Community Events
Don't Miss Our Community Events
The McMinnville area has a year-round schedule of community events — fun for the whole family! From UFOs to turkeys, beer to wine…McMinnville has a celebration for you! Of course, you will also want to be sure and check out all the festivities during the peak wine weekends (Memorial Day, Thanksgiving weekend).
For a complete list of community events, check out our Calendar of Events and visit the Discover Yamhill Valley events page.
Annual Events
The small town charm of McMinnville is celebrated in its many community events.
Turkey Rama
McMinnville's largest community festival, held on the 2nd weekend of July, celebrates the county's turkey producing history. Turkey Rama is celebrated with a street fair in Historic Downtown McMinnville, the Turkey Trot 8K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 2 Mile Fun Walk, and the World's Largest Turkey BBQ.
Yamhill County Fair
Oregon's oldest county fair is held in early August each year. The Yamhill County Fair features old fashioned fair food, rides and exhibits. The fair is also host to a 3-day NPRA Rodeo and top name entertainment.
International Pinot Noir Celebration
IPNC is held in late July of each year. Pinot Noir producers and wine lovers from all over the world come for the 3-day program of seminars, tastings and fine food.
McMinnville Wine & Food Classic
The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic (Sip!) is held each year in early March. This weekend event, held at Evergreen Aviation Museum, features over 100 booths showcasing the state's wine industry, gourmet foods, art and music.
Oregon Brews & BBQs
An annual celebration of great beer, great music, great food and a great cause. Oregon Brews & BBQs will be held in mid-August this year in McMinnville's historic Granary District and is a benefit for the McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity.
UFO Festival
A celebration like no other lands in McMinnville mid-May. With both a serious eye and a lighthearted tone, the festival welcomes believers, skeptics, noted experts, trekkies and everyone in between. You have to see it to believe it!
Mayor's Charity Ball
Held each year in early February, the Mayor's Charity Ball is a gala event featuring a new theme each year. The event benefits Kids on the Block--a safe after-school enrichment program that builds successful kids.
Yamhill County Visitor Information
For more information about vacationing in the Yamhill Valley area, visit Discover Yamhill Valley or the Travel Yamhill Valley.
