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Long Beach Peninsula
Ocean Park
Sep 08-Sep 09Rod Run to the End of the World - Annual classic car show features thousands of automobiles, from Model As to the muscle cars of the 60s and 70s. Main events are held at Wilson Field in Ocean Park, but the cars will be seen all over the peninsula.360-665-3565
Long Beach
Feb 04-Feb 05Asian New Year Kite Celebration - 2012 Kite Celebration at the World Kite Museum will feature Indonesia. In addition to kites, other folk arts will be featured. Visitors can try a variety of Indonesian crafts, games and foods. www.worldkitemuseum.com 800-451-2542
Mar 30-Apr 01Peninsula Arts Association Spring Show - Members compete in twenty-five categories for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place ribbons as well as Judges’ Choice, Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. Artists creating ‘Inspired Creations’ offer same day. Free admission. www.beachartist.org 800-451-2542
Mar 30Peninsula Arts Association Spring Art Show - Members compete in twenty-three categories for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place ribbons as well as Judges' Choice, Best in Show and People's Choice Awards. Artists creating 'Inspired Creations' offer same day, art-inspired purchasing options.360-642-1375
Apr 21Beach Clean Up - The Grass Roots Garbage Gang organizes a beach clean up for the 28 miles of beach on the Long Beach Peninsula.EVERYONE is more than welcome to join any of the events. Free chowder included!Just show up on any main beach approach between 9:30-12:30. http://www.ourbeach.org
May 05-May 06Loyalty Days - Long Beach boasts the longest consecutively running Loyalty Day celebration in the nation. Events are scheduled over two-day period, including Children's Parade, annual Blessing of the Fleet, Fire Truck rides, and the very popular Loyalty Day Parade. 360-642-4421
May 19Annual Surf Perch Derby - Long Beach, Washington's 11th annual Surf Perch Derby!Start with the world famous Kiwanis breakfast,meals for non-fisherpeople are available.Both individuals and three-man teams can join the fun. webmaster@surfperchderby.com (360) 642-8322
Jun 16-Jun 1730th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival - In the land of clams, crab and oysters what are folks looking forward to in June? Garlic, and plenty of it!Celebrate the passion for this exalted bulb with the faithful throngs who make their annual pilgrimage to the NW Garlic Festival888-751-9354
Jul 25-Jul 29Sandsations and City Sandsations - Professional sand sculptors build in downtown Long Beach for 3 days, followed by the traditional contest on the beach on Saturday. Free lessons Friday and Saturday. Free hot dogs and Sand Flea Pet Parade Saturday.
Jul 27-Jul 2967th Annual NPRA Sanctioned Rodeo - Events include: Bareback riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Stick Horse Race. Enjoy the Drill Team, Cowboy Breakfast, Vendors & Concessions.360.783.2050
Jul 27-Jul 29Finnish American Folk Festival - Scandinavian costumes, musicians, cultural & historical presentations. Boot Toss, Wife Carry, May Pole. Food, craft, photo, flower & dance demonstrations. Dance lessons, dancing until midnight, pulla & coffee, squeaky cheese, rieska
Aug 03-Aug 04Jake the Alligator Man's Bachelor and Birthday Parties - Family fun featuring games, cake & party hats & children’s entertainment, along with a Rat Rod car show during the day. Grown-up entertainment with sideshow performers, burlesque dancers & live music in the evening.
Aug 20-Aug 26Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Voted ‘Best Kite Festival in the World’ by Kite Trade Assoc. Int’l. The week includes competitions by professional and amateur kite flyers, choreographed kite flies, mass ascensions, fireworks, lighted night kite flies, vendors & more.360-642-4020
Sep 01-Sep 037th Annual Chinook Art Festival - Juried arts & crafts featuring blown glass, stained glass, photography, jewelry, oil & watercolors, pottery & more!
Oct 05-Oct 08Peninsula Arts Association Fall Show - Fall show presents the work of over 60 local artists and will have works available for purchasing. Raffle proceeds benefit local high school scholarship.
