Jun 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

McMinnville Celebrates 150!

Mac150 has something for everyone!

Learn more at the link

McMinnville is celebrating its Sesquicentennial Anniversary - that's 150 years!

Activities

Mac150 Kick-off Week of June 15, 2026

"Our Story" Collaborative Quilt

Community members are invited to decorate individual fabric squares with themes representing their personal history, family heritage, or their hopes for the future of McMinnville! Fabric pieces turned in will be assembled into a quilt and put on display. Pick-up your squares at select locations (watch our social media for announcment) or during July's MacFresco McMinnville Arts Festival Summer Fun Booth (July 18 | Downtown)

Tuesday Night Concert Series: Second Winds “America250” and Mac150 theme! July 28 | City Park

Coloring Contest | Month of August

Pick up your coloring page when attending any of the City's Summer Fun activities. Return to the McMinnville Public Library, Senior Center, or Community Center to be entered into the contest!

Pick up your coloring page at most Summer Fun activities, at the Farmers Market Booth or download below (see link)
Designed by local tattoo artist Natilie Fletcher!
Winning entries in the child, teen, and adult categories will be chosen in September and awarded $50 MacBucks gift cards!

Traveling Chinese History Exhibit | Month of August 2026

In partnership with the Asian Hertigage Association & the City's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee - we'd like to invite you to enjoy a traveling historical exhibit featuring McMinnville's rich Chinese-American history! Check back here for the where/when/what of how to visit!

Historical Books n’ Nooks Tour | September 24, 2026

Join us at the McMinnville Public Library as we present their extensive collection of behind-the-scenes historical documents! Visit the Library anytime September 22 and October 3 for a McMinnville-specific books, history, and displays.

Visit our Analog Photo Booth at the McMinnville Farmers Market! | June - October

Get in the spirit and celebrate McMinnville's 150th birthday! Don some birthday decor and write a birthday message to McMinnville.

Social Media History Questions - Mac150 Swag Giveaways | July - October

Monthly social media post in which we ask the public to answer a historical question. One winner is chosen at random to receive Mac150 branded swag.

Join us for a Historical Parade & Birthday Party on October 17, 2026!

We're partnering with the McMinnville Downtown Association, Visit McMinnville, and the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce to bring you a historical themed parade and birthday celebration. Parade begins at 10 am. Birthday Celebration in City Park from 12 to 2 pm.

“Stories of McMinnville – 150 years in Motion”

Floats might include elements that tell stories of:

Traditions that have stood the test of time
Community celebrations and culture heritage (past and present)
Volunteerism and civic pride
Milestones that shaped the community
What we want people to remember about this era

Awards will be given for:

Best Historical Interpretation
Most Creative Use of Theme
Best Future Vision or Best Then & Now
Best Community Spirit

Want to participate in the parade?
Check back in this fall - registration to participate officially opens September 15.

The Mac150 Birthday Celebration will take place in City Park immediately following the parade.

We’re inviting businesses to join in the Mac 150 festivities by hosting their own themed celebrations, and we hope that whether big or small, formal or fun, our vision is to create a community-wide celebration that reflects the spirit, creativity, and pride of McMinnville—past, present, and future.

The City will support participating businesses by promoting your events through our communication channels — social media, newsletters, and community calendars— amplifying your efforts by encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore and celebrate with us.

(If you’re a business and interested in participating, simply fill this google form with your event details: https://forms.gle/B1itTUvFMeLsSAus8 or visit the City’s webpage for more information.)

We also saw many friendly faces at this past weekend’s McMinnville Art Festival - we handed out over 60 community quilt kits! Can you believe it?! I can’t wait to see the stories you tell through your artwork!

In community,

Noelle Amaya

Communications & Engagement Manager

noelle.amaya@mcminnvilleoregon.gov