Do you need a reason to go out on Friday? If so, here ya go.
Shops, galleries and pubs open late in downtown Silverton.
And after you've checked out first Friday head down the road for the Fine Wine & Fest.
1st Annual Mt. Angel Fine Wine & Fest ~ APRIL 3rd & 4th
The Willamette Valley Events Center is proud to announce the 1st Annual Mt. Angel Fine Wine and Food Festival.
This event will run from Friday, April 3rd to Saturday, April 4th. Admission $10 includes wine glass, if you don't want a glass $4.
And we'll know who you are because you'll be carrying around a dixie cup!
Live Music as well, both days!
Friday April 3rd
5:30 to 7:30pm - Lloyd Jones
8:30 to 11:00pm - Jim Mesi Band
Saturday April 4th
3:00 to 4:45p Linda Hornbuckle & Janice Scroggins
5:00 to 6:45p Bill Rhoads & Allan Hager
7:00 to 8:45p Terry Robb
9:00 to 11:00p Kolvane
Complete details can also be found on their website www.WoodenNickel.com
Mac's Live Music Schedule, $5 cover 9pm, Saturdays
April 11th - Miriams Well
April 18th - Kolvane
April 23rd - Bugs Henderson
Coming Thursday, April 23rd at 8pm, Glen has lined up Texas Guitar Legand Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings to perform LIVE at Mac's Place!
April 25th - Flextones
Ladies Night Out ~ April 9, Thursday
Oregon Garden Pavillion, 7-10 pm $35 per person
Tickets include a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, food, and access to some of the best shopping deals in the valley.
Lots of prizes and raffles will add to the evening's spirit! Guests will also find prizes in booths, or can buy spins on the big wheel loaded with prizes from all merchants.
LNO Ticket Holders OnlyThe Oregon Garden Resort is joining in the fun by offering room packages for Ladies Night Out ticket holders. This special package includes a room for two, free garden entry, breakfast for two, and two 50 minute spa treatments for only $219. For reservations, contact The Oregon Garden Resort at 503-874-8100.
Grand Raffle PrizeWith their admission, guests are entered into a raffle for a romantic weekend at Domaine Margelle, a reclusive country getaway. The lucky winners retreat will include a sumptuous dinner prepared by local culinary artist chef Jeff Nizlek.
Diamond RaffleBack this year by popular demand, women can buy a commemorative glass filled with a sapphire cocktail and a Diamond Raffle ticket for $10. Two lucky women will win either a diamond tennis bracelet or diamond pendant from Allison & Israel Jewelers
East Valley Wine Tour, 2nd Saturday in Silverton
11-5 pm. Saturday ~ April 11
Second Saturdays of the month is a great opportunity to come tour the East Willamette Valley Wineries! Some of them are open every weekend, but this is a chance to visit those that are only open once a month.
April 15- Tax Day – git r’ done.
Tulip Wine Down @ Woodburn Tulip Festival
April 18-19
The Tulip Wine Down event will take place this year in the lovely country side of Woodburn Oregon. The Tulip Wine Down is an all Charity base event helping non-profits within the Mid-Willamette Valley. This year event will host 10 wineries in Oregon along with fabulous food vendors with local cuisine - and chocolate. Join us for the best wine event of the year! Cost: $5.00 Entry Fee (The price of the entry fee goes to local non-profits) Each Vineyard will be charging a tasting fee. Time:11-6 Saturday & 12-5 Sunday Families are welcome this year.
Exciting news we also will have a beer offered this year!! www.tulipwinedown.com
Wooden Nickel:
April 15 - TATTOO Party Silverton Wooden Nickel 8pm
Wulapalooza ~ April 25, Saturday
Wulapalooza is Willamette University's annual earth, art, and music festival! This event features a main stage with a variety of student, local, and professional bands and musicians; jazz stage; art show; craft vendors; clothing flea market; mud wrestling and much more. Admission is free with a suggested donation of a can of food for the Marion-Polk foodshare. Saturday April 25th - 11am-11pm on Brown Field. Sorry, never been, so no feedback, but just like saying the word.
Oregon Ag Fest ~ April 25 & 26th
Admission: $7.50 ~ Oregon State FairgroundsChildren 12 and under FREE ~ Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.mPublic info: (503) 581-4325 or (800) 874-7012Media info: (503) 363-8434 http://www.oragfest.com/ Always a fun stop with kids, especially if it’s raining. Usually get free trees too!
Retail Therapy:
Saturday Market in Salem will be back in action beginning April 4th! Corner parking lot of Summer and Marion Streets. Just remember you have to plant what you purchase - (note to self).
Woodburn Outlets: New Stores - J.Crew, Anne Taylor, Kenneth Cole, vAN's, Coach and can we say NORTHFACE!!! opening March 20th.
April 3-6 CAbi is having their entire store at 30% off.
Have you been to the Reed Opera house recently? There are some really cool shops. Check out the yuppy puppy for all your poochy bling - and bling for you too. It's so easy to get lost in The French Unicorn. And the new Bon Bon's - Paparie and Chocolat - creative papers and cards and gifts along with McTavish shortbreads and of course Chocolates! Head upstairs for some great cheap tacos at La Perla Tapatia and then to the basement for a cannoli at Little Cannoli's Bakery. As Rachel would say "YUMMO"!
Wooden Shoe Bulb Company - Woodburn
24th Annual Tulip festival March 25-April 26th
Over 40 acres of Tulips!
My favorite time of year is when the tulips bloom! There is nothing like the colors of their tulip fields in the spring.
Every year the varieties are arranged differently in a new pattern of color as they rotate the tulip fields to a new location.
Admission: $10 per car load on the weekends, $5 on the weekdays. http://www.woodenshoe.com/springshow.html
