Planning Your Spring Trip To The Willamette Valley
As Oregon’s rainy winter season comes to a close, the Willamette Valley is bursting with life as people venture outside to kick off the spring season of local events and outdoor spring activities. From wandering through fields of blooming flowers to partaking in weekend cultural events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during your spring visit to the Willamette Valley.
Spring Events in the Willamette Valley
From the iconic Woodburn Tulip Festival to the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, springtime in Oregon’s Wine Country is filled with plenty of exciting events throughout the valley.
McMinnville Food & Wine Classic
McMinnville | March 8 - 10, 2024
The best of Oregon is truly on display at the McMinnville Food & Wine Classic. Wineries, local chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artisans, and musicians all come together during this much-anticipated nonprofit event benefiting St. James’ School.
Woodburn Tulip Festival
Woodburn | March 22 - May 5, 2024
Experience an explosion of color while surrounded by millions of beautiful blooming tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. Tulip festival activities include scenic tulip field rides, wooden shoe-making demonstrations, as well as food vendors and wine-tasting options. Be advised that tickets are available online only, so purchase them before you go.
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
Troutdale | May 3 - 5, 2024
Jazz lovers rejoice! The Mt. Hood Jazz Festival is a three-day festival featuring performances by world-renowned artists and a competition for high school and middle school jazz groups paired with plenty of food and local vendors.
Schreiner's Iris Display Gardens
Salem | May 10 - 31, 2024
Explore over 500 variations of irises at Schreiner’s Iris Display Garden and other perennials like lupine, allium, Icelandic poppies, and delphinium. Tickets for a two-hour time window are available to purchase online, allowing you to take in the beautiful blooms without feeling overcrowded by other visitors.
Springtime Activities in the Willamette Valley
Whether your ideal activity is grabbing a coffee and antiquing in historic downtown McMinnville or heading out on a hike to walk behind a waterfall (or both!), the Willamette Valley has it all.
Silver Falls State Park
Silverton
Considered an Oregon bucket list item for many, Silver Falls State Park is Oregon’s largest state park located just 25 miles east of Salem. Head out on the park’s iconic Trail of Ten Falls where you can walk behind several waterfalls on this moderate hike with a 7.2 mile loop. Or, take one of the shorter routes through the many connecting trails.
Delbert Hunter Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Dallas
Walk through the well-maintained paths of this seven-acre park in Dallas, Oregon and admire the almost 1,000 native trees and plants on display. Free to visit, the blooms at Delbert Hunter Arboretum and Botanical Garden are beautiful anytime of year, but truly come to life from April to June.
Shopping in Downtown McMinnville
McMinnville
Where better to hunt for treasure than on Oregon’s favorite main street? McMinnville’s Third Street, home to a collection of boutiques and antique stores, also offers visitors specialty kitchen stores, coffee shops, galleries, and the beloved local bookstore, Third Street Books.
Book Your Spring Stay in the Willamette Valley
Looking to explore the Willamette Valley this spring? Wind down from your adventures during a stay at Tributary Hotel, our luxury boutique inn in downtown McMinnville, Oregon. Conveniently located within the Willamette Valley, Tributary is your ideal base for excursions throughout the heart of Oregon.
