Tiny Travels: Capture that Summer feeling of expansiveness at McMinnville-area tasting rooms Summer is all about spreading out after being spread thin for so long, and if you’re feeling a new sense of expansiveness, you’re not alone. At many tasting rooms, gone are the days of saddling up to the counter and trying to get the attention of a busy tasting room employee for your next pour. When you go wine tasting now, you are almost guaranteed to have an experience that feels, dare I say, civilized. Read Article
Erin Hanson Gallery The Erin Hanson Gallery and studio, located at 1805 NE Colvin Street, is the latest addition to McMinnville’s thriving arts scene. Read Article
Alchemist’s Jam: downtown McMinnville’s new sweet spot 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. Read Article
Shop the Downtown McMinnville Farmers Market like a local 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. Read Article
Rooted in McMinnville: Andrea Carpenter of Community Plate “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. Read Article
Left By West Opens in McMinnville’s Historic Downtown District 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. Read Article
Wine Country Pride Wine Country Pride is back and this year, there’s more energy, more participation, and a lot more to do! Read Article
Discover gravel cycling in McMinnville’s back country 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. Read Article
What to expect at this summer’s McMinnville Dine Out(Side) 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. Read Article
Gallery Theater Reopens with Novecento 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. Read Article