Aug 17, 18: Carlton’s Walk in the Park a benefit for local charities, combines fabulous artists and musicians with outstanding local restaurants and wineries for one magical summer weekend in Yamhill County’s wine country.
Sept 1: Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon. Experience the friendly charm of the Willamette Valley when the weather is ideal and the vineyards are full of color and life.
Sept 14: The Carlton Crush. The 2nd Annual Crush from 10-6, is located downtown Carlton, an event with plenty of activities, sure to please the entire family.
Nov 22-24: The 30th annual Wine Country Thanksgiving event. More than 160 wineries and tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley will open their doors for special tastings and holiday festivities.
Ongoing local events:
Downtown McMinnville outdoor Farmer's Market every Thursday, May 23rd - October 10, 2013, 1-6 p.m. http://www.downtownmcminnville.com/mcminnville-farmers-market, and The 3rd Saturday Art & Wine Walk April 20 - December 21, 2013.
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, IMAX Theatre, and Water Park in McMinnville, www.evergreenmuseum.org
Newberg First Friday Art Walk - Downtown, http://www.chehalemculturalcenter.org/event-registration/?ee=837
Visit these association’s event calendars to view more events in Oregon wine country.