Every year, the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) puts on Wine Country Thanksgiving—one of the longest-running and most beloved traditions in the region. It's a magical time when wine enthusiasts bounce between wineries and tasting rooms, enjoy rare tastings, save big on their favorite bottles, listen to live music, and more.
If you're interested in joining the festivities this year, here's everything you need to know about Wine Country Thanksgiving and the broader Giving Season.
Special events and tastings are offered both weekends of Wine Country Thanksgiving. / Photo courtesy of Travel Dundee
In 2024, Wine Country Thanksgiving will take place across two weekends: November 22-24 and November 29-December 1.
The fun varies from winery to winery, but events include guided tastings with winemakers, live music, special releases, samples of rare wines, food-and-wine pairings, and holiday stock-up events. Start planning your holiday getaway with the oft-updated Wine Country Thanksgiving events calendar.
Wine Country Thanksgiving is big on its own—but it's just one part of a larger, season-long event known as The Giving Season.
Broadly speaking, The Giving Season covers special deals and discounts at tasting rooms across the valley. Specific offers vary among participating wineries but generally include savings on full cases, discounted visits, sip-and-stay deals, and free or discounted shipping on multiple bottles.
It all helps raise money for the Oregon Food Bank Network across the Willamette Valley.
Whether you visit for Wine Country Thanksgiving or are planning your next getaway, you'll find a variety of memorable experiences across Oregon Wine Country. The fun ranges from luxurious tastings and tours to Hispanic-owned wineries that produce award-winning wines—so get inspired with these fun outings and offerings across the Willamette Valley.
Enjoy small-group tastings in underground wine caves, take private tours of acclaimed wineries, indulge in decadent food-and-wine pairings, and more with luxurious wine tastings and tours in the Willamette Valley.
Are you new to wine? Not sure when to visit, where to go, or how to order? We've put together a beginner's guide to wine tasting in the Willamette Valley that answers pressing questions and helps you have a memorable experience.
The Willamette Valley is home to a large Hispanic and Latino population—and, in recent years, several of those residents have launched wineries that showcase the flavors of the region. Learn more with our guide to Hispanic wineries of the Willamette Valley.
