Portland3-6 pm, $50

MAYSCIENCE OF WINE May 4–5This special weekend hosted by Ashland’s Science Works Hands-on Museum features programs detailing all the intricate bits of science that goes into making a great

bottle of wine.ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, AshlandFri 6:30-9 pm, $15-20Sat 6-10 pm, $55-65scienceofwineashland.com

OYSTER FEST SAKÉONEMay 5Looking for a great way to start the summer? Oyster Fest will be offering freshly shucked Pacifi c NW oysters, expertly paired with local craft saké. $15 includes half a dozen oys-ters & six saké tastings, and a Bloody Mary Sakétini to fi nish. Wow. This is defi netly worth heading to Forest Grove for.SakéOne, 820 Elm Street, Forest GroveTours will be available at 1, 2 and 3 pm 11 am-4 pm, $15

TASTE OF THE NATION PORTLANDMay 8 Celebrating the 25th Anniversary, Portland’s most food-centric event dedicated to ending childhood hunger, Taste of the Nation brings together premier chefs, wineries and distilleries smack dab in the middle of downtown Portland. Try new dishes, specialty cocktails, wine and beer and participate in a silent auction featuring plenty of epicurean packages.Jeld-Wen Field, 1844 SW Morrison, Portland5-9 pm, $85-500portlandtaste.org

7TH ANNUAL FERN RIDGE WINGS & WINE FESTIVALMay 12For those who love both birds and sipping on your favorite vintage, this unique event pairs bird related walks, talks, and guided boat trips with artisan wine, music, and food. Domaine Meriwether Winery, 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, ORwingsandwinefestival.com


OYSTER FESTMay 12The name says it all. Oysters, live music, locally made beer, wine and liquor. What more could ya want?Eat Oyster Bar, 3808 N Williams, Portland3-6 pm eatoysterbar.com

SASQUATCH BREWFESTMay 12 The Northwest Legends Foundation throws a Brewfest cel-ebrating the memory of Glen Hay Falconer, one of the best brewers of his day. Proceeds of the festival go to help build fi nancial support for brewing scholarships and the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation.Eugene Hilton & Conference Center, 66 E 6th Ave., EugeneNoon-10:30 pm, $10northwestlegendfoundation.org

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND RED WINE & CHOCOLATE TASTINGMay 12-13A perfect Mother’s Day gift! This year treat her to a fl ight of wines paired with locally made chocolate. Yum.Kramer Vineyards, 26830 NW Olson Rd., Gaston11 am- 5pm, $5/person, complimentary for Cellar Door Club members and a guest.Kramerwine.com

MOTHER’S DAY AT DUCK POND CELLARSMay 13Treat your mom right! Bring her into Duck Pond Cellars for a free glass of wine and wonderful discounts.Duck Pond Cellars, 23145 Hwy 99W, Dundee, OR10 am-5 pm duckpondcellars.com

TRES SABORES POURING EVENTMay 16Julie Johnson from Tres Sabores Winery in Napa will be pouring her organically grown Cabernet, Zinfandel and Porque No? blend. Cork Wine Shop, 2901 NE Alberta, Portlandcorkwineshop.com

WINE, WOMEN, AND SHOESMay 17Now in year number two, Wine Women & Shoes is a fund-raising event that intertwines shoe shopping, wine tasting, food sampling, and both live and silent auctions. All for a good cause, proceeds go to help the west coast’s oldest domestic violence shelter, Bradley Angle.Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd, Portland6-9 pm, $50-75bradleyangle.org/wws

6TH ANNUAL BREWERS MEMORIAL ALE FESTMay 18-20This dog friendly brewfest now in its 6th year features 50+ microbrews, live music and a bunch of doggy related entertainment. Proceeds go to help Oregon charities in the memory of Brewer, Rogue Brewery’s favorite four legged companion.Rogue Ales Brewery, 2320 OSU Drive, NewportFri 4-10 pm, Sat noon-10 pm, Sun noon-4 pm $10 includes 4 taster ticketsbrewersalefest.com

