Eugene & Willamette Valley
Veneta Events
Veneta's landmark event is the Oregon Country Fair held annually on private country acreage and attracting free spirits from across the region. Explore living artfully and authentically in joyous and healthy ways. Immerse yourself in a wonderland of entertainment, beautiful crafts, wholesome foods, and magical surprises.
During June go on a barrel tour through Oregon wine country. On Saturdays, a deluxe charter bus tours four local wineries, each offering delicious appetizers paired with wine selections. See the calendar below for more events in Veneta.
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Events
Wine Tasting 101 with Lorrie Normann
May 23, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $15
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- Location: Domaine Meriwether
- Address: 88324 Vineyard Lane,, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.221.8592
Take the intimidation factor out of your wine tasting excursions! During this class you will learn all the ins and outs of what to do and what not to do while visiting a winery.
Wineries without Walls Wine Tasting Event
May 26, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center
- Address: Hwy. 126 & Territorial, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Wine Tasting hosted by Eugene Wine Cellars and Fractal Cellars. Come try seven wonderful wines between these two local wineries.
Wineries without Walls Wine Tasting
June 16, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center
- Address: 24929 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Charlie Stanton with Stanton Vineyard will be pour his estate grown Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. A great, local wine!
Father's Day Brunch
June 17, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Event Admission: $18.95
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- Location: Our Daily Bread Restaurant
- Address: 88170 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.4921
Bring Dad out to the country for a dazzling array of breakfast and lunch items for the whole family. See menu online. Reservations taken on the quarter hour for groups of all sizes.
Father's Day Dinner
June 17, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $11.95
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- Location: Our Daily Bread Restaurant
- Address: 88170 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.4921
Bring Dad out to the country for an all you can eat down-home chicken dinner served family style. See menu online. Reservations taken on the quarter hour for groups of all sizes.
Wineries without Walls Wine Tasting Event
June 23, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Don't miss the chance to try a wonderful variety of wines from J. Scott Cellars and visit with winemaker, Jonathan Oberlander. In addition, Olive Grand with their olive oil tasting bar.
Wineries without Walls Wine Tasting Event
June 29, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Iris Vineyards will be here at the shop to host a tasting for the first time. Please welcome them and enjoy some great, local wine.
Wineries without Walls Wine Tasting Event
June 30, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Lone Oak Vineyards, a family owned vineyard and winery, will host the wine tasting today and pour from their selection of delightful wines. Visit with the vineyard owners and try some great, local wine.
Free Wine Tasting at Wineries without Walls
July 06, 2012
- Event Times: Friday from 5-7 pm
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Cottonwood Winery will host this special Friday night event. Their Syrah is one of the most popular wines in our shop. Along with the Syrah, he will pour Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Estate White.
Oregon Country Fair
July 13, 2012 - July 15, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: $20 - $23 single day; $51 weekend pass
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- Location: Oregon Country Fairgrounds
- Address: Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 800.992.8499
Celebrate with delight the world-class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprise at every turn at this unusual fair in the woods.
Free Wine Tasting at Wineries without Walls
July 14, 2012
- Event Times: 4 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Kandarian Wine Cellars will host. Elegant, award-winning wines that include Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Roussane. Don't miss these great local wines.
Veneta's 50th Anniversary Celebration
July 21, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Veneta City Park
- Address: East Broadway, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.2191
Celebrate Veneta's 50th birthday! Live entertainment featuring the Sugar Beets. Free swim sessions at Veneta Community Pool, fun for the family, great food and much more.
Wineries Without Walls
July 28, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 4 - 6 p.m.
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- Location: West Lane Center
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
Sample Pinot Gris and Pinor Noir from Patchwork Cellars. Light snacks will be available.
Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ
July 29, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday
- Event Admission: $12.50; $10.50 seniors (62 and older); $6 children (12 and under)
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- Location: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
- Address: 25181 E Broadway, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.3933
Enjoy delicious food at this great BBQ. Its one of the longest running events of its kind in Lane County.
Pre-Mo Charities Benefit
August 03, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Domaine Meriwether Winery
- Address: 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, OR 97487
Come out and enjoy live music from The Valley Boys, food and beverages from Philyaw's Cookout & Catering, and an auction to raise money for the fight against MS and Prostate Cancer.
Wine and Shine
August 05, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Domaine Meriwether Winery
- Address: 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.9711
Come out and enjoy a classic car show & live music provided by Coupe de Ville.
CASA Benefit: BBQ, Wine & Music
August 09, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: $24, $28
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- Location: Domaine Meriwether Winery
- Address: 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.868.3087
Enjoy a beautiful outdoor evening of wine, BBQ and great music! 10% of all wine sales during the evening will be donated to CASA.
A Taste of Compassion
August 11, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 5 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: $30
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- Location: Domaine Meriwether Winery
- Address: 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.513.9751
Come out and enjoy live music, gourmet food, wine tasting and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue.
