Crabfest

Wild West crab fest where wine slingers rule

By Janet Eastman

WINE pourers have seen it all at Newport’s massively popular Seafood and Wine Festival: Women wantonly showing off earned Mardi-Gras beads, people parading in pirate hats and grown men dressed as lobsters. But these wine slingers continue to show up and pour case after case because the festival A) amuses them, B) profits them and C) certainly beats another cold, off-season day working an empty tasting room.

These winery staffers will be met by 17,000 people, all over 21 and cheered on by others in the booze-infused crowd. Revving up attendees – as if they needed extra acceleration – is this year’s theme: "The Grape Wild West.” Saddle up.

Even with all the fabled stories about good people acting badly, it’s a fun festival in which professional winemakers and even amateurs compete for your attention.

This will be the 15th time Chateau Bianca Winery has showcased its wines in the festival’s 33 year history. “See you at the beach,” says winemaker Andreas Wetzel.

Pat Spangler of Spangler Vineyards is also a veteran of the Newport Crab Fest, as it’s more commonly called. Spangler defines the crowds by the day they show up. Friday and Saturday: young rowdies who buy a glass of wine then move on to the next booth until they fall down. Sunday: serious wine shoppers who bring wheels to cart cases home. Whether he's speaking to stumblers or sophisticates, he can still sell 30 to 100 cases of wine here.

If you don’t know which category you fit, come to the site all three days. A special e-ticket pass ($25) shoots you through the lines at the festival entrance.

Once inside, don't get lost in the madding crowds. Remember, there’s usually something hidden for those who ask. “We have a few special wines that we keep under the bar," says Michael Wisnovsky of Valley View Winery. "These are limited, quantity wines such as the Cab Franc that you just have to ask for.”

Dave and Deolinda Coelho encourage everyone to request a two-for-the-price-of-one tasting flight coupon good at their Coelho Winery tasting room.

So take your time, listen to the pourers, give them something to remember you by, and you’ll probably be invited to taste something reserved for those in the know.

Pacing yourself is a good idea since there will be around 80 wineries presenting at the 33rd Annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival. Here's a list of wine vendors and, in their own words, what staffers will be pouring February 26, 27 and 28. It could help you navigate your way to the fund-raising booths that you want to support (American Legion to Epsilon Theta Sorority) or to the wineries you know well or new ones that are offering something you're especially interest in (a white port?).

12 Ranch Wines in Bonanza: Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Syrah and maybe the Merlot. "We are a very small winery (500 cases) located in Southern Oregon," says Connie Masten. "Our wines are sold mostly out of our winery and a couple of shows such as Newport.”

Abiqua Wind Vineyard in Scotts Mills: 2007 Isaac’s Reserve Old Vine Pinot Noir, 2007 Cabel Knoor Pinot Gris, 2008 Gloria Anne Off-Dry Gewurztraminer, 2008 Chloe’s Breeze Med-Sweet Mueller-Thurgau, 2007 Collier’s Deliciously Sweet Early Muscat and 2007 Sweet Tiffany Gewurztraminer Ice Wine along with the silver medal-winner 2008 Pinot Noir, “which is only available at our site and festivals,” says Pete Buffington, who continues with this interesting explanation: “We are an unlikely participant in the wine industry. Our background as South Coast ranchers and as an over-two-decade commercial fisherman is different than most paths taken to become winemakers. My wife Marcia and I are participants from the vine to the customer’s hand. Our reward is in having the opportunity to see the smile or hear the purr when someone takes a sip of our wine, then the effort and our passion to the craft is worthwhile.”

