*THE WALK

The Aurora Wine and Chocolate Walk is the first weekend in December in downtown Aurora (pop 920). Oregon’s First Historic District is located between Portland & Salem just off I-5 on hwy 99E.

Wine + Chocolate + Vintage Shopping ! Wine & Chocolate / Savory Tasting @ 12 + Locations, Souvenir Wine Glasses + $24 in Aurora Bucks Gift Certificates. All proceeds benefit local non-profits.

Advance Discounted Tickets ~ Save 10% or more!

Tickets are for TWO People!
They include  TWO ‘I LOVE Aurora’ Wine Souvenir Glasses, tasting passport for TWO @ 15+ shops featuring local wines, chocolates & savory snacks, one re-usable Aurora Wine Shopping Bag PLUS
$24 dollars in Aurora Bucks Gift Certificates that can be redeemed at local Aurora Shops!

Save $$$ ~ Buy your tickets in advance!

Join the fun and wander the historic town and sample artisan wines in the shops along with locally made chocolates. These include locally grown & made sparkling wines, barrel select Pinot Noir and “Bank Robber Red Blend” plus handmade chocolates and savory items.

The Passport for Two allows you to sample in multiple locations and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere while the proceeds benefit Aurora Colony Museum and local merchants too.  The event has raised over $10,000 to non-profits during the past years.

Mask policy is at your discretion and social distancing the best we can.  No vaccination or mask mandates for guests or staff.
Be safe, be happy, enjoy life!  Wine & Chocolate Walk FAQ 2023

*HISTORY

Aurora is a destination for both local history, vintage shopping & antiques.

Founded as a Communal Community in the 1850s Aurora was one of the longest running “Utopian Societies” in America and became the first ‘National Historic District’ in Oregon. Located just 25 minutes from downtown Portland, Aurora was named one of the Top 10 Antiquing Towns in America by MS-NBC and one of the Top 6 Antique Destinations by the Travel Channel. The town has many attractions including the Aurora Colony Museum, antique & vintage shops plus places to eat and drink.

In the past few years there has been a resurgence of creative local businesses to augment the antique & vintage stores. The turn of the century bank building, originally constructed for the 1905 Portland World’s Fair, has been converted into the Pheasant Run Winery. The town mill has become one of the west’s top destinations of old building parts – Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage. In the heart of hazelnut country the town has Pacific Hazelnuts & Chocolates, while White Rabbit Bakery featuring gluten-free goodies , Filbert’s Farmhouse Kitchen & the New Granny Fi’s Shortbread have become foodie favorites. Boutiques including Three Daisies, French Prairie Perennials and Timeless Mid-Century Antiques have been added accessories, garden and giftware.

IT”S BACK for 2023 ! The Aurora Wine and Chocolate Walk is Saturday, Dec 2nd & Sunday, Dec 3rd from 11-5pm on both days.

Save 10 % or more when you purchase Advance tickets!  That’s Right- one passport is good for TWO people!  What’s new this year- Shuttle service for the weary from one side of town to the other… sponsored by Good Vibes Wine Tours. 

Regular price is $59 (for 2 people) or $30 (for one person)

Wine & Chocolate Walk FAQ 2023

*THE WINES

Participating wineries

St. Josef's Winery

Oregon wine pioneers since 1983

Pheasant Run Winery

Bank Vault Reserve Wines
And wine & chocolate walk hosts from downtown Aurora

Forest Edge Vineyard

Working with Nature Making Extraordinary Everyday Wine

Good Vibes Wine Tour- providing complimentary shuttle service for the event

Great people doing wine tours and creative tourism

Aurora Colony Vineyards

A long time ago, in a land far far away…

Sineann Winery

Small production Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Sparkling Lilli

Estate grown & made
Light, bubbly, fun and beautiful!

Bacus Vineyards

Experience Willamette Valley Wines

*THE CHOCOLATES

Participating Chocolate and Savory Treats

Pacific Hazelnuts

One Stop Gift Shop

White Rabbit Bakery

Full service bakery and coffee shop.
White Rabbit’s creations will be featured at Home Again Antiques

Granny Fi's

Aurora’s Own Good Stuff

TMK Creamery

It all starts on the farm.

Candy Basket

Handcrafted Quality since 1914

Missionary Chocolates

Elegant Gluten Free chocolates

Dutch House Caramels

Soft in texture – Rich in flavor

Cakes by Hallie

Local & good!

Sweet Masterpiece

Explorations in Chocolate

Holm Made Toffee

Holm Made Toffee

*THE SHOPPING

Aurora Participating Shops

CLICK HERE for more shops.

Timeless Antiques

Authentic Mid Century Modern furnishings & accessories with a flair.

Aurora Antiques

Fine & costume jewelry, Victorian glass & decor with a touch of mid-century.

Aurora Mills

The Most Unique Pieces ANYWHERE

Back Porch Vintage

Unparalleled customer service offering one-of-a-kind vintage & antique items

Three Daisey's Vintage

Locally owned boutique helping people shine!

French Prairie Perennials

Garden, Gifts and Decor

Historic Art Services

Historic Art & Services, a one-stop destination for fine art and those who appreciate it.

Mainstreet Merchantile

Largest antiques store in Aurora – Antiques Capital of Oregon

Aurora Auction House – McLaren Auction

Oregon’s premier auction house with over 30 years’ experience.

Highway 99E Antique Mall

21527 Highway 99E Ne Aurora, Oregon. Open Seven days a Week 11am-5pm

Time After Time Oregon

Two floors of vintage and vintage-inspired goods

Aurora Colony

Discover the story of the Aurora Colony… Established 1856 as a Utopian Society

Filberts Farmhouse Kitchen

Upscale comfort food in a relaxed setting

Home Again Antiques

21631 Main St. NE
Aurora, Oregon 97002

Aurora Colony Pub

Where friends meet for good food & drink!

Walnut Tree Shop

European Simplicity Clothing

For more Information on the Wine and Chocolate Walk contact: auroracolony.com.

Wine & Chocolate Walk FAQ 2023