Newport’s 2025 Seafood & Wine Festival was a feast for the senses! With over 50 wineries, live music, and incredible seafood from local restaurants, festival-goers braved winter storms to indulge in the best of the Oregon Coast. Local Ocean made waves with our pop-up Dungeness crab restaurant and took home 1st place in the chowder competition—again! Read on for festival highlights, our favorite local eateries, and a recap of this unforgettable weekend.