Oct 13-Oct 1492nd Annual Cranberrian Fair - During the local cranberry harvest, the Fair celebrates cranberry foods and traditions with craft demonstrations, vendors, the Cranberry Trolley to bog tours and more. 360-642-3446
Nov 09-Nov 10"Ocian in View" Cultural Weekend - When the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery exclaimed ‘Ocian in View,’ they had reached their westward destination. Speakers, bus and walking tours, Chinook tribal seafood dinner and book signings fill this weekend360-642-3446
Dec 10-Dec 11Bed & Breakfast Holiday Home Tour - Tour beautiful homes and feed the hungry! A donation of a non- perishable food item is requested for each B&B visited. Many have freshly baked gingerbread houses on display. Monday’s tour also benefits the Boys and Girls Club
Naselle
Oct 27-Oct 28Graveyard of the Pacific Shipwreck Events - The shipwreck heritage of the Columbia Pacific region is commemorated with special events and exhibits. Participants include Columbia River Maritime Museum, Fort Stevens, Cape Disappointment, and Fort Columbia State Parks.360-642-2400
Ilwaco
Feb 11Valentine’s Dance - A romantic evening dance to warm up the winter season. Each year, the dance has a different theme with music,decorations and fun. Tickets include light refreshments, beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages. www.funbeach.com 800-451-2542
Mar 16-Mar 18Peninsula Quilt Guild Show - More than 100 quilts on display. With the theme “Quilting at the Beach,” there will be a demonstration of various aspects of quilt making. There will be a drawing for this year’s prize quilt, with proceeds going to area charities. www.funbeach.com 800-451-2542
Apr 28-Sep 22Saturday Market - Shop for farm fresh produce, handmade crafts, fine art, plants, cut flowers, baked goods and mouthwatering prepared food. Watch the boats go by & the catch-of-the-day come in. Uniquely situated on the waterfront, open 10 am–4 pm every Saturday. www.portofilwaco.org800-451-2542
Apr 28Black Lake Fishing Derby - Kids only derby; ages 0-14. Free pancake breakfast 7AM; fishing starts at 10:30. Pre-register online, at Ilwaco City Hall or at Derby. Refreshments & hot dogs for lunch. Children must be accompanied by adult. Some fishing poles may be available. www.ilwaco-wa.gov 800-451-2542
Jul 14-Jul 15Clamshell Railroad Days - Celebrate the history of the only railroad that ran with the tides, the IR&N, which served the peninsula from 1889-1930. Visitors can enjoy model railroad layouts from regional train clubs, historical presentations, vendors and bus tour.360-642-3446
Jul 28Oregon Tuna Classic - A series of tournaments are sponsored along the OR/WA coast with teams of up to 6 anglers competing to bring in the 5 biggest tuna in aggregate weight. The catch is donated to area food banks. Prizes are offered for top three teams
Aug 17-Aug 18Blues and Seafood in Ilwaco - Hot bands and a food court with local seafood specials, regional beer & wine make the weekend. Both Friday and Saturday venues are along the marina at the port of Ilwaco. Single ticket or Combo with Jazz & Oysters are available
Sep 07Slow Drag at the Port - Hot Rods line up to compete in a coasting competition. Cars have approximately 15 feet in which to accelerate and then coast for 200 yards. To win, a car must cross the finish line and stop closest to the line360-642-3143
Dec 03Lighted Boat Parade & Crab Pot Christmas Tree - Boat parade from Port of Ilwaco to Cape Disappointment and back. Open to all boats. Parade starts at 6 pm following the lighting of the Crab Pot Christmas Tree, weather permitting.360-783-1143
Peninsula
Apr 21Beach Clean-Up Day - The Grass Roots Garbage Gang organizes a beach clean up for the 28 miles of beach on the Long Beach Peninsula. Hundreds of locals & visitors come out to clean the beach. Anyone interested in helping is welcome to join. Free chowder included. www.ourbeach.org 800-451-2542

Northern California
Crescent City
Feb 10Anita Chen Concert: Violinist & Pianist707-465-6572
Feb 11Crab, Wine and Cheese Festival - Hosted by the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, this festival features crab, wine, cheese and side dishes for purchase.(707) 465-6265
Feb 14Eric Bibb: Singer/Songwriter/Fingerstyle Guitarist www.dnaca.net707-464-1336
Mar 29Tlen-Huicani – Traditional Folk Music of Veracruz, Mexico and Latin America - DNACA presents this quintet, featuring respected maestro and harp virtuoso Alberto de la Rosa, at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G Street, Crescent City, at 7:30pm. This five-piece group includes folk harp, guitars, vocalists and more.707-464-1336
Apr 19-Apr 30Tall Ships - The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be visiting the Crescent City Harbor. They will be offering dockside tours of the ships, two sunset/evening sails and four three hour battle sails. www.historicalseaport.org/public-sails-s(800) 200-5239
Apr 26Chris Jacome Flamenco Ensemble - The name of this ensemble says it all. So come prepared for a high energy performance by this dance/instrumental group. This is the final offering of the 2011-2012 Del Norte-Curry Community Concert Association Concert Series(707) 465-6572
Apr 29Symphony by the Sea - The Curry/Del Norte Orchestra will be performing at 3:00pm this afternoon at Elk Valley Rancheria. Orchestra members are local musicians from Curry and Del Norte counties and beyond who volunteer their time and talents to make this orchestra possible.
May 20Pure Prairie League – Country Rock Legends - One of country-rock’s pioneering forces, this quartet has its roots in Ohio, America’s heartland. Presented by DNACA, they will be performing at Crescent Elk Auditorium707-464-1336
Jul 04Annual 4th of July Event - This is a huge town celebration with a parade through downtown starting at 10:00am. There will be food, merchandise, and game booths at Beachfront Park all day following the parade. One of the biggest fireworks show on the north coast.707-464-3174
Aug 02-Aug 05Del Norte County Fair - This annual event runs from August 2nd through 5th at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds.707-464-9556

Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
Feb 10-Feb 20Quilt Run 101 - Pick up one challenge flat quarter from each participating shop, put them together into a wall hanging size quilt and enter to win. Every entrant receives 1 yard of fabric. Grand Prize: Janome Gem Gold. Visit a minimum 6 shops to be eligible for prizes. www.QuiltRun101.com541-267-0749