BLIND PIG SOCIALMay 19Not for the faint of heart, this special event features 10 local craft distilleries, a whole pig roast, and live music.Circa 33, 3348 SE Belmont, Portland


6TH ANNUAL SILVERTON WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL May 19 A lively festival in the heart of Silverton that features great jazz (Linda Hornbuckle, Eddie Parente, Frank Tribble) and amazing wine from throughout the region.Main Street, Downtown Silverton Begins at noon, $20silvertonwineandjazz.com

2ND ANNUAL COLUMBIA GORGE WINE AND PEAR FESTMay 19-20This annual festival is a not only a celebration of local Hood River products but an entertaining weekend of food, wine, and music. All proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Hood River Scholarship Program, so your hedonism will be going to a good cause for once.Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, ORSat noon-8 pm, Sun noon-6 pm, $18-35wineandpearfest.com

WILD RIVERS COAST WINE, ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL May 19-20This popular festival now in its 25th year, features 15+ regional wineries, over 40 artists, artisans, and crafters displaying and selling work, live music, local food, and plenty of other activities for art or wine enthusiasts.Event Center on the Beach, Hwy 101, Gold Beach, ORSat 11-7 pm, Sun noon-5 pm, $10 includes commemo-rative wine glass and free tastinggoldbeachchamber.com

APPLEGATE VALLEY UNCORKED SPRING BARREL TOURMay 20Take a tour of some of Southern Oregon’s best known

wineries and taste freshly released spring wines.11 am-5 pm, $39applegatewinetrail.com

ROGUE VALLEY WINE AND BREW FEST May 26This community event brings together some of the best microbrews that Oregon and Washington have to offer. Plus local vineyards will be on hand to show off wines and challenge that palette.Riverside Park Ball Field1-7 pm, $20 includes event glass and 6 sample ticketsfacebook.com/pages/Rogue-Valley-Wine-and-Brew-Fest

MEMORIAL WEEKENDMay 26-28The 22nd annual Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country brings together 150 wineries and tasting rooms throughout the Willamette Valley, who will all have their doors open to tasters and wine snobs!Oregon Wineries (Statewide) Tasting Fees vary from winery to winery11-5 p.m. dailywillamettewines.comnwvintners.org

JUNEZOO BREW OREGON ZOO BREWERS FESTIVALJune 1The Oregon Zoo Foundation’s popular artisan beer festival is back for its 6th year! Kick off the Dog Days of summer in style and raise a glass at the Oregon Zoo. Bring your pack and sample artisan beer and cider from more than 30 regional breweries. Shake a tail feather to the premier party sounds of Cool-Ade and many more from the Main Stage.The Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland5-10 pm, 21+, valid ID required.Tickets go on sale April 1st 2012 oregonzoo.org


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CANBY WINE, FOOD AND BREW FESTJune 1-3Wine, food, beer, even some crafts, plants, and fl owers all on display? Holy Hannah, what else do you need out of a summer festival?! Running 20 years strong this is a great way to get out of the city and enjoy some Canby action.Clackamas County Event Center, 694 NE 4th, CanbyFri 5-9 pm, Sat 11 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm$5, 3 day pass $12, Children 15 and under free.

SOUTH WILLAMETTE WINERIES ASSOCIATION BARREL TOUR 2012June 2, June 9, June 16Hop on the bus and enjoy the scenery of the southern Wil-lamette valley as a very responsible designated driver takes you on tours to four of the region’s best wineries.South Willamette Wineries9:30 am- 5 pm, $60southwillamettewineries.com

5TH ANNUAL FIRKIN FESTJune 2Wear your merkin, it’s a freakin’ Firkin fest. Buckman Botani-cal Brewery hosts this 5th annual fest that features great beers from 30 of Oregon’s best breweries.Green Dragon Bistro & Pub, 928 SE 9th, PortlandFirst Session 11 am-2 pm, Seond Session 3-6 pm, $30 includes eight 6 oz pours and 2 food tickets rogue.com

2ND ANNUAL PORTLAND FRUIT BEER FESTIVALJune 9-10The much over looked Fruit Beer will be taking center stage at this festival where many a fruit beer enthusiast will be on hand to change the minds and tongues of even the most adamant bitter lover.Burnside Brewing Company, 7th & E Burnside, Portlandburnsidebrewco.com/FruitBeerFest.php

