COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
Salmon bake: The Yamhill Enrichment Society will host its annual Big Night Salmon Bake from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Sokol Blosser Winery, 5000 N.E. Sokol Blosser Lane, Dayton. The fundraiser will feature Chinook salmon roasted over an open fire, a buffet dinner prepared by Yamhill County chefs using local ingredients and wines from 25 featured Yamhill County wineries. Admission is $175 per person or $1,500 for a table of 10. The event is for ages 21 and older. For details, contact the Yamhill Enrichment Society at 503-434-7523, info@yamhillenrichment.org or https://www.yamhillenrichment.org/.
Grad fundraiser: McMinnville High School students and parents will host a free car wash to raise donations for the annual MHS Grad Night celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the First Federal Bank parking lot, 1650 Highway 99W, McMinnville. The car wash is free, and donations will be accepted. For details, contact Stacie Shaver at 505-263-5608, mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com or visit mhs-grizzlies-grad-night.square.site/.
MONDAY, AUG. 17
Chorus rehearsals: The North Valley Community Chorus, a non auditioned mixed voice adult choir, will begin fall season rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in Delkin Hall at the Vivian Bull Music Center on the campus of Linfield University. The choir sings choral literature representing a variety of musical genres and historical eras, and seasonal favorites and is open to everyone. For details, contact Marcia Stratman at 971-387-6183, marciastratman@gmail.com, or visit NorthValleycc.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 18
Ice cream: The McMinnville Public Library is holding a free Ice Cream Social open to all ages from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane. For details, call the center at 503-435-0407.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19
Community market: The Newberg Wednesday Market continues from 4 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 2, at Second and College Street in Newberg. For details, visit cprdnewberg.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
Family picnic: The Yamhill Community Care Organization Early Learning hub will host a family picnic from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Discovery Meadows Park, 1300 S.W. Cypress Lane, McMinnville. The event includes games, and access to local community resources. For more information, call 855-722-8205.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
Friday market: Amity’s Fresh Friday Market continues from 1 to 5 p.m. each Friday through August on the back patio of the Trade Street Commons, 516 Trade Street, Amity. A selection of produce, flowers and baked goods will be for sale. For details, visit the Amity's Fresh Friday Market Facebook page.
Dayton nights: The 12th annual Dayton Friday Nights series continues with live music, a public market, a cruise-in and live entertainment from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 28 at and around Courthouse Square Park. This week’s music is by Americana musician Austin Sweeney. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/DaytonFridayNights.
Teen night: The McMinnville Public Library is holding a free Teen Water Night for middle and high school students to cool off with water balloons and other activities from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Joe Dancer Park, 1650 S.E. Brooks St. For details, call the McMinnville Community Center at 503-434-7310.
Workshop: The Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an Emerald Ash Borer Workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, 4501 E. Fernwood Drive, Newberg. The workshop will cover how to identify and recognize signs of the Emerald Ash Borer and how to report an invasive insect. There will be pizza at the free workshop. For details, contact Brooke Karasch at 503-583-8551, brooke@yamhillswcd.org or yamhillswcd.org/event/eab-workshop/.
VW campout: Happy Acres at the Bayou hosts Mac VW Camp & Show Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, at 9670 S.W. Bayou Drive, McMinnville. Volkswagen enthusiasts and motorcyclists can set up camp starting on Friday. The show music, vendors, a tailgate cook-off and more will be 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Weekend passes are $81.88 for Volkswagon owners and $65.87 for motorcycles. Single night and Sunday only passes also available. For more information, visit BreatheEasySpeakTeasy.com/mac-vw-camp-show.
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
Cruise in: Cruising McMinnville returns to downtown McMinnville Saturday, Aug. 22, with a car show from noon to 5 p.m. and the Historic Third Street Cruise from 5 to 9 p.m. Registration for the car show is $30 per vehicle and closes Thursday, Aug. 20. For mor information, visit cruisingmcminnville.com.
