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Washington County Explorer

September/October 2011

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Autumn in Oregon is a foodie paradise, and it's that time of year again, when all things food and drink are celebrated throughout Oregon. From cheese and truffles to bison to salmon and beer and wine, everything Oregon is celebrated this fall, and travelers can have a true Oregon foodie experience.


Read more and create your own Oregon Bounty experience

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The Harvest is Here!

Pumpkins--and fun events--are nearly ripe for picking in the fields of Oregon's Washington County

Throughout Oregon's Washington County, fall is settling in--and it's much more than leaves changing. 'Tis the season where the u-pick offering of choice is pumpkin, mazes are crafted from corn fields and hay bales, and farms throughout the county open their fields for harvest-time fun. Pumpkin patch fun also has expanded to include pumpkin bowling and slingshots, pony rides and petting zoos.  Tasting fall is essential as well. Many area farms offer fresh pressed cider as well as both ornamental and cooking squash and corn for sale.

Read more about what each farm has to offer

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Scary, Scientific, Spooky: Haunted Happenings in Washington County

From ghostly apparitions, haunted happenings and scary spiders, Halloween will be a tad spookier this year at the Venetian Theatre and Bistro. Known as the "haunted theatre," this storied theatre has many stories to tell, and after visiting, you may have a few of your own.


Read more about the "haunted Venetian"

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Steer Your Washington County Getaway in the Right Direction 

Nature, Wine, Shopping and Farm Itineraries Are at Your Fingertips


Take the guesswork out of sightseeing in Oregon's Washington County, we've done the heavy lifting for you. Read our updated, suggested itineraries (PDF):

Upcoming Events

Wine Harvest Trail

(Oct. 8)

Harvest Century Bike Ride

(Oct. 8)

Giant Pumpkin Regatta

(Oct. 22)

Verboort Sausage Festival

(Nov. 5)

Thanksgiving Wine Weekend

(Nov. 25-27)


More Events

What's the Word

Read our blog and keep up with the latest happenings in Oregon's Washington County.

Harvest Trail 2011

The first-ever North Willamette Harvest Trail  takes place Saturday, October 8. Ride to three wineries where you will learn about the wine-making process, while sipping wines from each winery. The day ends at a Grand Tasting, featuring many of Washington County's wineries.

 

Tickets are $79 for the trail and grand tasting, $30 for the grand tasting only (limited availability).

Additional Resources

Bike Map (order form)

Washington County Map

Tualatin Birding Loop

It's Farmers' Market Season

  See a list of Washington County's farmers' markets

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