Agate Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Point: 2008 Barrrel Fermented Viognier (bronze medal winner at Newport 2010, silver medal winner at 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition , silver medal winner at 2010 Portland Wine & Seafood Festival), 2007 Roussanne/Marsanne (bronze medal winner at 2009 Finger Lakes Wine Competition), 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (bonze medal winner at 2010 Portland Wine & Seafood Festival), 2006 Syrah (bronze medal winner at 2010 Newport, silver medal winner at 2009 National Women’s Wine Competition 2009, bronze medal winner at 2010 San Francisco Chronicle wine competition), 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (gold medal winner at 2010 Newport, gold medal winner at 2009 A Taste of Harry & David Wine Competition, bronze medal winner at 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition) and 2007 Primitivo (bronze medal winner at 2010 Portland Wine & Seafood Festival).

“We are a small, family-owned and operated Estate Vineyard,” says Kim Kinderman. “We grow 14 different varieties of grapes on our site. Our tasting room is located in a 100-year-old farm house with fabulous views and grounds. We are open Tuesday-Sunday,  11-5 and we are available for weddings and private parties.”

American Legion #116 will be pouring Sutter Home from St. Helena

Amity Vineyards in Amity: Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley (dry) Riesling, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Sunnyside Vineyard Pinot Noir and Late Harvest Riesling

Biggio Hamina Cellars in McMinnville: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Syrah. “We are very excited about our first ever participation at the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival," says Todd Hamina, who has worked in a winemaking capacity at Archery Summit, Patton Valley and Maysara. His wife, Caroline Biggio Hamina, attended the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, and has worked in some of the country's finest restaurants. In 2007, the couple founded Biggio Hamina Cellars. People have said that “it's no stretch of the imagination to suppose that their wines go perfectly with food.”

Todd continues: "At Biggio Hamina Cellars, we are very interested in the notion of ‘terroir’ and we make wines that are committed to the vineyard, vintage and varietal. We want to taste the place. We want to have some fun with life and our label reflects that is well.”

Bodhichitta Winery in Salem: Burgundian-style Pinot Noir, Southern Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon (Applegate) and Pinot Gris (Rogue, Illinois River Valley), Primordial Compassion (a blend of Cab and blackberry wine), Oregon steel-fermented Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, Radiant Rhubarb Wine based on winemaker Mark Proden’s grandmother’s recipe and Orange “Lotus" Blossom, a mead made from orange blossom honey. “We donate the proceeds from our Bodhichitta label to charity,” says Mark.

Capitello Wines in Eugene: Non Vintage Oregon Brut Sparkling (which received 91 points from Wine Spectator), 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris, 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2008 Oregon Dolcino, 2008 Willamette Valley Late Harvest Riesling, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and New Zealand Pinot Noir. “The New Zealand wines we source and produce in Marlborough and then import back to the U.S.,” says owner and winemaker Ray Walsh. “Though I'm a native New Zealander, I've made Eugene my home now for the past 16 years,” including years as the winemaker at King Estate Winery in Eugene. Says Ray: “I like to focus on the terroir of the Southern Willamette Valley and the Bellpine soils when choosing fruit and making the Oregon wines.”

Cardwell Hill Cellars in Philomath

Chateau Bianca Winery in Dallas: Gluhwein hot spiced wine, champagne, mimosas Bellini cocktails, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Port, Marechal Foch and Vin de glace (a sweet dessert wine).  “We will have some very special prices for those wanting to stock their cellars, especially on our 2007 Pinot Gris for only $100 per case (a $45 savings),” says winemaker Andreas Wetzel. “We will also be doing a special on flights for $6 in which guests may choose three whites or three reds and receive a logo Riedel glass to take home."

Chateau Lorane Winery in Lorane

Cliff Creek Cellars in Gold Hill and Carlton: 2004 Claret, 2007 Red, Red Table Wine (Both Food and Wine Magazine, 2010 Wine Guide choices), 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (silver medal winner) and a 2005 Syrah, “a new vintage released at this event,” says Ruth Garvin, who owns Cliff Creek with her family. “Newport is always a fun event and we are looking forward to being there.”

