Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, McMinnville.
🏘️ Community
Willamina High School students built a 53-foot mobile kitchen that kept meal service running at Yamhill County Jail after a Jan.
8 kitchen fire + the trailer was used until the jail’s kitchen repairs were completed.
The McMinnville Public Library held Día de los Niños on Saturday, April 25, with games, crafts, storytime and drop-in activities – including traditional Lotería and temporary tattoos that engaged local children.
Families received Polaroid prints from the free event.
Farm Fest will feature more than 18 teams of draft horses and mules in a plowing contest plus demos of an old-fashioned sawmill at the Yamhill County History Museum (11275 S.W.
Durham Lane) southwest of McMinnville. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, with general admission at $10.
🎭 Culture
The McMinnville Women’s Choir will perform its spring concert 'Invincible!' at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at McMinnville First Baptist Church.
General admission is $20 (free for youth under 16) and donations are accepted with ticket purchases.
🏈 Sports
On April 25, Jesuit High School hosted Nike Twilight Relays with over 150 schools competing in track events.
Athletes from McMinnville, Delphian and Dayton set state-best times, and the Grizzlies will face Glencoe on Tuesday while Delphian and Dayton attend the Amity Invitational on May 2.
🎉 McMinnville Events
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2026 Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Grand, McMinnville — Tickets required — Celebrate community heroes at the annual DSA Banquet with a family-style dinner and awards ceremony.
26th Annual UFO Festival
Festival hours — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Entry over $30 — Celebrate UFO culture with expert speakers, live music, and a street fair.
UFO Fest Landing Party
3-10 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Free entry — Experience an evening of glow-in-the-dark fun with live music and dancing.
UFO Fest Alien Costume Ball
2-4 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Free entry — Unleash your creativity in an alien costume contest and compete for the title of Coolest Alien in the Alpha Quadrant.
26th Annual McMenamins UFO Festival Breakfast
9 a.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $60 — Enjoy a breakfast buffet and engaging discussions in a unique setting.
Spring Wine Speakeasy
2-6 p.m. — McMinnville Art Alley — Admission prices vary — Experience a delightful kickoff to Memorial Day weekend with local wines and hidden charm.
Rip City Music Bingo: Classic Rock Hits
7-9 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $5 — Enjoy a lively night of music bingo with classic rock hits while vying for fun prizes in a family-friendly setting.
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