Events - The Yamhill-Carlton AVA

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Yamhill-Carlton AVA Events

Our major events each year include the Yamhill-Carlton AVA Spring/Summer Tasting as well as Memorial Weekend and Thanksgiving Weekend Open Houses. In addition to these major events, our Yamhill-Carlton wineries hold regular events at their respective wineries. All winery events are shown on their individual Facebook pages and websites.

Exterior view at the Yamhill-Carlton Spring Tasting event

2025 Yamhill-Carlton Spring Tasting

Saturday, May 3, 2025
Abbey Road Farm, Carlton

SAVE THE DATE for our most beloved event of the year! Returning Saturday, May 3, 2025, this annual event showcases around 40 Yamhill-Carlton producers with local food, in the stunning open barn at Abbey Road Farm.

Enjoy wines from participating wineries such as Anne Amie Vineyards, Belle Pente Vineyard and Winery, Elk Cove Vineyards, Ken Wright Cellars, and Willakenzie Estate. Yamhill-Carlton is known for producing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and wineries will be pouring other varieties as well, including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Noir Blanc, and many styles of sparkling wines, showcasing the wealth of varieties in the region. Caballero’s Catering will return after a much-adored lineup of bites in 2024! We can’t wait to host you again for the best regional event out there!

Thanksgiving Weekend Open Houses

November
Yamhill-Carlton Wineries

Many Yamhill-Carlton wineries open their cellars and tasting rooms for special events during the weekends before and after Thanksgiving. We invite you to come out for this unique Oregon tradition to celebrate friends, family and the completion of harvest.

Each winery celebrates the festive weekend with its own flair and provides its own safe experience.

View Events on WVWA Website

Yamhill-Carlton AVA Spring Tasting

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Abbey Road Farm, Carlton

Tickets $75 – $125

Yamhill-Carlton’s beloved Spring Tasting returns in 2024! On Saturday, April 20, 40 wineries will gather at Abbey Road Farm for our region’s annual showcase of top Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine, and more. Enjoy catered food from Caballero’s Catering next to two or three wines from every winery, all in the lovely open barn at Abbey Road Farm.

Join us in this special corner of the Willamette Valley for an unforgettable day in Oregon wine country!

Two Ticket Types are available:

VIP ($125) are limited and available for two separate sessions, from 10 am to 1 pm, or 2 pm to 5 pm.
Includes: First access to wines, passed hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary Riedel Pinot Noir glass, and a special library pour from all participating wineries that will not be available in the regular session.
Regular Admission ($75) is offered from 11 am to 1 pm, and 3 pm to 5 pm.
Includes: Access to wines at the walk-around tasting and the catered bites.

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