Downtown Newberg | The first destination in Oregon Wine Country

Experience small town America in historic downtown Newberg. For visitors descending into the green Chehalem Valley from Portland, it’s the first stop in their tour of Oregon wine country. For locals, it’s our living room, a friendly place where we gather to work, shop and play. No matter who you are, you are welcome downtown. Come see what we have to offer!

Newberg Downtown Clean-up Party

Ever heard of “Spring Cleaning”? We approve of the concept so much that we schedule a clean-up party for the Saturday before Memorial Day AND again in September to coincide with George Fox’s Serve Day. Volunteers from the city descend onto the “grassy knoll” (on the corner First St and Howard, next to the Post Office and across from City Hall) where they’re assigned clean-up and beautification projects around downtown. After successful completion the volunteers retire back to the “grassy knoll” for a barbecue lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. Come join us on May 18th at 10:00 am!

Newberg Farmers Market

The Newberg Farmers Market annually features farm-fresh produce, cut flowers and locally made crafts. It is on Tuesday afternoons during the summer from 1:30 to 6:00 starting at the end of May and running until the first week in September. This year it will be located at the “grassy knoll” on the corner First St and Howard, next to the Post Office and across from City Hall. The fun begins on May 28th at 1:30 pm.

Kyle Lattimer, of mobile food cart “Uprooted” fame is partnering with Portland chef Paul Losch on a new concept restaurant called Ruddick/Wood honoring Newberg Pioneers William & Sarah Ruddick and David & Maggie Wood. The bistro is planned for 720 E. First St.

Wine Tasting Rooms

Yamhill County is known by many as the center of Oregon Wine Country. Downtown Newberg is home to nine wine tasting rooms.
… all within walking distance of each other. Come enjoy some of our finest local wines.

Business to Business Program

Interested in learning more about fellow downtown merchants? We get together once a week to tour our neighboring businesses. Build your referrals.

Newberg Downtown Coalition suggests color palette for downtown

One of the most cost-effective ways to improve property values and the pedestrian experience is through color. We encourage downtown merchants and building owners considering improvements to their facades, architectural elements and awnings to use our suggested downtown color palette to help bring a bright, coherent new look for downtown. For an example of our palette at work, check out the new paint colors at Chapters Books and Coffee.

Newberg Cultural District Project

The Newberg Downtown Coalition has joined with the city, library, parks district and Chehalem Cultural Center to develop the Newberg Cultural District, which will begin construction during the summer of 2013. This ambitious plan includes a water feature, outdoor reading area, stage and gazebo.

Second St Church received a city beautification award for the restoration of the historic structure that had previously been hidden by the ugliest metal facade in town.

Newberg Downtown Coalition: Making downtown Newberg into a destination

Through physical improvements, events, promotions and the proper business mix, the Newberg Downtown Coalition is making downtown Newberg into a destination that enriches the lives of those who visit and live here.

Get Involved

Join us as we work together to make downtown Newberg into a great destination. Our annual membership is just $100. We need your help. Here’s how you can get involved.

Making downtown Newberg into a destination