Astoria
Mar 19-Mar 31Astoria Arts and Movement Center - Open Dancing! - Open Ballroom and Salsa Dancing every Saturday at Fellowship Hall (11th and Harrison) in downtown Astoria! http://www.astoriaartsandmovement.com2538613470
Feb 24-Feb 26FisherPoets Gathering - The Gathering has become an Astoria tradition, bringing men and women tied to the fishing industry together to share poems, stories, songs, memoirs, essays and art in celebration of the work, its people and their concerns. www.clatsopcc.edu800-875-6807
Mar 02North Oregon Coast Symphony: "Royal Weddings" - North Oregon Coast Symphony will be performing at the Performing Arts Center located at 588 16th Street in Astoria. Admission is $10 & children 12 & under are free with an adult. 503-436-0936
Apr 24Lunch Cruise - Portland Spirit River Cruises, based in Portland, is bringing the Willamette Star to Astoria for one day only in April.Join us for a lunch cruise 12:00-2:00pm. Enjoy a unique sightseeing experience with exceptional cuisine prepared in our on-board galley. www.portlandspirit.com800-224-3901
Apr 27-Apr 29Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival - 2012 - Clatsop County Fairgrounds Astoria, Oregon
astoria
Jun 15-Jun 17Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - 45th Annual Event celebrating the music, food, dancing, and crafts of the Scandinavian culture. www.oldoregon.com800-875-6807
Warrenton
Apr 2850’s Cruise Car Show503-470-0381
Seaside
Jan 07-Dec 011st Saturday Art Walk :www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
Feb 24-Feb 26Seaside Jazz Festival - Seaside Jazz Festival (previously known as Oregon Dixieland Jubilee) is preparing for the 29th year of "jazz in Seaside" 1-866-345-6257
Mar 16-Mar 17Pouring at the Coast - An intimate 5-course Brewer's Dinner Friday, a Craft Beer tasting and food pairing festival Saturday. http://www.seasidechamber.com/
Jul 05Beach Clean-Up - The Beach Drive Buccaneers and SOLV invite you to help Clean up the Beach post Fireworks
Jul 15-Jul 16Seaside Motorcylce Festival - Come join us for a weekend of great fun at the Beach!! This is a family friendly event, so the whole family can have a great time. There will be lots of motorcycles to see and lots of accessories to purchase. 503-298-3470
Jul 20-Jul 21Seaside Motorcylce Festival
Cannon Beach
Feb 25Acoustic Folk! Music Series: Lauren Sheehan - Sheehan's performances are memorable for the range of her material: from unaccompanied ballads, to boozy Memphis blues, to old time banjo tunes, to country and eclectic modern folk. Cannon Beach History Center & Museum @ 6:30pm, $7 adults/$2 Children. www.cbhistory.org503-436-9301
Mar 02-Mar 04Cannon Beach Yoga Festival - - The Friends of Haystack Rock will host an esteemed faculty of world class yoga teachers for a weekend of yoga, meditation, music, health & wellness treatments, and local marine habitat & conservation activities and lectures. www.cannonbeachyogafestival.com.
Mar 08-Mar 11Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival - Wine tastings, wine dinners, and a wine walk with tastings throughout town from over 20 Northwest wineries. www.cannonbeach.org503-436-2623
Mar 10Winter Wine Walk - This is an important fundraiser for the Cannon Beach Children's Center director@cbchildren.org503-436-1040.
May 04-May 06Spring Unveiling of Art in Cannon Beach - The 12th Annual event. Local galleries host local, national and international artists, featuring new works and demonstrations specially created for the occasion. On Saturday evening, galleries hold artists receptions with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
May 19Beach Walk/Run - 5th annual Cannon Beach Elementary School Walk/Run. Sand is hard packed flat and fast at low tide. Run amid beautiful local scenery including Haystack Rock on this popular out and back course. 503-436-2294
Jun 0948th Annual Sand Castle Contest - Fun for the whole family. It's hard to tell whether the participants or spectators enjoy this event more. It all begins just after the morning high tide, and ends about 12 hours later as the next high tide reclaims the beach.
Jun 22-Jun 24Plein Air and More - Artists will demonstrate how to paint, sculpt and photograph Cannon Beach, showing the town and coastline through their eyes
Jul 04Independence Day Parade - A fun, small-town, everybody-get-in-on-the-act parade celebrating America.436-2973 or Nancy Teagle 436-0424
Nov 02-Nov 04Stormy Weather Arts Festival, - Cannon Beach's fall celebration of the arts502-436-1242 or 503-436-2623
Nov 09-Nov 11Women Only Weekend - A fabulous pre-holiday shopping event. Cannon Beach rolls out the red carpet for women. A weekend getaway of pampering, shopping and camaraderie888-777-4047
cannon beach
Dec 24Christmas Eve Candlelight Services - Christmas Eve Candlelight Services of Lessons and Carols, at 6PM and 10PM, Dec. 24, 2011, at Cannon Beach Community Church. Free and open to the public. Services close with candlelight singing of 503-436-1222
Manzanita
Jul 04 Manzanita's July 4th Celebration - Begin with a Pancake breakfast at 8:30 am to 11:00 am at the Fire Hall, then enjoy the Parade at 1:00pm and then end your day with fireworks on the beach beginning at 10:00 pm.877-368-5100
Aug 18Manzanita's Very Own "Muttzanita Dog Event" - This day has gone to the Dogs. Dress up your furry companion and let them strut his stuff at the Annual "Muttzanita Dog Event" For more information contact the Nehalem Bay Area Chamber888-368-5100
long beach
Feb 11VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - Enjoy a Valentines Dance at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. It will be Flower Power all the way. So, dig out your tie dye and bell bottoms and prepare for a Groovy Good Time!360-642-3446
Mar 16-Mar 18Peninsula Quilt Guild Show - Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum will have over 100 quilts on display, submitted by guild members. Founded in 1996, the Peninsula Quilt Guild has 55 members. Free admission360-642-3446
Apr 28Black Lake Fishing Derby - For kids ages 1-14. Free pancake breakfast 7AM; fishing starts at 10:30. Hot dog lunch served. An adult must accompany children. Some fishing poles available (first come, first served). Prizes awarded by age group & aggregate weight.
