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International Pinot Noir Celebration: Trip Planning Guide

McMinnville, United States

July
When
$1295–$1295
Entry
6 days
Suggested trip
Portland
Nearest airport

Going to International Pinot Noir Celebration?

The world's premier Pinot Noir event, held on the campus of Linfield University in McMinnville since 1987. Three days of masterclasses, al fresco meals prepared by top chefs, and blind tastings featuring 70+ Pinot Noir producers from Oregon, Burgundy, and beyond. A bucket-list event for Pinot lovers.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Portland International Airport (PDX).
2
Festival (3 days)
Last weekend of July, three days. Best for wine-enthusiasts and collectors.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Willamette Valley has 500 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Register the moment tickets drop (typically June)—the three-day package sells out in under 48 hours. Request table placement near Burgundy producers during the blind tasting; Oregon producers sit strategically at other tables, giving you natural separation to focus on Old World Pinot benchmarks.

About Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is Oregon's premier wine region and America's spiritual home of Pinot Noir. Stretching 150 miles from Portland south to Eugene, this cool-climate valley produces some of the world's most compelling Pinot Noir alongside stellar Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

Read the full Willamette Valley wine region guide →

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Festival info: www.ipnc.org