Winter Waters Events
Blue Foods Forum
Sunday, February 1 & Monday, February 2, 2026 - Portland
The Blue Foods Forum is returning to Portland, Oregon. Join us for two days of extraordinary hands-on industry collaboration and culinary inspiration with a mix of chefs, economists, artisans, food innovators, marine scientists and ocean advocates.
Winter Waters Newport
Friday, February 6 - Sunday, February 8, 2026 - Newport
Mark your calendars! Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with public events over the weekend of February 7th & 8th, 2026. Huge thank you to Discover Newport and Central Coast Food Web for your support.
Women of the Water Conference
Friday, February 6, 2026 - Newport
Women and gender minorities make aquaculture happen! Winter Waters and Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) have partnered to bring a regional Women of the Water conference to Newport, Oregon on Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Marine Reserve Trivia
Friday, February 6, 2026 - Newport
Come learn about Oregon’s 5 marine reserves, areas of no harvest that serve as living laboratories for our nearshore environment. Led by members of the Cape Perpetua Collaborative, Friends of Otter Rock and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - you are bound to learn a lot!
The Blue Line — A Coastal Commons Expedition
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Newport
The Blue Line — A Coastal Commons Expedition. Join us for a city-wide, full-day, self-guided journey through Newport’s blue economy, with each stop offering a unique window into the people, places, and living systems that make up our coastal community.
Seaweed Cyanotypes
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Seaside
Come learn about the process and techniques to make cyanotypes using a collection of pressed seaweeds and PNW flora.
Feast of the Local Fishes
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - Garibaldi
Join us for an afternoon on the Tillamook Coast celebrating the many riches our winter waters have to offer us. As part of the Winter Waters initiative, Tournant and Shifting Tides NW are joining forces to share an afternoon of learning and feasting on local seafood, seaweed and Dungeness crab at one of the most picturesque venues on the coast - Pier’s End, the Historic US Coastguard Boathouse in Garibaldi, OR.
Winter Waters Lincoln City
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Lincoln City
We’re SO excited to be bringing the Winter Waters series to Lincoln City, Oregon for a seaweed and seafood-action packed day on Saturday, February 15, 2026. More details coming soon.
Winter Waters Bandon
Friday, February 20 2026 - Bandon
We’re SO excited to be bringing the Winter Waters series to Bandon for a day of aquaculture and marine debris art on February 20th, 2026. Expect a tour of the Port of Bandon seaweed and urchin farm!
Winter Waters Reedsport
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Reedsport
Join us in Reedsport, Oregon for a seaweed and seafood-action packed day on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Expect a sushi-making class at Kismet’s Landing using locally caught fish, and a special seaweed rum tasting at Stillwagon Distillery. More details coming soon.
Winter Waters Port Orford
February 28, 2026 - Port Orford
We’re excited to take over the fishing village of Port Orford Saturday, February 28th! Join us for seaweed and sustainable seafood-centric programming including a free educational community event, tours of the port, and seaweed + seafood menu specials across town.
Winter Waters Brookings
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Brookings
We’re SO excited to be bringing the Winter Waters series to Brookings, Oregon on March 1, 2026. Stay tuned for details!