2008 Schedule of Events

5:00 pm
Awards Reception and Silent Auction
3^rd Floor Grand Ballroom

6:30 pm
Awards Presentation Honoring:
Bernie Faber, 2008 Agriculturist of the Year
Thayne Dutson, 2008 Ag Connection Award

7:00 pm
Silent Auction Concludes

7:15 pm
Welcome
Denim & Diamonds Committee Chair, Christie Mather
Keeping Agriculture Viable Special Appeal  -  Geoff Horning
4^th Floor Heritage Ballroom

7:15 pm
First Course
Oregon Corn Chowder

7:45 pm
Second Course
Fall Bounty Salad with Oregon Pears and Hazelnuts

Introduction of Jake Cheechov of Pacific International Auctions

8:15 pm
Entrée
Braised Painted Hills Short Ribs with Chanterelles and Oregon Potatoes

Introduction of Jake Cheechov of Pacific International Auctions

8:45 pm
Fourth Course
Cheesecake with Oregon Marionberries

Special Thank You to 2008 Denim & Diamonds Guest Chefs
Announcement of Silent Auction Winners

9:15 pm
Barnyard Bingo

9:30 pm
Check-out and Auction Pick-up
3^rd Floor Grand Ballroom

Barnyard Bingo
Looking for some fun on the farm? This year the Denim & Diamonds Committee has planned a special end to the evening with a game of Barnyard Bingo. There are a total of 80 bingo squares, each will be sold for $50 and will be drawn at random. The winner will receive a Traeger Little Tex Wood Pellet Grill valued at $1000. The lucky winner is determined through a video presentation, starring Nugget The Chicken, which will be shown after dinner.  A special thanks to the Oregon Fryer Commission for assisting with this fun game!