Like the best grapes in a vineyard, the inaugural “cru ” of harvest interns with Our Legacy Harvested (OLH) were the pick of the bunch. And now, at the nonprofit’s third annual BIPOC Block Party , the community is invited to come together and celebrate the fruits of their labor.
On Sat., Nov. 5 from 1 to 8 p.m., the block in front of McMinnville’s Mac Market will be shut down to host a family-friendly afternoon of live music and interactive activities featuring BIPOC artisans, chefs, brewers, vintners, and more.
There will also be a graduation ceremony to recognize the achievements of the wine production interns: Denzel Green (WillaKenzie Estate), Marcy Alcantar-Marshall and Raven Blake (Adelsheim Vineyard), and Dr. Kimberley Dockery, who’s currently taking her WSET 2 and dreams of opening her own business with a vegan twist.
“The phenomenal community support for Our Legacy Harvested and the inaugural interns has been overwhelming,” said OLH founder Tiquette Bramlett. “What an incredible moment to see a dream I had in March 2020 come to life with this incredible group of individuals. I hope everyone can come out to meet them and celebrate their graduation, while supporting the next class of interns with your presence at this fun event.”
Tickets are $20 and will support OLH’s long-term goal of building a permanent campus, while enabling the organization to continue hosting pop-up events, fundraisers, dinners, and educational seminars.