Oregon Spring Events

Oregon Chocolate Festival
Southern Oregon
March 5-7, 2010

Bigger, better and screaming CHOCOLATE! The fifth annual Oregon Chocolate Festival is an all-you-can-eat chocolate extravaganza presenting Oregon chocolate and specialty food vendors!

Tastings will include over 20 Oregon chocolatiers who will tease your palate with incredible variations of chocolate bars, truffles, delicious toffees, and local fudge. Many other 'chocolate activities' thoughout Ashland!

LOCATION:
Ashland Springs Hotel & Other locations is Ashland
Ashland, Oregon

INFORMATION:
541-488-1700

Annual Portland Farmers Market
Opening day-Saturday March 20th, 2010!
6 locations - Portland

Four urban green markets open April through December, serving up to 20,000 shoppers per week. This is a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers, specialty foods producers.

LOCATION:
Portland, Oregon

INFORMATION:
503 241 0032

Annual Beach Cleanup
The Coast
March 20, 2010
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

The event will takes place along the entire Oregon coast, from the Washington to the California borders. Volunteers may check in at one of 40 meeting sites, pick up a litter bag, and head down to the beach to help improve the coast for wildlife and visitors. Coordinators suggest volunteers bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes, and be safe while having a good time!

INFORMATION:
800-333-SOLV

Oregon Cheese Festival
Sunday, March 20, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Central Point - Southern Oregon

Oregon-inspired culinary events, including a Meet the Winemakers and Cheesemaker Dinner and a farmer’s market-style artisan food and wine festival, will kick off with the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March.

Cheese, wine and artisan food vendors, iety of events planned.

LOCATION:
311 N. Front Street
Central Point, Oregon 97502

INFORMATION:
866-396-4704

Annual Whale Watching Week
The Coast
March 20-27, 2010
Volunteers are ready to help
10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day

Join trained volunteers at 26 watch sites to help you spot the whales. Whale watching is a year round activity on the coast of Oregon, but this is your chance to learn more about the gray whales that migrate each year. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places volunteers at great whale watching sites during Watch Weeks so they can teach others while watching the whales too.

INFORMATION:
541-765-3407

Wooden Show Tulip Festival
March 25-April 25, 2010
Woodburn - Willamette Valley

This spring bring your family and enjoy over 40 Acres of Tulips and Daffodils. Every day enjoy a variety of activities along with the Tulip Farm's beautiful fields. Each weekend they have a variety of events planned.

LOCATION:
Wooden Show Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd.
Woodburn, OR 97071

INFORMATION:
(503) 634-2243

Indoor Kite Festival
Lincoln City - The Coast
March 27 & 28, 2010

If you have the right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors without wind---and have great fun even if the weather outside is frightful! So everyone can enjoy this great sport, Lincoln City is bringing expert indoor kite fliers from Washington and California to demonstrate the art and teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind.

LOCATION:
Taft High School
3780 SE Spyglass Ridge Drive

INFORMATION:
Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau
800-452-2151 or 541-996-1274

Run for The Cheetah
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Portland

Designed to raise awareness about the endangered cheetah and to raise funds to support the Cheetah Conservation Fund's programs. The unique 5K and 8K courses are on and around the Portland International Raceway track, and are FLAT and FAST!

The Kid's Dash is a 1/2 mile sprint. Visit our kid's activities booth for face painting & other activities

LOCATION:
Portland International Raceway
1940 North Victory Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(503) 823-RACE

Daffodil Daze 1K Community FUN Walk
Shady Cove - Southern Oregon
March 28, 2010

The Daffodil Daze Saturday Tour & Sunday 1K Community FUN Walk, is always held on the weekend following the first day of spring. This popular two-day celebration welcomes spring and brings awareness to a five-week daffodil growing season on "Daffodil Hill" for all to enjoy - nature abounds!

LOCATION:
Check-in at the Walker Center on Sawyer Road
Shady Cove

INFORMATION:
541-878-2662

Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest
April 2-3, 2010
Portland

The nation's largest "Springtime" alcoholic event held annually at Easter time at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. This event is all about educating your taste buds by sampling and comparing a variety of drink from hand-crafted beer, wine, cider, mead, and distilled spirits. Also featuring live music, food courts with gourmet items, and from the cooking stage renowned Chefs demonstrating cuisine using the "spirits" offered at the festival.

LOCATION:
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

Ashland Independent Film Festival
April 8-12, 2010
Ashland - Southern Oregon

5 day festival featuring quality independent film sponsored by Southern Oregon Film Society. 90+ documentary, feature and short films will be presented at the 2009 Festival.

