MarchFood & Wine

McMinnville Wine & Food Classic: Trip Planning Guide

McMinnville, United States

March
When
$65–$120
Entry
5 days
Suggested trip
Portland
Nearest airport

Going to McMinnville Wine & Food Classic?

McMinnville's annual food and wine celebration at the Evergreen Aviation Museum — home to the Spruce Goose — combining Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with Pacific Northwest culinary talent in a unique aviation-museum setting. The event celebrates both the region's world-class wines and the town's surprisingly vibrant food scene, making it a great entry point to the Willamette Valley wine country.

Your trip blueprint

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

The Evergreen Aviation Museum setting — with the Spruce Goose overhead — is genuinely memorable. Pair the festival with a weekend exploring the Dundee Hills wineries 15 minutes north.

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.tickettomato.com