Alaska |
| Anchor Point |
| May 23-May 26 | Memorial Weekend Family Fun Festival - Visitors eager to fish are welcomed with a weekend of cookouts and activities for young and old. www.anchorpointchamber.org | 907-235-2600 |
| Jun 07 | Kid’s All-American Fishing Derby - Big fish and casting contests. All events are free to kids under the age of 16. Enjoy the picnic provided for contestants and families. www.anchorpointchamber.org | 907-235-2600 |
| Jul 04 | 4th of July Celebration - The town celebrates Independence Day in true"small town America" style with a potluck picnic and horseshoe tournament. www.anchorpointchamber.org | 907-235-2600 |
| Anchorage |
| Feb 03-Oct 26 | Yuungnaqpiallerput (The Way We Genuinely Live) - Anchorage Museum - Masterworks of Yup'ik science and survival featuring technical masterworks ranging from a needle made from a crane wing bone to a bearskin boat. www.anchoragemuseum.org | 907-343-6151 |
| Jun 21-Jun 22 | Summer Solstice Event - Celebrate the solstice with games, food, music, and family fun, on a day where there are 19 hours and 21 minutes of daylight to celebrate. www.awaic.org | 907-743-5705 |
| Jun 28 | Alaskan Scottish Highland Games - Bringing together Scottish clans from throughout the area to Eagle River competitions include pipe and dance contests as well as several athletic events. www.alaskascottish.org | 907-243-7255 |
| Cordova |
| Jun 21 | Copper River Nouveau - Annual fundraiser sponsored by the Prince William Science Center. Features a spectacular 5 course meal matching Alaskas's finest chefs with Copper River Red Salmon, Fine Wines and out of this world desserts. www.cordovachamber.com | |
| Fairbanks |
| Jun 08 | Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest - Full of hands-on activities for children of all ages, the Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest begins at noon. www.uaf.edu/museum/events | 907-474-7505 |
| Jun 12-Jun 14 | Annual Book Festival - This event features readings, book signings, workshops and lectures as part of the UAF Summer Sessions. | 907-474-7021 |
| Jun 14 | Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest - Bring your lawn chair, settle in on the lawn in front of the stage, and take advantage of a whole day of free live music! Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Celtic and much more! www.alaskafolkmusic.org | |
| Jun 21 | Midnight Sun Festival - Fairbanks offers music, food and family fun on the longest day of the year. Live music on three stages from 40+ bands, vintage and classic car show, children's fairground rides, hay-rides, pony-rides, petting zoo, gold panning and FOOD! www.downtownfairbanks.com | 907-452-8671 |
| Jun 21-Jun 22 | Yukon 800 Boat Race - The grandfather of Alaska’s contemporary endurance races dating back 47 years, is a 2-day high speed riverboat race. www.yukon800.com | |
| Jun 29 | Jammin' Salmon Dixieland Band - The Jammin' Salmon Dixieland Band presents a genuine “New Orleans Style” brand of jazz. This lively performing ensemble entertains audiences of all ages. Free admission. www.uaf.edu/activity | 907-474-7037 |
| Jul 13-Jul 27 | Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival - Come enjoy music, dancing, visual arts and ice skating. www.fsaf.org | 907-474-8869 |
| Haines |
| May 23-May 24 | Annual Great Alaska Craftbeer and Homebrew Festival - Featuring a variety of activities the festival welcomes anyone to music and beer tasting at the fairgrounds. www.seakfair.org | 907-766-2476 |
| Jun 21 | Annual Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay - The eight leg bike relay participants faces various adversities, including the crossing of the U.S.–Canadian border and several hilly, relentless climbs. www.kcibr.org | 907-766-2202 |
| Hollis |
| May 24 | Prince of Wales International Marathon - Participants will traverse a scenic certified course winding across Prince of Wales Island from Hollis through Klawock to Craig. www.powmarathon.org | |
| Homer |
| May 01-Sep 30 | Annual Jackpot Halibut Derby - Summer long fishing derby sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Monthly cash prizes. www.homerhalibutderby.com | 907-235-7740 |
| May 22-May 26 | Annual Kachemak Bay Sea Fest - Combining the Kayak Festival, Wooden Boat Show and Seafair Safety rodeo into one great event! www.homeralaska.org | 907-235-7740 |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | Wynn Nature Center Opening & Lowtide Celebration - The potluck begins at 6:30 while the annual Low Tide celebration begins the following day at Peterson Bay. www.akcoastalstudies.org | 907-235-6667 |
| Jun 14 | Strut Your Mutt - Everyone is welcome, with or without a dog to walk the 45-minute circuit. | 907-235-3779 |
| Juneau |
| May 01-May 31 | Annual Spring King Salmon Derby - Participants of all ages to fish on shore or from a boat to compete for a variety of prizes. www.springkingderby.org | 907-463-7133 |
| May 16-May 25 | Juneau Jazz and Classics - This nine day event returns with venues all over the city where live concerts in classical, blues and jazz can be experienced. www.jazzandclassics.org | 907-463-3378 |
| Jun 14 | Symphony Summer Spectular - A celebration of summer, this event features W. Sawyer's "The Alaska Symphony," the 2007 Southeast Alaska Youth Concerto Competition winners, and compositions by Alaska composers. www.traveljuneau.com | 907-586-4676 |
| Jun 28-Jun 29 | Gold Rush Days - The festival days are filled full of family friendly fun, including logging competitions and mining events, held at Diamond Park. www.traveljuneau.com | 907-586-2497 |
| Jun 28 | Only Fools Run at Midnight - Starts at 11:59pm, begins and ends downtown at Centennial Hall. Proceeds benefit SAIL; costumes are encouraged. www.traveljuneau.com | 907-586-4920 |
| Kodiak Island |
| May 22-May 26 | Kodiak Crab Festival - Fresh, hot and tasty king crab and king crab sandwiches are only the highlight of the four day event where the whole town takes part in providing booths and activities for locals and visitors. www.kodiak.org | 907-486-5557 |
| Jul 04 | Independence Day Celebrations - Rain or shine, the 4th of July ceremonies begin with a parade and continue throughout the day with pie eating and tug-of-war contests and end in a big bang of fireworks. www.kodiak.org | 907-486-8636 |
| Nome |
| Jun 20-Jun 22 | Midnight Sun Festival - The festival is a 22-hour celebration filled full of BBQ chicken feeds and softball tournaments. www.nomealaska.org | 907-443-6624 |
| North Pole |
| Jul 04 | Summer Festival - Summer Festival Festivities include booths, entertainment, and activities, as well as a parade and a picnic. info@northpolechamber.com | 907-488-6534 |
| Palmer |