Nehalem Bay
May 18-May 20Manzanita Open Golf Tournament - The Manzanita Open Golf Tournament will be held on May 18 to May 20. For more information contact the Nehalem Bay Area Chamber877-368-5100
long beach
May 25-May 28World's Longest Garage Sale - 28-miles of garage sales! Grab a copy of the local paper or just follow the signs. There are so many sales, you can practically walk from one to the next up and down the Peninsula
Jun 15-Jun 16Doggie Olympic Games - Fun for dogs of all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities. Let your pup compete in Dunking for Dogs, Peanut Butter Lick, Shedding Contest and more. Some contests involve participation of handler doggieolympicgames.com
Nehalem Bay
Jun 21-Jun 22Nehalem's Annual Celebration of Crafts - Nehalem's Annual Celebration of Crafts is for the whole family to attend & enjoy. There will be many vendors to see. Downtown Nehalem503-368-5822
long beach
Jul 04Independence Day Fireworks on the Beach - Fireworks explode over the ocean in front of the Long Beach boardwalk. With thousands of vacationers enjoying personal fireworks along 28-miles of public beach, the displays go on for hours before and after the official show at dusk360-642-4421
Jul 21Music in the Gardens - Tour a variety of Peninsula gardens. Garden styles may include formal, cottage, vegetable, herb & vintage. Some will feature live performances and recorded music by Water Musical Festival performers(800) 451-2542
Nehalem Bay
Sep 01-Sep 02Nehalem Bay Winery Labor Day Picnic - Nehalem Bay Winery will be hosting a Labor Day Picnic, please bring a picnic and join in on all the fun. There will be live music and free admission. For more information contact Melissa503-368-9463
long beach
Oct 13-Oct 14One Sky, One World Kite Festival - The World Kite Museum joins people across the globe to promote international friendship and peace. Bring a kite or make one at the Museum. On Skype, watch kites flying in Singapore, Columbia, Minnesota and more. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Nov 02-Nov 04Cribbage Tournament - Sanctioned by the American Cribbage Congress (ACC).Starting Fri. night with doubles & singles play. Saturday is the 22-game main tournament. Play- offs on Sunday. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Nov 23-Nov 25Holidays at the Beach - 3-day weekend of free fun for the family! Friday: The Polar Express with Mrs. Claus. Saturday: magic and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sunday: Frostys Birthday Party & kick off of Decembers Peninsula Presents raffle! www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Dec 31Fireworks at Midnight over the Ocean - 10 minutes of fireworks over the Pacific Ocean in front of the boardwalk in Long Beach. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Wheeler
Jul 21-Jul 22Wheeler Summerfest - Join in on the fun.888-368-5100
Rockaway Beach
Feb 11 Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast503-355-2199
Feb 17Lion's Club St. Patrick's Dinner503-355-2199
Mar 04North Oregon Coast Symphony: "Royal Weddings" - North Oregon Coast Symphony Concert will be performing at the Rockaway Community Church. The program will begin at 3:00 pm. Admission is $10, children 12 & under are free with an adult.503-368-6321
May 04-May 07Native Shores Wild Food Rendezvous - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a 4 day hands-on adventure to find, transport, prepare & feast on seavegetables, shellfish, and coastal wild foods in simple living, primitive living, and survival. Info & registration at wildfoodadventures.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com503-775-3828
May 19-May 20Rockaway Beach Kite Festival - Rockaway's annual Kite Festival will be held on May 19 & 20 at the Wayside. Bring your kite and enjoy the festival.503-355-8108
Jun 15-Jun 17Rockaway Beach Pirate Festival - Rockaway Beach Pirate Festival is for all lads & lasses! Join in on the fun.503-355-8108
Jul 04Rockaway Beach July 4th Celebration - Rockaway's parade will begin at 11:00 am with an auction at the Wayside to follow. There will be kids activities and fun on the beach. Fireworks will begin at dusk down on the beach.503-355-2291
Jul 14 Rockaway's Fire Festival & Concert - The Rockaway Fire Department will be hosting the Fire Festival & Concert on July 14th at the Rockaway Wayside. For more information contact Rockaway Fire Department503-355-2978
Jul 21 Rockaway Beach Street Dance - Rockaway Beach Street Dance will be held on July 21, at the Wayside. For more information contact Rockaway Recreation Dept.503-355-2291
Sep 02Rockaway Beach Carnival in the Park - Rockaway Beach will have their Carnival in the Park on September 2nd. For more information contact Rockaway Recreation Dept503-355-2291
Sep 15-Sep 16 Rockaway Beach Rocktoberfest - Rockaway Beach Rocktoberfest will run from September 15 to 16. For more information contact the Rockaway Chamber503-355-8108
Oct 17-Oct 21Ocean Waves Quilt Camp - Ocean Waves Quilt Camp will run from October 17-21 in Rockaway. For more information contact Jane503-9392
Oct 27Rockaway's Oktoberfest - Join all the fun in Rockaway on October 27th for Oktoberfest. For more information contact the Rockaway Chamber503-355-8108
Garibaldi
Aug 24-Aug 26Oregon Tuna Classic - A series of tournaments are sponsored along the OR/WA coast with teams of up to 6 anglers competing to bring in the 5 biggest tuna in aggregate weight. The catch is donated to area food banks. Prizes are offered for top three teams
Tillamook
Feb 19Great Speaker Series: Willow Bill "Travels along the Lewis and Clark Trail" - 1:30 PM in the TCPM Main Gallery. Free and open to the public. www.tcpm.org503-842-4553
Feb 21St. Alban's Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 503-842-6192
Mar 03-Mar 04Spring Craft Sale - Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 Third Street. The annual sale will be open Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. www.gotillamook.com503-842-2272
Apr 07Pacific Coast Clam Dig - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a hands-on adventure to learn how to find, dig, transport, clean, & prepare cockle clams. Learn regulations, limits, & how Native Americans harvested. Info & registration at wildfoodadventues.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com/503-775-3828
Apr 08Sea Vegetables, Mussels and Other Seashore Edibles - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a hands-on adventure to learn about, identify, & gather wild sea vegetables including nori, kombu, sea lettuce, as well as mussels & barnacles. Info & registration at wildfoodadventures.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com/503-775-3828
