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Long Beach Peninsula
Oysterville
Aug 16Jazz and Oysters - Beer & Wine Garden, Oysters on the BBQ, Cheese & Fruit Plates, Desserts from local restaurants. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Ocean Park
Jul 04Independence Day Grand Parade - Come to our Grand Parade on the 4th and march down Main Street lined with onlookers of all ages. It’s a family event that's loads of fun! Don't miss it! www.funbeach.com888-751-9354
Jul 24-Jul 26Peninsula Arts Association Summer Arts Festival - One-of-a-kind Fine Crafts & Artwork at Wilson Field in Ocean Park. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jul 30Unlock Your Artist Within, A Wine Bar-Artiste to Speak and Sign Books - Whitney Ferre´, author of The Artist Within: A Guide to Becoming Creatively Fit, will demonstrate her popular "right brain workout" and sign copies of her book from 7- 9 p.m. Thursday, July 30th at Borders, 7227 SW Bridgeport Rd in Tigard, OR. www.turnerpublishing.com503-968-7576
Sep 12-Sep 13Rod Run to the End of the World - Thousands of classic cars flock to the Peninsula for this annual event. The main events are held at Wilson Field in Ocean Park; you'll see these amazing cars all over the Peninsula. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Long Beach
May 30-Sep 05Summerfest - Free family entertainment and activities for the public.Music in the Gazebo,Face painting,Horse & Wagon rides,Balloon artistry,Art in the park & Mother Goose & friends. Appearances by: Smokey the Bear,Rescue Dogs, Maddox Dancers and more. www.funbeach.com360-642-4421
Jul 04Fireworks on the Beach - The main event is one of the best fireworks shows around, set off in front of the Long Beach boardwalk. www.funbeach.com360-642-4421
Jul 18-Jul 19SandSations Sandcastle Contest - From kids to masters, everyone can enter! Big prize money and loads of fun, pet parade & contest, free hot dogs & more! Bring your camera. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jul 25-Jul 26NPRA Sanctioned Rodeo - Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding Calf Roping, Breakaway Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Mutton Bustin', Water Race & Bag Race, Hangman's Race, Trailer Race, Rescue Race, Stick Horse Race,Cowboy Breakfast. www.peninsulasaddleclub.com800-451-2542
Aug 08JAKE THE ALLIGATOR MAN’S 75th BIRTHDAY PARTY & CAR SHOW - Car Show, "Beautiful Burlesque courtesy of The Lily Guild", Dizmal Dingo the Mad Texican Clown, The Bride of Jake costume/burlesque contest.For the kids: free cake, pin the scale on Jake, roaming pirates, face painting and other fun festivities. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Aug 17-Aug 23Washington State Int'l Kite Festival - Seven days of the most amazing kite flying ever with kite flyers from around the world. Bring your kite and join the fun! www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Ilwaco
May 02-Sep 26Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco - Shop for fresh produce,handmade crafts, fine art, plants & delicious prepared food. Watch the boats go by & the catch of the day come in. Uniquely situated on the waterfront, Saturday Market is open 10 am to 4 pm every Saturday from May Through September. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jun 11-Sep 03Art Walk - Over 15 Ilwaco businesses open their doors and welcome friends, neighbors and visitors with refreshments and art. This popular event features 2 great raffles with free gifts from all our participating shops and restaurants. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jun 13-Aug 22Waikiki Beach Concert Series - Enjoy beautiful music in at Cape Disappointment State Park. The series of free concerts are presented at the Confluence Project amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach. Enjoying regional musicians and folk music. One-hour performances start at 2:00 pm. www.funbeach.com360-642-3029
Jul 04Fireworks at the Port - Feel the Thunder! Hang out on the lawn at the Port, browse the shops and galleries, catch a bite to eat and join locals at the Port of Ilwaco for a great display of fireworks at dusk. www.funbeach.com360-642-3143
Jul 18-Jul 19Clamshell RailRoad Days - Railroad displays, Tours, Prizes, Railroad Art, Hobby Sales Booths and Much, MUCH more! At the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. ilwaco-heritagemuseum.org360-642-3446
Aug 15Blues & Seafood - Lotsa Seafood, Food & Drink, and Live Music. Noon 'till midnight! www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Sep 11Slow Drag at the Port - Kick off the weekend with this slow-paced competition at the Port of Ilwaco. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Chinook
Sep 05-Sep 07Chinook Art Festival www.funbeach.com800-451-2542

Northern California
Smith River
Aug 22Smith River Days - Event takes place on First Street from 10am to 5pm. The Community Hall will have food vendors, arts and crafts, and games for children. Firemans Pancake Breakfast, parade held at 11am, Firemans Waterball Contest at the school, and lawnmower races. www.northerncalifornia.net
