As we spring forward and the days begin stretching a little longer, March in the Willamette Valley feels like a true turning point. The light lingers into the evening, vineyard rows start to wake up, and the first signs of bloom dot the landscape with fresh color. This month’s lineup of events captures that shift beautifully, offering everything from cozy food pairings and truffle celebrations to lively social nights and wellness-inspired outings. Consider this your invitation to embrace the longer days and make the most of early spring in wine country.

For The Foodies

Celebrate Pi Day (March 14) with a slice of pizza at Rain Dance Vineyards’ Pie Day Celebration. Trellis has $15 Pasta Tuesdays featuring handmade pasta that rotates each week, and Sokol Blosser is hosting a fireside Happy Hour S'mores Bar on March 27. It's also truffle season in the Pacific Northwest, and if you love truffles, there are plenty of ways to enjoy them in March.

• REX Hills is hosting a three-course Truffle Brunch on March 1
• Duck Pond Cellars is hosting a $10 Truffle Pairing Add-On available from March 6-8
• Anacréon Winery is hosting a Truffle Dinner on the 14th
• Bryn Mawr Vineyards is doing a Truffle Hunt and Paired Lunch on the 14th

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Crafts and Games

Step into a mystery at Dobbes Family Estate Murder Mystery on March 21, where wine flows, alibis are questionable, and a night is filled with easy bites, fully committed characters, and rewards for those who understand the dress code assignment. B.Y.O.G (Bring your own game) to Chris James Cellars on Friday evenings for a new way to enjoy game nights. Make your own bouquet of flowers on International Women's Day (March 8) at Trellis. More events like this include:

• Watercolor Card Painting Class at Tumwater Vineyard on March 10
• Hand Sew Happy Hour at Portland Wine Company on March 26
• Puzzle and Book Exchange at Argyle Winery on March 29

Music & Wine

Leave your worries at home and get ready to turn up the funk at Zena Crown's Liquid Music event on March 6 in Portland. Join Willamette Valley Vineyards in McMinnville for Live Music every Friday night from 5-7 pm. Cória Estates is hosting Saturday Música on March 7, 14, and 28. LucidWild Estate is hosting a Wine Disco on Friday, March 13, from 7-10 pm, where great wine meets glittering grooves.

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