May 19North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement & Tilla-Wheels Club Show & Shine - The North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement & Tilla-Wheels Club Show & Shine will begin at 8:00 am in the parking lot in front of the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce.This event is in support of the Special Olympics & Law Enforcement Torch Run.503-842-7591 or 503-842-8320
Jun 23-Jun 24Tillamook County Rodeo - Join all the cowboys out at the Tillamook County Rodeo. Enjoy BBQ's, dancing and of course an awesome Rodeo. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 Third Street, Tillamook503-930-7656
Jun 23Butter, Steamer, and Gaper Clam Dig - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a hands-on adventure to learn how to find, dig, transport, clean, & prepare butter, steamer & gaper clams. Learn regulations, limits, & how Native Americans harvested. Info & registration at wildfoodadventures.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com503-775-3828
Jun 23Tillamook June Dairy Festival - Tillamook June Dairy will be held on June 23rd, this year's theme is "Just Milk It". The children's parade will begin at 10:30 am with the Grand Parade following at 11:00 am. 503-812-0591 or 503-842-7525
Jul 07-Jul 08American Cancer Society Relay for Life - The annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will begin at 10:00 am on July 7th and will continue through to 10:00 am on July 8th. For more information contact Robin503-801-2971
Jul 21Pacific Coast Clam Dig - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a hands-on adventure to learn how to find, dig, transport, clean, & prepare cockle clams. Learn regulations, limits, & how Native Americans harvested. Info & registration at wildfoodadventures.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com503-775-3828
Aug 0411th Annual YMCA Foundation Golf Tournament - If you enjoy golf then this is the place you need to be. The YMCA is holding their 11th Annual Golf Tournament. Starting time is 8:00 am at the Bay Breeze Golf Course. There is a 4 person scramble.503-842-9622
Aug 08-Aug 11The Tillamook County Fair - The Tillamook County Fair will be August 8-11. The theme for this year's event is "Party 'til the Cows go home". For more information contact Andy or Eileen503-842-2272
Oct 06-Oct 07North Coast Seafood Festival - North Coast Seafood Festival offers a wide arrangement of seafood and live entertainment. For more information contact Kim503-392-4581
Nov 02-Nov 03TFC Holiday Bazaar - TFC Holiday Bazaar is open to the public, free parking and free admission. On Friday the hours are noon to 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information on having a booth at this event contact Andy or Eileen 503-842-2272.
Pacific City
Feb 11Your Heart's Desire: A Celebration of Chocolate, Wine & Art - Fundraiser at Kiawanda Community Center. Benefit art sale: noon-5pm (no admission charge), and evening chocolate and wine celebration 6:30-10pm (ticket required,$25 advance, $30 at the door). Evening celebration: Music by Shy Jazz of Manzanita. www.communityartsproject.net 503-392-4581
Apr 13-Apr 159th Annual Birding & Blues Festival - The 9th Annual Birding & Blues Festival will be held in Pacific City at the Kiawanda Community Center.503-392-4340
Jul 21-Jul 2253rd Annual Dory Days Festival - Come out and watch the Dory Fleet, enjoy some entertainment and wonderful food during the 53rd Annual Dory Days Festival. 503-965-7779
Neskowin
Feb 12Neskowin Chamber Music Concert: Farallon Recorder Quartet - Camp Winema, 3 miles north of Neskowin. www.neskowinchambermusic.org503-965-6499
Mar 02-Apr 27Neskowin Valley School Annual Vacation Raffle - Neskowin Valley School is selling tickets for a chance to win one of four fabulous vacations, only 2500 tickets will be sold. www.neskowinvalleyschool.com503-392-3124
Apr 21Neskowin Valley School Founder’s Day Celebration - 1 – 4 p.m. at the school located at 10005 Slab Creek Road. Festivities will include live music, children's activities and refreshments. www.neskowinvalleyschool.com503-392-3124
Lincoln City
Oct 16-May 28Finders Keepers on the Beach - Weather and ocean conditions permitting, every day hand-blown glass floats are placed on the beach. If you find a float, bring it to the Visitors Center to receive your certificate of authenticity and a biography of the artist who made the float. www.oregoncoast.org800-452-2151
Feb 01-Feb 29Black History Month - Citywide celebration features films, live dance performances, live music and art exhibits. www.oregoncoast.org 800-452-2151
Feb 10-Feb 20Antique Week - The 10-day event includes a scavenger hunt at antique stores, a geocache challenge, special drop of antique Japanese glass floats along the beach, historical tours, and special events http://www.oregoncoast.org/antique-week/
Feb 10-Feb 20Antique Week - Features in-home appraisals, guest appearances by Harry Rinker, citywide antique sales and more! www.oregoncoast.org800-452-2151
Mar 03Ready…SET…Cook! - Competitive cooking event and fundraiser based on BBC show with the same name. Each chef is given a set pantry, a mystery ingredient and a time limit. Here’s the twist: we will auction off sous chef and judging positions to members of the audience. www.oregoncoast.org800-452-2151
Apr 21Spring Plant Sale - The Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy will be having their Spring Plant Sale from 10a - 3pm. at 1931 NW 33rd Lincoln City, OR conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
May 12Mid-May Plant Exchange - Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy is holding a Mid-May Plant Exchange located at 1931 NW 33rd in Lincoln City, OR conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Jun 24Sea Vegetables, Mussels and Other Seashore Edibles - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a hands-on adventure to learn about, identify, & gather wild sea vegetables including nori, kombu, sea lettuce, as well as mussels & barnacles. Info & registration at wildfoodadventures.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com/503-775-3828
Jul 22Sea Vegetables, Mussels and Other Seashore Edibles - Join wild food expert John Kallas in a hands-on adventure to learn about, identify, & gather wild sea vegetables including nori, kombu, sea lettuce, as well as mussels & barnacles. Info & registration at wildfoodadventures.com http://www.wildfoodadventures.com/503-775-3828
Depoe Bay
Mar 17Citizen of the Year Banquet and Silent Auction - Join us for a fun filled evening. Good food, good fun and great 1930s Jazz. 5:30PM, Depoe Bay Community Hall. Cost: $10 single, $15 couple. www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