Family resources: A Health Hub event hosted by the WVMC Birthing Center will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 22, at Willamette Valley Medical Center, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. This monthly Health Hub event provides free resources for families, including car seat clinics, childbirth class information, birthing center tours, Bambinos Diaper Bus access, community resources, and information on new services offered through the birthing center. All services are provided at no cost to participants. For details, contact the WVMC Birthing Center at 503-434-6004.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
SUNDAY, AUG. 23
Opera: Remy Wines will celebrate its 20th anniversary with "Opera on the Lawn," featuring Portland Opera à la Carte, from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 23, at Remy Wines, 17495 N.E. McDougall Road. Guests may bring a picnic or blanket and enjoy bubbles, mimosas and Remy wines available by the glass or bottle at special anniversary pricing. Leashed dogs are welcome, and ages 16 and younger may attend free with advance registration. Admission is $15. For details, contact Remy Drabkin at 503-864-8777, info@remywines.com or visit eventbrite.com/e/opera-on-the-lawn-tickets-1993275968078?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Broadway medleys: Salem Symphonic Winds presents "Broadway Uncorked" a performance of Broadway medleys from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Youngberg Hill, 10660 S.W. Youngberg Hill Road, McMinnville. The performance will feature vocalists Noah Miller and Nathalie Reid-Holbrook and saxophone soloist Seth Wollam, with music from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Les Misérables,” “Chess” and “Wicked.” Music will include works by John Williams, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Stephen Sondheim, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for youth. Catered meals by Roth’s Catering are available for $25 if ordered by Aug. 17. The event is a fundraiser for Salem Symphonic Winds’ 2026-27 concert season. For details, contact John Skelton at johnskelton@salemsymphonicwinds.org or visit the event page on Eventbrite.
Poker run: Cruising McMinnville hosts its first poker run starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, from Davison Auto Parts, 1717 N.E. Baker St., McMinnville. The route is 47 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Classic cars are not required. Buy-in is $25 and $15 for an extra hand. For mor information, visit cruisingmcminnville.com/poker-run.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
Community market: The Newberg Wednesday Market continues from 4 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 2, at Second and College Street in Newberg. For details, visit cprdnewberg.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
Friday market: Amity’s Fresh Friday Market continues from 1 to 5 p.m. each Friday through August on the back patio of the Trade Street Commons, 516 Trade Street, Amity. A selection of produce, flowers and baked goods will be for sale. For details, visit the Amity's Fresh Friday Market Facebook page.
Dayton nights: The 12th annual Dayton Friday Nights series concludes its 2026 run with live music, a public market, a cruise-in and live entertainment from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 28 at and around Courthouse Square Park. The final event of the season will feature tribute artist Mark Stevenz . For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/DaytonFridayNights.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
Harvest Fest: The Yamhill County History Museum will host a Harvest Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the museum, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. The festival will feature harvest activities, early farm harvest demonstrations, exhibits, farm animals, music, food and vendors. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for members and children age 12 and younger. For details, call 503-472-2842, email events@yamhillcountyhistory.org, or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org.
Farmers market: The market is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. For more information, visit the Facebook Page for the McMinnville Grange.
School Supplies: Rizzle’s second annual Back 2 School Bash, a family-friendly concert and school supply drive featuring live music by Rodney the Alien, Freddie Lamb, Walker Thomas, L.E.X., Beets and others, will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the McMinnville Grange, 1700 S.W. Old Sheridan Road, McMinnville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free with a donation of school supplies for elementary students. The event will include free food from Meemaw’s, face painting and other activities. For details, visit the Rizzle’s Giveback event page on Facebook.
