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It’s Friday, McMinnville! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Nick’s Italian Cafe closure, Oregon wine’s No. 1 ranking, and Steel Magnolias + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A local favorite ends: After reopening in 2024, McMinnville’s beloved Nick’s Italian Cafe has closed permanently, confirmed July 27, citing a non-compliant ventilation hood and a kitchen overhaul estimated at more than $100,000 -- read the full story.
A major win for Oregon: Oregon wine earned acclaim in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Awards, with a No. 1 U.S. wine region title. Oregon tasting rooms, winery restaurants, clubs, hotels and tours were honored -- see the award-winning highlights.
States push for change: Oregon led a 50-state coalition this week urging the FCC to tighten robocall controls, pressing for stronger Know Your Customer rules so carriers can better shut down illegal callers -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Homemade soup fix: Because errands happen and energy doesn’t, The Sage is the cozy McMinnville staple whispering soup time. Homemade soups and fresh-baked breads from this veteran deli, perched on the mezzanine of a historic building, make a quick lunch feel like a small win you’ll want on repeat.
Polish reset, anyone: If your cuticles are staging a coup, Mia’s Beauty studio has you covered with tidy gel manis, dip or acrylic sets, spa pedis, and waxing, plus relaxing facials when you need a little extra reset. Book it this week and let your to-do list admire your nails.
Move smarter this week: Cascade Movement Center blends yoga, functional strength, and a cozy bouldering wall into classes that actually feel doable, not punishment. Local, family friendly, and geared for McMinnville life like yardwork, trail days, and toddler-lifting, it’s a small nudge toward feeling better every day.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Amity’s Fresh Friday Market @ Trade Street Commons | Friday (7/31) at 1:00 PM – Every Friday all summer, this market at Trade Street Commons is the errand that counts as a social life. Stock up on peak produce, fresh bakes, ready-to-eat bites, and local wine, then linger inside for the A/C, or on the patio for neighborly catch-ups.
🎭 Steel Magnolias @ Gallery Theater | Friday (7/31) at 7:30 PM – Gallery Theater is inviting us back to Truvy’s salon for Steel Magnolias, where the original social network ran on hairspray, coffee, and brutal honesty. Expect big laughs, a lump in your throat, and the McMinnville feeling neighbors stick around, and stick up for you.
🐟 Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño @ Mac Market | Friday (7/31) – Pack a fleece, sunscreen, and an appetite, then bounce between McMinnville and Newport for the world’s first Oregon albacore and Albariño shindig. Winemakers and fishermen team up for tastings, stories, and coastal adventures, meaning fresh fish, crisp pours, and zero pretense, just quality time.
🚗 NWCC Car Show @ Northwest Christian Church (Newberg) | Saturday (8/1) at 9:00 AM – Polish your nostalgia and wander over to the NWCC Car Show for rows of chrome, classics, and lovingly loud opinions. Hoods up, stories taller than the spoilers, and just enough new tech to make carburetor people sigh contentedly. I’m just vending, you’re browsing.
🍖 BBQ Competition @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds | Saturday (8/1) at 10:00 AM – The 5th annual BBQ Competition at the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo brings pitmasters vying for bragging rights, smoky skies, and locals with very serious opinions. Expect friendly rivalry, big aromas, sauced fingers, and the kind of meat sweats you can brag about.
🎷 Mary Halvorson @ Argyle Winery (Dundee) | Saturday (8/1) at 8:15 PM – PDX Jazz brings MacArthur Fellow guitarist Mary Halvorson and drummer Tomas Fujiwara to Argyle Winery for a summer evening of exceptional music and wine. Think pinot, deep-conversation energy, and two longtime collaborators turning rhythm and melody into something you'll swear you can taste.
🎾 Annual Womens A Doubles Tournament @ Beach Courts on the Hill | Sunday (8/2) at 10:00 AM – Summer in wine country calls for women’s doubles volleyball, not spreadsheets, at Beach Courts on the Hill in McMinnville. Three Florence dune sand courts, pool play into double elimination, and divisions from Novice to AA, A. Expect sun, grit, and bragging rights, with Pinot humility. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — McMinnville report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 1 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 51°F — Precip: 6%
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