Florence Fest '17

Join us Friday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 1st at noon on the Oregon Coast for a sensory experience for your eyes, ears, and palate. With over 10 wineries, multitudes of amazing artists showing and selling their juried art selections, epicurean tastes abounding, and well known jazz groups, this  will be your favorite annual event!

Pre-Sale Tickets $20 include one full day admission, souvenir glass and ten wine tastes! Advance tickets are available through the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.florencechamber.com/product-category/event-tickets/.

Tickets at the door $25 include one full day admission souvenir glass and twelve wine tastes!

Wineries from the Columbia Gorge to the Rogue Valley will offer free tastings as part of the admission price. Wineries include Gelardi Vineyard/Poco Collina, Hanson Vineyards, Benton – Lane Winery, Panache Cellars, Youngberg Hill, Iris Vineyards, Rivers Edge, Season Cellars, Cathedral Ridge, Naked Winery, Sineann, and J Scott Cellars. Wineries will also sell their product by the glass or bottle.

On Friday, The Michael Anderson Jazz Trio, and Michelle and Dave Van Handel, will precede headliner Toni Glausi & his 9-piece Funk Band. On Saturday, headliner Halie Loren and her quintet will take the stage after performances by The Paul Biondi & Gus Russell Quartet, The Miles To Go Quartet, and Don Latarski & D’Trio.

The juried art show and sale, conducted Robert Canaga—artist, appraiser, and gallery owner/curator—will include 47 finalists out of more than 100 entries from Seattle to Bandon, including many Lane County locals. Prizes range up to $1000. The event is coordinated by the Florence Regional Arts Alliance.