Coelho Winery in Amity: Renovação Pinot Gris, Apreciação Chardonnay, Divertimento Pinot Noir Rosé, and the highly acclaimed 2006 Paciência Pinot Noir. The winery will also be sampling 2006 Aventura Portuguese Varietal Port-Style Dessert Wine, which is offered in a collectable 500mL art label bottle. Dave and Deolinda Coelho, proprietors of Coelho Winery, and son Samuel Coelho, director of sales, will be there and say, they "love to add energy by personally representing the family-owned and operated winery" in their booth #20. The Coelhos say their "wines reflect our Portuguese heritage and our spirit.  We farm using sustainable viticulture methods, preserving the environment and the character of our wines.  We are a passionate, determined family owned and operated winery and our desire is to bring people together one glass at a time, through quality in product and quality of life."

Coleman Vineyards in McMinnville

Columbia Crest Columbia Valley: Grand Estates Chardonnay, Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red, Grand Estates Pinot Grigio and Reserve Walter Clore Red Blend

Cooper Mountain Vineyards in Beaverton: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Pinot Blanc Vin Glace

Crater Lake Cellars in Shady Cove: Silver medal winner 2008 Grenache (with 100% Grenache grapes),   Portland Seafood and Wine award winning 2008 Old World Blend (55% Grenache and 45% Syrah) and 2008 Pinot Gris, 2006 Merlot 29, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and a number of sweet whites such as the 2009 Riesling and 2009 White Grenache. “We are a small winery located on the main highway to Crater Lake,” says Mary Gardner. “We love the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival. What an incredible event for both the attendees and wineries.”

David Hamilton Winery in Mt Vernon: Organic grown and wild picked fruit wines (with no sulfites): Hells Canyon Wild Plum, Blueberry/Wild Plum, Gravenstien Apple, Cranberry, Huckleberry

David Hill Vineyards and Winery in Forest Grove: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Reisling, Farm House White, Farm House Red, three Pinot Noirs and two ports. "We have some of the oldest vines in the state," says Jason Bull, "and we offer diiferent, unique wines."

Domaine Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley: Brut, Blanc de Blancs and Extra Dry

EdenVale Winery in Medford

Emerson Vineyards in Monmouth

Epsilon Theta Sorority will be pouring Snoqualmie wines from Prosser, WA: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cab-Merlot and Reserve Syrah

Flying Dutchman Winery in Astoria: Flying Dutchman Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Claret, Chardonnay, Riesling/Pinot Blanc Blend and a Raspberry wine. "We will also be doing winery tours and barrel tastings at the winery all three days of the festival," says Richard Cutler. His winery is nine miles north of the festival site in the coastal village of Otter Rock, across from the Devil's Punchbowl State Park. Winery hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m..

Friends for PWS (Prader-Willi Syndrome) will be pouring Bonterra Organic Wine from Mendocino County

Girardet in Roseburg

Hauer of the Dauen in Dayton

Henry Estates in Umpqua: 2006 Merlot, 2004 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, 2005 Oregon Chardonnay, 2008 White Riesling, 2007 Pinot Gris, 2008 Veraison (blush wine) and 2006 Henry V. “We sell our wine to the Altrusa Club and they use the wine sales as a fund raiser. We have been doing it like this for the past eight years,” says the winery's director of sales Doyle W. Hinman

Hillcrest Vineyards in Roseburg: 2008 Chardonnay "Les Charmes", 2007 Riesling "Orsation", 2007 Pinot Noir "Old School", 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon "Fini", 2006 Della Terra "15" Syrah, Cab and Zin blend and 2006 Zinfandel "1888" Old Vine. “The wines we will be bringing are not sold in stores,” says Dyson DeMara. “We have no employees and do everything in a traditional European way. All wines come from dry farmed or unirrigated vineyards, old vines and hillside vineyards. My wife and I have worked in wine around the world and go to such lengths that we even produce our own fermentors made of concrete. This is a patent pending system and is being used by some of the top wineries in the world.”

