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Quirky Oregon Coast Winery Announces Year's Festivals |
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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
04/13/08
Secrets of the Season |
Quirky Oregon Coast Winery Announces Year's Festivals
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| Nehalem Bay Winery |
(Nehalem, Oregon) – The deliriously delightful and offbeat Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, has announced its lineup of festivals for the coming tourist season.
Nestled in the middle of bucolic farmland and small, Alpine-like mountains, and with an architecture that smacks of Europe, it’s not hard to imagine this vino hotspot is somewhere in France or wine-yielding fields of southern Germany. But take a closer look at this elderly building and it’s filled with a very American sense of humor and the goofy. Eclectic, joyful drawings of Ken Keasey (a regular here later in life) and other famous figures line the exterior, while the interior is a mish-mash of wacky photos and people behind the tasting bar who joke with patrons. There’s nothing snobby about this winery.
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So it follows its summer and fall season is filled with festivals that evoke a sense of family fun and rollicking good times, while also being starkly unusual for a winery. Reggae, blues, bluegrass and a diverse, even kooky festival of open-mic sets are coming up for the year.
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| Laurie Lewis performs at the winery |
All events are family friendly and dog friendly, although they will be strict about ID’s should you choose to buy adult beverages.
You’ll find the Nehalem Bay Winery along Highway 53, near Wheeler, one mile from the junction of Highway 101 and 53. 1-888-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com.
Monday, May 26: Memorial Weekend Blues Festival. The annual celebration is a combination of music, luscious barbecue and beverages – open to the whole family. This now-legendary festival has featured such luminaries as Paul DeLay in the past, This year it features Norman Sylvester, the Portland artist known as the “boogie cat” for his infectious mix of soul, funk and gritty blues. Also on the bill is the Astoria favorite Bond Street Blues.
Cover is $10. Food and drink are available for purchase. 6 p.m.
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| Family crowds gather at Nehalem Bay Winery events each summer |
June 14: Juneteenth Reggae Festival. The big one is back this year, featuring the dreadlocked polyrhythms and world beat influences of Portland band Rhythm Culture, as well as Red Stripe beer to go with your Rasta.
Cover is $10. Food and drink are available for purchase. The show begins early, at 4 p.m.
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Fourth of July: Independence Day Celebration. BBQ with live music in the afternoon following the parade in Manzanita. A great time for the whole family. Free.
July 14: Day of the Muse. That quirky, eclectic little festival of just about anything performance-oriented is back. It all got started in the 90’s with a visit by author Ken Kesey. You’ll see music, readings, performance art, and possibly theater. It’s always a potpourri of surprises.
August
16: Bluegrass N’ BBQ. This year, it falls on a Saturday
– not on a Wednesday, as in past years. This one-of-a-kind, downhome
festival has featured David Grisman, Laurie Lewis and numerous other big
names, as well as up-and-comers. Bands this year still to be announced.
Cover TBA. Food and drink are available for purchase. 6
p.m.
Monday, September 1: Labor Day Weekend. Live music and
BBQ. Free.
Nehalem Bay Winery can also be found at some outdoor markets around the state.
Every Sunday: Astoria Sunday Market, May through October.
Most Weekends: Portland Farmer’s Market, Park Blocks. Portland. June through December (present intermittently during some summer months because of berry season).
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A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
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end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by
the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach
strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering
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Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly.
Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine
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The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
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D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
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Lincoln City Vacation Homes Something for everyone: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities. 4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com |
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