Events in Oregon
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Flower Events in Oregon Spring 2008
Tulip Fest at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
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| The tulips are beginning to bloom and you can see them at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn March 20the to April 20th. The tulip farm has 40 acres of planted tulips. According to field reports for this year the tulips won't be in full color until the end of March or first week in April. It all depends on the weather. |
Address:
33814 S. Meridian Rd.
Woodburn, OR 97071
Telephone: 503-634-2243 or 800-711-2006
Hood River Valley Blossom Festival
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Celebrate Spring on April 19th and 20th by taking a drive to the Hood River Valley and enjoy 15,000 acres of fruit trees in bloom. For a map of where to go, stop by the Hood River County Visitors Center at 720 E. Port Marina Drive (Exit #64).
Another good way of seeing the beautiful orchards in bloom is to take a trip on the |
Portland Rose Festival
The Portland Rose Festival begins in May this year. There are fun events for the whole family during Rose Festival time. See Portland Rose Festival Events 2008 for details.
Wine and Food Events in Oregon Spring 2008
GrazeFest at Portland Farmer's Market
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On Saturday, May 24, the Portland Farmer's features grass-fed meat and poultry with chef cooking demonstrations and lots of recipes.
Location: At Portland State in the South Park Blocks. |
Indie Wine Festival
Participants are the small independent wine makers of Oregon. Wine tastings are on
- Friday, May 2, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Ecotrust
- Saturday, May 3, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Urban Wineworks
- Sunday, May 4, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Urban Wineworks
Urban Wineworks is located at NW 16th & 17th between Flanders and Everett. Only on-street parking is available.
Tickets are available at the door. $60 for a one day ticket (Saturday OR Sunday) $100 for a two day ticket (both Saturday and Sunday). Appetizers made by top Oregon Chefs are complimentary.
For more information or to order your tickets on line go to http://www.indiewinefestival.com/index.php
Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country
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Over 100 Willamette Valley Wineries will be open for wine tasting on May 24, 25, and 26. Many of these wineries are not open to the public for tasting any other time of the year.
Some wineries will have food and some will charge for tasting. To get a touring map and a list of activities at each winery contact the Willamette Valley Wineries Association at 503-646-2985. |
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Held at Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Friday May 2nd - Monday May 5th. Top entertainment from world class performers on three different stages. Music, dance, fireworks, Mexican market, and great food.
Children 3 and under FREE
Ages 4 - 11 $2.00
Ages 12 and up $8.00
Spring in the Country Bazaar
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Crafts, art, vintage decor, plants, and food will be on sale April 8th through April 12th. Seven thousand feet of floor space display quality, mostly handcrafted items. The bazaar is held at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th, Canby, Oregon.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Admission and parking are free. |
25th Annual
Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
May 17 & 18th, 2008
Races on the Upper Clackamas River for inflatable and hard shell kayaks, rafts, and more--almost anything that floats.
On Saturday there is a Dutch Oven Cookoff and potluck barbeque at Lockaby Campground followed by entertainment by Bob Shoemaker and his band.
You need to drive to Estacada and then continue on 17 more miles up the Clackamas River.
For more information and information on how to enter the races see the website:
http://www.upperclackamasfestival.org/
I hope you enjoy these events in Oregon Spring 2008!
For more events see:
Oregon Coast Events 2008
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