SISTERS WINE & BREW FESTJune 15-16As if there weren’t enough reasons to visit Sisters, The Sis-ters Wine & Brew Festival promises a great weekend fi lled with Northwest wines, beer, live music and yummy good. Plus cooking classes and demos.The Village Green Park, SistersFri 3-9 pm, Sat 11 am-8 pm, Freesisterswineandbrew.com

DESCHUTES BREWERY BARREL AGED TASTINGJune 16Deschutes Brewery and Pub, Portlanddeschutesbrewery.com

HOOD RIVER COUNTY FRUIT LOOP WINE CELEBRATIONJune 16-17The fourth annual Fruit Loop Wine Celebration takes place all along the Fruit Loop where wine lovers can meet wine-makers, and taste the regions best offerings. This is a one of a kind weekend of exclusive openings and tastings of Hood River’s best.35 mile scenic drive through the Hood River ValleyHoodriverfruitloop.com

FATHER’S DAY AT DUCK POND CELLARSJune 17Dads can be wine lovers too. Take your pops by Duck Pond Cellars on Father’s Day for a glass of wine and wine discounts.Duck Pond Cellars, 23145 N Highway 99W Dundee, OR1-2 pmduckpondcellars.com


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FATHER’S DAY CONCERT AND SALMON BAKEJune 17Treat dad right. Take him to Willamette Valley Vineyard’s Father’s Day Concert slash Salmon Bake slash Wine Club Pick Up Party. A great stop for wino dads, hungry dads, music loving dads, or all of the above dads.Willamette Valley Vineyards Turner Estate, 8800 En-chanted Way SE, Turner, ORNoon-4 pm, $10wvv.com

FLICKS ‘N FLIGHTSJune 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 25A scenic and cinematic event. Anne Amie Vineyards sets up a big screen above the vineyards and plays a movie nearly every other Saturday of the summer. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic supplies encourgaged!Anne Amie Vineyards, 6580 Mineral Springs Road, Carlton, OR6:30-10 pm, Freeanneamie.com

FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND WINEJune 23 The ticket price is well worth it for this fundraiser in support of the Mount Angel Abbey. Admission gets you unlimited wine and beer tastes, hors d’oeuvres, cheese, and choco-late. Plus music, auctions, and plenty of amazing stuff on sale. Get fed and happy for a good cause.Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Dr., St. Benedict, OR 1-5 pm, $50mountangelabbey.org

MCMENAMINS 15TH ANNUAL BARLEY CUP June 23In this beer brewing showdown, brewers draw a random style of beer to brew and must compete toe to toe for the

votes of the judges. A people’s choice award is also given from votes based on public tastings. Thompson Brewery and Public House, 3575 Liberty Road South, Salem, OR11 am - late, Free, All Agesmcmenamins.com

PORTLAND CIDER SUMMITJune 23A diverse gathering of artisan cider makers will be on hand to pour and talk about their latest creations.Elizabeth Caruthers Park, South Waterfront, Portland11 am-7 pmcidersummitnw.com

BITE OF BENDJune 23-24Central Oregon most popular foodie event features a ton of activities for the whole family as well as a ton of “grown up” fun including wine and beer tastings and a bunch of excel-lent Northwest food establishments strutting out their stuff.Downtown BendSat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, Admission freethebiteofbend.com

NW SPIRITS AND MIXOLOGY SHOWJune 23-24A central Oregon event not to be missed with over 75 varieties of crafted spirits on display and to try. Meet master mixologists, distillery owners, and liquor connoisseurs. Minnesota Street, Downtown Bend, OR2-7 pm, $15 includes one cocktailnwspiritsshow.com

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8TH ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN ORGANIC BREWERS FESTIVALJune 29 - July 1Raise awareness for sustainable living, plus sample over 50 organic beers and ciders from around the nation. Organic good and sustainability vendors will also be slinging their wares.Overlook Park, N Fremont and N Interstate, PortlandFri-Sat noon-9 pm, Sun noon-5 pmnaobf.org

