Bounty of Benton County Excursion Plans

BOUNTY OF BENTON COUNTY EXCURSION:
I'm not a wine-drinker and their are plenty of exciting stuff going on for those who do... Fortuneately, it's still fun for those who don't drink, like me. If you're interested in seeing what the event Bounty of Benton County is all about, here's a little info and pre-planning for you.
Here is one idea of a route to take including 4 stops that seem interesting to kids as well:

First, pick up a "passport" for $10 at participating vendors (I'm not sure if that's per person, and if there's a different rate for kids, call ahead...). See website for details.There's so much to do, check out more places to visit during the weekend on their website.
1) Benton County Historical Musuem- around 11:00am?The museum features exhibits on Adair as well as the newly re-established Horner Collection featuring over 60,000 artifacts. Also on display is a collection of quilts celebrating Oregon's 150th anniversary. Enjoy music and wine tastings throughout the weekend.
2) Alsea Fish Hatchery- around 1:00pm, bring picnic(Travel west on Hwy. 34 to milepost 43. Turn right and travel 3/10 mile on a paved road to the hatchery.) The hatchery offers a stream scene pond, sturgeon pond and trophy trout pond for public viewing, as well as an information kiosk, picnic area and public restrooms. Fish printing and tours of the hatchery will be offered from noon-3pm on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th.
3) Lumos Vineyard- bring a snackOn Saturday September 5th from 1:00pm-5:00pm, Lumos will be featuring their tasting room, pygmy goats, lawn games, awesome views of the valley where you can picnic and music.
4) Sunrise Tree Farms- Join in on the Scavenger Hunt ~ Explore the farm, find the treasures. Make your own ornament while it snows (snow- are they serious??? i'm not sure...). Saturday, September 5th & Sunday, September 6th – Noon to 5:00pm (Located on Highway 223 - just south of Maxfield Cr. Rd)

NOW DIRECTIONS TO GET TO EACH LOCATION:
Start at: BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 1101 Main St Philomath, OR 97370

next stop about 24 minutes...
1. Head west on Corvallis Newport Hwy/Main St/OR-20/OR-34/US-20 toward N 10th St Continue to follow Corvallis Newport Hwy/OR-20/OR-34/US-20 - 0.7 mi
2. Turn left at Alsea Hwy/NFD 2005 Rd/OR-34 Continue to follow Alsea Hwy/OR-34 - 13.4 mi 3. Turn right at Carey Fox Rd - 0.8 mi4. Turn left at Fish Hatchery Rd - 233 ft
Arrive at: ALSEA FISH HATCHERY, 29050 Fish Hatchery Rd, Philomath, Benton, Oregon 97370

next stop about 31 minutes...
5. Head north on Fish Hatchery Rd toward Carey Fox Rd - 233 ft
6. Turn right at Carey Fox Rd - 0.8 mi
7. Turn left at Alsea Hwy/OR-34 - 13.4 mi
8. Turn left at Corvallis Newport Hwy/OR-20/US-20 Continue to follow Corvallis Newport Hwy/US-20 - 4.1 mi
9. Turn right at Kings Valley Hwy/OR-223 - 1.1 mi
10. Turn right at Cardwell Hill Dr Destination will be on the right - 10 ft
Arrive at: LUMOS WINES, 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr Philomath, OR 97370


next stop about 14 minutes...
11. Head west on Cardwell Hill Dr toward Kings Valley Hwy/OR-223 - 10 ft
12. Turn right at Kings Valley Hwy/OR-223 - 6.8 mi
13. Turn right at Maxfield Creek Rd - 1.6 mi
Arrive at: Sunrise Tree Farm 24048 Maxfield Creek Rd Philomath, OR 97370-9756

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Dining out with kids

Trying to make a night out feel a little special... with the kids? Good luck! But this may definetly help! A list of birthday treats and kids menus from restuarants around Corvallis:

New China Buffet- free buffet meal for birthday person (with purchase of 1 buffet)
Applebees- Wednesdays are 99 cents kids menu prices, birthdays get a free dessert shooter
Elmers- free dessert for birthday
Izzys- free buffet for kids on their birthday
McGraths- members of their eat club, get $10 certificate on birthday, club or not your birthday will bring a song and a sundae.
Aqua- "special kids menu" though I have yet to find out what it's like...
Ruby Tuesdays- sign up online for So Connected club and get free burger on birthday. all birthdays get free sundae
Sharis- birthdays get a free slice of pie, Wednesday nights also get a free slice of pie, Saturday/Sundays kids eat free all day (one per paying adult entree and drink).
Big River Restaurant- free truffle on birthday


Do you know of any other good family-friendly restaurants, birthday offers, or good deals on eating out? Let us all in the know and leave a comment!!