Some of us were just there for the good wine and good, good people...

OWAB - Announcements A friendly group gathered Saturday, the longest day of the year, to celebrate the Organic Food and Wine Festival at Cooper Mountain Vineyards in Beaverton. Live music heated things up while visitors learned about ways to help sustain the earth and tread lightly in the lifestyle of one's choice. The festival was also sponsored by Willamette Week and New Seasons Market, with proceeds benefiting The Oregon Food Bank.

A number of organic products were presented as picnic foods and adults sampled Cooper Mountain wines or enjoyed organic juice from the Columbia Gorge Juice Company. Children chatted and watched several frolicking dogs. The bluegrass sounds of Higher Ground entertained the crowd. Later in the afternoon, Rosewater, a funk sound, closed out the afternoon. Warmer weather would have been welcome but all were glad to learn more about topics such as Oregon Tilth, Emerald Valley Kitchen, organic sauces, Biodynamic Farming, Manic Organic produce delivery, Salmon Safe stream protection and other.