Triathlon Eugene: The Oregon Challenge
August 19, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 7 a.m.
- Event Admission: $75 - $300
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- Location: Richardson Park, Fern Ridge Reservoir
- Address: 25950 Richardson Park Rd, Junction City, OR 97448
A challenging tour showcasing Lane County offering an Olympic, Sprint and youth course for participants of all ages and skill levels. Come out to swim, run & bike through beautiful countryside.
Veneta Harvest Festival
September 29, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Address: E Broadway & 2nd St, Veneta, OR 97487
Live music, farmers, artisans and crafters booths as well as food and wine. Chili cook-off, face painting, jumping castle, miniature golf and more.
35th Annual Country Holiday Bazaar
November 16, 2012 - November 17, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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- Location: West Lane Center
- Address: Hwy 126 and Territorial Road, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Get your family photos with Santa. Santa loves 4-legged family members too, so include them in your family photos, if you wish. Many other locations will be offering crafts and food items made by local artisans, as well as other gift ideas offered by local distributors.
Thanksgiving Take Out
November 22, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, 7 a.m. - noon
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- Location: Our Daily Bread Restaurant
- Address: 88170 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.4921
Have your holiday dinner and baked goods prepared by our professional staff and pick it up packaged to go.
Glass/Glass Night
November 28, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $25
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
Join Linda M Knox of Dragonfly Studio for this special event as she helps you to design and make a fused glass ornament. Dragonfly Studio will provide all the materials, a choice of ornaments, instruction and the finished piece will be fused for you. Your ticket price will include a glass of the featured red or white wine. Light snacks will be available during the evening as well.
Christmas Teas
December 01, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 2 p.m.
- Event Admission: $28.95, $15.95
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- Location: Our Daily Bread Restaurant
- Address: 88170 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.4921
Enjoy either a one-course or three-course tea to celebration the winter holidays. Great for the whole family!
9th Annual Veneta Light Parade
December 06, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, TBA
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
Join in the 9th year of the Light Parade in Veneta.
A Night of Passion - Wineries without Walls
February 09, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $15
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
Celebrate the loveliest of holidays with wine, music, and the fun of a special evening with your sweetheart or your best friends. Featuring Passion wine from Noble Estate Winery, music by Jennifer Sennett.
The Self-Sufficiency of Greenhouses
February 19, 2013
- Event Times: Tuesday, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Library
- Address: 88026 Territorial Road, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.7512
Marylou Noffsinger of TruGrow Greenhouses in Harrisburg will discuss the benefits of greenhouse gardening. Why? What kind? Budget? How much time? How much room? Sun space? Benefits and accomplishments?
Wineries without Walls
March 16, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- Address: 24949 Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
- Phone: 541.935.8443
We aren’t all lucky enough to be Irish, but for one evening we can pretend to be as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great wine and music! Put on some green, bring your friends and join us for a fun evening at Wineries without Walls. Soulful music provided by Ty Bradley.
Oregon Paddle Sports - Spring Demo Day
April 13, 2013
- Event Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Event Free - County Parking Fee of $3
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- Location: Fern Ridge Lake - Perkins Peninsula County Park
- Address: Off Highway 126 west of Eugene (before Veneta), Veneta, OR 97448
- Phone: 541.505.9020
Come out and try paddle sports! If you've ever wanted to paddle a canoe, kayak or standup paddle board, this is a chance to try it for free. Hosted by Oregon Paddle Sports. There will be a product representative to answer questions.
On-going
Sparkling Nights at Domaine Meriwether
November 23, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Domaine Meriwether Winery
- Address: 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, OR 97487
Live music, yummy wines, two Ninkasi beers on tap and incredible desserts in the deli case. Bring a picnic or purchase lite bites!
Friday Nite Soups On!
February 01, 2013 - May 24, 2013
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Event Times: Friday, 4 p.m.
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- Location: Sarver Winery
- Address: 25600 Mayola Ln, Eugene, OR 97402
Delicious homemade soups, featuring vintage concert series on the big screen at one of Lane County's most picturesque wineries.
Saturday Steak Night at Sarver Winery
February 23, 2013 - October 26, 2013
- Recurring monthly on the last Saturday
- Event Times: Saturday
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- Location: Sarver Winery
- Address: 25600 Mayola Ln, Eugene, OR 97402
Make your reservation for the last Saturday of each month for the Sarver Steak Dinner featuring hors d'oeuvres, black pepper and sea salt New York strip or rib eyes topped with Gorgonzola compound butter, and served with garlic and sour cream mashed red skins and homemade Caesar salad.
Markets
Veneta Downtown Farmers' Market
June 01, 2012 - September 28, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- Event Times: Fridays, 2 - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Luther & Territorial
- Address: 88267 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
Weekly community grower's market offering local produce for sale.