| Calendar of Events |
Submit an Event |
Long Beach Peninsula |
| Ocean Park |
| Jun 21-Jun 22 | Northwest Garlic Festival - Arts, crafts & food booths. The return of the Clove Brothers. Garlic peeling games. Live music and old-fashioned family fun.
www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| Jul 04 | Independence Day Grand Parade www.funbeach.com | 888-751-9354 |
| Long Beach |
| May 24-Sep 01 | SummerFest - Clowns, bubbles, face painting, musicians, pets, contests, fun & games, a dunk tank and more! SummerFest events are FREE and family-friendly. www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| Jun 21 | 5K and 10K Beach-to-Chowder Run/Walk - Walk or run a 5K or run a 10K on hard packed sand. Nine age divisions for the runners and chowder at the end of the event! www.funbeach.com/events/beachrun | 800-451-2542 |
| Jun 21 | Doggie Olympic Games - The Mission of the Doggie Olympic Games is to provide an environment where owners and dogs can bond, play and laugh together while providing important funding for our community’s “No Kill” shelter.
www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| Jul 04 | Independence Day Fireworks on the Beach www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| Ilwaco |
| May 03-Sep 27 | Saturday Market at the Port - weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more!
www.portofilwaco.com/saturdaymarket.html | 800-451-2542 |
| May 14-May 19 | Tall Ships - The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain sail into port and offer public dockside tours and 3 hour adventure sails. www.funbeach.com | 360-642-3143 |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | Tall Ships - The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain sail into port and offer public dockside tours and 3 hour adventure sails. www.funbeach.com | 360-642-3143 |
| Jun 13-Jun 17 | Tall Ships - The tall ships Lynx and Bounty sail into port and offer public dockside tours and re-enactors portraying the Royal British Navy. Free educational booths on June 14 only. www.funbeach.com | 360-642-3143 |
| Jun 14-Aug 23 | Waikiki Beach Concert Series - June 14: Casey Neil Trio, June 28: Celilo, July 12: Don Hottell's Ragtime Jazz Band, July 26: The Oceanfloor Orchestra, August 9: Beerman Creek Stringband, August 23: Hank Cramer and Constellation's Crew
www.funbeach.com | 360-642-3029 |
| Jun 27-Jun 28 | Relay For Life - Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at the Ilwaco High School track and take turns walking or running laps. www.relayforlife.org | 800-ACS-2345 |
| Jul 05 | Independence Day Fireworks at the Port www.funbeach.com | 360-642-3143 |
| Peninsula |
| Jun 28 | Water Music Festival - A garden tour of many unique gardens throughout the Peninsula with recordings of the music. www.watermusicfestival.com | 800-451-2542 |
Northern California |
| Crescent City |
| May 17 | Ruby Van Denventer Flower Show - Held at the Crescent City fairgrounds. www.northerncalifornia.ne | 707-457-3485 |
| Jun 07 | Crescent City Motorcycle Poker Run - Ride starts at Elk Valley Casino at 9:00am. Cost: $25.00 Indiv / $35.00 Couple Price includes a Tri-Tip BBQ at the end of the run, Ride Pin for the first 200 participants, and Raffle Ticket. Ride goes to Cave Junction and back to Crescent City. | 707-464-4861 |
| Jul 25-Jul 26 | Relay For Life - The 9th Annual American Cancer Society Relay for life will be held from 6pm-6am at the Del Norte High School Track. www.northerncalifornia.net | 800-343-8300 |
| Jul 31-Aug 03 | Del Norte County Fair www.dnfairgrounds.com | 707-464-9556 |
Oregon Coast |
| Astoria |
| May 09-Nov 15 | Victorian Vogue www.cumtux.org | 503-325-2203 |
| May 11-Oct 05 | Astoria Sunday Market - Astoria Sunday market combines fresh produce, local arts & crafts, food, music and more in a lively atmosphere. The market covers four city blocks with over 200 vendors. www.astoriasundaymarket.net | 503-325-1010 |
| Jun 14 | Father’s Day Classic Car & Truck Show www.astoriakoa.com | 800-562-8506 |
| Jun 20-Jun 29 | Astoria Festival of Music - This year's theme is "Forever Young, Leonard Bernstein 90th Birthday Celebration."
www.liberty-theater.org | 800-875-6807 |
| Jun 20-Jun 22 | Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - Three days of Scandanavian traditions. Dancing, music, food, trolls and colorful costumes that will bring the old country heritage to life.
