March 3, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

Oregon’s oldest wine celebration is happening this Saturday.

The Greatest of the Grape is presented by the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association. It will take place Saturday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:0 pm. at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville.

The 55th annual event features evening of wine, food and music. It includes a souvenir wine glass, wine tasting with nineteen wineries and wine makers, photo booth with complimentary printed pictures, complimentary tasting at select winery tasting rooms on Sunday and more.

There is also the famous Wheel of Wine to raise money for Peace at Home Advocacy Center.

A block of rooms is currently reserved at Seven Feathers for a discounted rate as well.

Tickets are $100 per person with VIP tickets at $140 per person. VIP’s get early admission at 5:00 p.m. Purchase tickets for the event at: https://umpquawineries.ticketspice.com/greatest-of-the-grape-2026

Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Executive Director Ali Rodgers talked about Greatest of the Grape on Monday’s Morning Conversation on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com