| Jun 26-Jun 29 | 2008 Alaska Good Sam Club Samboree - The 2008 Alaska Good Sam Club Samboree, "North to Alaska, the Rush is On" will be held June 26-29, 2008 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. www.alaskagoodsamclub.com | 907-376-7719 |
| Pelican |
| May 22-May 26 | Boardwalk Boogie - This event is without a doubt the most unique folk festival held anywhere. Jam sessions are held at every location in town with enough seating for the listeners. www.pelican.net | |
| Petersburg |
| May 15-May 18 | Little Norway Festival - Featuring great music and an array of Viking costumes the Norwegian heritage of Petersburg is an opportunity for young and old to come together to celebrate. www.petersburg.org | 907-772-4636 |
| May 23-May 26 | Salmon Derby - Fun-filled days full of competitive fishing with over $30,000 in prizes. www.petersburg.org | 907-772-3646 |
| Seldovia |
| May 22-May 25 | Chainsaw Carving Contest - Competitive woodcarving brings people from all over the region to watch as wood workers take a simple piece of wood and create it into a carefully crafted piece of art. www.seldovia.com | 907-234-7525 |
| Jun 20-Jun 21 | Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival - Fun, Fiddle and Flamenco Jazz..a great combination for the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival. Headliners include Joe Craven and James Cohen. www.xyz.net/~seldarts/ | 907-234-7612 |
| Seward |
| Jun 01-Jun 30 | Seward Halibut Tournament - First place cash prize has doubled! $10,000!! A fishing charter will be given away each day of June for "Fish of the Day". Don't miss this tourney, get your seat today! | www.sewardak.org |
| Sitka |
| Jun 06-Jun 27 | Summer Music Festival - Attracting musicians from Asia, Europe, Canada and the United States, the concerts are some of the finest both melodiously and visually due to the scenery it is set in. www.sitkamusicfestival.org | 907-277-4852 |
| Soldotna |
| Jun 07-Jun 08 | Kenai River Festival - Free fun educational festival to celebrate the Kenai River, live music, puppet show, arts and crafts, live birds and much more. www.soldotnachamber.com | |
| Wrangell |
| May 10-Jun 08 | Annual King Salmon Derby - This derby encompasses a large fishing area where state fish and game regulations are in strict order. www.wrangellchamber.org | 907-874-3901 |
| Jul 03-Jul 04 | 4th of July Hometown Celebration - Aside from the traditional fireworks Wrangel's downtown district is completely closed for parades, box derby's, food vendors, and other activities for people of all ages. www.wrangellchamber.org | 907-780-6075 |
British Columbia |
| 70 Mile House |
| Jun 07-Jun 08 | Annual Watch Lake and Green Lake Fishing Derby - Great fishing with lots of prizes followed by our famous pig roast dinner on Saturday night and live entertainment! www.cariboovacations.com/derby.html | 250-456-7741 |
| Abbotsford |
| May 17-Oct 11 | Abbotsford Farm & Country Market - It’s Saturday morning, & colourful tents dot the community parking lot in Historic Downtown Abbotsford. Local produce growers, small-scale food producers, creative artisans & a local band breaks out in song. www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com | 877-826-6914 |
| Cherryville |
| May 16-May 18 | BC Open Gold Panning Championships & Family Games Day - Activities for the entire family include gold pan toss, claim staking, metal detecting, and bannock baking. www.cherryville.homestead.com | 250-503-1035 |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | Cherryville Days - Parade, competitions, kids games and activities, Outhouse Races, evening dance, beer garden and much more! cherryville.homestead.com | 250-547-9639 |
| Chetwynd |
| Jun 12 | Chetwynd's 4th Annual International Chainsaw Carving Championship - Come watch internationally acclaimed carvers turn 8 foot high logs into works of art using a chainsaw! This is not an event to miss! www.gochetwynd.com | 250-788-1943 |
| Clinton |
| May 17 | 140TH Clinton Annual Ball - Celebration of the very best of Clinton area history & heritage, fashion, food, friendship & dancing. www.hellobc.com | 250-459-2146 |
| May 24-May 25 | Clinton Rodeo - Enjoy an up-close look at the rough-and-ready world of real cowboys. www.village.clinton.bc.ca/events.html | 250-459-2172 |
| Cloverdale |
| May 16-May 19 | Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair - The top 24 cowboys and cowgirls will be invited to compete at Cloverdale for $360,000 in prize money. It's four days of fun for the whole family! www.cloverdalerodeo.com | 604-576-9461 |
| Courtenay |
| May 17-May 19 | Art & Bloom Festival - Come and witness the over 3,000 rhododendrons and spring flowers that are in full bloom as well as presentation of original works by painters, potters, sculptors, glass blowers, original stained glass designers, garden art and other unique art forms. www.woodlandgardens.ca | 250-338-6901 |
| Cranbrook |
| Jun 15-Jun 18 | Sam Steele Days - Fun for the whole family ... parade, Sweetheart pageant, logger sports, pancake breakfast, barbecues and fastball, soccer & tennis tournaments. www.samsteeledays.org | 250-426-4161 |
| Creston |
| May 16-May 19 | Blossom Festival - Parades, midway, street fair, 10 km run, car show, & much more! www.CrestonBC.com/chamber | 250-428-7127 |
| Cumberland |
| May 12-May 21 | Cumberland Empire Days - Events including pancake breakfasts, soap box derbies, fashion shows, dancing, crafts, sport, music and a parade, there is fun for all. www.empiredays.ca | 250-336-2547 |
| Elkford |
| Jun 27-Jun 30 | Wildcat Days - These events make for a jam-packed weekend featuring a parade, games and activities for the whole family. www.tourismelkford.ca | 250-865-4614 |
| Jul 01 | Canada Day Celebrations - Face painting, birthday cake & juice, public swim and a fireworks display to remember. www.elkford.ca | 250-865-2221 |
| Kamloops |
| Jun 07 | Little Britches Rodeo - Young cowboys and cowgirls (15 years of age and under) compete in a wide range of rodeo events. www.bclbra.org | 250-851-2529 |
| Lake Cowichan |
| Jun 02-Jun 08 | Lake Days - There will be dance performances, Lady of the Lake Ball, Breakfast on the Community, the parade, fair, logger sports, Lady of Lake crowning, Baby of the Lake contest, river races, and the Kinducky Derby. www.cowichanlake.ca | 250-749-3120 |
| Nanaimo |
| May 02-Oct 10 | Farmers Market - Open every Friday, with over fifty full-time vendors offering fresh produce, eggs, dairy, organic products and more. www.nanaimofarmersmarket.com | 250-802-2286 |
| Prince Rupert |
| Jun 12-Jun 15 | Annual Seafest - Events include family night, a seniors' tea, soap box derby, dinner & dance, a chili cook-off and lots of harbour & waterfront events, plus much, much more! www.tourismprincerupert.com/seafest/ | 250-624-9118 |
