Thanksgiving Weekend Update

A visitor you may pass along the way (Fiasco Winery)

Wineries of the Upper Rogue will be hosting their annual Roam the Rogue Fall Passport Tour on Saturday from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. For $25 you can taste at eight wineries- Agate Ridge Winery, Cliff Creek Cellars, Crater Lake Cellars, Diasy Creek Vineyard, Del Rio Vineyards, Folin Cellars, Madrone Mountain Vineyard and RoxyAnn Winery. Tickets are limited, so visit www.RoamtheRogue.com to purchase. The wineries will also be open Friday and Sunday with individual specials and tastings. I've heard all Agate Ridge red wines are 30% off).

Wineries of the Applegate Valley will be collecting two non-perishable food items in exchange for tasting fees this holiday weekend. Many of the wineries will be showcasing new releases, library favorites and food pairings.

Wineries of the Umpqua Valley are ready to entertain. Join Abacela for wine tasting, Spanish-style tapas, winery tours and view the construction of their new visitors' center. Henry Estate Winery will have complimentary wine tasting, live music and food pairings each day. Delfino Vineyard has the tractor started up with hay rides through the vineyard, live music daily, wine tasting with holiday appetizers and gifts under the tree with each purchase. Misty Oaks Vineyard will have holiday treats, wine tasting and 15% off case discounts.

Wineries of the Illinois Valley will be hosting Open Houses this weekend. Foris Winery will be offering tours of the facility, barrel tasting, food pairing and purchase specials. Deer Creek Vineyards has complimentary wine tasting.

Jacksonville Community Tree Lighting is this Saturday, November 27th on the McCully House lawn. Mrs. Claus will be visiting from 2-4 p.m. and at 4:30 the 26 ft. tall tree will be lit signaling the beginning of holiday festivities.

Mark your calendars for the 24th annual Jacksonville Victorian Christmas Parade that will make its way down California Street on December 3rd at 6 p.m.