Training: Yamhill Neighborhood Association will host a community “Active Shooter Training Class,” taught by the Carlton Police Department, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the City of Carlton Civic Center. For details or to sign up, call 503-662-2104 or visit ynaclass.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
Community market: The Newberg Wednesday Market will hold its final market of the season from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 2, at Second and College Street in Newberg. For details, visit cprdnewberg.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
Bottle drive: A monthly bottle and can drive benefiting MHS Grad Night will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and the first Saturday of each month, at 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Donations of cans and bottles will support Grad Night fundraising efforts. For details, call 505-263-5608, email mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com or visit mhs-grizzlies-grad-night.square.site/.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Sip & Support: The Lupus Foundation of America will hold its sixth annual Sip & Support fundraiser featuring three-time Olympic gold medalist and lupus advocate Shannon Boxx from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at L’Angolo Estate, 18830 NE Williamson Road, Newberg. The event will also include Kelsey Tuttle and Kristina Kalkman, L’Angolo Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, food from Red Hills Market, lupus trivia, cornhole, guest speakers, a silent auction and a bottle of 2024 L’Angolo Pinot Noir for each guest. Tickets are $175 plus fees. For details, contact Shannon Boxx at 503-538-7953, sipandsupportfundraiser@gmail.com.or visit eventbrite.ca/e/sip-support-6th-annual-lupus-fundraiser-tickets-1988929159657.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
Harvest nights: “Harvest Nights” a fundraiser for the Yamhill County History Museum is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Yamhill County History Museum, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville. The event will feature a Texas-style barbecue, local wines and beer, music by Dante Zapata, dancing, and vintage vehicle rides. For details, call 503-434-0490, email treasurer@yamhillcountyhistory.org or visit yamhillcountyhistory.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Family resources: A Health Hub event hosted by the WVMC Birthing Center will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at Willamette Valley Medical Center, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. This monthly Health Hub event provides free resources for families, including car seat clinics, childbirth class information, birthing center tours, Bambinos Diaper Bus access, community resources, and information on new services offered through the birthing center. All services are provided at no cost to participants. For details, contact the WVMC Birthing Center at 503-434-6004.
Writing: A free Creative Writing Workshop be held for aspiring and experienced writers to develop their storytelling skills from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Ross Choir Room 208 at George Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St., Newberg. Donations are optional. For details, contact Ashlee Truitt at 253-508-0875, info.creative.tides@gmail.com or visit creative-tides.com/events/creative-writing-workshop-part-ii.
Kiwanis: The McMinnville Kiwanis Foundation will host its Kiwanis for Kids Dinner & Auction with Doors opening at 5:15 p.m. and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Grand, 325 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. The fundraiser supports high school scholarships, early literacy, and health and wellness initiatives, featuring dinner catered by Biscuit & Pickles, a live painting by Angelina Octavia, and silent, live and dessert auctions. Tickets are $75 each or $600 for a table of eight. For details, contact Samantha Geary at 971-261-7724, mackiwanis1924@gmail.com or https://tinyurl.com/kiwanisdinner26.
THURSDAY, OCT. 1
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Concert: The Billie Eidson Quartet will perform "Autumn Nocturne," an album release concert featuring Great American Songbook standards with pianist Greg Goebel, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online. For details, visit the Chehalem Cultural Center ticketing page at chehalemculturalcenter.thundertix.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Scottish festival: The McMinnville Scottish Festival is set for 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Events will include Highland games, pipe and drum bands, Celtic dancing, reenactments and clan gatherings. Ticket prices are available online. For details, email andrew@macyandson.com or visit celticheritage.org/mac-scottish-festival/.
Bottle drive: A monthly bottle and can drive benefiting MHS Grad Night will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and the first Saturday of each month, at 1150 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville. Donations of cans and bottles will support Grad Night fundraising efforts. For details, call 505-263-5608, email mhs.graduation.night@gmail.com or visit mhs-grizzlies-grad-night.square.site/.
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association continues the Farmers Market from noon to 6 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22, at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Farmers market: The McMinnville Downtown Association will hold its final Farmers Market of the season from noon to 6 p.m. at First and Cowls streets, McMinnville. For details, visit downtownmcminnville.com/farmersmarket/.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
Family resources: A Health Hub event hosted by the WVMC Birthing Center will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Willamette Valley Medical Center, 2700 S.E. Stratus Ave., McMinnville. This monthly Health Hub event provides free resources for families, including car seat clinics, childbirth class information, birthing center tours, Bambinos Diaper Bus access, community resources, and information on new services offered through the birthing center. All services are provided at no cost to participants. For details, contact the WVMC Birthing Center at 503-434-6004.
