Featured Events in McMinnville in May, 2025 (May Updated)

The McMinnville City Club is happy to host the annual DSA Banquet at The Bindery Event Space, where we honor those in our community who go above and beyond in service. The categories for recognition are: Farmer of the Year - Pablo Munoz Farms Educator of the Year - Tramaine Payne Junior Citizen of the Year - Adam Garvin Co-Men of the Year - Paul Haddeland and Steve Rupp Woman of the Year - Sylla McClellan We welcome our community to come support these worthy recipients. Tickets include family style dinner provided by Harvest Fresh Catering, and a no-host wine and beer bar. To purchase a table of 8 seats, please email events@mcminnvillebindery.com. Information Source: McMinnville City Club | eventbrite

The McMenamins UFO Festival offers a spirited parade, the engaging speakers’ events, musical acts, wine tasting and all the additional otherworldly events added to the festival atmosphere. It features Great music items, food, drink, crafts, clothes, games items, musical instrument, the verity of musical device Livestock Show, the provincial draft horse show. Exhibitor will showcase the “Ground Zero” radio show, a parade, an alien pet costume contest (with the first chicken entrant), live music, a fun run, a specially brewed Alienator Ale, luncheon and breakfast with speakers, McMenamins Passport stamps, expert speakers, live music and more, along with a UFO costume parade, alien pet costume contest, live music and beyond. Information Source: McMinnville Downtown Association | expotobi

Mothership Glow Party – Get Beamed Up! DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2025 LOCATION: Happy Acres at the Bayou,9670 SW Bayou Drive, McMinnville, OR TIME: 7-11 PM (Right after the famous UFO Parade & Pet Costume Contest!) Mothership Boarding Passes: • Pre-sale (Before May 1st): $15 • (After May 1st)Online/At the Door: CASH $20 • Support the Music! Optional donations go directly to our live performers. MUSIC LINEUP: We'll get the beats started with some EDM 80s & 90s Mix Tracks LIVE MUSICIANS: RizzleMusik, Stano, M4D, Mal Sueno & Rodney The Alien. Austin House as DJ What’s Happening? Let's Celebrate McMinnville's weird history, and Keep Oregon Weird! After the UFO Festival’s legendary parade & pet costume contest, the party continues at Happy Acres at the Bayou with a blacklight glow dance party like no other. Dress to shine, glow, and get abducted by the beats! Experience the Abduction: Dance under the blacklights to electrifying beats Glow-in-the-dark vibes – wear your brightest, most intergalactic outfit! All Ages Welcome! (21+ beverages available) Fundraiser for Breathe Easy SpeakTeasy – supporting creative & wellness initiatives Mothership Boarding Passes Are Limited! Grab your pre-sale pass for just $15 before May 1st before prices go up to $20. Tickets are NOT Guaranteed at the Door. The UFO Festival draws thousands—secure your spot NOW before we sell out! Ready to get beamed up? Click "Get Tickets" and join the ultimate UFO celebration! Get Your Mothership Boarding Passes NOW! Information Source: Breathe Easy SpeakTeasy 501(c)3 Nonprofit | eventbrite