Apr 07Easter Egg Hunt - All youngsters are welcome to hunt for Easter eggs and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Be sure to bring your own basket and boots for kids if the weather is wet. Depoe Bay City Park, 10 a.m. www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
Apr 21-Apr 22Wooden Boat Show, Crab Feed, and Ducky Derby - Enjoy succulent crab and watch master craftsmen build and show off their wooden boats. Take part in cheering your “ducky” to the finish line during Sunday’s Ducky Derby. www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
May 2866th Fleet of Flowers Memorial Day Ceremonies - Feel inspired while attending the nationally acclaimed Memorial Day event. Pay tribute to those lost at sea while watching the flower bedecked fishing fleet sail to sea. Reception immediately following. Location: Depoe Bay Harbor, 11 am. www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
Jul 03Boiler Bay Fireworks Display - Fireworks will bring "oohs" and "awes" from young and young at heart! Location: Boiler Bay at dusk. Free. www.depoebaychamber.org541-765-2889
Newport
May 29-May 05"Swampland" Exhibit at Oregon Coast Aquarium - Hundreds of creatures crawl, creep, and swim in the aquarium's new exhibit. Swampland shows the relationship between the flora and fauna of the world's great swamps, and why they need protection. Expect to see pythons, piranhas, and alligators. www.aquarium.org541- 867-3474
Feb 18Nye Beach Writers Series: Ingrid Wendt & Don Colburn www.writersontheedge.org541-563-6263
Feb 18Oregon Coast Aquarium Valentine's Day Sleep With the Sharks www.aquarium.org 541-867-3474
Feb 18Oregon Coast Aquarium Valentine's Day Sea Lion Encounter www.aquarium.org 541-867-3474
Feb 23-Feb 26Seafood & Wine Festival - Premier seafood & wine event of the west coast. www.newportchamber.org800-COAST44
Mar 10-Mar 11Nye Beach Mystery Weekend - Sleuths visit participating businesses to collect clues and interrogate suspects. The mystery is written by a local author. Sleuths may choose to work alone, in pairs, or even groups to determine: Who committed the murder! www.discovernewport.com541-270-2234
Yachats
Feb 14Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony - An annual Celebration of Renewal and Commitment. Sponsored by the Little Log Church Museum. www.yachats.org541-547-3976
Mar 02Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert www.yachats.org800-929-0477
Mar 17-Mar 18Original Arts & Crafts Fair - 65 Pacific Northwest artists and crafters selected for the superb quality of their art. The variety of arts and crafts here allows something for every pocketbook and interest. www.yachats.org800-929-0477
Mar 17-Mar 18Yachats Ladies Club's Craft Show & Saturday Luncheon - Quality handcrafted items and luncheon with pie/beverage option. www.yachats.org541-547-3205
Mar 18Yachats Lions Pancake Breakfast - All you can eat pancakes with eggs over easy, choice of sausage or ham, milk, tea or coffee. $6/Adults, $3/Children under 12 years. 7:30 - 11:30 am Yachats Lions Hall, W 4th & Pontiac. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/yachats/
Apr 07Easter Egg Hunt - Bring your children and join us for prizes and Easter Egg Baskets! Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W 7th St. 10:30am-12:30pm. www.yachats.org
May 04Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert - 7 pm, Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W 7th St. www.yachats.org800-929-0477
Florence
Feb 10SEA Concert: IL Voce www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
Mar 02-Mar 04Home & Garden Show - Home & Garden Show at the Florence Events Center www.eventcenter.org 541-997-1994
Apr 17Coastal Cuisine - Fundraiser features delicious cuisine from the coast! www.threeriverscasino.com800-585-3737
May 18-May 20105th Rhododendron Festival - This year's theme is Nothing Short of Wild and we are excited to have the Sea Lion Caves as our Grand Marshal! Sea Lion Caves is celebrating their 80th anniversary this year. www.florencechamber.com541.997.3128
May 19Sandboard Season Kick-Off - With summer coming, sandboarding is again popular in Florence. www.sandmasterpark.com541-997-6006
May 19-May 20Rhododendron Festival Flower Show - Flower Show hours, open to the public, and no charge. Saturday 1 to 5 pm and Sunday 10 to 5 pm. Plant Sale Hours Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Both events at the Events Center. www.siuslawars.org541-997-1994
Jun 02Fore Kids Golf Classic - Please join us for the 15th Annual Fore Kids Golf Classic benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County. Sandpines Golf Links www.bgcwlc.org541-590-9093
Jun 304th Annual Wings N' Wheels Fly In & Car Show - Featuring static airplane displays, vintage vehicles, British Car Club, Rhody Cruisers, military vehicles, emergency vehicles, USCG display, RC club display, Ham radio club display, food vendors. Hours 10 a.m. to 3 P.m. http://www.florencechamber.com/chamber/4541-997-3128
Jul 04Independence Day Celebration - In Florence, Independence Day Celebrations include live outdoor music in Old Town, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Siuslaw River.Shops and restaurants stay open late to accommodate locals and visitors. www.florencechamber.com5419973128
florence
Nov 11Veterans Day Parade www.florenceveteransdayparade.com
Florence
Dec 02-Dec 04Nativity Festival - See a wonderful display of Nativity scenes at the Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building at 2705 Munsel Lake Road. Admission is FREE.541-997-7404
Gardiner
Feb 18-Feb 19Confluence: A Wine, Beer, Seafood, Music Festival www.reedsportcc.org/confluence541-271-3495
Reedsport
Feb 17-Feb 18Wine, Beer, Seafood & Music Festival: Confluence 2012. - Located in Reedsport, this event is like no other on the Oregon Coast. Confluence; a place to meet, have fun, eat, enjoy beer & wine. At no other Oregon Coast festival will you find all of these elements brought together in one place. Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Comm541-271-3495
reedsport
May 27-May 29Memorial Day Celebration - Parade, booths, and fun. www.reedsportcc.org800-247-2155
Reedsport
Jun 14-Jun 1713th Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships - The ODCSC has been held every year since 2000 on Fathers Day weekend. Pro and Semi-Pro Carvers come from all over the United States and the World to compete in this competition. Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Comm541-271-3495
Aug 01-Aug 05DuneFest 2012 - This five-day event is filled with exciting fun activities including adult and kid activities, Moto Cross Racing, Sand Drags, Poker Run, Treasure Hunt, Show N’ Shine, Drive-In Movie Night, Charity Auction, Freestyle Shows rdollar@reedspotcc.org(541) 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155.
