2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
We invite you to join us for Whimsy & Wonder in the Willamette Valley.
TUESDAY
MAY 12
CELLAR VISITS & WINERY DINNER SERIES
Schedule time in the tasting room and cellar with your favorite wineries, and dine with winery hosts at intimate gatherings emphasizing community and connection. Dinner invitations will come directly from wineries who are planning events.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 13
“WHIMSY” CELEBRATION & ONLINE AUCTION
at abbey road farm, 1pm - 4pm
Optional seminar at 12:30pm
Savor the magic of the Willamette Valley with inspired bites from local chefs, live music, and one-of-a-kind auction lots from the 2024 vintage—plus a vibrant selection of wines from across the region. Taste, mingle, and let curiosity lead the way.
Bid on exclusive five-case lots (by the case or as a full collection) throughout the event. The online auction closes Friday, May 15.
DINNEr at Stillwater
6pm - 9pm
Join us for a community feast with a meticulously crafted local menu and dazzling wine selection. Springtime in Oregon, a charming wine country town, a bountiful family table—this is a celebration not to be missed.
THURSDAY
MAY 14
“Wonder” TRADE-ONLY LIVE AUCTION
at the Domaine Serene Clubhouse, 10:30am
For invited members of the wine trade and their guests, this exclusive live auction features the Willamette Valley’s most sought-after wines in small lots of five cases. Sip exquisite vintages at the morning tasting in the cellar and savor a lovely lunch while you mingle with winemakers. Then, raise your paddle for spirited bidding on 30 one-of-a-kind lots.
This is more than an event. It’s a celebration of fine wine, shared passion, and the community that defines the Willamette Valley.
10:30am - Tasting of Library Wines & Auction Lots
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Live Auction Begins
”The Bubble Wrap” post-auction sparkling wine reception
To request an invitation, please contact Megan Markel, Trade Relations Manager at the Willamette Valley Wineries Association.