DEEPWOOD WINE AND JAZZ FESTJune 3015 Willamette Valley wineries will be on hand pouring a great deal of wine at this 5th annual Jazz and Wine festival. A great way to spend a Saturday: sipping wine, snacking on local food, and tapping a foot to great jazz.Historic Deepwood Estate, 12th and Mission, Salem, OR4-9 pm, $10historicdeepwoodestate.org

RED, WHITE AND CELEBRATEJune 30 – July 4A Fourth of July celebration bringing together the Vinters of North Willamette Valley. Tasting fees vary from winery to winery.North Willamette Valley Wineries11 am-5 pm dailynwvintners.org

JULYOREGON CRAFT BEER MONTHJuly 1 – July 31July is the month to celebrate Oregon craft beers. You know what to do. oregoncraftbeermonth.com

PUCKERFEST 6 “A CELEBRATION OF SOUR BEERS”July 13-19Now in it’s sixth year, Puckerfest has become one of Portland’s favorite events during Oregon Craft Beer Month. Not for the faint of heart though, this is a strictly sour/funky beer tasting week in which customers can taste 12-14 sour beers on tap throughout the day. Belmont Station, 4500 NE Stark, PortlandNoon-11 pmbelmont-station.com

PICNIC IN THE VINEYARDJuly 14 and August 18 How to top a picnic on a beautiful scenic vineyard complete with great food, wonderful wines, and excellent company? Trick questions. You can’t. Live music as well. Grab a date!Arborbrook Vineyards17770 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg, OR4-8 pmarborbrookwines.com

PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL BEERFESTJuly 20-22Arguably the best beer festival that hits Portland every summer, the International Beerfest is a serious tasting of the world’s best offerings. More than 150 hard-to-fi nd rare & exotic beers will be available for taste as well as some the world’s most renowned breweries.Pearl District North Park Blocks, NW Davis and 8th, PortlandFri 4-10 pm, Sat noon-10 pm, Sun noon-7 pm$20-25seattlebeerfest.com


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11TH ANNUAL ROADHOUSE BREWFEST July 21McMenamins brewers will be giving talks and taking ques-tions during this summertime brew fest that “puts the brewer back in brewfest”. Mingle, sip, eat, enjoy, repeat.Cornelius Pass Roadhouse and Imbrie Hall, 4045 North-west Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR11 am - late, Free, All Agesmcmenamins.com

OREGON BREWERS FRINGE FESTIVALJuly 22A Festival that honors and celebrates Oregon brewers and breweries that won’t be appearing in this year’s Oregon Brewers Festival.oregonbrewfest.com

COUNTER CULTURE 2012July 26Great Portland street food from some of the best res-taurants and food carts in the city get paired with some the most well known wine from Oregon, California, Italy, Canada, Austria and New Zealand’s premier producers. Anne Amie Vineyards, 6580 NE Mineral Springs Road, Carlton, OR6-10 pmanneamie.com/counter-culture-2012

OREGON BREWERS FESTIVAL BRUNCH AND PARADEJuly 26

25TH ANNUAL OREGON BREWERS FESTIVALJuly 26-29One of this great beer loving nation’s best known Brew Fes-tivals, The Oregon Brewers Festival grows stronger every year with 80 craft breweries from all parts of the nation who offer handcrafted brews to 70,000 beer lovers during the

four-day event. Food, live music, special events, and promo-tions also play a big part in one of every Portlander’s favorite weekends of the year.Thurs-Sat noon-9 pm, Sun noon-7 pmAdmission free, Mugs $6 and Tokens $1, 4 Tokens for full mug of beer, 1 token for a 4oz taste. oregonbrewfest.com

INTERNATIONAL PINOT NOIR CELEBRATIONJuly 27-29This jam packed weekend of non-stop Pinot Noir love fea-tures great cuisine, vineyard walkabouts, lots of wine tasting (obvi) and a keynote address by none other than Agent Dale Cooper (ahem Kyle MacLachlan)!Linfi eld College, 900 SE Baker St., McMinnville, OR$150-975Ipnc.org