Crescent City
Jun 06-Oct 31Farmers Market - Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds. The Farmer's Market runs from June until October. www.northerncalifornia.net707-464-9556
Jul 03-Jul 04Art Show - This Art Festival will be held in the Cultural Center. www.northerncalifornia.net707-218-8041
Jul 04Firecracker One Pitch Tourney707-464-7237
Jul 04Annual Fourth of July Event - uge town celebration with a parade starting at 10am downtown; food, merchandise, and game booths at Beachfront Park following parade; live music. Fireworks show starts after 9pm. Fireworks are shot over the beautiful Battery Point Lighthouse. www.northerncalifornia.net707-464-3174
Jul 1140th Annual Gasquet Raft Races - Registration runs from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Horace Gasquet Bridge. Races begin at noon with a deep-pit BBQ running at the same time. Food will be served at 1:00pm. This annual tradition is hosted by the Gasquet American Legion.707-457-3064
Jul 12Fair Open Horse Show - Held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, it includes both English and Western classes.707-465-0367
Jul 24-Jul 25Relay for Life - The 10th Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life begins this evening at 6pm and continues through 6pm tomorrow night at the Del Norte High School Track.707-464-3617
Aug 06-Aug 09Del Norte County Fair dnfairgrounds.com707-464-9556
Aug 08-Aug 14Lighthouse Repertory Theater's Summer Performing Arts Day Camp707-465-3740
Aug 08-Aug 16City-Wide Quilt Show707-464-6019
Aug 15-Aug 16Lighthouse Quilt Guild Quilt Show - Held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds. There will be demonstrations and door prizes as well as vendors, snack bar and a country store. The admission donation of $3 provides college scholarships for graduating high school seniors.707-465-6711
Klamath Area
Aug 16Klamath Salmon Festival - This all day event begins with a parade at 10:00am. There will be live music, a salmon BBQ, food vendors, Native American jewelry, a basketball competition and the annual warrior & princess contest.707-482-1350

Oregon Coast
Astoria
Mar 04-Dec 30Astoria Poetry Workshop - Poetry readings and writing every Wednesday at 6 pm at the redhare on 10th Street. Cost is $3. www.redhare.com503-325-2486
May 10-Oct 11Astoria Sunday Market www.astoriasundaymarket.com503-325-1010
Jul 08Fort Clatsop: Seaman Day - Learn about Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog, Seaman, and meet some modern Newfoundland dogs. According to the explorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, retriever, companion and diplomat during the voyage of discovery. www.nps.gov/lewi503-861-2471
Jul 11Seafood Center: In Love with Dungeness Crab - How about some fresh Dungeness crab and ricotta cheese rolled in sheets of fresh pasta that we will make ourselves. We will make a creamy tomatoes sauce to ladle over our cannelloni before it bakes, as well as a summery Caprese salad. www.seafoodschool.org503-338-6523
Jul 25Fort Clatsop: Christmas in July - Join the rangers at Fort Clatsop and learn about how the Corps of Discovery celebrate Christmas in 1805. www.nps.gov/lewi503-861-2471
Jul 28-Aug 01Clatsop County Fair - Join us for the the biggest bang for your buck on the north coast! Activities include: Davis Northwest Carnival, 4-H and FFA exhibits and Market Auction, open division exhibits, feature entertainers, and lots more! www.clatsopfairgrounds.com503-325-4600
Aug 12-Aug 16Astoria Regatta - Musical events, with nightly concerts to fit any taste. A Children’s parade, Sailboat races on the Columbia, Fireworks, a Salmon Bar-B-Que, a Car Show, and of course the Grand Land Parade. www.astoriaregatta.org503-325-6311
Warrenton
Jul 18-Jul 19World War II Reenactment - At Fort Stevens State Park. www.visitftstevens.com503-861-1470
Sep 05-Sep 07Civil War Reenactment www.visitftstevens.com503 861-1470
Seaside
Jul 041st Saturday Art Walk - First Saturdays from 5-8 pm, Seaside area galleries and stores invite the public to mingle with artists during First Saturday Art Walk. www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
Jul 04 "Old Fashion Social" - Seaside Museum & Historical Society presents "Old Fashion Social"- 11:00am-4:00pm www.seasidemuseum.org503-738-7065
Jul 04Celebrate Freedom Fireworks Display www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
Jul 044th of July Concert - Concert at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. The Santa Clara Vanguard and The Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. Admission $10.00 www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
Jul 08-Jul 11Miss Oregon Scholarship Program - 2009 Miss Oregon Scholarship Program - Weds, July 8-Preliminary Performance Thurs, July 9-Preliminary Performance Fri, July 10-Preliminary Performance Sat, July 11-Final Performance & Crowning. For tickets call phone numbers www.missoregon.org1-503-738-9856 or 1-866-345-6257
Jul 12Downtown Garden Walk - Annual Downtown Garden Tour- 8:00am no-host breakfast with Seaside's Downtown Gardener Pam Fleming-slide show-basics for gardening-door prizes-walking tour to follow at around 9:00am- RSVP by July 6th. www.seasidedowntown.com503-717-1914