www.astoriascanfest.com | 800-875-6807 |
| Jul 03 | North Coast Symphonic Band Fourth of July Concert www.liberty-theater.org | 800-875-6807 |
| Jul 04 | Fireworks, Parade, and Activities www.oldoregon.com | 800-875-6807 |
| Warrenton |
| May 01-Sep 30 | Mishler Underground Bunker and Truck Tours, Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861-2000 |
| May 17 | Armed Forces Day - Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861-2000 |
| May 24-May 25 | Memorial Weekend “Celebrating Veterans and Freedom” - Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861-2000 |
| Jun 14 | Flag Day Activities and Celebration - Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861-2000 |
| Jun 21-Jun 22 | Attack on Battery Russell - Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861-2000 |
| Jul 19-Jul 20 | World War II Reenactment - Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861–1470 |
| Aug 30-Sep 01 | Civil War Reenactment - Fort Stevens State Park www.visitfortstevens.com | 503-861–1470 |
| Gearhart |
| May 24 | Firemen’s Ball - Annual Gearhart Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Ball is casual, fun and affordable! It starts at 8pm, is open to the public, and is only $10 per person. Beer & wine, music & dancing and scrip gambling. Fundraiser for the Volunteer Fire Department.
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| Jul 04 | Old Time July 4th 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" - Author Kristy Kutch's colored pencil/watersoluble colored pencil workshop, sponsored by Trails End Art Association. Fee includes samples of art supplies. www.artshow.com/kutch/workshops.html | 503-458-5541 |
| Seaside |
| May 17 | Downtown Wine Walk www.seasideor.com | 503-717-1914 |
| Jun 14 | Muscle Beach Cruz Car Show www.flashbackinseaside.com | 503-717-8530 |
| Jun 26-Jun 28 | Miss Oregon Scholarship Program www.seasidechamber.com | 503-738-8585 |
| Jul 04 | Parade, Old Fashion Social, Street Fair, Fireworks www.seasidechamber.com | 503-738-6391 |
| Jul 11-Jul 12 | BikeFest www.flashbackinseaside.com | 503-717-8530 |
| Cannon Beach |
| Jan 01-Dec 31 | Haystack Rock Awareness Program - Weather and tide permitting HRAP staffers are on the beach on most low-tide mornings.
The program features: Bird Stations with Spotting Scopes, Display tanks and microscopes,Interpretative signs and informative brochure, Trained Naturalists.
www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us | 503-436-1581 ext 108 |
| May 30-Jun 01 | Cannon Beach Film Festival | 503-436-1242 |
| Jun 07 | Sandcastle Day - Each year on Sandcastle Day, the beach is transformed into a temporary gallery of imaginative sand sculptures. Sandcastle Day has been a tradition in Cannon Beach since 1964.It has grown into one of the largest sand building contests on the West Coast. www.cannonbeach.org | 503-436-2623 ext 3 |
| Jul 04 | Parade and North Coast Symphonic Band www.cannonbeach.org | 503-436-2623 |
| Manzanita |
| Jun 14 | Kids Kite & Craft Fair www.hoffmancentermanzanita.org | 503-368-3846 |
| Nehalem Bay |
| May 24 | Memorial Weekend Blues Festival - Featuring Norman Sylvester and Bond St. Blues Band at the Nehalem Bay Winery.
www.nehalembaywinery.com | 888-368-9463 |
| Jun 14 | Juneteenth Celebration - Featuring Rhythm Culture at the Nehalem Bay Winery.
www.nehalembaywinery.com | 888-368-9463 |
| Jul 04 | Independence Day Celebration - Free BBQ & live band at the Nehalem Bay Winery.