Winchester Bay
Aug 01-Aug 05DUNE Fest 2012 - DuneFest 2012 - This five-day event is filled with exciting fun activities including adult and kid activities, Moto Cross Racing, Sand Drags, Poker Run, Treasure Hunt, Show N’ Shine, Drive-In Movie Night, Charity Auction, Freestyle Shows(541) 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155.
Sep 01-Sep 02STEP Salmon Derby - Sponsored by Gardiner/Reedsport STEP (Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program) this event is timed to coincide with the fall Chinook salmon run. Daily prizes awarded for the biggest salmon. Local tackle shops have registration forms and rules. (503) 947-6000 or (800) 720-ODFW [6339]
North Bend
Mar 09-Mar 11South Coast Clambake www.clambakejazz.org5412690215
Apr 14Southern Oregon Dahlia Society Tuber Sale - Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Avenue, 9am - 4pm Annual Dahlia Tuber Sale. Always the 2nd weekend of April. www.ponyvillagemall.net 541-267-0740
Apr 21-Apr 22SouthCoast Woodcarvers 21st Show & Sale - Tom Murphy, featured carver, over 1000 woodcarvings on display, 40 exhibitors, wood carvings for sale, woodcarvings supplies: tools, books, wood & roughouts, free woodcarving demonstrations, raffle of fine carvings.541-260-5328 or 541-756-7068.
Jun 29-Jun 30Harley Davidson 12th Annual Lighthouse Run on Hwy 101 - Show & Shine, poker run, hog roast, raffle, 50/50 and live Entertainment! 541-266-7051
Coos Bay
Feb 10-Feb 20Quilt Run 101 11th Annual Oregon Coast Shop Hop - Pick up one challenge flat quarter from each participating shop, put them together into a wall hanging size quilt and enter to win. QuiltRun101.com/ 541-267-0749
Feb 19Barn Dance5417564701
Feb 23Black History Month presentation: "Black Pioneers Across Oregon Since 1788" by Gwen Carr and Willie Richardson - Coos Bay Public Library at 7 p.m. bay.cooslibraries.org541-269-1101
Mar 09-Mar 11Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival - Nearly a dozen bands from surrounding states and Canada will play America's original music: Dixieland, Big Band, Jump & Jive, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues and Doo-wop. www.ClamBakeJazz.com 541-269-0215
May 10Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Coos Bay - Hosted by Andrew Locati of Crow/Clay & Associates. May is National Preservation Month. Please note date is subject to change541-269-9388
Jun 30Clamboree! - Join the Empire celebration of the history, the clams, the culture, and the future of our area. When the Tide is out, the table is set!541-888-3020
Jul 044th of July in Mingus Park Family Fun Day - Fishing ponds, face painting, FREE swimming, family competitions, clowns, kids entertainment, Boy Scouts, Monkey Bridge, Photos from the Heart, Furry Friends Therapy Dogs. Crafts and goodie bags, food available, and much more. Fireworks www.CoosBay.org
Jul 0423rd Annual Mayor's Firecracker Run - 1M, 4km www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com 541-269-1199
Charleston
Jan 06-Dec 07South Slough Estuarine Reserve: Fit Friday Hike - Sponsored by the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, the hike takes place on the first Friday of every month. www.southsloughestuary.org541-888-5558
Feb 01-Feb 11SEA Seminar: “Oceanography” & "Marine Reserves" - Seminars begin at 9 A.M. and end at about 3 PM, at Boathouse auditorium of(OIMB). Free to SEA members and to youth under 17 years of age. Nonmembers $5. www.sea-edu.org541.260.7770
Feb 11Charleston Crab Feed - Fresh Dungeness crab dinners, whole or half crabs at $15 & $10, includes beans, salad, bread and beverage. All proceeds help support the Charleston Visitor Center. 11am-4pm www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-269-0215
Feb 11Charleston Crab Feed - Fresh Dungeness crab dinners, whole or half crabs at $15 & $10, includes beans, salad, bread and beverage. All proceeds help support the Charleston Visitor Center. 11am-4pm www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-269-0215
Feb 11Wine & Chocolate Tasting - After the crab feed, make it a perfect day with wine and chocolate tastings at Charleytown. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-888-0146
Mar 10SEA Seminar: “Birds of the Oregon Coast” - Seminars begin at 9 A.M. and end at about 3 PM, at Boathouse auditorium of(OIMB). Free to SEA members and to youth under 17 years of age. Non-members $5. www.sea-edu.org541-260-7770
Apr 07SEA Seminar: “Culture Meets Geology” - Seminars begin at 9 A.M. and end at about 3 PM, at Boathouse auditorium of(OIMB). Free to SEA members and to youth under 17 years of age. Non-members $5. www.sea-edu.org 541-260-7770
Apr 28Ahh Shucks! - Oyster Feed - You don't want to miss this one! Oregon Oysters, there's no better way to celebrate Oregon's Bounty! $10 for full plate, $8 for half plate, Noon - 4pm541-888-687