LOCATION:
The Varsity Theatre
166 E Main St
Ashland, OR

John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival
April 9-11, 2010
Burns - Eastern Oregon

Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast tourOregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the wide open spaces of Oregon's high desert. From waterfowl to shorebirds, cranes to raptors, wading birds to songbirds, you'll see it all!

The festival offers non-stop birding activities as well as historical and cultural information sure to entertain you and your family. So whether you're a beginner or a life-long wildlife enthusiast, the festival has something for everyone.

INFORMATION:
(541) 573-2636

Birding & Blues Festival
April 9, 10 & 11, 2010
Pacific City - The Coast

Learn secrets about local nature from highly credentialed naturalists and birders. Meet like-minded nature-lovers as you take field trips at some of our area’s best birding sites. Purchase intriguing nature-inspired art and merchandise from vendors while sampling refreshments from Local Resturants. In the evenings kick it up and enjoy dancing with some of the Northwest’s best blues performers.

2010 Featured Speaker - Paul Bannick, award winning photographer

LOCATION:
Kiwanda Community Center
Pacific City, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(503) 965-6994

Annual Cheese and Wine Extravaganza
April 10, 2010
6-10 pm
Bandon - The Coast

International cheeses; northwest wineries will be there pouring their wines; hors 'd oeuvres; chocolate; desserts; silent auction; oral auction; lots of fun!

LOCATION:
The Barn, Bandon's Conference and Community Center
Bandon, OR

St Josefs Day
April 10-11, 2010
Canby - Willamette Valley

Gyspy Jazz Music, New Wine Releases and Homemade Hungarian Goulasch! Enjoy this Founders Day Celebration with European Hospitality at St. Josef's Winery. Recording artist Larry Munson & his swinging trio will be playing some lively music while the winery will be premiering their new releases. Homemade Hungarian Goulasch and other European style food items will be available. Admission is $5 per adult and includes souvenir glass and tour.

LOCATION:
St. Josef's Winery
Canby, OR

INFORMATION:
(503) 651-3190

Dundee Hills Passport Tour
Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2010
Dundee - Willamette Valley

Discover the back roads of Oregons most renowned wine growing region by taking part inthe Dundee Hills appellation's annual Passport Tour. Over 20 premium wineries will open their doors and cellars during this weekend. You'll also learn from experts about the unique climate, red volcanic soil, geology and earth-friendly farming practices that make this appellation so special.

Tasting Fees: 50% off with purchase of passport. Fees vary by winery. Vineyard seminars included. Passport Price: $10

LOCATION:
Participating wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms in the Dundee Hills Appellation

INFORMATION:
503.538.6476

Annual Hood River Valley Blossom Festival
April 17-18, 2010
Hood River Valley

Celebrate the arrival of Spring in the Hood River Valley! Though touring the orchards is the main pastime at Blossom Festival, there are many things to do after you've admired the premier attractions. The entire Valley welcomes you to join us in the celebrations, including the Blossom Quilt Show, the Blossom Craft Show, and much more!

LOCATION:
405 Portway Avenue
Hood River, OR 97031

INFORMATION:
Stop by the Hood River County Visitors Center at 720 E. Port Marina Drive (Exit #64) for your map & brochure -- or just ask the volunteers stationed at Exits #62 and #64! For details, call 1-800-366-3530.

A Taste of Ashland
April 23-25, 2010
Ashland - Southern Oregon

Enjoy one of the best art towns in America as they showcase the region's best art, food, and wine in Ashland's most delicious art show. The Taste takes place throughout Ashland in selected Ashland Gallery Association Galleries. The galleries are paired with regional restaurants, wineries and breweries to create a true taste of the very best the region has to offer. A colorful Food, Beverage, Gallery Guide and walking map will lead you through this amazing sensory experience.

LOCATION:
Ashland, various locations

Events Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival!
April 23-25, 2010
Astoria - the coast

Enjoy a great spread of northwest cuisine, myriad arts and crafts, a selection of Oregon and Washington’s finest wineries, the beer garden and more. The Rotary Club of Astoria will be serving their traditional crab dinner all weekend long (price TBD based on Market Value). Live music will be on the stage in the exhibit hall all weekend and we’ll also have musicians at times in the tent.

