June in the Willamette Valley is all about sunshine, fresh air, and making the most of the first month of summer. From outdoor tastings and live music to vineyard experiences, seasonal releases, and refreshing whites and rosés, wineries across the region are celebrating the season with a full lineup of events.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re also proud to highlight and support the LGBTQIA+ voices that help make our wine community so special. Explore our LGBTQIA+-led wineries as you plan your June adventures.

Here’s your guide to June events happening throughout the Willamette Valley.

LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES​

In addition to these music-centered events, many other events feature live music. View the full list of events with live music and get your groove on this month!

Cória Estates

• Friday Night Music at J. Christopher Wines | Fridays
• Summer Jams: The Josh Cole Blugrass at Rain Dance Vineyards | June 4 + more dates
• Summer Music Series at Into the Woods at Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate | June 6
• After Hours Social Club with Live Music + Burgers at Utopia Vineyard | June 6
• Music on the Patio at Carlton Winemaker Studio | June 13
• Music in the Hills at Résonance Wines | June 14

>>> Browse all music events here

FOOD & WINE EVENTS

With summer underway and fresh seasonal ingredients at their peak, June is a delicious time to explore the flavors of the Willamette Valley. More than 50 food and wine experiences are happening throughout the month, including cooking classes, special dinners, paired tastings, vineyard brunches, and other events centered around the region’s incredible culinary scene.

• Farm to Table Experience at Domaine Lumineux | June 4 + various dates
• Farm & Forage Wine Pairing Experience at Sokol Blosser | June 5 + various dates
• Salt & Honey Dinner with Jacobsen Salt at LucidWild Estate | June 6
• Spring Bounty Brunch at REX Hill | June 6
• Charcuterie Class at The Allison Inn & Spa | June 8
• Cheese Class in the Cellar at Jachter Family Wines | June 14
• Backyard Boogie with Burgers & Ice Cream at The Ground at Stillwater | June 17
• Focaccia Making Class at Chehalem Estate | June 18
• Wood Fired Fridays at Brooks | June 19
• Rising Tide Wine Fest at Elk Cove | June 20
• USA Fencing Wine Dinner at Domaine Drouhin Oregon | June 28 
• Gran Moraine Winemakers Dinner at ōkta farm and kitchen | June 28

>>> Browse all food and wine events here

FATHER'S DAY IN WINE COUNTRY

Celebrate Father’s Day in the Willamette Valley with special tastings, vineyard cookouts, live music, car shows, and relaxing afternoons with great wine. While you’re planning your visit, get to know some of the fathers behind Willamette Valley wine on our Wine Country Dads page.

Dominio IV

• Cookout + BMW Car Show at Dominio IV | June 20
  • Free to attend. Smash burgers, wine & beer available for purchase.
• Fly Tying Class at Lange Estate | June 20
  • Hands-on instruction to tie the classic Wooly Bugger, glass of wine, keepsake glass, and custom lofo fly box. $65 per guest.
• Father's Day Celebration with live saxophone music at Wetzel Estate | June 20
  • Free to attend
• Riesling Retrospective Tasting at Ridgecrest | June 20
  • In-depth tasting experience with paired bites. $80 per guest, $40 for club members
• Butcher & Barrel Dinner in the Garden at The Allison Inn & Spa | June 20
  • Pork-themed multi-course dinner with wine and spirit pairings, and live music. $165 per guest
• BBQ, Cornhole Tournament, and Live Music at Cória Estates | June 21
  • Free to attend. $5 cornhole entry. Food and drinks available for purchase.
• Wine & Beer Festival at Willamette Valley Vineyards | June 21
  • Car show, axe-throwing, and live music. $35 per guest, includes entry, 5 tasting tickets, and $15 bottle credit
• Father's Day Guided Vineyard Hike at Yamhill Valley Vineyards | June 21
  • $55 per guest, includes $10 bottle credit. Reservations required.

>>> VIEW ALL EVENTS ON FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND

PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATIONS

Celebrate Pride Month in the Willamette Valley with events, gatherings, and experiences that bring people together all throughout June. We also encourage you to visit and support our LGBTQIA+-led wineries throughout the month and beyond.

• Drag Bingo with Poison Waters at REX Hill | June 14
• Drag Bingo with Poison Waters at Aryln Vineyard | June 20
• Queer Wine Fest at Remy Wines | June 28

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