Jul 17-Jul 18BikeFest in Seaside - Open to all bikes with Poker runs/walks- beard contest-bike awards-vendors and more. www.flashbackinseaside.com503-717-8530
Jul 26Seaside Beach Run - 43rd Annual Seaside Beach Run-9:00am-Noon503-738-8304
Aug 01Seaside1st Saturday Art Walk - Since July of 2005, the first Saturday of every month local galleries and businesses show, feature or host a musician, artist or author. www.seasidechamber.com1-503-738-6391
Aug 07-Aug 09Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
Aug 14-Aug 16The Salt Makers Return - Unique opportunity to “meet” members of the Corps of Discovery as they are preparing salt for their return trip home. Talk and trade with members of the expedition while they are camped on the beach, tending fires and boiling seawater to make salt. www.seasidemuseum.net503-738-7065
Aug 29Hood-to-Coa st Relay Finish Line www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
Cannon Beach
Jun 16-Sep 29Farmers Market www.cannonbeach.org503-436-2623
Jul 03-Jul 05Puffin Watch - Friends of Haystack Rock set up periscopes and share binoculars focused on Haystack Rock. www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us503-436-8060
Jul 044th of July Parade - Starts at 11 am. www.cannonbeach.org503-436-2623
Sep 12Cannon Beach Cottage Tour - The Tolovana Inn will serve as the venue for the Cottage Tour Luncheon and Lecture, to be delivered by Margaret Doman. The 2009 tour is centered in the historic Tolovana area, which features many well-preserved beach cottages of early vintage. www.cbhistory.org503-436-9301
Manzanita
Jul 044th of July Pancake Breakfast, Parade, and Fireworks - Pancake Breakfast,Parade, Free BBQ (after the parade) Nehalem Bay Winery, and Fireworks on Beach. www.nehalembaychamber.com877-368-5100
Nehalem Bay
Jul 18-Jul 19Nehalem’s Annual Celebration of Crafts - Downtown Nehalem from 10am-6pm Saturday/10am-4pm Sunday.503-368-5822
Mohler
Jul 04Nehalem Bay Winery Independence Day Celebration - BBQ with live music in the afternoon following the parade in Manzanita - a great time for the whole family. Free hot dogs & hamburgers. nehalembaywinery.com888-368-WINE
Aug 15Nehalem Bay Winery Bluegrass & BBQ nehalembaywinery.com888-368-WINE
Rockaway Beach
May 23-Sep 27Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Train Trips - Step back in time and experience a bit of yesteryear. Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a vintage locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages. www.ocsr.net503-842-7972
Jul 03-Jul 05100 Years of Rockaway Beach - Rockaway Beach will celebrate its centennial with historical presentations at the City Hall and Civic Center located at South 276, Highway 101, on July 3 and July 5. Music, historical presentations and birthday cake for all!503-355-2335
Jul 044th of July - Parade, Kids Fun Day on the Beach, auction, fireworks. www.rockawaybeach.net503-355-8108
Jul 06-Aug 28Rockaway Beach Children’s Activities503-355-2291
Jul 10-Aug 28Rockaway Beach Friday Night Bonfires on the Beach503-355-2291
Jul 18Rockaway Street Dance503-355-2291
Aug 01Rockaway Street Dance503-355-2291
Aug 15-Aug 16Arts & Crafts Fair - All items sold are completely handmade by the vendor.The event includes food booths and music. www.rockawaybeach.net503-355-8108
Aug 22Rockaway Street Dance 503-355-2291
Sep 05Rockaway Beach Pancake Breakfast503-355-0732
Sep 06 Carnival in the Park503-533-2291
Sep 19-Sep 20Autumn Festival www.rockawaybeach.net503-355-8108
Garibaldi
May 23-Sep 27Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Train Trips - Step back in time and experience a bit of yesteryear. Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a vintage locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages. www.ocsr.net503-842-7972
Jul 04-Aug 2218th Century Sailing Re-enactments and Rope Making - At the Garibaldi Museum. www.garibaldimuseum.com503-322-8411
Jul 25-Jul 26Garibaldi Days - Parade @ 11am on Saturday. Events & venders all day/beer gardens.503-322-8408
Aug 22Brownsmead Flats Concert - Time: 6:00 pm, at the Garibaldi Museum.$8 general/members $4503-322-8411
Aug 22Oregon Coast Crawler - We make a leisurely journey up the Oregon Coast affording panoramic views of both Tillamook and Nehalem Bays. Our vintage train stops for lunch and free time at Wheeler as well as Rockaway Beach, then back to Garibaldi. Lunch served picnic-style. www.railsnw.com503-292-5055
Aug 29Oregon Tuna Classic www.oldmill.us503-322-0322
Tillamook
Feb 14-Nov 21Oregon at Statehood: Local Legends, Lifestyles, and Lincoln - Exhibit showcases the life on Tillamook Bay in the decades surrounding statehood. Speakers, debates, and children's art projects are featured throughout the year. www.tcpm.org503-842-4553
Jun 13-Sep 26Tillamook Farmer’s Market www.tillamookfarmersmarket.com503-842-5800
Jul 11-Jul 1224th Annual Gary Anderson Open Golf Tournament - Golf event to raise money for hearing impaired children, held at Alderbrook Golf Course.503-322-3331