| Qualicum Beach |
| Jun 15 | Father's Day Show 'n Shine - Hundreds of fantastic cars, thousands of people and a good time to be had by all. www.seasidecruizers.com | |
| Quesnel |
| Jun 07-Jun 08 | Annual Cariboo Highland Games - Games, contests, team challenges, music & dance. | 250-992-3804 |
| Revelstoke |
| May 31-Jun 01 | Chickadee Nature Festival - A full and varied mix of events for nature lovers with informative presentations about the chickadee, the surrounding forests, and geology. www.friendsrevglacier.com | 250-837-2010 |
| Richmond |
| Aug 15-Aug 17 | Richmond Maritime Festival - Bring a picnic basket, blanket and celebrate Richmond's while enjoying this year's concerts "on the house" at he Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site. www.richmond.ca | 604-718-803 7 |
| Salmon Arm |
| Jun 28 | Shuswap Dragon Boat & Children's Festival - Spectators can closely watch the racing boats via the long waterfront wharf and enjoy family entertainment at the park gazebo.. www.shuswappaddleandrow.ca | |
| Salt Island Spring |
| Jun 19-Jun 21 | Salt Spring Jazz Fest 2008 - Third annual festival held by the Salt Spring Jazz & Blues Society. www.saltspringjazzfest.org | 250-537-7535 |
| Sparwood |
| Jun 20-Jun 22 | Coal Miner Days - Golf tournament, fireworks, parade and BBQ. www.sparwoodchamber.bc.ca | 250-425-2423 |
| Spillimacheen |
| Jun 07 | Spilli Chili Cookoff - A free event, enjoyed by all ages, where chili cooks compete for prizes and the votes of the public. www.spillichilli.com | 250-346-3390 |
| Vancouver |
| May 12-May 19 | Vancouver International Children's Festival - Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, this festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world. www.childrensfestival.ca | 604-708-5655 |
| May 16-May 17 | All British Field Meet of Classical Cars - This annual celebration of the British motorcar and motorbike is the largest of its kind in Western Canada, set in the magnificent VanDusen Garden featuring brass band music, piper, concessions, swap meet and vendor booths. www.westerndriver.com/abfm/ | 604-736-6754 |
| May 29-Sep 27 | Bard on the Beach - One of Canada's largest professional Shakespeare Festivals, offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events. www.bardonthebeach.org | 877-739-0559 |
| Jun 05-Jun 08 | Vancouver Triathlon World Championships - Watch as world-class athletes bike, swim and run down at English Bay in downtown Vancouver. www.triathlonvancouver.com | |
| Jun 20-Jun 29 | Vancouver Int'l Jazz Festival - You'll enjoy big names at this year's festival, including Herbie Hancock, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Pink Martini and more. www.coastaljazz.ca | |
| Jul 23 | Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition - Teams light up the sky over Vancouver's downtown core and English Bay with an amazing show choreographed to music. All performance begin at 10 p.m. www.celebration-of-light.com | |
| Jul 26 | Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition - Teams light up the sky over Vancouver's downtown core and English Bay with an amazing show choreographed to music. All performance begin at 10 p.m. www.celebration-of-light.com | |
| Jul 30 | Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition - Teams light up the sky over Vancouver's downtown core and English Bay with an amazing show choreographed to music. All performance begin at 10 p.m. www.celebration-of-light.com | |
| Aug 02 | Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition - Teams light up the sky over Vancouver's downtown core and English Bay with an amazing show choreographed to music. All performance begin at 10 p.m. www.celebration-of-light.com | |
| Aug 02-Aug 09 | 2008 World Ultimate Championships - 2,000 flying disc (otherwise known as Frisbee) athletes compete at Vancouver's University of British Columbia. The tournament will also include a more extreme version of Ultimate, known as Guts. www.wugc2008.com | |
| Victoria |
| May 24-May 26 | International Swiftsure Yacht Race - The race has three offshore courses and one inshore course, providing a challenging venue for every level of sailor/sailing yacht. Coupled with the party atmosphere around Victoria's Inner Harbour, this is an event that is not to be missed! www.swiftsure.org | 250-592-2441 |
| Jun 15-Sep 30 | Summer at the Butchart Gardens - Fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns. www.butchartgardens.com | 250-652-4422 |
| Jun 20-Jun 29 | JazzFest International 2008 - JazzFest International presents all genres of jazz, blues and worldbeat music, and has grown into a ten-day festival that attracts over 300 musicians. www.vicjazz.ba.ca | 250-388-4423 |
| Williams Lake |
| Jun 27-Jun 30 | Williams Lake Stampede - A weekend filled with adrenalin. Come out and see some of the best cowboys perform. williamslakestampede.com | 250-392-6585 |
Idaho |
| Banks |
| May 30-Jun 01 | PBR Whitewater Kayak Event - Weekend events include kayak races, raft races, and river boarding exhibitions. The event will also showcase DJ's, BBQ's, and Blue Grass Music. www.pbrkayakevent.com | 208-761-3510 |
| Boise |
| Jun 01-Sep 27 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Idaho's premier professional theater company, stages a full season of the Bard and other classical playwrights. www.idahoshakespeare.org | 208-336-9221 |
| Jun 04-Sep 24 | Alive After Five - Food, fun and entertainment every Wednesday evening in summer. www.downtownboise.org | 208-472-5251 |
| Jun 25-Jun 28 | Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic - Family festival featuring as many as 50 spectacular hot air balloons. www.spiritofboise.com | 208-375-0512 |
| Burley |
| Jun 06-Jun 07 | Skandi Dag - Fun and Games, Rides, Nordic Crafts, Sheep Shearing, History, Quilt show, parade, Authentic Cuisine, Viking Feast, and Danish Bakery. www.minicassiachamber.com | 208-679-4793 |
| Caldwell |
| Jun 15-Oct 05 | Music at the Winery - Chapelle summer concert series offers concerts ranging from bluegrass, folk, jazz, swing, and Latin. www.stechapelle.com | 208-453-7843 |
| Challis |
| May 24-Jun 30 | Lilac Festival - The 2008 festival events include a juried Art Fest, live music, four golf tournaments, a bowling tournament, cowboy poetry, and wine tasting. www.challislilacfestival.com | 208-879-2771 |
| Coeur d'Alene |
| May 24-May 26 | American Hero's Weekend - Climb into a Hummer or helicopter, watch a police dog in action, or try on a firefighters coat and hat, as well as enjoying the Chili Cook-off. www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | Car d'lane Classic Car Show - Come cruise the downtown streets, or just watch the vintage cars as they strut their stuff. www.cdadowntown.com | 208-667-5986 |