AUGUSTWILLAMETTE VALLEY BLUES AND BREWS FESTIVAL August 3-4This annual fundraising weekend has been going strong for three years raising money for Springfi eld/Eugene Habitat for Humanity. Get your beer taste and blues fi x for a good cause.Island Park, 200 West B Street, Springfi eld, ORFri 4:30-10:30 pm, Sat 1-10:30 pmwvbbf.org

5TH ANNIVERSARY BARREL AGED BEER FESTAugust 4A chance for craft brewery lovers to taste and purchase many a rare and unique batch of beers from some or Or-egon’s fi nest breweries. Barrel aged to perfection.Bailey’s Taproom, 213 SW Broadwaybailestaproom.com


BULL RUN DISTILLING COMPANY ANNIVERSARYAugust 4Bull Run Distillery, 2259 NW Quimby, Portland

18TH ANNUAL BONES AND BREWAugust 4-5A benefi t for the Oregon Zoo, this now 18 year old festival celebrates American backyard BBQ and craft brewing. The BBQ festivities will be immense and the 30+ microbrewer-ies ain’t too shabby of a draw either.Buckman Botanical Brewery, SE 9th & Belmont, PortlandSat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am- 5 pmrogue.com/events

THE BITE OF OREGONAugust 10-12A weekend full of tasting, sampling, gorging, and sipping. This popular Oregon event brings together food and drink specialists and makers from all over the state. Plus great live music and celebrity chef appearances.Waterfront Park, Naito Pkwy, Portland, Or$5-15, Fri and Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-8 pmbiteoforegon.com

TXAKPARTI 2012August 11As part of the Alberta Street Fair, this celebration of the Basque fi zzy wine called Txakoli will include pintxos (small bites) from some of Portland’s best restaurants. All profi ts to benefi t neighborhood non-profi t organizations which help make our community better.Cork Wine Shop, 2901 NE Alberta, PortlandNoon - 5 pmcorkwineshop.com

BROTHER’S DAYAugust 11Widmerwidmerbrothers.com

DESCHUTES STREET FAIR August 16Deschutes Brewery and Pub, Portlanddeschutesbrewery.com

BEND BREWFESTAugust 16-18The 9th annual Bend Brewfest returns with even more malty, yeasty, barley love to spread around. The fest will feature some great food as well as over 80 craft beers from around the region.Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin-Hixon Dr., Bend, ORThurs 3-11 pm, Fri 3-11 pm, Sat noon-11pmbendbrewfest.com

17TH ANNUAL MCMENAMINS LIGHTHOUSE BREWFESTAugust 18Summertime. Beach trip Brewfest. Food and Drink specials and brewery tours all day long. What more do you need to know? Get there.Lighthouse Brewpub, Lincoln City, OR11 am - late, Free, All Agesmcmenamins.com

HEARTS AND VINES AUCTIONAugust 18To support their foundation that funds community-based youth and family programs, Hearts and Vines is throwing their annual auction with great wine and gifts to bid and sip on.Valley View Vineyard 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, OR$125 per person, 5 pm Silent Auction, 7 pm DinnerHeartsandvines.com


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FOREST GROVE UNCORKEDAugust 18 This annual downtown event promotes and celebrates wine, microbrews, food and anything else special and grand that comes out of the Forest Grove community. Live music for dancing and good times abound! Downtown Forest GroveFgcityclub.com/uncorked

CARLTON’S WALK IN THE PARKAugust 18-19 This benefi t for local charities brings together local artists, musicians, restaurants and wineries for a celebratory week-end in one of Oregon’s best wine regions.Wennerberg Park, Carlton, OR11 am-6 pm, $15Carltonswalkinthepark.com

SAKÉONE ANNUAL PACIFIC RIM FESTIVALAugust 25This annual festival bring together live music and perfor-mance plus crafts, food, refreshment, and of course, Saké.SakéOne, 820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR11 am-8 pm, $0-10

