46th Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Description

The last weekend of every February, the central Oregon coast resort town of Newport, swells to well over 17,000 visitors coming to the Festival! for a weekend of wine, wonders in the culinary world, seafood and arts & crafts.

Over 85 wineries, 40 crafters and 20 food booths will be found at this enormous Festival!

A large variety of craft items will be sold, from articles of clothing, jewelry and art glass, metal sculptures, works of art and hand-painted ceramics to handcrafted wine accessories.

Be sure to book lodging early, there is still some availability at this time, but lodging will fill as the event draws closer.

You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.  You must also show valid picture ID or you will not be able to enter the event.  The site is handicapped accessible and smoke free, with a special outdoor smoking area.  Limited parking is available at the facility for a fee, and shuttle buses will run for FREE from Newport, and a shuttle schedule and map will be available on the Chamber's website.

Hours for this year's Festival are:

Thursday, February 23rd:  5pm to 9pm
Friday, February 24th:  12pm to 8pm
Saturday, February 25th:  10am to 6pm
Sunday, February 26th:  10am to 4pm