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Wine Fest on Oregon Coast Announces E-Tickets |
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01/16/08
Secrets of the Season |
Wine Fest on Oregon Coast Announces E-Tickets
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| Newport's bayfront |
(Newport, Oregon) – Each winter, some 17,000 food and wine lovers swarm the central Oregon coast town of Newport for the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, taking in the wonders of wine, the culinary world and arts and crafts.
This year marks something new and groundbreaking for the festival, which happens February 22, 23 and 24. Not only can you still buy advance group tickets, but tickets for individuals are now offered online. The “E-tickets” – like the group tickets – will have a special line at the festival, allowing e-ticket holders to bypass the normally long lines of those who are waiting to get in.
E-tickets can be purchased at this url: www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=4720&cobrand=white
E-ticket prices differ slightly from door prices, and they include a $1.74 handling fee. For Friday, they are $9 without the festival wine glass, and $14 with the glass. Saturday, they are $13 without, $18 with the festival wine glass. Sunday e-ticket prices are $5, and $10 with the wine glass.
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| Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north coast, will have a booth at the Seafood & Wine Festival |
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This year, the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival celebrates its 31st year. It happens adjacent to the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport.
Entry fees at the door range from $5 to $13, depending on the day. Advance group tickets have now gone on sale, allowing larger groups a special entrance. Groups of 15 or more can call the Chamber office (800-262-7844).
Lorna Davis, Director of Tourism Development for Newport, said the addition of group tickets last year and of e-tickets this year is the result of a growing demand.
“This is the first time we have done them,” Davis said. “We recognize there is a demand for e-tickets: people buy them online to go to major sports events and concerts, and the inquiries have increased over the years about the availability of them.”
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The festival now hosts over 140 exhibitors - more than ever - making for a festive and energetic event, which will include wineries, dishes prepared by some of the finest chefs in the western U.S., and arts & crafts booths. Wines from Washington, Oregon and California are spotlighted.
The culinary fireworks include an exotic selection of seafood, such as the Oregon coast’s renowned salmon, oysters and Dungeness crab. Other items will also include Hawaiian teriyaki chicken, yakisoba, egg rolls, fresh baked pies, barbecue beef or shrimp, meatball sandwiches, dragon ears, funnel cakes, lobster gumbo, mini-doughnuts, keilbasa dogs, tacos, tamales, seafood croissant melts, Spanish omelets, grilled asparagus with butterfly shrimp and jambalaya, to name a few.
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| Exceptional food will be on hand all over the festival |
Over 70 wineries from around the northwest have signed on, including the Noble Estate Vineyard, Chateau Benoit, Sake One, Silvan Ridge, Hinman Vineyards Winery, Hauer of the Dauen Winery, Orchard Heights, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Spangler Vineyards, Pheasant Valley Winery and Nehalem Bay Winery.
A large variety of craft items will be sold, from articles of clothing, jewelry, art glass, metal sculptures, works of art and hand-painted ceramics to handcrafted wine accessories.
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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. Parking at the facility is $5. Shuttle buses will run for free from Newport, and a shuttle schedule and map will be available on the chamber’s website as well as the chamber center.
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| More of Newport's scenic yumminess |
Advance group tickets have gone on sale, which allows large groups to reserve their attendance for certain days and not have to wait in long lines by getting in through a special entrance. Group tickets also include a 2008 commemorative wine glass. 15-person minimum for the group, must all arrive at the same (prescheduled) time.
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Friday, group tickets are available for $15 each. Saturday, they are $25
per person. Sunday $10 per person. All group tickets are limited availability,
first come first served, prepaid.
February 22, 23 and 24
Festival hours & costs:
$9 on Friday: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$13 on Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
$5 on Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
www.newportchamber.org. 800-262-7844.
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D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
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Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
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The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
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