Save the Date: 5 Willamette Valley Wine Festivals Not to Miss Summer in Oregon is for outdoor concerts, wildflower hikes, and wine festivals. A wine fest is a gathering of wineries, often with some music and food, where attendees can ask questions and taste through a selection of different bottlings from each winery. Attending one is a great way to learn what you like, meet winemakers behind your favorites, and try new things. Put these local wine festivals (listed chronologically) on your calendar now. Read Article
Eat at Humble Spirit; It’s Good for the Planet Who knew a cookie could have so much meaning? Not only are Humble Spirit’s TRFOs (Tabula Rasa Farms Oreo) delightfully nostalgic and addictive, but these sweet treats encapsulate how this Third Street restaurant works with its farm to make the world a better place. Read Article
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