August in the Willamette Valley wine country brings warm, golden days and the first stirrings of harvest season, making it one of the best times to visit Oregon wine country. From live music and vineyard picnics to outdoor tastings, and summer wine dinners, Willamette Valley wineries are marking the season with a full calendar of events and experiences.
Here's your guide to August events at Willamette Valley wineries.
LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Get your groove on this month with many different genres of music and good times all around! In addition to these music-centered events, many other events feature live music.
- Music Series at Van Duzer Vineyards | Aug 1 & 15
- Summer Patio Sessions at Cristom Vineyards | Aug 2, 16 & 30
- First Thursdays at Yamhill Valley Vineyards | Aug 6
- Summer Jams at Rain Dance Vineyards | Aug 6 & 15
- Music in the Hills at Résonance Dundee Tasting Room | Aug 9
- Haley Johnsen Concert on the Lawn at Tumwater Vineyard | Aug 9
- Don Lange's Birthday Celebration & Concert at Lange Estate | Aug 15
- Live Music at Chemeketa Cellars | Aug 13 & 21
- Opera a la carte at REX HILL | Aug 22
- Music in the Vineyard at Sealionne Wines | Aug 22
- Opera on the Lawn at Remy Wines | Aug 23
- LiveWire Concert at Domaine Drouhin Oregon | Aug 30
Recurring Weekly Music Events
- The Allison Inn & Spa | Mondays
- Sokol Blosser Winery | Thursdays
- Celestial Hill McMinnville Tasting Room | Thursdays
- Amaterra Winery | Thursdays
- Archery Summit | Thursdays
- J. Christopher Wines | Fridays
- Willamette Valley Vineyards McMinnville Tasting Room | Fridays
Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival
- J. Christopher Wines at Appassionata | Aug 8 & 9
- Archery Summit | Aug 15 & 16
- Sokol Blosser Winery | Aug 22 & 23
>>> Browse all music events here
WELLNESS & EXERCISE
Get outside and recharge in wine country with wellness-focused events throughout the Willamette Valley. From yoga and guided vineyard hikes to runs and outdoor experiences, August is the perfect time to move, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the season.
- Chehalem Mountains Estates Trail with Adelshiem & Cooper Mountain | Sundays
- Yoga in the Garden at The Allison Inn & Spa | Aug 2
- Tailgate, A Dog Friendly Hike & Wine Tasting at Knudsen Vineyards | Aug 8
- Vines & Vinyasa: Summer Terrace Yoga at Knudsen Vineyards | Aug 9 & 23
- After Hours Yoga at Carlton Winemaker Studio | Aug 14
- Vineyard & Nature Hike at Van Duzer Vineyards | Aug 16
- Correr 5K at Cória Estates | Aug 22
- Summer Reset Sound Bath at Dobbes Family Estate | Aug 23
- Yoga & Wine at Chemeketa Cellars | Aug 24
>>> VIEW ALL WELLNESS & EXERCISE EVENTS
FOOD & WINE EVENTS
Sun-warmed fruit, fresh-picked produce, and glasses of Pinot noir on the patio — August in the Willamette Valley is a feast for the senses. This month brings cooking classes, special dinners, paired tastings, brunches, and other events built around the region's celebrated culinary scene.
- Illahe's 20th Anniversary Paella Dinner | Aug 1
- Sunday Winemaker's Brunch at St. Innocent Winery | Aug 2
- Thai-Inspired Summer Dinner at Chehalem Estate | Aug 6
- Peak Harvest: A 6-Course Wine & Food Pairing at Bryn Mawr Vineyards | Aug 7
- Aprés Hour at Adelsheim Vineyard | Aug 7
- Cajun Papa's Food Truck at Cana's Feast Winery | Aug 8
- Woods Wine Dinner with Willamette Valley Vineyards | Aug 13
- Pinot & Pizza at Nysa Vineyards | Aug 22
- Rooted in River & Vine: Salmon Dinner at Anacréon Winery | Aug 22
- Lobster Boil at Soléna Estate | Aug 22
- Pizza & Pinot at Dobbes Family Estate | Aug 28
- Wood-Fired Pizza Pairings at Rain Dance Vineyards | Aug 29
- Adelsheim Winemaker Dinner at okta farm and kitchen | Aug 30
>>> Browse all food and wine events here
CLASSES & ART ACTIVITIES
Get crafty, learn a new skill, see some amazing art, and enjoy a great glass of wine while you do it.
- Woodworking Event at Rain Dance Vineyards | Aug 1 & 2
- Blind Wine Tasting Experience at Willamette Valley Vineyard McMinnville Tasting Room | Aug 5
- Knitting Night at Portland Wine Company | Aug 7
- Pizza Workshop on the Terrace at Knudsen Vineyards | Aug 8
- Charcuterie Class at The Allison Inn & Spa | Aug 10
- Wine & Watercolors at Chemeketa Cellars | Aug 15
- Fused Glass Candle Holder Class at Tumwater Vineyard | Aug 25
- Sip & Gaze: A Wine Country Art Gallery at Cória Estates | Aug 28
- Book & Puzzle Exchange at Argyle | Aug 30
>>> Browse all classes and art activities here
MORE TO EXPLORE
More ways to soak up summer in the Willamette Valley — stargazing, car shows, release parties, markets, and everything in between.
- OMSI Star Party
- Chehalem Winery | Aug 1
- Utopia Vineyard | Aug 27
- Corks & Cars at Tumwater Vineyard | Aug 1
- Classic Car Show at Domaine Serene | Aug 9
- White Water Rafting Half-Day Excursion in White Salmon with Elk Cove Vineyard | Aug 15
- Silobration Northwest at Abbey Road Farm | Aug 16
- Bee Friendly Friday at Fairsing Vineyard | Aug 21
- McCollum Family Vineyard Release Party | Aug 21
- Summer Soiree and Pool Party at AtTheJoy | Aug 22