| Coeur d\'Alene |
| Jun 14-Aug 16 | Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre - Summer Theatre performs professional Broadway musicals in stock with full staging and live orchestras at Schuler Auditorium. www.cdasummertheatre.org | 208-769-7780 |
| Eagle |
| May 16-May 18 | Eagle Island Experience Festival - The Eagle Island Experience is where a broad range of sustainable and environmental issues, solutions, and technology are explored. www.gruntwerks.net | 208-884-7780 |
| Jun 13-Jun 15 | Eagle Fun Days - Activities include a "Wet and Wild" parade, golf tournament, the locally famous "Nut Feed", a carnival and more for the whole family. www.eaglechamber.com | 208-939-4222 |
| Emmett |
| Jun 11-Jun 14 | Cherry Festival - Events include cherry pit-spitting and pie-eating contests, quilt show, fun run, and a carnival. www.emmettidaho.com | 208-365-3485 |
| Hailey |
| May 24-May 25 | Springfest - More than 70 vendors and artisans celebrate the onset of spring with music and theater performances, historical exhibits, sports activities, arts and crafts, and food. www.haileyidaho.com | 208-788-3484 |
| Idaho Falls |
| Feb 22-Nov 29 | Museum of Idaho - World of Pharaohs - An Egyptian exhibition that spans 3,000 years of dynastic history. Over 200 significant aspects of Egyptian art, funerary customs and daily life were selected to demonstrate the wealth and diversity of one of the world's great civilizations. www.museumofidaho.org | 208-522-1400 |
| May 16-May 18 | Annual Snake River Fiber Fair - Classes in basketry, bead and jewelry, braiding, book and paper making, knitting, rug hooking, rug punch, silk painting, spinning, and weaving. www.snakeriverweaversandspinners.org | 208-522-1337 |
| Jun 03-Aug 26 | EIRMC Snake River Concerts - Free music concerts. Music varies each week and includes jazz, pop, rock, country, classical, world, and more. www.idahofallsarts.org | 208-522-0471 |
| Jun 07 | Mountain Brewers Beer Festival - A festival with more than 80 breweries with 300 varieties of beer converge on Sandy Downs race track. a lot of fun for non-drinkers as well. www.NorthAmericanBrewers.org | 208-705-3378 |
| Lava Hot Springs |
| May 17 | Golden Spike Harley Davidson Rally - Rally to Lava Hot Springs for a benefit concert, silent auction, food, fun and games. www.lavahotsprings.com | 208-776-5221 |
| Mackay |
| Jun 14-Jun 15 | Mackay Rodeo - Rodeo begins with a parade down Mackay's Main Street and continues with bull riding, calf and team roping, and more www.mackayidaho.com | 208-588-2693 |
| Meridian |
| May 31 | Wine Walk at Bogus Creek Ranch - Sample wines from various local wine shops and enjoy demonstrations in wine pairing and appreciation, music and dancing and an assortment of gourmet hors d’oeuvres. www.boguscreek.com | 208-887-7880 |
| Jun 19-Jun 21 | Dairy Days - Event includes Cow Wow Art, a milk run, dairy-themed melodrama, sample milk mocktails, and more. www.meridianchamber.org | 208-888-2817 |
| Moscow |
| May 03-Oct 25 | Moscow Farmers Market - Early garden greens as well as fresh flowers and bedding plants. Fresh coffee, baked goods, lunch items and food to take home is available. www.moscow-arts.org | 208-883-7036 |
| Mountain Home |
| Jun 21 | Garden Tour - Visual Arts Committee and musical artists donate their talent to the success of this fundraiser. the concluding "Wrap Up" party has food, wine, herb sales, and an art auction. www.mharts.org | 208-587-3706 |
| Nampa |
| May 17-May 18 | Navy Days at Warhawk Air Museum - Visit with Navy personnel, view Navy war birds and displays, and take an EAA Young Eagle Flight (ages 7 to 18). www.warhawkairmuseum.org | 208-465-6446 |
| Pocatello |
| May 30-May 31 | Portneuf Valley Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous - Learn how to fire with flint and steel, enjoy mountain man history and tall tales, and experience life as it was pre-1840. www.pocatellocvb.com | 208-233-7333 |
| Jun 21 | Portneuf Greenway Riverfest - In addition to enjoyable music, this fun event raises funds for Greenway Trail. www.pgfweb.com | 208-234-4929 |
| Preist Lake |
| May 24-May 26 | Spring Festival - Festival activities include bake sale, pancake feed, arts and crafts show, and horse-drawn wagon rides. www.priestlake.org | 208-443-3191 |
| Riggins |
| Jun 07 | Annual Bigwater Blowout - Events include whitewater rafting discounts, music in the park, beer garden, food, games, and a dutch oven cook-off. www.rigginsidaho.com | 208-628-3010 |
| Salmon |
| Jul 03-Jul 06 | Salmon River Days - Festival held all over the city of Salmon with endless activities and events for the whole family. www.salmonchamber.com | 800-727-2540 |
| Sandpoint |
| May 24-Aug 30 | Park Place Summer Sounds - Summer concert series featuring local and regional musicians performing classical, jazz, blues and pop. www.artinsandpoint.org | 208-263-6139 |
| Jul 18-Jul 27 | Artists' Studio Tour of North Idaho - Free Driving tour to creative hot-spots: the working studios of sculptors, painters, clothing designers, glass & wood artists, jewelers and more. Email for a map and make it a destination. www.ArtTourDrive.org | |
| St. Anthony |
| May 23 | St. Anthony Fishermen's Breakfast - This annual event marks the beginning of fishing season. www.stanthonychamber.com | 208-624-4870 |
| Sun Valley |
| May 23-May 26 | Sun Valley Wellness Festival - A gathering of an elite collection of inspiring speakers and experienced practitioners bring the voice of health and wellness. www.sunvalleywellness.org | 877-726-5427 |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | Sun Valley Food and Wine Festival - A diverse sampling of restaurant and caterer favorites including champagnes, wines, vodka and a Bartender's Cup. www.visitsunvalley.com | 208-726-3423 |
| Jun 24-Aug 19 | Ketch'em Alive - Summer concert series running every Tuesday night from 7-9pm. www.visitsunvalley.com | 208-726-3423 |
| Twin Falls |
| Jun 13-Jun 15 | Jazz in the Canyon - Jazz in the Canyon is the finale to a wonderful weekend that begins with a Jazz and Wine at Kimberly Nurseries on Thursday and continues with performances downtown on Main Avenue. www.magicvalleyartscouncil.org | 208-734-2787 |
| Wallace |
| Jun 19-Jun 21 | Gyro Days - Lead Creek Derby - Northern Idaho's oldest river race and community carnival. www.wallaceidahochamber.com | 208-753-7151 |
| Weippe |
| May 23-May 25 | Camas Festival & Retreat to Weippe Fun Run - Events include a dutch oven cook-off, fun run/walk, demonstrations, music, horseshoe tournament, special speakers, silent auction, and vendors. www.pierce-weippechamber.com | 208-435-4406 |
| Weiser |