GREAT AMERICAN NANO FESTIVALAugust 25-26It’s all about keeping it small at the Nano Festival. This fest is dedicated to breweries who limit their footprint to less than 996 barrels or less a year. Rare beers, and beers you perhaps have not tried will be featured, plus arts, crafts, foodcarts, and vendors.Buckman Botanical Brewery, SE 9th & Belmont, Portland$10rogue.com/events/nano_fest.php

BIKETOBEER FESTAugust 25This bike friendly beer and music extravaganza is fi lled with plenty of everything that a brewery/bike fan loves: beer, food, craft, music and even some bike riding exhibitions.Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell, Portlandhopworksbeer.com

WORLD OF WINE FESTIVAL August 25This Grand Tasting and silent auction event is one of Oregon’s best showcases when it comes to wine made from exclusively Southern Oregon grapes. The event gives participants to not only meet grape growers and wine makers, but to else taste a huge variety of wines and rate them themselves.Del Rio Vineyards, Gold Hill5-9:30 pm, $75Worldofwinefestival.com

LITTLE WOODY BARREL-AGED BEER FESTIVAL August 31-Sept 1This downtown Bend festival celebrates barrel-aged beers and all of their wonderful nuances.Deschutes Historical Museum, Downtown Bendthelittlewoody.com

SEPTEMBERSUNRIVER SUNFEST WINE FESTIVALSeptember 1-2An event to celebrate and focus on Eastern Oregon’s fi ne wine varietals. The weekend is jam packed with tastings from all over the Northwest and complete with a special wine pairing dinner.Sunriver Aquatic & Recreation Center, Sunriver, ORSat noon-7 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm Free Admission, Glasses are $10 for tastings sunriversunfest.com


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EXPLORE TOUR AND TASTESeptember 1-3Chehalem Mountains Wineries encourage wine lovers to head on a tour of many wonderful vineyards over Labor Day weekend to relax, taste, and enjoy the last month of the summer.Chehalem Mountains Winerieschehalemmountains.org

LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN NORTH WILLAMETTE VALLEYSeptember 1-3Tasting fees vary from winery to winery.North Willamette Valley Wineries11 am-5 pm dailynwvintners.org

OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHONSeptember 2This 3rd Annual race will send participants through 13.1 miles of simply breathtaking wine country. The race will fi n-ish in Carlton for a Wine & Music Festival. Drink some water fi rst though wino!Yamhill County, Begins at Stoller Vineyards and Winery7 am race begins, Wine and Music Festival 9:15 am-noon in Carlton run4oregonwine.com

OKTOBERFESTSeptember 8In celebration and tribute to Munich, Germany where the world’s largest Oktoberfest takes place, Widmer brothers host their 8th annual festival of beer, food, music, and Ger-man inspired revelry.Widmer Brothers Brewery, 929 N Russell, Portlandwidmerbrothers.com

THE GATHERINGSeptember 8-9Rogue Brewery hosts their 9th annual Longboard Classic, The Gathering. This longboard contest is a popular Newport South Beach Marina event and will feature Rogue beer and good food being served on the sidelines.Sat and Sun 8 am, FreeSouth Beach, Newport

UMPQUA VALLEY WINE, ART AND MUSIC FESTIVALSeptember 8-9This popular and charitable event brings together numerous Northwest wineries, plus fantastic art on display, and music to groove too. Dinner, dancing, and a charity auction are also included.Umpqua Community College, RoseburgSat 11 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, $5uvwineartandmusic.com

47TH ANNUAL MT. ANGEL OKTOBERFESTSeptember 13-16Mount Angel, Oregon could very well be one of the most charming places on the planet. Where else would you want to spend Oktoberfest? Come on down for beer, bratwurst, and old time German fun at Oregon’s largest folk festival.Mt. Angel, ORThurs - Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-9 pm Day passes $7-9, All festival pass $25oktoberfest.org

15TH ANNUAL MID-VALLEY BREWFESTSeptember 15Eugene’s best beer will be on hand at this special day of food, music, brews and more. Taste craft special beers and enjoy some summertime relaxation.High Street Brewery and Cafe, Eugene11 am - late, Free, All Agesmcmenamins.com


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Two tickets (expenses paid) to:Ireland for Guinness’s Birthday

