The James Beard Public Market is excited to announce the 2025 Oregon Taste of the Month event series, a public service project designed to celebrate and support Oregon’s vibrant local food ecosystem. Following the success of our pilot year, where over 3,000 attendees enjoyed immersive, free public events showcasing Oregon’s finest seasonal products, we are expanding the program in 2025 with even more opportunities for food producers, restaurants, wineries, and chefs to engage with Portland’s passionate community of food lovers.
In 2025, we’re also introducing an exciting new component: the Oregon Taste of the Month Winemaker Dinner Series. This intimate, wine-paired dinner series will feature Oregon’s best local chefs and wineries, bringing a new level of culinary sophistication to the Oregon Taste of the Month experience.
Oregon Taste of the Month 2025 Events
The 2025 event calendar is packed with dynamic monthly experiences that celebrate Oregon's rich and diverse food culture. Each event highlights a specific Oregon product in collaboration with local farmers, food producers, and restaurants.
Learn more about the 2025 calendar of events and how to support them.
Oregon Taste of the Month Winemaker Dinner Series
In addition to our monthly events, we are thrilled to introduce the Oregon Taste of the Month Winemaker Dinner Series, a select series of intimate, wine-paired dinners designed to offer a deeper, more exclusive experience for food and wine enthusiasts. These dinners will follow the tasting events.
Event Highlights:
Guest Count: 20 guests per dinner, ensuring an intimate, personalized experience.
Location: Held at The Heathman Hotel with Executive Chef Andrew Shedden and the featured monthly Oregon Taste of the Month product.
Tickets: $150 per person, with all proceeds supporting the James Beard Public Market and its mission to promote Oregon’s food community.
Wine Pairing: Each dinner will feature carefully selected Oregon wines, paired expertly with dishes that highlight the featured Oregon Taste of the Month product.
Time: 7:00 PM
The Winemaker Dinner Series will allow guests to experience the depth and diversity of Oregon’s culinary offerings in an intimate setting, while also supporting the mission of the James Beard Public Market.
Interested in Participating?
Are you a farmer, vendor, or restaurant interested in participating in one or more of the Oregon Taste of the Month events? We'd love to discuss what partnering looks like.
Download our sponsorship guide to learn more