Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
August 14th thru 16th
With the Blue Angels in town, this year’s Airshow Watch Party will be bigger and better than ever! We are pulling out all the stops with a larger variety of food trucks, more family fun activities, locally sourced beverage selections and more.
So, we encourage you to come out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Oregon International Air Show, while checking out our all new “Fighter Town USA” exhibits and all the new updates at the museum. As always, our guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, watch the air show, and enjoy our indoor and outdoor exhibits. Please see the Special Events FAQs (below) for detailed guidelines.
Parking will be restricted to museum guests only.
Note to Members: Members are free and you will have a reserved seating area to watch the air show. In addition, we have arranged for a special Evergreen Museum Member discount for our members that wish to attend the Air Show at the McMinnville Airport. (Contact our Member Services Team for details 503-687-2411).
If you would like to bring your RV for the weekend, you can click here to purchase an RV pass
Those who would prefer to watch the Oregon International Air Show from the airfield may purchase tickets at the official Oregon Airshow site.
Visit the Oregon International Air Show Website for more details on this year’s performers.
EVEGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM
SPECIAL EVENT FAQs
A. There will be no shuttle service or access to the airport. ALL direct access to the “Air Show” airport grounds will be through the Oregon International Air Show gates. Museum guests at Evergreen will not have access to the airport grounds by shuttle.
A. Watch Party guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic supplies (food, drinks, camp chairs, blankets, small umbrellas, ice chests, etc.) But, you may not bring alcoholic beverages on the museum campus
A. No. Guests may not bring alcoholic beverages or cannabis products on the Evergreen Museum campus. However, adult beverages will be available for purchase in the designated viewing area.
The Watch Party runs from 10AM to 6PM. According to the Oregon International Air Show website, the flying begins at approximately 12:30 pm each day.
A. Evergreen Members that wish to visit the museum during the air show will be admitted at no cost. Those who wish to attend the Oregon International Air Show at the McMInnville Airport can contact our Member Services Team to get a 20% Off Discount Code. Call 503-687-2411.
A. The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the Watch Party so our guests can linger to avoid the traffic issues on Hwy 18..
A. While we cannot predict traffic on Highway 18, the normal flow of traffic will be impeded as ALL access to the Air Show will controlled causing back ups and slow traffic. Evergreen Museum guests should proceed to the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum by turning north at the Cumulus intersection on Highway 18. BE ADVISED – DO NOT follow the “Oregon International Air Show” signs that you will see as you approach the Museum.
A. Smaller umbrellas and beach shelters are permitted. However, tents, large canopies (over 4 feet tall, grills, campfires, or large umbrellas are not allowed anywhere on the Evergreen Campus. We do not want to block the view for our other guests. Smaller umbrellas and beach shelters are permitted.
Yes. We encourage guests to bring ice chests, picnic blankets, small umbrellas, chairs, food, and water.
A. Yes, our Museum Cafe will be open. In addition to a variety of food trucks and other vendors.
A. Yes.
A. Yes.
A. Only certified Service Animals are allowed in museum. Pets on a leash are welcome outdoors.
A. Yes, each “Watch Party” pass includes admissions to the museum.
A. The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Hours will be 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. We are staying open later to enable you and your guests to enjoy the Museum at your leisure and avoid added traffic pressure.
A. No. In addition, no fireworks will be allowed anywhere on the Evergreen Campus.
A. Yes, however the “Day of Show” prices may be at a higher price point. Keep in mind space is limited.