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Funky Oregon Winery Plans Big Year

(Nehalem, Oregon) – The kooky, funky and fun Nehalem Bay Winery – on the Oregon coast – is planning another year of captivating festivals. Between reggae, bluegrass, Fourth of July and an always-inventive anniversary party, this winery knows how to party.

Nehalem Bay Winery

The winery sits along Highway 53, just a ways inland from the north coast town of Manzanita, in the middle of pastoral farmland surrounded by a close-knit ring of small mountains covered in dense trees. The atmosphere is at once part Americana and rural France.

Winery spokesperson Melissa Stetzel just released the 2006 schedule of events.

The winery’s Anniversary Party happens on April 1, celebrating 32 years of providing vino in an atmosphere that’s more than a little different. Like all its events, this one is family friendly, featuring the winery’s signature inventive drinks and food.

May 27 kicks off the summer season with the Memorial Day Blues Festival: Blues, Brews and BBQ. Over 15 beers, tasty barbecued cuisine and live music by Norman Sylvester and Bond St. Blues, among others.

June 17th means the annual Juneteenth Reggae Festival, featuring its famous pig roast, Red Stripe beer and rastas. Bands to be announced.

July 4th brings live music and a free all-American barbecue following the parade in Manzanita.

Reggae at the winery

On August 16th, the winery’s famous Bluegrass and BBQ happens, bringing in high-profile bands as well as a local nugget or two. Regular past headliners have included Dave Grisman and Laurie Lewis.

There is a cost for most of these events. Stay tuned to www.nehalembaywinery.com for more details as they become available. All events take place rain or shine. Families are welcome, minors must be accompanied by a parent. 34965 Highway 53, Nehalem. 503-368-9463.

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