| Jun 16-Jun 21 | National Old Time Fiddlers Contest - This annual festival offers many opportunities to listen and learn from some of the best fiddlers in the country. www.fiddlecontest.com | 208-414-0255 |
| White Bird |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | White Bird Days Celebration and Rodeo - White Bird Rodeo is both Friday and Saturday evenings while the Celebration on Saturday includes a parade, arts, crafts, and games. www.whitebirdidaho.com | 208-839-2777 |
Montana |
| Baker |
| Jun 15 | Annual Bump 'n Run Race - Come and have a great day watching the wildest drivers in Montana. www.bakermt.com | 406-778-2524 |
| Big Timber |
| May 26 | Crazy Mountain Museum Festival - Celebration with music, entertainment, exhibits, raffles, food and the first opportunity to view the new season's exhibits. | 406-932-5126 |
| Jun 28 | Sweet Grass Fest - Sweet Grass Fest features a full day of family fun in conjunction with Rodeo Weekend in Big Timber. www.bigtimber.com | 406-932-5131 |
| Bigfork |
| May 24-May 26 | Whitewater Festival - Events include slalom and triathalon races on the famous Wild Mile, four mile paddle, 18 mile bike and 4 mile run. www.bigfork.org | 406-837-5888 |
| Billings |
| May 12-May 17 | MSU-Billings Wine and Food Festival - Domestic wine-masters and premier wines from around the world for tasting and auction. The Festival week begins with a Guest Chefs dinner. www.winefoodfestival.com | 406-657-2244 |
| May 17-May 18 | Big Sky Challenge Hill Climb - Western style hill climbing requires riders to start at the base of the hill with no running start. Riders need large engines, proper gearing and special tires to keep from crashing down the hill. www.billingsmotorcycleclub.us | 406-656-9960 |
| Jun 07 | Billings Micro Brew Festival - Features over 60 kegged micro brews, ciders and root beers, along with the addition of 40 imported beers and malternatives, gourmet foods, 40 bottled wines and music and entertainment. www.visitmt.com | 406-633-2206 |
| Bozeman |
| May 17 | Watershed Festival - This free community event promotes an awareness of and responsible stewardship towards resources found within our watersheds, with more than twenty presenters and displays. www.outdoorscience.org | 406-582-0526 |
| Jun 13-Sep 12 | Art Gallery Walk - Meet artists at opening receptions or explore the past with some of the finest collections of western art in the world. www.historicbozeman.com | 406-586-4008 |
| Broadus |
| Jun 07-Jun 08 | Powder River Buffalo Shoot - Six shots and fired at five metal targets ranging from 250 to 1,000 yards. | 406-436-2270 |
| Butte |
| May 31-Sep 27 | Farmers Market - Providing shoppers with farm fresh eggs, chickens, fruits and vegetables, a variety of baked goods, packaged sausages, prepared foods, and a variety of arts and crafts by artisans. www.mainstreetbutte.org/fmarket.htm | 406-497-6464 |
| Jul 11-Jul 13 | National Folk Festival - An annual event that has showcased the country's finest traditional artists since 1934. This will be the first appearance of the Festival in a western city in decades -- the first time the National has been held in Montana ever. www.nationalfolkfestival.com | 406-497-6464 |
| Jul 24-Jul 26 | Evel Knievel Days - Butte becomes home to the nation's top motor daredevils, who wow large crowds during the annual events. www.knieveldays.com | |
| Aug 08-Aug 10 | Montana Irish Festival - Thousands celebrate the state's Celtic heritage including top notch musical performances from Celtic musical performers. www.mtgaelic.org | |
| Conrad |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | Whoop-Up Days and Rhubarb Festival - Festivities include a children's carnival, a Rodeo Calcutta, a free pancake breakfast, parade and a Motor Show with classic cars, pickups and motorcycles. www.conradmt.com | 406-278-3612 |
| Deer Lodge |
| Jun 14 | Territorial Day/Classic Car Show & Parade - Activities include a parade, Show-n-Shine, street vendors, dance and carnival. www.powellcountymontana.com | 406-846-2094 |
| Dillon |
| Jun 20-Jun 21 | Senior Pro Rodeo - A rodeo for seniors (age 40 and above) competing in a variety of events. www.beaverheadchamber.org | 406-683-5511 |
| Fishtail |
| Jun 21 | Fishtail Family Fun Day - Entertainment for the whole family. Everyone enjoys the duck races, parade, barbecue flea market with antiques, craft show, bake sale, a kid's petting zoo and pony rides. | 406-328-4983 |
| Fort Benton |
| Jun 27-Jun 29 | Summer Celebration 2008 - Activities include a parade, arts and crafts, historical tours, free entertainment, street dance, fishing derby and fireworks display on the Levee. www.fortbenton.com | 406-622-5166 |
| Frazer |
| Jun 20-Jun 22 | Red Bottom Celebration - An annual pow wow for over 100 years, celebrating native culture and traditions through dancing, food, crafts and fellowship | 406-768-5155 |
| Gallatin Gateway |
| Aug 24-Sep 07 | Fourteenth Annual Cowgirl Quilting Retreat - Nine Quarter Circle Ranch offers quilting, horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, and access to the mountains of Yellowstone National Park. www.ninequartercircle.com | 406-995-4276 |
| Glasgow |
| Jun 13-Jun 15 | Glasgow Feather Fest - Feather Fest promises to provide a birding and wildlife experience you will not soon forget. www.glasgowmt.net | 406-228-2222 |
| Jun 21 | Longest Dam Race - Run or walk across the top of Montana's Historic Fort Peck Dam. There will be 10K and 5K runs, and a 5K and 1-mile walk. www.glasgowmt.net | 406-228-2222 |
| Great Falls |
| May 14-May 16 | Special Olympics State Summer Games - Athletic events include track and field, gymnastics, aquatics, cycling, equestrian, bowling, bocce, powerlifting, golf, and soccer. www.somt.org | 800-242-6876 |
| Jun 27-Jun 29 | Annual Lewis & Clark Festival - Featuring an evening of 19th century-era recipes and good times with the Lewis & Clark Honor Guard www.lewisclarkia.com | 406-727-8733 |
| Hamilton |
| Jun 07-Jun 08 | Annual Bitterroot Days - Decorate the museum, enjoy the expanded market, kids games, as well as tea served Sunday. www.cybernet1.com/rcmuseum | 406-363-3338 |
| Jun 13-Jun 15 | Montana Mule Days - Everyone in the family can participate; we have over 100 classes that range from log pulling to musical sacks to costume class for the kids and adults. www.montanamuledays.com | |
| Helena |
| Jun 06-Jun 07 | Annual Governor's Cup & Craft Show - This is a two-day outdoor show in the downtown Helena Walking Mall with live music along with other entertainment. www.janetkoenigproductions.com | 406-449-4790 |
| Jun 07-Jun 08 | Governor's Cup Road Race - A marathon relay, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K races on Saturday. www.govcup.bcbsmt.com | 406-444-8261 |