LOCATION:
Clatsop County Fairgrounds
Astoria

Annual Bend Earth Day Celebration
April 24, 2010
11am to 5pm
Bend - Central Oregon

The Bend Earth Day Fair is a celebration of our natural environment. The Environmental Center hosts this celebration each spring as part of their commitment to strengthen the community and protect the earth. Activities include interactive displays, art, live music, performances, and great hands-on activities for all ages.

LOCATION:
Downtown Bend

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
May 1 to May 5, 2010
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Portland

Portland's largest multicultural event. Featuring music, dance, art, and Latin music. The Fiesta also features "The Plaza de Artesanos" where artisans demonstrate and sell handcrafted artwork. Some crafts are exported directly from Mexico and handcrafted on sight.

LOCATION:
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Portland

INFORMATION:
503-232-7550

Annual Portland Indie Wine Festival
May 8, 2010
Portland

The Sixth Annual Portland Indie Wine Festival is a delicious experience that pairs wine lovers with the Northwest’s top 40 artisinal wineries in the heart of Portland. Like many of Portland’s most popular cultural events, the Portland Indie Wine Festival is a fun, lively, community experience. Think Sundance meets wine tasting. Festival goers will taste the best wines selected by a jury, meet the winemakers, sample great food from Oregon’s top chefs, and buy wines to take home. Tickets can only be purchased online or at the door.

LOCATION:
Bison Building
419 NE 10th Avenue
Portland, OR

Pioneer Family Festival
May 14-16, 2010
Oregon City - Portland Metro

Teddy Bear Parade, Carnival & Midway, Entertainment, Bike Rally and much more!

LOCATION:
Clackamette Park
Oregon City

Eugene Scottish Festival
May 15, 2010
Eugene - Willamette Valley

Annual event with bagpipes, harps & championship fiddling. County dancers, clans, Scottish Heritage Museum & Children's Area, Scottish food & vendors.

LOCATION:
3060 River Road
Eugene, OR 97404

INFORMATION:
(541) 688-2218

Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
May 15 & 16th, 2010
The Gorge

Since 1984 - this annual event has grown over the years to include the entire whitewater community with rafting, kayaking and river boarding events. Pacific Northwest white water festivals.

LOCATION:
17 miles upriver from Estacada, OR.
Click here for directions

Annual Rhododendron Festival
May 21 - 23 2010
Florence - The Coast

Every year during the third weekend of May, Florence takes great pride in presenting this festival to thousands of visitors. An amusement carnival opens mid-week, and then the weekend kicks off on Friday with live music and dancing. The festival includes 5 & 10k runs, floral displays, arts and crafts shows, the Kiwanis Kids Games, a junior parade, the Grand Floral Parade, and many other events. Mark your calendar and don't miss the celebration!

INFORMATION:
(541) 997-3128

A Taste of Klamath
May 22, 2010
Klamath Falls - Southern Oregon

Eat, drink and be merry while enjoying "the sights, sounds and tastes of The Basin" at The 8th Annual Taste Of Klamath, regarded by many as the social event of the year. The combination of fabulous food, delightful drinks, great weather, high spirits and the opportunity to do some "social networking" has made this inside/outside gathering one of the largest "see and be seen" occasions of the season. And, it's only at The Ragland!

LOCATION:
Ross Ragland Theater and Cultural Center
218 N 7th Street
Klamath Falls, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(503) 227-2681

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting
May 22, 2010
2-6 pm
Albany - Willamette Valley

Spend a wonderful afternoon of Wine, Cheese, Raw Chocolate & live Music out on the farm! Live Bluegrass music will sweep you away in the garden at Midway Farms. Enjoy sipping amazing wines from Eola Hills Wine Cellars & savoring award winning cheeses of Willamette Valley Cheese, only to be topped off with decadent raw chocolate by Stirs The Soul Chocolates. Premium organic coffee, teas and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Gluten Free Friendly! Tickets are available at Midway Farms in advance for $9.00 or at the door for $12.00. This is an adult event 21 & older please. Midway Farms is located on Hwy 20 midway between Corvallis & Albany.

LOCATION:
Midway Farms
6980 NW Hwy 20
Albany, OR 97330

INFORMATION:
(541) 997-3128

Portland Rose Festival
May 28 - June 13
Portland

Oregon’s premier civic celebration, has been a Northwest tradition for over 199 years. This unique festival bursts into bloom each spring to celebrate the City of Roses with events, excitement and entertainment for all ages. Some of the events include Grand Floral Parade, The Waterfront Village, Festival of Bands and The Arts Festival.

LOCATION:
Various Events throughout Portland
Events Calendar

INFORMATION:
(503) 227-2681