Yamhill County Fairgrounds
Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville includes the Leslie Lewis Pavilion, which holds up to 700 for conference seating, and the Delashmutt Arena Complex with its stock pens and lawn areas. McMinnville Scottish Festival runs Highland Games, dance, piping and drumming competitions here each October, with $5 cash-only parking per vehicle per day and only service animals allowed. Seating near the main stage and at picnic tables is first-come, first-served, so bring your own chairs and blankets.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Leslie Lewis Pavilion seats up to 700
- Official site
- yamhillcountyfairs.com
- Next festival here
- McMinnville Scottish Festival, Oct 3 to 4, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking is cash only, $5 per vehicle each day.
- Only service animals are allowed now, due to a venue policy change; other pets aren't permitted.
- No outside food or drink is allowed except water, and bags are searched.
Festivals here
Venue basics: $5 cash-only parking per vehicle/day · Only service animals permitted · First-come seating; bring a chair.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want Highland Games with dance, piping and drumming competitions.
- You're happy to bring your own seating and pay cash for parking.
Think twice if
- You wanted to bring your dog: only service animals are allowed now.
- You were hoping to bring your own food: it's not allowed except water.
Getting there and parking
Parking at the festival costs $5 per vehicle each day, payable by cash only.
Accessibility
Because of a venue policy change, only service animals are permitted to join guests at the festival; other pets are not allowed.
Seating near the main stage and at picnic tables around the venue is first-come, first-served, so bring your own chairs and blankets if you want a guaranteed spot.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (yamhillcountyfairs.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Yamhill County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: yamhillcountyfairs.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
No outside food or drink is allowed except water, and all bags are subject to security search at the gate.
Quick answers
How much is parking at the McMinnville Scottish Festival?
$5 per vehicle each day, payable by cash only.
Can I bring my dog?
Only service animals are permitted, due to a venue policy change.
Is there reserved seating?
No. Seating near the main stage and at picnic tables is first-come, first-served, so bring your own chairs and blankets.
Can I bring my own food?
No, except water. Outside food and drink otherwise aren't allowed.
Will my bag be searched?
Yes, all bags are subject to security search at the gate.
What can I expect at the festival?
Highland Games alongside dance, piping and drumming competitions, live concerts, Highland coos and artisan craft and food vendors.
A little history
The McMinnville Scottish Festival runs Highland Games alongside dance, piping and drumming competitions, live concerts, Highland coos and artisan craft and food vendors at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds.