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McMenamins UFO Festival

McMinnville, Oregon

Born from the famous 1950 Trent farm saucer photos, this long-running festival brings speakers, an alien costume parade and a lot of beer to McMenamins Hotel Oregon.

Usually mid May. 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

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The creature

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.

Nearby

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