A person standing in front of a wine barrel acting as a table talks to two guests with glasses of wine in their hands. The table has wine bottles. It is a sunny day and there are a lot of people in the grassy background.

Save the Date: 6 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


A hand holds a homemade oreo cookie dipped in milk, with a drop of milk falling down.

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


A bakery counter with a display case full of goodies. There is a tin ceiling with plants and pendant lights hanging from it. A menu is displayed on two screens.

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


Two people wearing bicycle helmets ride their bikes down a road. A large building with a jet on top is in the background.

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




A group of people lift their glasses to smell their wine. One person pours wine into a guest's glass.

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


A spread of breakfast dishes, including pancakes, french toast with sliced bananas, crepes with a white sauce drizzled on top, a side of bacon and a cup of coffee.

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


A rainbow frames the grape vines at Yamhill Valley Vineyards in the spring.

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