Sweet treats from a new family business on Baker Street “You are exactly where you need to be” reads a colorful photo wall in McMinnville’s newest cafe, and if you’re tempted by things like fresh fruit-filled danishes; tall pastel cups of bubble tea; and Thai summer rolls with peanut sauce, you’ll want to be there, too. Read Article
Cycle Oregon Brings ‘Weekender’ to McMinnville The Weekender, a staple in Cycle Oregon’s series of bicycling events, returns to McMinnville this summer with rides and programs that appeal to a variety of ages and skill levels. The outing, scheduled on July 12-14 on the Linfield University campus, takes place each summer in the Willamette Valley so riders can take advantage of the region’s scenic country roads. Read Article
McMinnville’s Global Cuisine Scene: Dine Around The World Right Here The Yamhill Valley may be known for the wine, but for the worldly foodie, McMinnville has no shortage of options to choose from. Here’s a world tour of McMinnville’s global dining options–no passport required. Read Article
McMinnville After Hours: Community Events for the Cultural Connoisseur McMinnville has no shortage of evening events, offering a little something for everyone: open mic nights, game nights, literary events, and more. So grab your calendar and plan your after work excursions for the next few months. Read Article
Plan your weekend getaway around the Yamhill-Carlton AVA Spring Tasting The vineyard-dotted hills surrounding McMinnville grow some incredible grapes and area wineries produce world-class wines. Even though these wineries aren’t far away from one another it’s still tough to get to more than a few in a day, but at an upcoming event you can swirl and sip with more than forty local wineries all at once. Read Article
Start Your Day at Crescent Cafe Crescent Cafe has been a beloved breakfast spot for years with its freshly baked goods and inventive dishes made with local ingredients, but now there is even more of this small cafe to love. Read Article
The New Generation of Women in Wine Thanks to female industry leaders who stepped up as mentors and supporting organizations like Our Legacy Harvested, Women in Wine, Assemblage, and others who work tirelessly to support women and diverse communities in the wine industry, women make up a much larger percentage of the Oregon wine industry workforce than 20 years ago. Read Article
Retro McMinnville: Get a dose of nostalgia at these small businesses There’s just a special something about McMinnville that reminds people of bygone eras. Whether it’s the 90’s or the 80’s, or even further back than that, there is a retro spirit that pervades the town. But that’s not by accident. Here are some local businesses that through careful collection, thoughtful displays, and community building, help keep retro alive and well in McMinnville. Read Article
Discover the Magic of Cinema at the 13th Annual McMinnville Short Film Festival February in the Willamette Valley often marks a quiet and slow time of year after the bustling harvest season and before the onset of spring tourism. With the weather still fickle, it’s an opportune time to cozy up with buttered popcorn and immerse yourself in the captivating and creative world of independent film. From February 23rd to 25th, 2024, the 13th Annual McMinnville Short Film Festival returns, promising a captivating lineup of emerging film talent, including award winning and Academy nominated short films. Read Article
Hitting the High Notes: The McMinnville Keynote Concert Series Don’t miss the McMinnville Keynote Concert Series, the third Wednesday of each month through May. Read Article