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There’s a sweet new destination in downtown McMinnville. Beloved farmer’s market vendors Danny Roberts and Jennifer Fisher have opened an inviting storefront and production space to house their five year old artisan preserve company, Alchemist’s Jam.

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You’ll be hard pressed to find a more magical place on a Thursday afternoon in McMinnville than our local downtown farmers market. A pillar of our Thursdays for over 20 years, it’s so much more than a place to stop for produce. Whether you are staying in a vacation rental for the weekend and plan on cooking your meals in, are planning a picnic for your biking adventure, or are just wanting a few snacks or local gifts to take back home, The McMinnville Downtown Farmers Market is a MUST stop on your next visit.

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“Some people call this McMinnville’s living room, which I really like,” says Community Plate’s Andrea Carpenter. The restaurant is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

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As McMinnville’s downtown district springs back to life, there’s a new shop on the block you’ll want to add to your must-visit list.

Left by West, created by Zach and Meg Hixon, offers a relaxing, personalized space and shopping experience, that showcases items carefully curated with the intention to connect customers to the items they’re buying.

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Wine Country Pride is back and this year, there’s more energy, more participation, and a lot more to do!

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Yamhill County is becoming more well known for our glorious gravel. There are many advantages to choosing a gravel road over pavement. The remote routes deliver amazing views, and there are fewer cars and trucks to watch for.

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McMinnville’s Dine Out(Side) program was born out of necessity in 2020, as pandemic restrictions on indoor capacity prompted many restaurants to offer outdoor seating during weekends on a street closed to vehicular traffic. And come Memorial Day Weekend, the food moves out into the street again for the summer.

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After more than a year in the dark, Gallery Theater returns to live theater on stage with Novecento, a 1-act, 1-actor play, featuring Lance Nuttman, one of the Willamette Valleys finest actors.

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McMinnville is a beloved destination for Pinot noir and other wines, but there are so many delicious things grown and produced here to eat as well. These local foods are the things we buy to treat ourselves, to stock our pantries, and to gift loved ones who live out of town. If you’re visiting from a drive away, hit up the farmers market for some fresh souvenirs. Flying home? Pack these in your suitcase.

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We recently caught up with Coeur de Terre’s Jacques Rendu. Learn about his connection to the Beaujolais region in France and the Willamette Valley as he shares his wine journey with us.

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