Jul 31Moonlight Madness www.tillamookchamber.org503-842-7940
Aug 01Tillamook Cheese 100th Anniversary Celebration - Join us at the Tillamook Cheese Factory for an exciting day of 100th Anniversary fun. www.tillamookcheese.com503-815-1300
Aug 05-Aug 08Tillamook County Fair www.tillamookfair.com503-842-2272
Aug 15-Aug 16Old Iron Show - Fri 12-5/Sat 9-5/Sun 9-3 Blue Heron French Cheese Co.503-842-3130
Aug 15Tillamook Bay Run tillchamber@oregoncoast.com503-842-7525
Aug 22Beaver Cruise & Q503-398-5570
Aug 22-Aug 23Return from the Burn Celebration tillamookforestcenter.org866-930-4646
Netarts
Aug 22Netarts-Oceanside Volunteer Firefighters Assn. Pancake Breakfast - 8 am to 11 am at the Netarts Fire Hall.503-842-5900
Tierra Del mar
Jul 11Art with a View and Tea, Too - Annual event with tea and art from local artisans in a lovely garden setting overlooking the ocean.Fund raiser for the Esther Milne Memorial(Assisting Women in Tillamook County) and Nestucca Valley Elementary School Art Literacy Program. www.pacificcity.org/events/2009.html503-965-6363
Aug 01-Aug 02Summer Fair and Music Festival - Juried art show, crafts, food booth, live music, pet show. Four miles north of Pacific City on Sandlake Road. Look for banners.Handicap accessible.503-244-7075
Cloverdale
Jul 04Clover's Day - Breakfast, Parade, Bazaar, Music. www.pcnvchamber.org503-392-4340
Pacific City
Jul 044th of July Fireworks - Beach area at Pacific Ave. and Bob Straub Wayside Area at 8:45PM. www.pcnvchamber.org503-965-7102
Jul 04Kiwanda Music Festival - Free afternoon of local and regional bands. www.pcnvchamber.org503-392-4340
Jul 1750th Annual Dory Days - Parade, bazaar, fish fry, dory boat demos celebrating the dory fleet and dory fishermen. www.pcnvchamber.org503-392-4340
Aug 01-Aug 02Cape Kiwanda Longboard Contest - he contest is for longboards only, 9 feet and up. Live music on Saturday night, food and beverage vendors on the beach and lots of good fun for everyone all weekend. www.capekiwandalongboardcontest.com503-965-SURF
Lincoln City
May 09-Sep 26Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market - Experience the tastes and talents of The Central Oregon Coast. Fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fruit, honey, flowers, plants, crafts, & more.Saturdays, 9am-2pm. www.lincolncityfarmersmarket.org541-867-6293
May 10-Sep 27L'Millers' Artisans' Showcase - Arts and Crafts Fair will be open on Sundays on the front lawn of the Lincoln City Cultural Center. www.lincolncityarts.org541-996-4343
Jul 11-Jul 12Smokin' at the Ocean - Competitive eating, barbecue, and brewfest. www.chinookwindscasino.com888-CHINOOK
Jul 16Summer Folk Festival - Performances by renown folk artists Wanderers with Igor, Riverbend, and the New Folksters as well as jam sessions and workshops. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under. www.summerfolkfest.info541-902-2336
Jul 25Orphan Plant Sale - Extra plants that need new homes come about when we propagate too many. Find good plants at prices starting as low as $1.00, many of them interesting and unusual varieties that you can adopt. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Aug 01Sandcastle Contest www.taftbeach.com541-996-3800
Aug 01-Aug 02Lincoln City Arts & Crafts Festival - Exciting indoor/outdoor, juried craft event with over 60 exhibitors of exquisite handcrafts, fine arts and gourmet food products at the historic DeLake School. Food available on site. Free admission and parking. Family-friendly. www.lincolncityarts.org541-994-9994
Aug 07-Aug 09Nesika Illahee Pow Wow www.chinookwindscasino.com888-CHINOOK
Aug 15Antique Car Show - Takes place at the Lincoln City Community Center. This event is a benefit for the Youth Scholarship Program. Noon-4PM. Enjoy antique cars, food vendors, prizes and more!541-994-2131
Aug 29Beachcombers Belly Dance Festival - Takes place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. $5 admission.541-994-9994
Sep 19Fall Plant Sale - Fall is a great time to add permanent plantings to your garden, and this sale is a good place to find a variety of interesting plants. Plant collectors may find some unusual choices, and any gardener is sure to be pleased with the selection. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Gleneden Beach
Jul 04July 4th Celebration - Pancake Breakfast at Gleneden Beach Community Club from 8AM-11AM. Craft Fair at Eden Hall on Gleneden Beach Loop Road from 10AM-3PM Parade on Gleneden Beach Loop Road at 1PM. www.oregoncoast.org800-452-2151
Depoe Bay
Jul 03Boiler Bay Fireworks Display - Highlight your Independence Day by watching our July 3rd celebration. Fireworks will bring "oohs" and "awes" from young and young at heart! www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
Jul 11Cruise In to Drive Out Hunger - Have fun, bring canned food, drive out hunger, see outstanding cars, listen to great music and be a part of the voting for your favorite car. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Depoe Bay City Park. www.treasuredepoebay.com541-765-2889
