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2024 OREGON - SEPTEMBER 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
(See also: 2023  -  2022  -  2020  -  2019  -  2018  -  2017)

September 8, 2024
Heritage Fire
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Heritage Fire is a three-hour live-fire event focused on education and delivering moments of culinary awakening. Taking place in 14 cities, the walk-around reception features an all-inclusive bacchanal feast paired with thoughtful bites prepared by some of the most critically acclaimed kitchens in each market, with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors. The festivities includes fun and interactive activations, as well as the crowning of your city’s Heritage Hero.

September 14, 2024 - The Bloody Mary Festival - Portland, Oregon
All participating Bloody Marys; Food & beverage tastes from local companies; One vote for The People's Choice Award; Meet Bloody Mary lovers from around the world.  Temp tattoos, photos ops and more!
 

2023 OREGON - SEPTEMBER 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

September 8-10, 2023 - 42nd Annual Hells Canyon Mule Days
Enterprise, Oregon
Hells Canyon Mule Days will be celebrating Mules and Mule Skinners on the weekend after Labor Day.  From its humble beginnings in 1981 it has progressed steadily and is the fastest growing Mule Show in the Northwest. This annual event draws mule and donkey owners, and spectators intrigued by this long-eared equine, from all over the West.

September 9, 2023  Carlton Crush Harvest Festival - Carlton, Oregon
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2023.  The Carlton Crush Harvest Festival is a day-long celebration of the people, businesses and magnificent quality of life in Carlton and Yamhill County. Held in downtown Carlton, the event features a Grape Stomp Competition, Barrel Rolling Race, Wine Thief Relay Race, Kids' Watermelon Eating Contest & Grape Stomp, vintage car display, live music and entertainment, helicopter rides, an Artists' Market, and terrific food from a variety of restaurants.  The Crush Corral features fine wines and craft beers from wineries and breweries throughout the area.  10am - 10pm.  Registration Forms for the Grape Stomp, Barrel Rolling and Wine Thief competitions are available on the event’s website.
 

September 9-10, 2023 - 77th Annual Bandon Cranberry Festival
Bandon, Oregon
Bandon residents, visitors, and cranberry farmers jive to the cranberry vibe at the parade, festival market, and street dance.  Cranberry cooks compete for a culinary crown in the Queen of the Kitchen food fair, while hungry festival goers dive into the cranberry eating contest to win prizes. Farmers and artisans strut their stuff at the Festival Market. Live music, from rock 'n' roll to classic country, will keep you hummin' all weekend.

September 15-16, 2023  Annual Tater Tots Festival - Ontario, Oregon
The Tater Tots Festival event is all about celebrating the birthplace of the Tater Tot by Ore-Ida in 1952 – Ontario, Oregon. This year the food will take center stage. We have challenged our food vendors to showcase a variety of tater tot recipes for attendees to enjoy. The two-day festival will offer a variety of exhibitors, music, refreshments, a classic car show by Don Wilson, the Ontario FFA Harvest Hustle 5K fun run, and a family friendly/kids zone. But most of all, Tater Tots inspired food dishes and fun for all!

September 29-October 1, 2023  Oktoberfest - Yachats, Oregon
A vibrant and lively festival celebrating German culture, mainly through its traditional music, dancing, beer, and food.
 

2022 OREGON - SEPTEMBER 2022
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

September 24-25, 2022  31st Annual Oregon Grape Stomp Championships & Harvest Celebration - Turner, Oregon
Williamette Valley Vineyards.  Purple feet!! It’s our Annual Oregon Grape Stomping competition-have you got what it takes to make it to the World Competition? Make a reservation for a stomping time for your team of two: one stomper and one swabber.
 

2020 OREGON - SEPTEMBER 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

September 19-20, 2020  Annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival - Mt. Hood Village, Oregon
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  Two of the Northwest’s greatest bounties are the Salmon and Wild Mushrooms, which are the honored celebrities at this festival, is featured at this annual event. This two-day, family-oriented event is held to welcome home the return of the Salmon to the streams of Oregon’s Mount Hood and the Wild Mushrooms to its forested landscapes. Featured is Native American storytelling, original Folk music, arts and crafts, exhibits on Salmon and Wild Mushrooms (including Mushroom identification), and great food. There is a Native American Salmon bake and Salmon Habitat Walks, and Wild Mushrooms on sale.
 

2019 OREGON - SEPTEMBER 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

September 12-15, 2019  Bon Appetit presents Feast Portland
Portland, Oregon
A Celebration of Oregon Bounty - Feast Portland is the flagship food and drink festival in the Pacific Northwest, capturing the current energy and enthusiasm driving America’s food revolution. Feast showcases local culinary talent and Oregon ingredients, alongside nationally recognized chefs and influencers during a four-day celebration.
 

2017 OREGON - SEPTEMBER 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events still waiting for new dates

September 1-2, 2017 - Annual Little Woody Barrel Aged Brews & Whiskey Festival - Bend, Oregon
Celebrate barrel-aged beers and ciders from across the Northwest during the 8th annual festival Friday September 1st from 5pm-10pm & Saturday September 2nd from 12pm-10pm. Located on the lawn at the Deschutes Historical Museum, in beautiful downtown Bend. New This Year, all ages welcome from 12pm-6pm on Saturday September 2nd. Come taste the velvety, deep, and intense flavors and enjoy the intimacy of small batch brewing from 25 local and regional brewers.

September 23, 2017 - The Taco Festival - Salem, Oregon
A General Admission ticket provides access to taco-topia. Inside the event, you’ll find restaurants dishing out $2 tacos and bars and beverage stations serving margaritas, beer, water, and soda. The entire festival works on a token system – so you will purchase tokens worth $2 each and use those as cash. Vendors will be on hand to sell other food (mostly desserts) as well.