Salem Saturday Market
Flowers at the Salem Saturday Market in 2024.
Sip, savor and sample your way through Salem at this foodie-centric events.
Salem Saturday Market
Featuring a rotating line-up of 150 vendors selling local produce, hand-made products and more, the Salem Saturday Market opened at the beginning of March. Shop 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through October in the parking lot at 865 Marion St NE. salemcommunitymarkets.com
A Celebration of Women in Wine!
Which includes a Women’s Market featuring treasures by local makers, and live music by Lisa James, plus, a special screening of the documentary Women of Pinot, which shares the stories of 21 women winemakers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, 1 to 7:30 p.m. Mar 8, at Cória Estates, 8252 Redstone Ave SE. coriaestates.com
The Winemaker’s Dinner
Arecurring experience on the second Thursday of the month, take in a six-course meal thoughtfully paired with wines from a local maker. Each month features a different winery. Upcoming events feature Zenith Vineyard, Mar 13; Illahe Vineyards, Apr 10; Eola Hills Winery, May 8 — 5 to 9 p.m. at The Cozy Taberna, 249 Liberty St NE #140. thecozytaberna.com $
Chardonnay Blending: The Art of Terroir
Deepen your appreciation for Chardonnay with a tasting and blending event that will immerse you in the world of terrier-driven wines. 1 to 4 p.m. Mar 14 at Vitae Springs Vineyard and Winery, 3675 Vitae Springs Rd S. vitaesprings.com $
Peak Harvest
A 6-course wine and food pairing in partnership with James Beard-nominated Chef Jonathan Jones of Epilogue Kitchen. Ingredients are harvested at their 'peak' and paired with Bryn Mawr wines to highlight the evolving flavors of the season. 6 p.m. Mar 14, at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, 5935 Bethel Heights Rd NW. brynmawrvineyards.com $
Fermentation Celebration
An opportunity to experience all things fermented including free tastings, giveaways and flash sales, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mar 15 at LifeSource Natural Foods. lifesourcenaturalfoods.com
Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills
A celebration of food, wine, and winemakers featuring more than 30 wineries pouring an array of highly rated sparkling wines, Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and more, alongside delectable small plates from renowned local chefs and artisans. 5 to 9 p.m. Mar 15, at Zenith Vineyard, 5657 Zena Rd NW. eolaamityhills.com $
Spirit Night
A guided tasting of spirits with a thoughtfully paired meal designed to enhance the flavors of the tasting flight and elevate your dining experience. Each month features a different spirit. Upcoming events feature Don Julio, Mar 20; Weller, Apr 17; Bruichladdich, May 22 — 6 p.m. at The Cozy Taberna, 249 Liberty St NE #140. thecozytaberna.com $
Truffle Hunt & Wine Pairing
Spend the morning with Assistant Winemaker Will Craigie and his dogs, Maeva and Blu, for an authentic truffle hunt through the Oregon woodlands, followed by a decadent four-course wine and food pairing. 9 a.m. Mar 22, at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, 5935 Bethel Heights Rd NW. brynmawrvineyards.com $
Pinot Noir Blending: Exploring Complexity
Discover the artistry of Pinot Noir in this immersive blending session and barrel tasting that delves into the nuances of oak aging, microclimates, and clonal selection, offering an unparalleled exploration of this celebrated varietal. 1 to 4 p.m. Apr 18, at Vitae Springs Vineyard and Winery, 3675 Vitae Springs Rd S. vitaesprings.com $
Annual Barrel Tasting
Try soon-to-be bottled Chemeketa Cellars wines from the barrel with Wine Studies students in the winery while enjoying live music and the view from the patio, 6 to 8 p.m. May 7 at Northwest Wine Studies Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW. chemeketacellars.com $
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 23 ( Spring 2025)