Oregon’s Biggest Extraterrestrial Event Is Back For Another Year Of Out-Of-This-World Fun

Are you aware of McMenamins UFOfest in McMinnville, Oregon? If not, you should be. This is one of the best Oregon events of the year, every year, and this year, it'll be better than ever! This May will be the 23rd year of this incredible, unforgettable, out-of-this-world festival and you don't want to miss it. It celebrates a very famous UFO sighting that happened way back in 1950 — maybe that flying saucer will return again this year to join in on the party. Read on to learn more about this super fun festival — which is happening May 19-20, 2023, — and start planning your costume. This is sure to be an event that's fun for the whole family and it's one that you'll surely never forget.

We all want the same thing. We all want to Keep Oregon Weird. The McMenamins UFOfest is a perfect example of doing exactly that.

For one amazing weekend in May every year, UFO enthusiasts descend on the town of McMinnville, Oregon to celebrate everything we all love about aliens, outer space, and the vastness of the universe.

You're going to love this event! You don't have to attend in costume, but many festivalgoers do. You'll be amazed by the creativity all around you at this festival.

There are so many different events and activities to enjoy at McMenamins UFOfest. You'll love watching or participating in the Alien Abduction Dash 5K, for starters.

There's also a Kids Fun Run for the little ones, too.

There are lots of speakers and panels so you can learn more about space and aliens, and so you can hear directly from people about their personal alien abduction experiences.

You'll find lots of opportunities to enjoy live music throughout the weekend.

The Alien Pet Costume Contest is always a big hit!

The Alien Costume Ball is open to all ages. Dance to live music from Super Secret Band this year!

This event is fun for the whole family. No matter how old or young your companions may be, everyone is sure to have a great time!

One of the festival events that you absolutely should not miss is the UFO Festival Parade.

You'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of costumes, performers, and floats. It happens at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

You may even get to catch a glimpse of some famous aliens along the route!

No matter what events you attend during this exciting weekend, you'll definitely have a fun and memorable time.

You'll enjoy immersing yourself in everything that this festival has to offer.

And, you'll get some great ideas for your costume for next year!

You'll never forget the things that you see and do at McMenamins UFOfest. It's a blast!

The McMenamins UFOfest is one of Oregon's greatest annual events. You're going to love it! Once you attend, you'll wonder why you've never attended before and you'll want to come back every year. Have fun!

If you love weird and unusual festivals, Oregon is full of them — this is only the beginning! Check out our post about unique Oregon festivals for more!