Hip Chicks Do Wine in Portland: 2007 Cabernet Franc (silver medal), 2007 Syrah (bronze medal), Pinot Gris, Sangiovese, Malbec, red blends Drop Dead Red and Wine Bunny Rouge and “for those with a sweet tooth, an off-dry Muscat, our ever popular Vin Nombril ("belly button wine"), our Wine Bunny Blush and our Sangria,” says Laurie Lewis, who says Hip Chicks do Wine just celebrated its 10th year in business sourcing premium grapes from vineyards throughout Oregon and Washington.

Honeywood Winery in Salem

Hood River Vineyards in Hood River

HV Cellars in Coos County

K&M Wines in Sherwood: 2006 Pinot Noir and 2006 Chardonnay. “This is the first time we’re going,” says Ken Morrison. “We make 350 cases a year and sell directly to our customers. We live on the property, so we offer a real personal touch.”

Kings Raven Winery in Oregon City: 2008 Pinot Gris, 2007 Marechal Foch, 2007 Leon Milot and 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir

Knights of Columbus will be pouring Houge wines from Prosser, WA

Kristen Hill Winery in Amity

Lone Oak Vineyards in Monroe

Melrose Vineyards in Roseburg: Gold medal Vintage Select Pinot Noir and silver medal winners 2006 Syrah and 2008 Two Dog Red Sweet Rose. “We like to have as many of our wines available at the festival to give customers a chance to taste how versatile Melrose Wines can be,” says Rachael Miller. “We are known for our scrumptious assortment of wines, beautiful event center and of course a fun, energetic and knowledgeable staff. People can often be intimidated wine tasting for the time but not here! Our guests tell us we make it comfortable and easy to learn about wine and we see them return time and again.” 

Methven Family Vineyards in Dayton: Previous gold medal-winning wines as well those awarded in this year's festival including the just released silver award-winning 2008 Chardonnay and bronze award-winning 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir. “Allen and Jill Methven have planted vineyards dedicated to the grapes that have made Eola-Amity Hills famous,” says William Kobyluck, who is the director of consumer sales. “From these meticulously tended vines, some of Oregon's finest wines are being crafted in extremely small lots, each hand selected for quality.”

Milbrandt Vineyards in Prosser, WA

Misty Oaks in Oakland, OR: 2008 Julios Hills Pinot Gris (silver medal winner), 2007 Gobbler’s Knob Red Blend (silver medal winner), 2006 Gobbler’s Knob Red Blend, 2007 Stuckagain Heights Pinot Noir, 2006 Stuckagain Heights Pinot Noir and 2007 Constitution Ridge Pinot Blanc. “It really is a well-attended event,” says Christy Simmons.

Nehalem Bay Winery in Nehalem: Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet and Marachal Foch (15 different wines). “Our specialty is the fruit and berry wines: Cranpere, Peach, Plum, Niagara, Muscat and Blackberry wine,” says Melissa Stetzel. “We make some fun and fruity frou-frou drinks at the festival with peaches, berries, peach wine and champagne, kind of like a peach mimosa.” The winery has been participating in the festival for more than 10 years and has won awards for its decorated booth tied to each year’s theme. “We love the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival,” says Melissa.

Namaste Vineyards in Dallas: Peace (semi-sweet blend of Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer), Pinot Noirs (Prosperity, Abundance and Reserve Cuvee), Tranquility Riesling, and Harmony Gewurztraminer, all estate grown wines. “We only use what we grow,” says Dave Masciorini.

Noble Estate in Eugene: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Muscat Semi Sparkling (silver medal winner), Sparkling Wine, Riesling, Pinot Noir (bronze medal winner), Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet.