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FEAST PORTLAND: FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVALSeptember 20-23A celebration that sends up Portland’s very own food bounty, Feast Portland brings together great Northwest food and essential Northwest drink makers, all with the mission to end childhood hungry right here in Oregon.feastportland.com

THE OREGON GRAPE STOMP CHAMPIONSHIP AND HARVEST CELEBRATIONSeptember 22-23Roll up those trousers and get ready for some purple feet. The 22nd Annual Oregon Grape Stomp Competition is upon you. Make your reservation early if you’d like to partici-pate. This competition and tasting is one popular event. Willamette Valley Vineyards Turner Estate, 8800 En-chanted Way SE, Turner, OR11 am-6 pm, $10wvv.com

11TH ANNUAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST BREWCUP BEER FESTSeptember 28-30Astoriafortgeorgebrewery.com

IPA INVASION IVSeptember 29A beer homage to everything IPA related. Participants will get hopped up without a doubt, as they enjoy the sights from McMenamins’ Columbia Pub.McMenamins on the Columbia, 1801 South Access Road, Vancouver, WAmcmenamins.com

SISTERS FRESH HOP FESTIVAL September 29This annual event celebrates autumnal beers made with fresh hops that have just been harvested. A sure fi re chance to taste some of the freshest beer around.The Village Green, Sisters, OR

OCTOBERHOOD RIVER HOPS FESTOctober 6The ninth annual Hood River Hops Fest features more than 25 Northwest breweries who will be bringing or revealing a fresh hop release of some kind. The downtown Hood River event features music, great good, a kid zone, and craft vendors.Downtown Hood River, Between 5th & 7th Streets and Cascade and Columbia StreetsNoon-9 pmhood-river-hops.com

FRESH HOP BEER FESTIVAL October 6A great way to get the Fall drinking off to a good start, come check out releases of fresh hop beers from some of your favorite Northwest Breweries.Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, PortlandNoon-8 pm, $15 for a glass and 5 drink tickets, $20 for a glass and 10 drink tickets oregonbeer.org/freshhopsfest

NORTH WILLAMETTE HARVEST TRAIL & GRAND TASTINGOctober 6$79 for all day tour and Grand Tasting 10 am-6 pm$30 only for Grand Tasting 4-6 pmnwvintners.org


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DESCHUTES FRESH HOP TASTING PORTLANDOctober 8Deschutes Brewery and Pub, Portlanddeschutesbrewery.com

BLOKTOBERFESTOctober 13This block party style festival is an all-ages, free admission event that brings together craft breweries from all over the country, local food, a ton of great live music.Block 15 Brewery, 300 Southwest Jefferson Ave., Corvallisblock15.com

FOOD, WINE AND WISHESOctober 13A benefi t for the Make A Wish foundation, this gala event will feature a full evening of magic, an exciting silent auction, a catered dinner and visits from local wish children. Portland Art Museum, 1219 Southwest Park, Portlandwish.org

8TH ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN DISTILLERS FESTIVAL October 20-21 A festival that brings together small distillers from all over the country for one great weekend of celebrating craft distill-ing. Distilleries will be bringing their goods, you bring your taste buds and your alcohol tolerance.Tiffany Center, 1410 Southwest Morrison, Portland1-7 pm, $10-16distillersfestival.com

BULL RUN DISTILLING COMPANY RED OCTOBER CELEBRATIONOctober 27Bull Run Distillery, 2259 NW Quimby, Portland

NOVEMBERASHLAND FOOD AND WINE CLASSICNovember 2-4Coming up on its sixth year, the Ashland Food and Wine Classic is an exciting culinary competition that brings together some of the best Oregon Chefs preparing amazing local cuisine.Ashland Springs Hotel, AshlandAshlandchamber.com

¡SALUD! THE OREGON PINOT NOIR AUCTIONNovember 9-10A fundraising event with the goal to help provide access to healthcare for Oregon’s seasonal vineyard workers and their families. Bid and sip on great wine for a good cause. Tasting and Big Board Auction, Fri 3-6:30 pmDomaine Drouhin Oregon, DaytonDinner and Auction Gala, Sat 5 pmThe Governor Hotel, 614 Southwest 11th, Portlandsaludauction.org

