Heritage Fire Fest comes to the Willamette Valley
SAVOR THE SMOKEHOUSE SPIRITS: HERITAGE FIRE – WILLAMETTE VALLEY EDITION
Tickets on sale now for a blazing celebration of open-flame flavor on Sunday, September 7
This Sunday, September 7th the Heritage Fire festival is coming in hot. The traveling Willamette Valley edition of a live-fire, open-air, culinary experience will bring the heat with top chefs, restaurants, wineries, and grilled and smoked meats is one of the top food & drink events of the year. All the way from Miami, Florida, Charleston, South Carolina, and Pebble Beach, California, this top culinary event from nationally recognized event producers a21 is making it’s only stop in Oregon at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville.
The all-inclusive, walk-around tour will feature free flowing drinks, and live entertainment while highlighting heritage-breed proteins and globally inspired grilling done al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. Brought to you by top culinary event producers a21, Heritage Fire educates consumers and offers hands-on experience with honest food sourced straight from the farm.
An all-star cast of top chefs from Napa and beyond will be on-site serving up delicious bites prepared over live fire. Participating talent includes Aaron Adams (Astera), Cameron Lee Dunlap (Morchella Restaurant), Cody Utzman (Bodhi Bistro), Deepak Saxena (DesiPDX), Harol Mendieta (Northport), Jeff and Shelley Akers (Bohemian Roastery Coffee), Jonah, Owen & Stacey Foust (Smok’n Gingers BBQ), Liberty Dilger (Disco Kitchen), Mary Cressler & Sean Martin (Vindulge), Matt Bennett (Sybaris Bistro), Shannon Feltus (Urban Farm Foods), Simone Savaiano (Mucca), Stevie Provencio (King Estate) and Tommy Shin (Masu).
Tickets include unlimited curated dishes, beverage pairings, live entertainment and more! After tour-goers enjoy a taste of each dish, they will have the chance to vote for the “Best Bite of the Day” and one Heritage Hero champion will be announced.
For additional details, visit https://www.heritagefiretour.com/tour-dates/willamette-valley-or. Attendees must be 21+ to attend.
WHERE: Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum (500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128)
WHEN: Sunday, September 7, 2025
TIME: VIP Early Access: 3:30PM – 7PM for VIP Early Access | General Admission: 4:15PM – 7PM
VIP Admission:
Celebrate early with the VIP experience. In addition to GA offerings, enjoy a special welcome beverage and an extra 45 minutes to beat the lines and get up close with the chefs, winemakers, and farmers who make it all happen.
General Admission:
Feast on a global sampling of responsibly-raised heritage breeds cooked in live fire kitchens, a perfect setting of ethically sourced food, complemented by a variety of beverages from local wineries – all created by some of the nation’s most forward-thinking food and drink leaders.
ABOUT HERITAGE FIRE:
Heritage Fire brings together local restaurants, talented chefs, and food lovers for an all-inclusive walk-around feast celebrating community and bold flavors. Guests can enjoy a diverse lineup of thoughtfully crafted bites from some of the most acclaimed kitchens, alongside a curated selection of beverages. While guests have the chance to vote for their favorite bite of the day, the real focus is on savoring great food, sharing good drinks, and celebrating the local culinary scene.
ABOUT a21:
a21 is a dynamic, full-service event and marketing agency, specializing in event production and management, corporate sales and fulfillment, brand activations, and experiences. Founded in 2006, the agency is headquartered in Miami with representation in New York, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. a21’s portfolio includes nationally recognized culinary events and festivals across the country ranging from the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach & New York Wine & Food Festivals, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire Tour, Whiskies of the World Tour and more.