May 12SEA Seminar: "Coastal Stewardship" & "Interpreting on the Oregon Coast" - Seminars begin at 9 A.M. and end at about 3 PM, at Boathouse auditorium of(OIMB). Free to SEA members and to youth under 17 years of age. Non-members $5. www.sea-edu.org541-260-7770
Bandon
Feb 11Bandon Showcase: IL Voce - IL Voce puts a fresh face on the global phenomenon of the genre labeled “Classical Crossover” or “Popera”. Their amazing sound is created by the combination of these four magical voices. www.bandonshowcase.org541-347-SHOW
May 19Bandon Showcase: Harry James Orchestra - The group features show-tunes, standards, love songs, and music from the ‘Golden Age of Swing.’ The Harry James Orchestra is sustaining the music that made James and others of the era household names and heroes to every young American. www.bandonshowcase.org541-347-SHOW
May 26U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY COURTESY BOAT INSPECTIONS Port of Bandon(541) 347-3206
May 26Blessing of the Fleet/Lost at Sea Ceremony - Donations of Flowers and Wreaths gratefully accepted. U.S.C.G. Coquille River Patrol carries wreaths/flowers out to sea.
Aug 04-Aug 05Port of Bandon's Fifth Annual "Windfest" - Bandon's 5th Annual WindFest! Vendors, Music, Wind Demonstrations, Food-Family Fun, Kite Making/Flying...Vendors wanted! FREE Summer Fun Event Port of Bandon347-3206
Gold Beach
Feb 01-Apr 30Treasure Hunting Season in Gold Beach www.goldbeach.org800-525-2334
Feb 17-Feb 18South Coast Writers Conference www.goldbeach.org541-247-2741
Feb 18Cedar Valley/North Bank Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry www.goldbeach.org800-525-2334
Mar 17Rogue River Rampage (Mud Race) - March 17th, Saint Patricks Day. Mark your calendar folks for the Rogue River Rampage this will be a run/walk event like never before. www.goldbeachchamber.com541-247-0923
May 19-May 20 25th Annual America's Wild Rivers Coast Wine, Art & Music Festival - Fair/Festival goldbeachchamber.com5412470923
Jun 14 Pistol River Wave Bash - Windsurfing, Kite Boarding & Paddle Board Competition www.goldbeach.org
Pistol River
Feb 18Pistol River Concert Association: Alice DiMicele www.pistolriver.com541-247-2848
Mar 24Pistol River Concert Association: Blame Sally - A unique collective of four distinct voices and musical backgrounds, Blame Sally has forged a compelling and original sound that has earned the band the well-deserved reputation as Bay Area phenomenon. www.pistolriver.com541-247-2848
Apr 14Pistol River Concert Association: James Keelaghan - For almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, curiosity intent and intensity. www.pistolriver.com541-247-2848
May 19Pistol River Concert Association: Ray Bonneville - Ray Bonneville calls his music "a gumbo of American roots stylings." A style that involves a tremendous amount of sound: laying down complex guitar grooves, rock-solid footboard percussion, intricate harmonica licks, and weathered vocals. www.pistolriver.com541-247-2848
Jun 02Pistol River Concert Association: Houston Jones - Houston Jones remains one of the West Coast's most talented and entertaining bands with down-home honky-tonk, a little bit of funk, experimental middle eastern influences, and basic Texas rhythm. www.pistolriver.com541-247-2848
Brookings
Feb 11Second Saturday Art Walk - The second Saturday each month the galleries, artists and musicians of Brookings invite you to join them for fantastic art, great food and lively entertainment in downtown Brookings. www.wildriverscoastart.com
Feb 11-Feb 12Winter Art and Chocolate Festival www.mossyrockpottery.com/festival541-266-7687
Mar 03B.J. Thomas in Concert - Best known for his hits Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Hooked on a Feeling, and Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, 5 time Grammy Winner & Platinum Recording Artist BJ THOMAS appearing at the Lucky 7 Casino Tolowa Event Center.707.487.7777
Mar 31-Apr 01Brookings-Harbor Home Show - 10-5; 11-3 Kalmiopsis School 650 Easy Street, Brookings
May 25-May 2873rd AZALEA FESTIVAL - Community-wide Festival includes a Parade, Car Show, Street Fair, Childrens' Carnival, Flower & Plant Shows, Quilt Show, Memorial Day Service at the Port and much, much more. Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Jun 30Twice as Good in Concert - This Native American, Ultimate Blues duo will perform their high energy Blues, Soul, and Rock & Roll with screaming guitar and soulful vocals backed by the 2XG band in one not-to-be-missed show! Lucky 7 Casino Tolowa Event Center
Jul 13-Jul 142012 Relay for Life Celebration - The 2012 Relay for Life Celebration is Friday July 13th, 2012 through Saturday July 14th, 2012 at the Brookings-Harbor High School Football Field.
 

 


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