Hwy 53/Nehalem Bay Winery
So, the good times roll. Every Memorial Day features an increasingly high-profile blues festival. June boasts the Day of the Muse, an open mic with everything from Kesey admirers and musicians to theater troupes. Until recently, Shackelford’s Juneteenth Celebration featured classical music; now it’s an ever-growing reggae festival. And every August brings an ambitious bluegrass festival that in the past has snagged talents like David Grisman, Laurie Lewis, Jim Hurst, Missy Raines and the Austin Lounge Lizards. These and other festivals always feature a lot of families, wandering dogs, food and much wine and beer. They’re like the typical American family picnic, but slightly skewed if not occasionally inadvertently humorous.
Here's a recent shot of Portland reggae band Rhythm Culture playing to throngs at the winery. 34965 Highway 53. 888-368-9463.