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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


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.

Oregon Waterfalls
May 21, 2013
  • Event Times: Tuesday, 7 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Fern Ridge Public Library
  • Address: 88021 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.935.7512

Lisa Lawton will present images and information about area waterfalls. Included will be information on waterfalls requiring a short or long hike to ones that are wheelchair accessible.

Domaine Meriwether Open House
May 25, 2013 - May 27, 2013
  • Event Times: Saturday - Monday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Domaine Meriwether Winery
  • Address: 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.935.9711

Open house all three days. Free tasting of Domaine Meriwether wines, along with a featured guest winery each day. Live music daily with Barbecue food by Philyaw's Cookout and Catering available for purchase.

Memorial Day Weekend at LaVelle Vineyards
May 25, 2013
  • Event Times: Saturday - Monday, Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Tasting fee of $5
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  • Location: LaVelle Vineyards
  • Address: 89697 Sheffler Rd, Elmira, OR 97437
  • Phone: 541.935.9406

Tasting fee includes the 2011 Riesling, Northwest Duet and an Autumn Nectar. Cheese plates available for purchase along with wood-fired pizza from a mobile vendor.

Oregon Paddle Sports - Summer Canoe, Kayak & SUP Demo Day
June 30, 2013
  • Event Times: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Richardson Park Campground
  • Address: 25950 Richardson Park Rd, Junction City, 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.

Oregon Country Fair
July 12, 2013 - July 14, 2013
  • Recurring daily
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  • Location: Oregon Country Fair
  • Address: Hwy 126, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.343.4298

Celebrate with us and delight in our world class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path We invite you to join us in our wooded setting, 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta, Oregon for an unforgettable adventure.

Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ
July 28, 2013
  • Event Times: Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 - $12.50
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  • Location: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
  • Address: 25181 E Broadway, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.935.3933

Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ, the longest running event of it's kind in Lane County. Food, Fun, Music, Games and more. This year, Cabela's will have a presence, with games and prizes.

The Oregon Challenge - Triathlon Eugene
August 25, 2013
  • Event Times: Sunday, 6:30 a.m.
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  • Location: Richardson Park Campground
  • Address: 25950 Richardson Park Rd, Junction City, OR 97448

Take the Oregon Challenge. Sign up to participate in the Triathlon Eugene, or just come out to support racers competing in a variety of triathlon categories (Sprint, Relay, Olympic, and Youth). s

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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.

Veneta Farmers' Market
June 07, 2013 - September 27, 2013
  • Event Times: Friday, 2 - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Downtown Veneta
  • Address: Territorial & Luther Lane, Veneta, OR

Veneta's Downtown Farmers' Market is a great way to start your weekend! Stop, shop and pick up seasonal berries, fresh produce or local honey on your way home or while traveling through the area.

Markets


Veneta Downtown Farmers' Market
September 14, 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.

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