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Large Oregon Festival Changes Name to ‘A Taste of Newport’

(Newport, Oregon) - What was once called the Newport MicroBrew Festival has shifted focus, expanded and changed its name to “A Taste of Newport.”

Now, the famous festival and celebration of Oregon coast brews and wines always held in October has become this more all-inclusive entity, embracing families as well and downplaying the beer and wine.

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A Taste of Newport is a destination event geared towards tourists visiting during the Columbus Day weekend, happening Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. It will feature many booths and displays of Oregon coast businesses, attractions, services and products that locals and visitors to the area would find in Newport. Friday and Saturday evenings will offer live music.

Another change in direction: the festival will be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, instead of the marina at South Beach, as was traditional for the MicroBrew Festival.

“We decided to go a different route this time and incorporate the family friendly element more, thus expanding our appeal and broadening the audience,” said Lorna Davis, Director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce. “It’s held on a three-day weekend that’s a holiday, and we think that offers a lot more possibilities for people looking for something to do when they’re getting away from the valley.”

Davis said the Hatfield Marine Science Center would also have a presence at A Taste of Newport Festival. There will two or three representatives from beer vendors and two or three wine vendors, but the focus is now on the cuisine of the Newport area of the Oregon coast as well as its arts & crafts.

The change in direction is a permanent one, Davis said. “This year will be a template for the following years,” she said.

Festival hours will be 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. $5 for adults, $3 for children. Parking is free. 800-262-7844.

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