INFORMATION
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers get a one-of-a-kind volunteer shirt and a free ticket to the festival for the day of their shift. Volunteers for the late shift on Saturday also receive a ticket to the Sunday show.
Volunteer positions include entry/ticket box, merchandise tent, beverage pouring, alcohol monitor and parking attendants. Click here for an online sign-up form.
LOCATION & SETTING
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The 10th year annual Walnut City Music Festival is located in Lower City Park (140 NW Park Road), a couple blocks from McMinnville's renowned downtown district in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. an all-volunteer effort to produce a home-grown, destination live music experience that connects the budding music scene of McMinnville, Oregon, with celebrated acts from around the country.
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The lower section of City ark wanders along Cozine Creek, with plenty of grassy space to set up a lawn chair or spread a blanket out. It's easily walkable, however accessing it from the upper park area requires doing down a hilly street or a long flight of stairs.
PARKING: Parking for vehicles with a certified Handicap Parking Permit is located down the hill next to the entrance. Otherwise, there is free public parking throughout downtown, with a parking structure four blocks from the festival on 5th Street between Davis and Evans streets.
FOOD & DRINK
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Several vendors from McMinnville's celebrated culinary scene will have fresh fare for sale at the festival. Locally crafted beer, wine and non-alcoholic options will be for sale. Check back for a list of vendors and beverage options.
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ACCOMODATIONS
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Coming from out of town? There are myriad options for lodging within a couple miles of the festival grounds, from motels to boutique hotels, plenty of AirBnBs and other unique places to call home base. August is a busy time in wine country, so if you plan to stay the weekend at one of these, make sure to book now!
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PETS
No pets allowed other than licensed service animals.
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SPONSORSHIPS
The WCMF is a nonprofit event that's not possible without the support of civically and culturally minded businesses. Benefits include marketing on posters, social posts and the volunteer shirts; tickets to the festival (a great benefit for employees, clients or friends); the warm fuzzy feeling of providing an amazing, independent, all-volunteer-run live music event in McMinnville; and more.