Oak Knoll Winery in Hillsboro

ONP Winterguard will be pouring Stangland Vineyards wines from Salem

Orchard Heights in Salem

Palotai Winery in Roseburg: 2008 Bella Bianca, 2007 Dolcetto (gold medal winner), 2006 Pinot Noir, 2008 Bull’s Blood, 2007 Syrah, 2006 Arany Szarvas, 2006 Meritage and 2006 Attila. John Olson explains that the vines were planted in 1999 and the first vintage was 2002. "We are family owned and operated – me, my wife, three kids, two vineyard cats, two vineyard dogs, two vineyard goats....We practice European sustainable farming (see Wendy Bumgardner’s article on Palotai in the Examiner). Our wines are hand crafted, barrel aged in the Old World traditions (especially Hungarian)."

Pheasant Valley Winery in Hood River

Purple Cow Winery in Forest Grove: Pinot Noirs that are “well tuned for seafood as they are lighter in body and the oak shows through very well,” says Jon Armstrong. “We’re also known for our Tempranillo and dry Muscat. The Tempranillo spends more than two years in barrel so it’s really soft. The Muscat is a great food wine, which offers significant aroma differences from Pinot Blanc/Gris or Chardonnay. We made about 600 cases a year, so it’s all hand crafted, hand bottled and hand sold.”

Pyrenese Vineyards & Cellars

Ribera Vineyards in West Linn

River's Edge Winery in Elkton: Three Pinot Noirs -- 2007 Umpqua Valley, 2007 Barrel Select and 2006 Elkton Vineyard (one of two estate vineyards) -- 2007 Pinot Gris, 2008 Dry Gewurztraminer and 2007 Semi-Sweet Gewurztraminer. Owners Vonnie and Mike Landt explain, “River's Edge Winery is a 3,600-case-per-year, family-owned and operated winery. We have been participating in the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival for many years. It is our favorite event.”

Saginaw Vineyards in Cottage Grove: 2007 Chardonnay (gold medal last year), 2008 Pinot Gris, 2007 Pinot Noir, 2007 Marechal Foch, 2009 Riesling, 2008 Rose of Pinot Noir, Blueberry and Blackberry, chocolate and wine pairings as well as our popular Blackberry Sparklers. “We are a small boutique, family-operated winery and vineyard,” says Sheryl Zettle. “Stop by and see us!”

Sake One in Forest Grove: Locally made sake including Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo, Momokawa Pearl, G “joy”, Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass, Moonstone Plum and introducing the new saketini Lusty Shores. Tasting room manager JoAnn Takabayashi says, “We have a lot of exciting events coming up.”

Seufert Winery in Dayton: Award-winning 2007 Woven White Blend, 2007 Pinot-Licious Cuvee, 2007 Flying Figurehead Syrah, 2007 Bella Late Harvest Dessert Wine and 2006 Barrel Select Pinot Noir. Stephanie Eads-Paul, who is the director of operations, says, “We will also be offering a 10 percent discount on purchases of three bottles or more and discounts on case purchases."

Sienna Ridge Winery north of Roseburg: 2003, 2004 and 2005 Pinot Noir, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Pinot Gris, 2005 Pinot Blanc, 2005 Chardonnay, 2003 Riesling ice vine and a very fragrant 2003 Gewurztraminer ice wine. Cindy Braack says, “I will be there with all the bells and whistles. All Sienna Ridge Estate`s distinctive grapes are estate grown."

Silvan Ridge-Hinman Vineyards in Eugene: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier and the famous Early Muscat Semi-Sparkling. “Silvan Ridge has been making wine for over 30 years and has been a long-time favorite at the festival, since we have been a vendor from the very beginning I believe,” says Angela Bennett. “We are known for making a wide selection of wines at affordable prices. We keep our glass prices and bottle prices very reasonable so as to appeal to a wide audience -- anyone from beginners to connoisseurs.”

Silver Falls Vineyards in Sublimity

Spangler Vineyards in Roseburg: 2007 Petite Sirah, public release of gold medal-winning 2008 Malbec, 2008 Chardonnay, 2007 Cabernet Franc and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. “We make a killer, unoaked Chardonnay,” says owner Pat Spangler.