Aug 15Pirate Treasure Hunt - Ahoy Mateys!! A bountiful clue for all who will hunt for the buried treasure. Understand the points N.E.S & W, how maps work and how letters combined make words and words make clues. Arrrr and listen for the cannons and listen to the Pirates. www.treasuredepoebay.com541-765-2889
Sep 19Indian Style Salmon Bake - Enjoy a succulent salmon meal, great performances and music. Over 2,000 pounds of salmon is slow roasted to perfection on alder stakes, just as the native Americans did 2,000 years ago. Watch as native Americans perform traditional dance and song. www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
Newport
May 09-Oct 24Saturday Farmers Market - Farm fresh produce, flowers (fresh and dried), perennials, herbs, and nursery stock. There's also an assortment of soaps, honey, breads, pastries, eggs, and more! Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm at Newport City Hall, Hwy 101 and Angle Street. www.newportfarmersmarket.org541-961-8236
Jul 04Fireworks Over Yaquina Bay - Join us for a spectacular site in the sky over beautiful Yaquina Bay. Action starts at dusk. www.newpotrchamber.org
Jul 04Newport Clam Bake - Family fun, food, horse buggy rides, games. www.nyebeach.org
Jul 16-Jul 19Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo - Carnival, family fun, rodeo, music. Held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds www.newportchamber.org
Jul 25-Jul 26Nye Beach Bead Festival541-265-6262
Aug 01-Aug 30The Art of Deco - Art exhibit and lecture series on all that is art deco at the Newport Visual Arts Center. www.citycenternewport.com541-574-3333
Aug 08-Aug 09Art Deco Film Festival - The 1st annual festival showcases classic movies from the 20's and 30's, and more modern films set during the art deco period. www.citycenternewport.com541-574-3333
Aug 21-Aug 23Dive and Snorkel at the Oregon Coast Aquarium - Underwater Photography Course, Family Day Snorkel, and Demo Dives. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 ext 5302
Sep 05Endless Summer - Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts Music, dancing, food, high-end raffle 6-10PM Newport Armory541-574-0841
Sep 10-Sep 13Jazz at Newport www.jazzatnewport.com541-265-ARTS
Sep 11-Sep 13The Gathering Annual Longboard Competition www.rogue.com
Sep 19Jellyfish Jubilee - An elegant evening of Northwest cuisine, wines, a silent auction and live music benefitting the Aquarium’s exhibits and education programs. The Aquarium will come alive with the aromas, tastes and sounds of exceptional food, wines and music. www.aquarium.org541-867-4931
Oct 24Oregon Coast Aquarium's Creatures of the Night www.aquarium.org
Nov 07Oyster Cloyster newportchamber.org
Dec 04-Dec 05Oregon Coast Aquarium's Sea of Lights www.aquarium.org
Dec 05The Lighted Boat Parade www.newportchamber.org
Toledo
Jun 17-Sep 30Toledo Wednesday Street Market - Held on Toledo’s downtown, shoppers can stroll the street and purchase fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and local handcrafts. Local musicians play live music at noon on the north Main Street deck during the market. www.visittoledooregon.com541-336-2247 ext 215
Jul 24-Jul 26Summer Festival toledosummerfestival.com541-335-3183
Aug 02Antique Street Fair & Classic Car Show visittoledooregon.com541-336-3183
Aug 02-Aug 08Hometown Quilt & Fiber Arts Show visittoledooregon.com541-336-0140
Aug 15-Aug 16Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show - This old-fashioned waterfront festival features new and vintage wooden boats on display at the Port’s dock, the Yaquina Run-Off, and Family Boat Building. There will be live music,a beer garden,food vendors,craft vendors, and informational booths. portoftoledo.org541-336-5207
Yachats
May 10-Oct 11Yachats Farmers Market - Local produce, flowers, plants and crafts every Sunday 9:am - 2 pm.541-528-7192
Jun 01-Aug 31 TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS - Take advantage of some of the lowest tides of the year! Naturalists will be stationed at the tidepools in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Specific dates to be announced. www.fs.fed.us/r6/siuslaw/recreation541-547-3289
Jul 04Duck for Kids Race - Rubber Duckies are dropped from the Yachats River Bridge to race down the river! Sponsor a duck for $5 or 3 ducks for $10. The first ducks across the finish line win prizes. All proceeds benefit YYFAP. www.yachats.org541-547-3530
Jul 04Yachats Ladies Club Fourth of July Pie & Ice Cream Social - The Ladies Club will wow you with an incredible variety of delicious pies. Takes place 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on W 3rd & Pontiac. www.yachats.org541-547-3205
Jul 04Yachats la de da Parade, Festivities & Fireworks - Fun-filled la de da Parade at noon. Great food and music all afternoon about town. Spectacular fireworks at sundown over the Yachats Bay. www.yachats.org800-929-0477
Jul 10-Jul 12Yachats Music Festival - This magnificent 3-day music festival includes cameo performances by 20 to 30 major classical artists. www.fourseasonsconcerts.com510-601-7919
Jul 11Yachats Lions Annual Fish Fry - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Yachats Commons Picnic Shelter, W 5th & Hwy 101.
