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Party at the Farm: Annual Fundraising Dinner

  • Stauffer-Will Farm 13551 Stauffer Rd NE Hubbard, OR 97032 (map)

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Join us for an elegant evening at the farm featuring a catered Northwest-inspired dinner, complementary beverages, and mingling among friends and fellow supporters of the Aurora Colony Historical Society.

Sunday, August 30th, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the picturesque Stauffer-Will Farm.

Tickets: $90


An Elegant Evening at the Farm

Cocktail Hour
Mingle and meet fellow supporters of the Aurora Colony Museum on the lawn of the historic Stauffer-Will Farm. Complementary wine from Elk Cove Vineyards, TopWire & Breakside beer, and signature cocktail.

Enjoy live music provided by as you participate in the Sweet Dessert Silent Auction or pull a wine from the hat.

Silent Auction
Browse a lively silent auction featuring local favorites, including Aurora dining experiences, gift certificates, a case of TopWire IPA, and more. Sweeten the evening with an assortment of homemade desserts and special treats donated by local bakers and supporters.

Silent Auction Items
- Bill Redington’s Snickerdoodle Cookies, 2 Dozen
- White Rabbit Bakery Gift Card & Pacific Hazelnut Chocolates
- Erik Larsen’s Chocolate Pie
- Aurora Vineyards Package
- Three Daisies Vintage Gift Certificate and candle
- Sally Sperb’s Blackberry Pie
- Bamboo Sushi Gift Card & Portland Museum Passes
- The Cobbler Gift Card & Granny Fi’s Shortbread
- Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake by Bobbie Redington
- DIY Biergarten Kit: TopWire IPA & Pub Snacks.

Wine Pull
Take a chance on the Wine Pull and go home with a bottle from standout producers including Elk Cove Vineyards, Domaine Drouhin, Sokol Blosser, Trisaetum, Lemelson Vineyards, K Vintners, Sineann, and more.


Catered Northwest-inspired dinner and desserts.

Beverages
Signature Cocktail: “Fall Classic” A Little Sweet, A Little Sour, (Bourbon, Brandy, & Apple Cider)
Wines
Chardonnay - Pheasant Run Vineyards
Estate Pinot Noir - Elk Cove Vineyards
Pinot Gris - Elk Cove Vineyards
Beers
Breakside White - Breakside Brewery
Pilsner - Breakside Brewery
West Coast IPA - Topwire
Lavender Lemonade, Honeymoon Farm

Dinner
Grilled NW Chinook Salmon
Balsamic Marinated & Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Gruyere & White Cheddar Au Gratin Potatoes
Hazelnut Salad
Wood Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Desserts
Salty Fudge Brownie
Coconut Pecan Magic Blondie
Mixed Berry Crumble
(Or, pick up something at the Silent Auction or special Pre-Auction


Raise your paddle for History!

The auction fun begins with a special treat. Bid on a dessert to share with your table or take home to enjoy later.

Current auction packages include packages include:

  • Letterpress Printing Experience held at a historic Aurora home

  • Blacksmith Experience

  • Stay at Two Capes Lookout

  • Sunset dinner at Honeymoon Farm

  • and much more!

We’ll end the evening under the lights. Raise your paddle and show your support for the Aurora Colony Museum and the Stauffer-Will Farm Field Trip Program.


Supporting Educational Programs

All proceeds support the educational programs at the Aurora Colony Museum and the Stauffer-Will Farm field trip program. In 2026 we welcomed over 3600 students, chaperones, and teachers to the farm. Your gift makes history come alive!


Highlights from past Party at the Farm Events

Earlier Event: August 8
Living History Day
Later Event: September 16
Autumn Social in the Courtyard