Best of the Willamette Valley

06/19/2025

From longtime local favorites to new faces making a big impact, this year’s winners truly reflect the heart of our community. We’re also thrilled to welcome Benton County into the mix for the very first time!

Check out the full list of Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners! Our full-size magazine is packed with the people, places, and businesses that make the Valley such a special place to call home.

Click to read more and flip through the digital magazine!

Now in its sixth year, Best of the Willamette Valley continues to grow in reach, participation, and community pride.

06/19/2025

Stop by Oregon Garden Resort to pick up a copy of the 2025 Best of the Willamette Valley Winner's Magazine while supplies last!

📍895 W Main St, Silverton | 📞 503-874-2500

Oregon Garden Resort offers cozy cottage-style rooms with fireplaces and private patios, located next to the scenic Oregon Garden. Guests enjoy Northwest-inspired dining, live music, and pet-friendly accommodations—ideal for getaways, weddings, and events.

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06/18/2025

🎉 Time to celebrate the winners!!!!

Visit bestofthewillamettevalley.com now to browse the winners! 🥳

Best of the Willamette Valley is presented by Advantage, AC & Electrical ()

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06/13/2025

From whale watching in Pacific City to historic murals in Astoria, the Oregon Coast is full of low-stress vacation options within reach. Click to discover beach towns, scenic hikes, and unexpected getaways just a drive away.

The stretch of Oregon Coast is full of wonders large and small, just waiting to be explored.

06/11/2025

The Willamette Valley Heritage Center is honoring Juneteenth with its annual Community History Walk, spotlighting the legacy of the Gorman family. Through deep archival research, this living history event brings Salem’s past to life. Click to explore the stories behind this year's walk

The Willamette Valley Heritage Center prepares for its third year celebrating with the community.

05/28/2025

Durant Vineyards invites families to celebrate Father’s Day with a full day of great food, live music, and community spirit—all in support of military families. A portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit the Fisher House Foundation. Click to learn how this scenic event blends fun and giving back.

Bryan “B-Dub” Washington of 98.7 The Bull teams up with Durant for open house-style event featuring BBQ, beer and wine, live music, and fundraiser for The Fisher House Foundation.

05/23/2025

From corgi races to towering sandcastles, the Oregon Coast is the place to be this June. With two iconic events happening back to back in Cannon Beach and Seaside, summer fun kicks off in a big way. Click to find dates, times, and highlights.

June brings two community events to the Cannon Beach/Seaside area, perfect for those wanting a summer outing to the coast.

04/05/2025

Explore Tualatin Valley’s Spring Sips returns this May with exclusive tastings, a new mobile passport, and the fourth annual Pink! Rosé Festival. Click to discover all the ways to sip, explore, and celebrate Oregon Wine Month.

Celebrate Oregon Wine Month with Tualatin Valley’s Spring Sips—featuring tastings, events, a wine passport, and the Pink! Rosé Festival on May 18. Details at spring-sips.com.

04/05/2025

🗳️ Voting for Best of the Willamette Valley presented by Advantage Heating, AC & Electrical is officially closed! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and cast their votes!

We will be revealing the results on Wednesday, June 18 online at bestofthewillamettevalley.com and printed in our FULL-SIZE winner's magazine! 🎉 Get ready to celebrate the incredible businesses and individuals making a difference in our community. We’ll be honoring not only Gold and Silver winners in each category but also Bronze!

Visit shopbowv.com to find out more about the winner's magazine! 🙌 👏