Jul 17Summer Folk Festival - Performances by renown folk artists Wanderers with Igor, Riverbend, and the New Folksters as well as jam sessions and workshops. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under. www.summerfolkfest.info541-902-2336
Aug 01-Aug 02Pathways to Transformation Holistic Health, Psychic & Crafts Fair - Featuring 65 exhibitors with health & wellness products, psychic and intuitive readers, crystals, jewelry, art, crafts, sacred statuary, authors, books and cds, UFO information, 24 seminars. On-site cafe. Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & 4th St. chucklingcherubs.com541-547-4664
Sep 05Labor Day Weekend Pie Social Fund-raiser - All pies made by Yachats Ladies Club Members. A huge selection of pies, Home made brownies, and ice cream and beverages also served. Pie $3 per slice. At YLC Clubhouse, 3rd & Pontiac, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until pie is gone. 541-547-3205
Florence
May 23-Nov 01Old Town Market - Saturdays 10am to 6pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. On the boardwalk in Old Town Florence. www.florencechamber.com 541-997-3128
Jul 02-Jul 05Four Days of 4th of July - In Florence, Independence Day Celebrations include live outdoor music in Old Town, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Siuslaw River. www.florencechamber.com541-997-3128
Jul 18Summer Folk Festival - Performances by renown folk artists Wanderers with Igor, Riverbend, and the New Folksters as well as jam sessions and workshops. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under. www.summerfolkfest.info541-902-2336
Jul 18NSL Rail Jam www.sandmasterpark.com541-997-6006
Aug 15Huck Fest www.sandmasterpark.com541-997-6006
Sep 11-Sep 13Florence Rods 'n Rhodies - Florence’s historic Old Town comes alive with the sights and sounds of some of America’s best rods and custom cruisers. www.florencechamber.com541-997-3128
Oct 09-Oct 11Chowder Blues & Brews www.florencechamber.com541-997-3128
Gardiner
Jul 04Fireworks and Celebration - The Friends of Gardiner Cemetery host a fireworks show at dusk and the annual potluck picnic at noon at the end of Front Street. Games for the kids include snail races, water balloon toss, a watermelon-eating contest, and an egg toss. www.reedsportcc.org541-271-4005
Winchester Bay
Jul 04Fireworks Over The Bay - Visitors and locals grab a spot, fire up the barbecue or picnic and settle in for a night of fun. A Car Cruise & other events round out your stay. www.reedsportcc.org541-271-4471
Jul 17-Jul 21 Ocean Festival - Live Music, Beach Blvd. Bazaar, children's Parade, Open House at the shops, Famous Seafood Barbecue, Games for young and old. Coast Guard Demonstrations, Kayak races on the Umpqua River. www.winchesterbay.org541-271-4471
Jul 18Winchester Bay Triathlon541-271-3495
Jul 29-Aug 02DuneFest - ATV enthusiats participate in activities throughout the five-day event. Kids and adults will have fun seperatly and together competing in sand drag racing,Moto-Cross/Grand Prix racing, treasure hunts, show and shine, and more. www.dunefest.com541-271-3495
Jul 29-Aug 02DuneFest www.dunefest.com541-271-3495
Aug 01-Aug 31 Crab Bounty Hunt541-271-4471
Aug 22-Aug 23Kool Coastal Nights - Show 'n Shine and Parade of Champions. There's also a Harbor Cruise, Street Dance, and Sea Food BBQ. www.winchesterbay.org541-271-4471
Aug 31Art By The Bay - Observe styles & skills of Potters, Painters, Carvers, Jewelry makers and more. There will be many kids art games and activities. Soulpie -a 13 piece R&B spectacular band will perform. www.winchesterbay.org541-271-2103
Lakeside
Jul 02-Jul 04Independence Day Celebration - Street Faire, Classic Car Show Saturday, Drawings, Bake Sale and fun, fun, fun. Fireworks on Saturday. www.lakesideoregonchambers.com541-759-3981
Aug 02Bi-plane Fly-in541-271-0897
Aug 08Cardboard Boat Races541-759-2321
Aug 15-Aug 16Neil Donegan Classic - Columbia Drag Boat Association Races and Brisket Cook-off. www.cdbaracing.com541-759-3981
Hauser
Jul 04-Jul 12Sandfest 2009 - It's bigger than ever, it's better than ever, and its returning to its original home. Activities include the Bomb Squad, UTV Nationals, Side X Side Drive in Movie, DTR Racing Sand Drags, exhibitions and much much more. www.originalsandfest.com
North Bend
Jul 033rd of July Fireworks - This family friendly event is always popular and tons of fun with great festival food and drink, clowns, caricature artists, magicians, face painters, jugglers and a spectacular fireworks show over the bay at dusk. www.themillcasino.com541-756-8800
Jul 11Kentuck Run - Starts on Kentuck Way Lane at 8:30am. 1M, 5Km, 15Km. Flat to gently rolling hills. Ribbons. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-756-4667
Jul 17-Jul 19North Bend July Jubilee www.NorthBendCity.org800-472-9176
Aug 01Circle the Bay 30km Run/Walk/Relay - 30km individual run/walk; long sleeve shirts, finishers medals. 30km Run or Walk Relay; three person teams, short sleeve shirts, plaques, ribbons for both individual and relay events. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com541-756-2972
Aug 14-Aug 15Oregon Tuna Classic - Last year’s events produced over 7,300 pounds of Albacore tuna and a cash contribution of $25,000 for Oregon Food Bank. This year, over 180 boats and nearly 900 people are expected to participate in all four events. www.oregontunaclassic.com