| Hot Springs |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | Homesteader Days Celebration - This annual family fun weekend will include something for everyone--auction, street games, kiddie parade, quilt show, arts in the park, live music on Main Street, an antique car show, 3K and 6K runs, food booths and much more. travel.state.mt.us | 406-741-2662 |
| Libby |
| Jun 26-Jun 28 | Libby Logger Days - Favorite events include the traditional water fight, the Bull of the Woods and logging events. www.libbymt.com | 406-283-1305 |
| Lolo |
| Jun 28-Jul 03 | Discover Travelers' Rest - Lolo commemorates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial with re-enactors, bird watching, children’s activities, musical performances, Native American programming, high quality interpretive programs and more! www.travelersrest.org | 406-273-4253 |
| Malta |
| Jun 06-Jun 07 | Montana Dinosaur Festival - Festival offers a dig pit, venders in the park, Dino Camp with fossil mold making, and educational programs plus the grand opening of the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station. www.maltachamber.com | 406-654-1776 |
| Miles City |
| May 15-May 18 | Miles City Bucking Horse Sale - A rodeo style of bucking both bareback and saddle bronc horses and then auction to the highest bidder. www.buckinghorsesale.com | 406-234-7700 |
| Jun 21 | Annual Ghost Tour of Miles City - The tour covers approximately nine blocks in one of Miles City's three historic districts. Ghosts in costume tell of their past, including information about Miles City's history during their lives. www.mcchamber.com | 406-234-3090 |
| Missoula |
| May 03-Oct 18 | Farmers Market - Choose among fresh local produce, baked goods, and coffee provided by more than 100 vendors in an outdoor setting. www.missouladowntown.com | 406-543-4238 |
| May 10-May 17 | International Wildlife Film Festival - A Filmmaker's festival is a learning and networking opportunity for filmmakers, with hands-on workshops and seminars, events and demos that feature the very latest and best of current technology, production techniques, and film project opportunities. www.wildlifefilms.org | 406-728-9380 |
| Jun 27-Jun 28 | Garden City River Rod Run - Classic cars and hot rods hit the Downtown Missoula streets for this annual two-day car show. www.missouladowntown.com | 406-543-4238 |
| Plentywood |
| Jun 28-Jul 13 | Prairie Fest 2008 - Visitors can watch antique tractors battle it out for the top pulling honors, get a taste of the 'Old West' at the Ranch Rodeo and Top Hand competition, or dance in the streets to some of the best music around. www.sheridancountychamber.org | 406-765-1733 |
| Rexford |
| Jun 14 | West Kootenai Amish Auction - Events include local log home builders, quilters, bakers, furniture makers and many more craftspeople attending. travel.state.mt.us | 406-889-3588 |
| Richey |
| Jun 07 | Richey Vintage Car Show and Run - Features roadworthy cars 25 years and older. Car run involves a 175-mile circle tour. | 406-773-5840 |
| Seeley Lake |
| May 24-May 25 | Loon & Fish Festival - A community event that showcases the artwork of Alpine Artisans' members. www.alpineartisans.org | 406-793-5706 |
| Stevensville |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | Western Heritage Days - Western Heritage Art Show (Open Show and Native American Art Show), parade, BBQ, activities and music. www.mainstreetstevensville.com | 406-777-3773 |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | Bitterroot Birding Nature Festival - Numerous recreational and bird watching opportunities exist in the surrounding forest where there are over 230 species of birds that can be found throughout the season. www.bitterrootvalleychamber.com | 406-363-2400 |
| Superior |
| Jun 06-Jun 07 | Old School House Rock Car Show - The show is open to all classes, rod, custom and specialty and will feature a Friday night cruise. travel.state.mt.us | 406-822-3589 |
| Townsend |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | Cowboy Entertainer Gathering - A three day event, including cowboy poetry and music as well as arts, crafts and a snack bar. www.cowboyentertainer.com | 406-266-3946 |
| Jun 28-Jun 29 | Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival - Approximately $25,000 in cash and prizes, special prizes for male/female and adult/child teams. www.walleyesforever.com | 406-266-5279 |
| Virginia City |
| Jun 13-Jun 14 | The Grand Victorian Ball of 1864 - See Victorian fashions and customs; as you are encouraged to dress in 1860-1880s period costumes, but not required. www.goldwest.visitmt.com | 800-829-2969 |
| West Yellowstone |
| Jun 05-Jun 28 | Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo - All your favorite rodeo events include Bareback Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Jr. Steer Riding and Saddle Bronc Riding. Thursday-Saturday. www.yellowstonerodeo.com | 406-560-6913 |
| Whitefish |
| Jun 27-Jun 29 | Big Sky Country Antique Fair - Evening Gala includes early buying privileges, live music, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. www.bigskycountryantiquefair.com | 406-862-0776 |
| Jun 28 | Whitefish Lake Run - The event offers a 5k (3.1 mile) and a 10k (6.2mile) running option to nearly 500 participants each year. www.sportsmanskihaus.com | 406-862-3111 |
| Jul 15-Jul 27 | Alpine Theatre Project presents The Full Monty - See what all the buzz is about! This toe-tapping valentine to men and the lengths they will go to win back their dignity will have the audience screaming with laughter. ATP's production boasts an all-star cast full of Broadway veterans. www.alpinetheatreproject.org | 406.862.SHOW (7469) |
| Aug 05-Aug 17 | Pete n Keely - Alpine Theatre Project - A sparkling musical cocktail...on the rocks. Join "America's Swingin' Sweethearts" as they re-live those magical musical moments that got them where they are today - divorced! Featuring a string of hits from the 50's & 60's. www.alpinetheatreproject.org | 406-862-7469 |
| Aug 18 | An Evening With Henry Winkler - Alpine Theatre Project presents its annual An Evening With series, profiling the lives and careers of some of the most recognized actors. David Ackroyd will be your host as we follow legendary star Henry Winkler through his illustrious life and career. www.alpinetheatreproject.org | 406-862-7469 |
| Aug 26-Sep 07 | Olympia Dukakis in The Other Side of the Island - Alpine Theatre Project presents Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis in her wild adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest: a tale of love, revenge, and redemption. www.alpinetheatreproject.org | 406-862-7469 |
| Wolf Point |
| May 23-May 26 | Annual McCone County Wagon Train - Bring your camping gear, sleeping bag and meal and come feel what it was like to be a pioneer. See ya on the trail! | 406-653-3555 |
