March 6, 2026 2:50 a.m.  

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association has its 55th annual Greatest of the Grape on Saturday at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville and tickets are still available.

Oregon’s oldest yearly celebration of wine will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nineteen wineries are participating. The evening includes wine tasting, great food, live music and more.

A silent auction will include exclusive wine experiences, wine merchandise and gift items, golf outings, hotel stays, gift cards for dinner and other events and more.

Attendees can spin the Wheel of Wine, win a bottle of wine and benefit Peace at Home Advocacy Center.

Tickets to Greatest of the Grape are $100 per person or $140 for VIP tickets, which allow early entry into the event at 5:00 p.m. To get advance tickets, go to: https://www.umpquavalleywineries.org/event/greatest-of-the-grape/