Aug 21Clint Black in Concert - At the Mill Casino. www.themillcasino.com541-756-8800
Coos Bay
May 01-Dec 04First Friday Wine Walk - Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm - 7pm, Wine walk starts at various locations each month. Commemorative wine glasses sold for $10 each with proceeds to benefit local non-profit groups. Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop. Maps are available. www.theworldlink.com541-269-1222 ext 289
May 14-Dec 17Art Walk - Various locations, a self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month. Featuring local artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps and information available at the Crystal Dolphin Gallery. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-756-1989
May 27-Oct 28Downtown Farmer's Market - Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wednesday 9 am -3 pm. Farm fresh fruits, and vegetables, flowers, plants and more! www.coosbaydowntown.org541-269-0215
Jul 01-Sep 23Working Forest Tours - FREE! Spend the day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. Every Wednesday from 1:00-4:30pm. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-269-0215
Jul 03-Jul 04Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track Races - Les Schwab of North Bend Presents Midgets, Dwarfs, Street Stock, Sportsman/Later Model. Pit Gate 12pm, Front Gate 4pm, Racing 6pm. Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 3 students). www.CoosBaySpeedway.us541-269-2474
Jul 044th Of July in Mingus Park Family Fun Day - Fishing ponds, face painting, FREE swimming, family competitions, clowns, kids entertainment, Monkey Bridge, Photos from the Heart, Furry Friends Therapy Dogs. Crafts and goodie bags, food available, and much more. Fireworks at dusk by the waterfront. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-269-0215
Jul 04Mayor's Firecracker Run - Starts at 10 am in Mingus Park. 1M, 4 Km. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-269-1199
Jul 10-Jul 24Oregon Coast Music Festival - Opening Day Event at Mingus Park, Noon! Come enjoy wine, food, and music to start the 31st year celebration. www.OregonCoastMusic.com877-897-9350
Jul 11-Jul 12Coos Bay Speedway Drag Races - Mandatory Qualifier for National Dragster Challenge E.T. Points Race www.CoosBaySpeedway.us541-269-2474
Aug 01Town and Country Garden Tour - The Coos Bay Garden Club's Annual Garden tour will be held from 10am - 4pm with proceeds going towards Marshfield HS Scholarships.541-888-6760
Aug 09Star of Hope's Blue Grass Bash! - Multiple bands, food, family, vendors and fun! $10 per person or family pass for $30 (2 adults, 3 kids) More details and band announcements to come! Coos Bay Speedway, 10am - 6pm.541-888-8893 x56
Aug 22-Aug 23Blackberry Arts Festival - Arts, crafts, jewelry, photography, paintings, prints, weaving, spinning, woodworking entertainment. Blackberry treats, food, drinks and a whole lot more! In honor of Oregon 150th birthday, a two day Italian Street Painting Event has been added. www.CoosBayDowntown.org541-269-0215
Charleston
May 02-Dec 05Birding at South Slough - Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. Held the first Saturday of every month, 8-10 am. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org541-888-5558
May 25-Sep 07Wildlife Interpretation at Simpson Reef & Shell Island - Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA) provides docents at the Simpson Reef Overlook parking lot about one mile south of the entrance to Shore Acres State Park on the Cape Arago Highway. Docents are available from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekends. www.sea-edu.org541-260-7770
Aug 15-Aug 16Charleston Seafood Festival - A festival of fun for families! Live entertainment, a contest for kids and adults including fish fling and crab race. Variety of vendors, arts and crafts and lots of food. Beer & wine garden, harbor tours and a Coast Guard Open House.541-269-0215
Aug 28-Aug 30Shorebird Festival - Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to experience the wonder of shorebird migration on the south coast.Go afield with experienced trip leaders to the best birding spots in Bandon and Coos Bay.There will also be a pelagic trip on Saturday. www.fws.gov/oregoncoast541-867-4550
Coquille
Jul 04Family Fun at the Park - At Sturdivant Park. www.coquillechamber.org541-396-3414
Sep 26-Sep 27Victorian Tea541-396-2579
Bandon
Jul 01-Sep 06Bandon Crab Derby - Over 100 Dungeness crabs will be tagged and released throughout July and August 2009. Win up to $1,000! www.bandoncrabderby.com541-347-4801
Jul 04July 4th Celebration & Fireworks - Bandon By The Sea Old fashioned Independence Day of Celebration Parade, BBQ and Fireworks. Parade starts at 10 am along Hwy 101 & though Old Town.Activities all day in City Park. www.bandon.com541-347-7708
Jul 17Discussion of Bats in Oregon - At the Boardwalk picnic shelter from 6 to 7PM.541-347-3206
Jul 252nd Annual Golf For Health Classic - A charitable tournament benefiting Southern Coos Health Foundation. Four-person Scramble at Bandon Crossings Golf Course!541-329-1040
Jul 30Discussion of the History of Bandon - At the Boardwalk Picnic Shelter from 6pm to 7pm.541-347-3206
Aug 01-Aug 02Windfest - Wind related gizmos, gadgets, and whirly-gigs On the Bandon Boardwalk from 10 am till Dusk. www.bandon.com541-347-9616
