Winter Waters: Port Orford
February 28th, 2026— Port Orford, OR
Mark your calendar and be part of something extra special - Winter Waters is returning to this gem of a fishing village, Port Orford! Event programming is in the works but check out last year’s event recaps HERE to get an idea of what we may have in store.
Port Orford feels like a secret you just can’t wait to share. At the heart of this community is the Port of Port Orford, where the rare dolly dock showcases a spectacle few ever witness - fishing boats hoisted in and out of the water! This working port supports not only a vibrant mom-and-pop commercial fishing fleet but is a hub for marine conservation, research, and education.
If you’re visiting from out of town, please book accommodations within Port Orford. Part of the mission of Winter Waters is to encourage visitors to book local accommodations and enjoy their time visiting the Oregon coast in the wintertime, so we hope you’ll join us all weekend.
Thank you to Discover Port Orford, Port Orford Main Street, Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast, and CDABA - Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance for sponsoring Winter Waters in Port Orford.
Learn more about Port Orford
About Us
Winter Waters is an Oregon-born initiative dedicated to promoting seaweed as a superfood culinary ingredient and enhancing local Oregon coast food systems. Our mission is to bridge the gap between consumers and sustainable seafood sources through education and shared meals.
Each February, Winter Waters collaborates with chefs and tastemakers to celebrate local seafood! The state of Oregon boasts some of the most sustainable fisheries in the world, yet much of the seafood produced is exported, and a significant portion of consumed seafood is imported (about 90%!). There is a disconnect between the people and the process and we’d like to help bridge this gap through education and delicious culinary experiences.