Oregon |
| Albany |
| Aug 22-Aug 24 | Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival - 3 days featuring: juried art show and sale, hot air balloon launches, balloon night glow, main stage entertainment, children's art area, car show, aircraft on display, Young Eagles free rides for children 8-17, and much more... www.nwartandair.org | 5419177777 |
| Ashland |
| Feb 15-Nov 12 | Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Director Bill Rauch launches his inaugural season that includes two hilarious new comedies, a powerful world premiere, a 2000-year old epic from northern India, and Shakespearean and American classics. www.osfashland.org | 514-482-4331 |
| Mar 14-Jun 01 | Oregon Cabaret Theater - Altar Boyz - It's a play! It's a concert! It's Nunsense meets N-Sync! It's Altar Boyz, the Catholic boy band on a mission who aim to save souls with hot pop songs, glorious voices, and killer choreography. www.oregoncabaret.com | 541-488-2902 |
| Jun 13-Aug 31 | archy and mehitabel - Summertime brings this sophisticated and charming musical based on poems by Don Marquis. www.oregoncabaret.com | 541-488-2902 |
| Sep 12-Nov 02 | A Brief History of White Music - The music of Buddy Holly, the Mamas and the Papas, Sonny & Cher, Elvis, and the Beatles, is given a fresh treatment, full of soul and jazz and snazzy moves. www.oregoncabaret.com | 541-488-2902 |
| Nov 14-Dec 31 | Ali Baba - All of the Panto elements are here: broad humor, puns in abundance, cross-dressing, topical references, wacky romance, wild costumes, audience retorts and an eclectic score with themes pilfered from Rimsky-Korsakov. www.oregoncabaret.com | 541-488-2902 |
| Astoria |
| Jun 20-Jun 22 | Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - Enjoy Scandinavian traditions, dancing, music, food, trolls, and colorful costumes. www.astoriascanfest.com | 800-875-6807 |
| Aurora |
| Jun 22 | Annual Strawberry Social at the Old Aurora Colony Museum - Come and watch quilting nd spinning demonstrations and listen to the live music while enjoying your serving of strawberries and ice cream. www.auroracolonymuseum.com | 503-939-0312 |
| Baker City |
| May 24-May 26 | Taste of the Trail at the Interpretive Center - Three days dedicated to the history, art, and science of food - frontier style! Outdoor cooking and Dutch oven demonstrations at the wagon encampment. www.visitbaker.com | 541-523-1843 |
| Bandon |
| May 24-May 25 | Bandon Shop Hop - Participants will have a "gamecard," they will visit each participating shop to find answers to the hunt questions. Grand prize is wkend at Bandon Dunes w/golf or dinner; $25 2nd prizes & $15 3rd prizes (as many 2nd & 3rd prizes as shops entered). bandon.com | 541-347-8298 |
| Jul 01-Aug 31 | Bandon Crab Derby - Catch tagged Dungeness crabs and win CASH prizes up to $1000.00
The more tagged crabs you catch the better your chances are to win cash prizes!
For all the details go to www.bandoncrabderby.com or www.bandonbeachrentals.com and click on the red crab!
www.bandoncrabderby.com | 541-347-4801 |
| Aug 02 | Bandon "Golf for Health" Classic - Bandon "Golf for Health" Classic charitable tournament benefiting Southern Coos Health Foundation. Four-person Scramble at Bandon Crossings GC, voted among top 10 new golf courses in U.S.! Awards BBQ included. Sponsorships available. southerncoos.com/foundation | 541 329-1040 |
| Bay City |
| Jul 04 | Fireworks Spectacular & Night Run - Depart from Garibaldi to have a unique steam train ride at night and enjoy a fireworks display in Rockaway Beach. www.ocsr.net | 800-685-1719 |
| Bend |
| May 17 | Pole, Pedal, Paddle - Participants alpine and cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak, and sprint to the finish. www.mbsef.org | 541-388-0002 |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | Balloons Over Bend - Hot air balloons lift off around 6:30 a.m. each day from Summit High School. www.balloonsoverbend.com | 541-323-0964 |
| Jun 27-Jun 28 | NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo - Activities for all ages and interests including a bike criterium, movie in the park, street scramble, scavenger hunt, art show, live music wine tasting and great food. www.nwxbend.com | |
| Bonanza |
| Jul 26 | Country Faire & Carnival - Join the fun at this event which includes a parade, horseshoe tournament, internationally sanctioned chili cook-off, kids games & activities, a tri-tip dinner and much more! www.travelklamath.com | 541-545-1732 |
| Brookings |
| May 24-May 27 | Azalea Festival - Parade Seafood, art exhibits, street fair, music, and blooming wild azaleas. www.brookingsor.com | 800-535-9469 |
| Burns |
| Jun 11-Jun 13 | Country Music Jamboree - Musicians from around the nation gather to perform acoustic, oldtime, country, and swing. www.highdesertfiddlers.com | 541-573-2636 |
| Charleston |
| May 24 | Explore the Shore - Come out and explore the shoreline of the South Slough Estuary. Learn about what's out there on the tide flats. Mud boot recommended. $2/person. www.southsloughestuary.org | 541-888-5558 |
| Chiloquin |
| Aug 09 | Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair - Loggers Breakfast at Collier Memorial State Park. 9-1 PM. All you can eat breakfast. Music, free Hay rides using antique equipment. www.travelklamath.com | 541-783-2471 |
| Aug 22-Aug 24 | Klamath Tribes Celebration & Pow-wow - Annual event that celebrates the anniversary of the "restoration" of federal recognition for the Klamath Tribes. Includes a rodeo, pow-wow, fun race, softball tournament, arts & crafts, food and much more! www.klamathtribes.org | 800-524-9787 ext. 147 |
| Coos Bay |
| Apr 18-Jun 28 | Kimberly Wurster: Images of Nature Exhibition at Coos Art Museum - the Coos Art Museum will be exhibiting Images of Nature, a collection of watercolors and pastels by Kimberly Wurster, winner of last year's Peoples Choice Award at the Coos Art Museum Biennial. www.coosart.org | 541-267-3901 |
| Apr 25-Jul 05 | Reality Check: the Uneasy Still Lives of Gary Faigin at Coos Art museum - This exhibition of oil paintings is by Seattle artist and juror for this year’s Expressions West painting competition, Gary Faigin. www.coosart.org | 541-267-3901 |
| Coquille |
| Jun 07 | Gay 90s Celebration - A celebration of the town’s beginnings, featuring a parade, vendors, children’s activities, music, and more. www.coquillechamber.org | 541-396-3414 |
| Crater Lake National Park |
| Aug 09 | 33rd Annual Crater Lake Rim Run - Come enjoy the scenery! Choose between a 6.7-mile walk or run, 13-mile run, or 26-mile marathon. Limited to a total of 500 participants. Starts at 7:30 a.m. www.craterlakerimruns.com | 541-884-6939 |