Spindrift Cellars in Philomath: 2009 Gewürztraminer, 2009 Pinot Gris, 2009 Riesling, 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve (91 rating in the Wine Enthusiast Magazine and now two gold medals), 2008 Pinot Noir (gold medal winner) and 2007 Syrah (silver medal winner). “At the beginning of February we participated in the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival in which we received a double gold for our 2008 Pinot Noir and Best of Show for our 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve, which won a gold last year at the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival,” says owner Tabitha Compton. “In the Newport wine competition this year, we have also earned three medals. Our wines are certified sustainable.”

Spring Valley Vineyard Walla Walla Valley: Uriah Red Blend, Frederick Red Blend and Nina Lee Syrah

Sweet Cheeks Winery in Eugene

Terra Vina Wines in Wilsonville: 2007 Cabernet Franc (gold dedal winner and a favorite of wine club members), 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (bronze medal winner) and previous award winners 2007 Rieslingand 2007 Sangiovese as well as 2007 Syrah and 2007 blend of Cab and Syrah

Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company in Eugene: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and and Stone’s Throw Pinot Noir (gold medal winner). “This is our first time at the festival,” says Alan Mitchell.

The Rotary Club will be pouring Berringer Wines from Napa

The Surfrider Foundation will be pouring Barefoot Wines

Toledo Chamber of Commerce will be pouring Chateau St. Michelle from Woodinville, WA: Harvest Select Riesling (new!), Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley Merlot, Columbia Valley Chardonnay and Columbia Valley Pinot Gris

Troon Vineyards in Grants Pass

Valley View Winery in Jacksonville: Valley View Winery Viognier (gold medal), Chardonnay, Merlot, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon (gold medal), port and all Anna Maria wines. “We also have a few special wines that we take that we keep under the bar such as the Cab Franc,” says Michael Wisnovsky. “We are the only winery that has been there every year and have won the most medals. Since our only distribution in that area is Costco, we get a lot of people at our booth.”

Vitis Ridge in Silverton: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Early Muscat, Grigio d’Oro (white blend dessert), Pinot Noir, Reserve Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Fab Four (four grape Bordeaux blend), Late Harvest Syrah, Vibrato (Petit Verdot port-style) and Marechal Foch. “Our signature wine is the Marechal Foch, an old French-American hybrid that we grow in Silverton. Very few wineries in Oregon are producing this varietal. Our winemakers like to produce wines the consumer doesn’t see very often from Oregon,” says Sally Eich. “Most of these wines are very small batches and sell out quickly. Our owners will be in our booth all weekend, so stop by and taste some of our wines.”

Wasson Brothers Winery in Sandy: Raspberry, loganberry, blackberry, blueberry, blended berry and rhubarb wines, Sparkling Niagara, Sparkling Gewurztraminer, Sparkling White Riesling, Sparkling Spumine, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, White Riesling, Early Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Concord wine. "Yes, this is a lot but if people can’t try them, they wont buy them," says Jim Wasson, whose winery has been participating in the Newport festival since 1983. The Wasson family has also been Newport Chamber of Commerce members for many years. "See you down there."

Wild Rose in Dillard: 2005 White Port Pinot Gris, Semi dry Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

If you really want to visit more wine booths, "come on Sunday," advises owner Carlos Figueoa.

Wine Styles national wine boutique with stores in Eugene and Bend

Yaquina Bay Yacht Club will be pouring Red Diamond Wines from Paterson, WA: Columbia Valley Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz

Zerba Cellars in Milton-Freewater

For more info: Newport Seafood and Wine Festival takes place at the South Beach Marina Parking Lot, near the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport. (541) 265-8801 www.newportchamber.org/sw_general.htm

Friday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. ($10), Saturday, Feb. 27, 10  a.m. - 6 p.m. ($15), Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ($5). Three-day festival pass is $25.