NORTHWEST WINE AND FOOD FESTIVALNovember 5This is a big one. Over 600 wines and a ton of gourmet bites and samples. Plus the fi rst annual Pate in Portland chef contest.Doubletree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland4-8 pm, $50nwwinefestival.com

BELGIANFEST November 11A special tasting festival hosted by Bailey’s taproom in which Belgian and Belgian-inspired beers will be poured, tasted, and sold.Bailey’s Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, Portlandbaileystaproom.com


APPLEGATE UNCORKED FALL BARREL TOURNovember 18Say hello to the wineries of the Applegate Valley and get ready to taste fi ne wines right out of the barrel and excellent bites from the lush region of Southern Oregon.applegatewinetrail.com

30TH ANNUAL WINE COUNTRY THANKSGIVING EVENTNovember 23-25Willamette Valley Wineries/Oregon Wineries Statewidewillamettewines.com/events/thanksgiving-weekend

OREGON BREWERS GUILDPORTLAND HOLIDAY ALE FESTIVALNovember 28 - December 2The Holiday fest for the beer lover in all of us. This unique festival brings together delicious holiday releases from Oregon’s favorite breweries and more. Right in the heart of the city!Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portlandholidayale.com

DECEMBERDESCHUTES BREWERY CHEFS CHALLENGE BEER DINNERDecember 10A special evening bringing together excellent chefs and great beer pairings all for a good cause. The chefs will com-pete, you will eat, and drinks will be drunk by all.Deschutes Brewery and Pub, Portlanddeschutesbrewery.com

2013ZWICKELMANIAFebruary 16, 2013Zwickelmania is a state-wide celebration of Oregon’s very fi nest craft breweries and brew masters. Participating es-tablishments will be opening up their doors to host tastings, discussions, lectures, with the goal to celebrate the Oregon industry.Free, statewide eventoregonbeer.org/zwickelmania

LOMPOC CHOWDER CHALLENGEFebruary 23, 2013Lompoc hosts the Chowder Challenge in which participat-ing breweries square off for the title of the best Chowder Cup. Sample trays can be purchased to enjoy in the beer garden.Fifth Quadrant, 3901 N Williams, Portlandnewoldlompoc.com

19TH ANNUAL HILLSDALE BREWFESTFebruary 23, 2013The original of McMenamin’s beer fests, guests will sample 20 McMenamins ales and vote for their favorite. The best of the best will earn a spot at the Oregon Brewers Fest in July.Hillsdale Brewery & Public House, 1505 Southwest Sunset Boulevard, Portlandmcmenamins.com


30+ MICROBREWSBACKYARD BBQ

$3 DONATION BENEFITS THE OREGON ZOO. VISIT ROGUE.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SPONSOR PACKAGES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. CALL 503.220.5734.

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Kick off the dog days of summer in style and raise a glass at the Oregon zoo! Bring your pack and sample artisan beer and cider from more than 30 regional breweries. Shake a tail feather to the premier party sounds of Cool-Ade from the Main Stage.

Tickets go on sale April 1st, 2012 at www.oregonzoo.org.*Must be age 21 or over; valid ID required.

Friday, June 1st 2012Our popular

artisan beer and cider festival is back… 5 - 10 pm

30+ MICROBREWSBACKYARD BBQ

$3 DONATION BENEFITS THE OREGON ZOO. VISIT ROGUE.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SPONSOR PACKAGES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. CALL 503.220.5734.

www.OREGONzOO.ORG

Kick off the dog days of summer in style and raise a glass at the Oregon zoo! Bring your pack and sample artisan beer and cider from more than 30 regional breweries. Shake a tail feather to the premier party sounds of Cool-Ade from the Main Stage.

Tickets go on sale April 1st, 2012 at www.oregonzoo.org.*Must be age 21 or over; valid ID required.

Friday, June 1st 2012Our popular

artisan beer and cider festival is back… 5 - 10 pm

the portland mercury's drink local guide, march 15, 2012 (vol. 12, no. 43)

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