| Aug 16 | Crater Lake Century Ride - This is a bicycle riding event with spectacular scenery and views! www.craterlakecentury.com | |
| Depoe Bay |
| May 26 | Annual Fleet of Flowers - Visitors are allowed to ship out with the fleet for the laying of the wreaths. www.depoebaychamber.org | 541-765-2889 |
| Eugene |
| May 17 | Scottish Festival - Singers, dancers, pipers and storytellers on the main-stage only begin the long list of attractions. peacechurcheugene.com/May08.htm | 541-688-2218 |
| May 18 | Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale - Features extensive displays of Oregon’s native and naturalized flowering plant species. www.efn.org/~mtpisgah | 541-747-1504 |
| Jun 27-Jul 13 | Oregon Bach Festival - Chamber music and more, plus family events and educational programs. www.oregonbachfestival.com | 800-457-1486 |
| Aug 10-Aug 14 | Oregon Wine Adventure - Five-day active vacation that combines hiking, biking, and canoeing on and near Oregon's vineyards. Lodging and most meals included. www.OregonWineAdventure.com | 888-758-8687 |
| Oct 10-Oct 12 | ClayFest 2008 - A three-day event showcasing the work of more than 70 ceramic artists. Admission is free. Demonstrations and
a clay play area for children. www.clayfest.org | 541-344-4536 |
| Oct 11-Oct 12 | ClayFest - More than seventy local artisans with the common medium of clay exhibit their art and craft at the annual ClayFest in Eugene, Oregon www.clayfest.org | |
| Florence |
| May 16-May 18 | Rhododendron Festival - Floral displays, arts and crafts shows, the Grand Floral Parade, and much more. www.florencechamber.com | 541-997-3128 |
| Jun 21 | Sand Master Jam - Come to Sand Master Park to see Rail Slides-Slopestyle, and enjoy the Summer Madness Concert Series. www.sandboard.com | 541-997-6006 |
| Jun 21 | Coastal Cuisine Gala – Three Rivers Casino Events Center - This 1st Annual event will feature restaurants, wineries and microbrews from the Oregon Coast offering tastes of their signature products. Local musicians, door prizes also! www.threeriverscasino.com | 541-997-9110 |
| Garibaldi |
| Oct 04 | Oregon Coast Steam Adventure - Full day vintage rail adventure from Garibaldi to Wheeler, along the Nehalem River, and into Salmonberry using a 1910 steam locomotive. Includes picnic lunch at Nehalem Bay Winery and stops for photography. Limited seats available! www.railsnw.com | 1-800-717-0108 |
| Gearhart |
| May 24 | Annual Gearhart Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Ball - Casual, fun and affordable! It starts at 8, is open to the public, and is only $10 per person. Casual attire, beer & wine, music & dancing and scrip gambling. It is the only fundraiser for the Volunteer Fire Department. | |
| Jul 04 | Annual Old Time July 4th Gearhart Parade - The Parade beings at NOON between the Pacific Ocean and the historic Gearhart Golf Links, winds its way to Pacific Way where it ends at the Gearhart Fire Hall. It is filled with children on decorated bikes, fire trucks, and a kazoo band. | |
| Jul 26-Jul 27 | "Colored Pencil on Toned Surfaces" - Kristy Kutch's colored pencil/watersoluble pencil workshop, sponsored by Trails End Art Association. Focus is colored pencil on colored surfaces. Preregistration required, minimum age 16; fee includes numerous samples of art supplies. www.artshow.com/kutch/workshops.html | 503-458-5541 |
| Aug 30-Sep 01 | John Cook Glass Studio and Gallery Labor Day Sale - Watch glass blowing and shop vessels, wall sculptures, perfume bottles, glasses, ornaments, lamps and lighting fixtures all designed and made at his studio located on the Highway 101 in Gearhart. www.johncookstudios.com | 503-738-5122 |
| Gilchrist |
| Jul 19 | Gilchrist Cruise & Summer Fun Day - Fun event complete with fabulous classic cars, basketball tournament, food booths, arts & crafts, dunk tank, and a dance. Don't miss out! www.travelklamath.com | 541-433-2523 |
| Gold Beach |
| May 01-Oct 15 | Rogue River Mail Boat Hydo-Jet Trips Begins Daily Excursions - Rogue River Mail Boat Trips begin daily excursions. Mail Boats kick of 113 years of delivering the U.S. Mail and good old fashion family fun! Experience the beauty and excitement of the Rogue River and visit Gold Beach! www.mailboat.com | 800-458-3511 |
| May 17-May 18 | Art, Seafood & Wine Festival - 5 regional wineries, 35 vendors and craftsmen, 5 restaurants, live music. www.goldbeachchamber.com | 541-247-0923 |
| Grants Pass |
| May 03-Nov 15 | Outdoors Growers' Market - Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of 4th and ‘F’ in downtown Grants Pass. A favorite with residents and tourists. www.growersmarket.org | 541-476-5375 |
| May 17-May 18 | Rogue Valley Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned Dog Show - Over 700 entries, a wide range of breeds are represented at this well attended show. www.roguevalleykc.org | |
| May 18 | Antique & Collectible Street Fair - Antique and collectible dealers from the entire west coast , food, vendor booths and fun for all. www.gpadl.com | 541-956-0720 |
| May 24-May 26 | Boatnik - In addition to the White Water Hydroplane Race, there will be arts and crafts, food booths, vendors, a special kiddie carnival area and more. www.boatnik.com | 800-547-5927 |
| May 30-Jun 02 | Wild Rogue Balloon Festival - Balloons will again rise in to the skies of Grants Pass. Look for the night glow at Reinhart Volunteer Park on Saturday, June 2, 2008. www.wildrogue.org | |
| Hood River |
| Jun 11-Jun 15 | Hood River Classic Hunter/Jumper Horse Show - Hundreds of the West’s best hunter/jumpers and riders compete at a spectacular venue at the foot of Mt. Hood in the scenic Hood River Valley. www.hoodriverclassic.com | 541-354-2009 |
| Jun 14-Jun 15 | Summer Sensations - Rejoice in the sights, sounds and flavors of Summer, with U-pick and ready-picked strawberries, delicious strawberry shortcake, a huge selection of herbs, greenhouse, fresh vegetables, and workshops. www.rasmussenfarms.com | 1-800-548-2243 |
| Jun 27-Jun 30 | A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine - Take a ride with a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine. www.thomasandfriends.com | 541-386-3556 |
| Jul 01-Jul 04 | Cherry Celebration -
The peak of the cherry harvest. Many varieties of the luscious fruit available. Samples and recipes. Cherry pie, cherry desserts, Oregon Cherry products. "Firecracker" plants for your garden. Free admission. www.rasmussenfarms.com | 1-800-548-2243 |
| Jul 04-Jul 06 | A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine - Take a ride with a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine. www.thomasandfriends.com | 541-386-3556 |
| Jul 23-Jul 26 | Hood River County Fair - County fair fun |
