Chehalem Valley Food & Wine Showcase Debuts in Newberg

by Rebecca Wallis
Newberg, OR – November 2, 2025

A first-of-its-kind culinary and wine experience arrives in Newberg this Saturday, November 8, as Crush & Crate Northwest hosts the Chehalem Valley Food & Wine Showcase at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan Street.
This inaugural showcase will bring together 42 vendors representing dozens of local, national, and international brands — all under one roof for a day of tasting, discovery, and connection.

Event Details

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the full experience.

• Trade Tickets: $24 (use discount code CCTRADE20)
• General Public Tickets: $35
• Cheese & Cider Pairing Classes: $25 per session (limited availability)

Purchase tickets online at www.crushandcratenw.com.

About the Event

The Chehalem Valley Food & Wine Showcase is designed to deliver an engaging blend of education, tasting, and exposure to some of the finest offerings in specialty food and wine. Guests will have the opportunity to meet producers, sample premium products, and connect directly with the people behind the brands.

“This event is about connecting the people behind the products,” said co-founder Mike Hatch. “We wanted to bring together an incredible mix of small producers, importers, and leading food and beverage brands from across the country and beyond.”

Meet the Founders

Crush & Crate Northwest was founded by Mike Hatch and Mark Edwards, two industry veterans with a combined six decades of experience in the specialty food world.

• Mike Hatch is a native Oregonian with over 30 years in the specialty food industry, including many years in restaurant management, and distribution. He has resided in Newberg for 20 years, and has worked during that time as the Executive VP of Sales in the U.S. with Champignon North America Inc., a German cheese manufacturer.
• Mark Edwards brings 35 years of experience in marketing and specialty foods, including his leadership as Director of Marketing for DPI Specialty Foods. A lifelong Oregonian, he has cultivated relationships with producers across the globe, helping introduce international flavors to American markets.

Together, they launched Crush & Crate Northwest to foster appreciation for culinary craftsmanship and create opportunities for consumers and professionals to engage directly with exceptional food and beverage makers.

Featured Vendors

This year’s lineup features a wide array of producers and brands, including:

Chehalem Mountain’s Wine Growers
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
Somerdale
Puddin’ River Chocolates
Balsall Creek
Burton Bittman Wines
Abbey Road Farm
Freddy Guy’s Hazelnuts
Willamette Valley Vineyards
North Valley Vineyards
Duck Pond Cellars
Ransom Spirits
Domaine Lumineux
Mifroma
Raw Cider Company
Sartori Cheese
LaClare Family Creamery
Divina
Good Company Cheese
33 Books
Gourmet Foods International
McCollum Heritage 91
…and more.

A New Chapter for Chehalem Valley

When the concept was presented to the Newberg Chamber of Commerce, members expressed overwhelming excitement, noting that the community had been eager for an event of this caliber for years.

The Chehalem Valley Food & Wine Showcase marks the beginning of a new tradition — one that celebrates the region’s connection to fine food and drink while welcoming participants from around the world.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.crushandcratenw.com.

Photo Credit: CrushandCratenw.com edited to include logo.