Aug 15-Aug 16Flower Show - Open invitation to all “Backyard gardeners extraordinaire.” Entries will not be judged, but all persons entering will receive an exhibition ribbon. Single flowers, special arrangements, cut flowers, and homegrown vegetables are welcome. www.bandon.com541-347-3206
Aug 28-Aug 30Oregon Shorebird Festival - Experience the wonder of shorebird migration along the scenic Oregon coast at the 23rd annual Oregon Shorebird Festival. An full weekend of activities has been planned for birders of all skill levels. www.fws.gov/oregoncoast541-867-4550
Sep 08-Oct 31Bandon Salmon Derby - Catch a salmon and bring it in for a raffle ticket. Win cash and prizes! No entrance fee. www.bandonsalmonderby.com541-347-4801
Sep 11-Sep 1363rd Annual Cranberry Festival - Blessing of the harvest, tractor show, quilt show, children's activities, parade, festival market, golf challenge, football game, and more! www.bandon.com541-347-9616
Myrtle Point
Jul 28-Aug 01Colgate Country Showdown - Shows Tues, Wed & Saturday. Admittance included with Coos County Fair entry. America's Largest country music talent search. Sponsored by Real Country KJMX FM 99.5 and 100.3 and Hot Country KSHORE FM97.3541-267-2121
Jul 28-Aug 01Coos County Fair & Rodeo www.cooscountyfairandrodeo.com541-572-2002
Sixes
Jul 18-Jul 19Sunkats Feline Fanciers - Sunkats is a CFA affiliated all breed cat club located in and around Portland Oregon. Held in the Seaside Civic & Convention Center-Cat show, open to the public. www.sunkats.org
Port Orford
Apr 01-Oct 31Tours at Cape Blanco - Tours available at Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Historic Hughes House, and Lifeboat Station Museum. www.friendsofcapeblanco.com541-332-9002
Jul 03-Jul 19"Fool's Hill" - "Fool's Hill" is adapted from the book by John Quick and portrays a kids Life in Port Orford in the 1930’s & 40’s. theatre101portorford.comPerri Rask
Jul 044th of July Jubilee www.discoverportorford.com541-332-8055
Aug 01Blessing of the Fleet - With a new flagpole and fence around the memorial, the Port Orford Fishermen's Memorial has been renovated. Every year, a variety of poems and songs flank the reading of the names of those lost at the hands of the sea. www.discoverportorford.com/bfleet.php
Agness
Sep 19-Sep 20Agness-Illahe Gathering Of The People - Pow Wow. www.goldbeach.org541-247-7526
Gold Beach
Jul 04Party at the Port - Old fashioned celebration for all ages. Live Music, Food and Beer Court, tons of stuff for kids to do. Firework show at dusk. At the Port of Gold Beach. Free www.goldbeachchamber.com541-247-0923
Jul 09-Jul 12Curry County Fair - Great entertainment, talent contest, bands, grand parade, livestock and carnival. www.curryfair.com541-247-4541
Jul 25Garden Tour - Innominata Garden Club has arranged for several lovely gardens to tour.541-247-2689
Aug 08-Aug 09Fireman's Pancake Breakfast - All-you-can-eat breakfast benefiting the Gold Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. $5 per person, kids 5 & under are free.541-247-7526
Aug 08Salmon B. Jammin Fish Derby - Fishing Derby..lots of fun, food, family stuff.... www.goldbeach.org541-425-0362
Aug 22Reel Deal Salmon Derby541-659-5250
Aug 28-Aug 30Hospice Rummage Market541-247-7084
Aug 29Rogue River Salmon Derby541-247-2848
Sep 12Gold Beach Brew and Artfest - Art Show, Micro Brews, food and live music vendors. At the Event Center On The Beach from noon to 10 pm. www.goldbeach.org541-247-8110
Sep 19-Sep 20Festival of Quilts - Quilts galore, dolls, vendors, handmade boutique and classes; lunch available. www.goldbeach.org541-247-7526
Brookings
Jun 13-Oct 10Brookings-Harbor Saturday Farmer's Market - Enjoy produce, food and crafts offered by local farmers and artisans, every Saturday morning on the boardwalk at the port from 9am-3pm. Local musicians add to the festival atmosphere. www.port-brookings-harbor.org541-469-9522
Jul 04Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks - Port of Brookings-Harbor, activities, chili cook-off. Huge fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. at Sporthaven Beach. www.brookingsor.com541-469-3181
Jul 11Second Saturday Art Walk - Ten art galleries and art related venues with new art, free hors d'oeuvres and live music. Downtown, 4pm - 7pm. www.wildriverscoastart.com
Jul 11Second Saturday Art Walk - Downtown Brookings from 4pm - 7pm. Every Second Saturday. Ten art galleries and art related venues with new art, free hors d'oeuvres and live music. www.wildriverscoastart.com
Jul 18-Jul 19Southern Oregon Kite Festival - At Sporthaven Beach at the Port of Brookings Harbor. www.sokf.org541-412-2941
Aug 15-Aug 16Festival of the Arts - The Boardwalk at the Port of Brookings Harbor. 10am-5pm. www.artfestcoast.com541-469-7120
Sep 12Second Saturday Art Walk - Ten art galleries and art related venues with new art, free hors d'oeuvres and live music. Downtown, 4pm - 7pm. www.wildriverscoastart.com
Sep 13American Music Festival - Humboldt State Marching Lumberjacks. 1:00pm. Azalea Park Bandshell. www.brookings.or.us
Sep 13Winchuck Fire Dept BBQ & Auction - From 11:00 - 3:00. Winchuck Fire Department, Winchuck River Road. www.brookingsor.com541-469-7048
Sep 20Brookings-Harbor Rotary Club Duck Derby - Loeb State Park-8 miles up North Bank Chetco River Road.541-469-7431
 

 


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