APPLEGATE UNCORKED FALL BARREL TOUR November 18
Say hello to the wineries of the Applegate Valley and get ready to taste fine wines right out of the barrel and excellent bites from the lush region of Southern Oregon. applegatewinetrail.com
30TH ANNUAL WINE COUNTRY THANKSGIVING EVENT November 23-25
Willamette Valley Wineries/Oregon Wineries Statewide willamettewines.com/events/thanksgiving-weekend
OREGON BREWERS GUILD PORTLAND HOLIDAY ALE FESTIVAL November 28 - December 2
The 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, Portland holidayale.com
DECEMBER DESCHUTES BREWERY CHEFS CHALLENGE BEER DINNER December 10
A special evening bringing together excellent chefs and great beer pairings all for a good cause. The chefs will compete, you will eat, and drinks will be drunk by all. Deschutes Brewery and Pub, Portland deschutesbrewery.com
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2013 ZWICKELMANIA February 16, 2013
Zwickelmania is a state-wide celebration of Oregon’s very finest craft breweries and brew masters. Participating establishments will be opening up their doors to host tastings, discussions, lectures, with the goal to celebrate the Oregon industry. Free, statewide event oregonbeer.org/zwickelmania
LOMPOC CHOWDER CHALLENGE February 23, 2013
Lompoc hosts the Chowder Challenge in which participating 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, Portland newoldlompoc.com
19TH ANNUAL HILLSDALE BREWFEST February 23, 2013
The 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, Portland mcmenamins.com