www.nehalembaywinery.com | 888-368-9463 |
| Wheeler |
| Jun 14-Jun 15 | Crab Festival www.nehalembaychamber.com | 877-368-5100 |
| Rockaway Beach |
| May 17-May 18 | Kite Festival www.rockawaybeach.net | 503-355-8108 |
| May 24-Sep 28 | Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Tours - Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a 1910 Heisler Steam Locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, this trip will give you a glimpse into history. www.ocsr.net | 503-842-7972 |
| Jun 14 | Wine, Cheese & All That Jazz - A full slate of jazz artists perform for this Portland Rose Festival-sanctioned event. Event includes food, wine tasting, music and dancing. www.rockawaybeach.net | 503-355-8108 |
| Jul 04 | 4th of July Celebration - Celebrate 4th of July with good old-fashioned fun! Parade, Kids Fun Day at the Beach, Auction, and Grand Fireworks. www.rockawaybeach.net | 503-355-8108 |
| Aug 16-Aug 17 | Arts & Crafts Fair - Fair is over 25 years old. All items sold are completely handmade by the vendor. Items vary from tie dye to bird houses, exquisitely woven baskets to jewelry, dog beds to hand-tooled leather belts and much more. Event includes food booths and music. www.rockawaybeach.net | 503-355-8108 |
| Sep 20-Sep 21 | Autumn Festival www.rockawaybeach.net | 503-355-8108 |
| Dec 13 | Christmas & Sing-A-Long www.rockawaybeach.net | 503-355-8108 |
| Garibaldi |
| May 01-Oct 31 | Garibaldi Museum - Maritime Museum Open to Public - Open Thurs - Monday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$3.00 admission, seniors and children under 18 is $2.50, children 5 and under are free.
www.GaribaldiMuseum.com | 503-322-8411 |
| May 16-May 17 | Bounty on the Bay www.tbnep.org | 503-322-2222 |
| May 17 | 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 | 800-717-0108 |
| May 24-Sep 28 | Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Tours - Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a 1910 Heisler Steam Locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, this trip will give you a glimpse into history. www.ocsr.net | 503-842-7972 |
| 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 | 503-292-5055 |
| Tillamook |
| May 06-Jul 06 | Ginger Christmas - The Many Moods of Me - Latimer Quilt & Textile Center - Crossstitch, dolls, needlepoint. Open House May 11 Mothers Day | 503-842-8622 |
| May 16-May 17 | North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement and TLC Mustangs & Fords Club Cruise-In and Show & Shine - In support of Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Cruise is in downtown Tillamook 6 to 10 pm on Friday, the car show starts on Saturday at 8 am at the Tillamook Cheese Visitor Center parking lot.
www.tillamookchamber.org | 503-842-2522 |
| Jun 07 | Tillamook County Fair Open Horse Show www.tillamookchamber.org | 503-398-5119 |
| Jun 07 | Free Fishing Day - Trask River Hatchery: 8 am to Noon -8 yrs and younger, noon to 3 pm - 9 yrs and older.Contact Jim Skaar 503-842-4090.
Free Fishing Derby at Hebo Lake has a 8 am registration. Contact Hebo Forestry Dept 503-392-3161.
www.tillamookchamber.org | |
| Jun 14-Sep 27 | Tillamook Farmer’s Market - Market is located at Second and Laurel Avenue in downtown Tillamook.
www.tillamookfarmersmarket.com | 503-842-5800 |
| Jun 19-Sep 25 | Farmer’s Market on Thursdays - Market is in the 600 block of N. Main Ave. (Hwy. 101) across from the old Safeway building. www.tillamookfarmersmarket.com | 503-842-5800 |
| Jun 21-Jun 22 | Quilt Show - At the Tillamook County Fairgrounds.
www.tillamookfair.com | 503-965-6774 |
| Jun 28-Jun 29 | Tillamook County Rodeo - The Northwest's finest cowboys & cowgirls compete in Bareback Riding,
Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Wild Cow Milking, Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, and Breakaway Roping. Activities include a western dance and barbecue.
www.tillamookrodeo.com | 503-842-7525 |
| Jun 28 | June Dairy Festival - The 2008 June Dairy Parade, with the theme “Hooked on Tillamook” is scheduled for Saturday in downtown Tillamook. This year marks the 51st Anniversary of the Parade which is considered to the second largest parade in Oregon, averaging about 150 entries. www.gotillamook.com/junedairy.htm | 503-842-7525 |
| Jul 08-Sep 07 | Caroline Burton, Walking Forward - Latimer Quilt & Textile Center - Open house July 13 www.latimerquiltandtextile.com | 503-842-8622 |
| Aug 01 | Moonlight Madness www.tillamookchamber.org | 503-842-3493 |
| Aug 06-Aug 09 | Tillamook County Fair “Looking Great in ‘08” - There's plenty to do and see at the fair, including horseracing, a carnival,Brad's WORLD REPTILES,the Clown of Many Faces, Karen Quest - Cowgirl Tricks,Jeff Martin, the Blond Curly Haired Magician, and more.
www.tillamookfair.com | 503-842-2272 |
| Aug 16 | Tillamook Bay Run - Competitive 5 mile Trail Run or a 10 mile Trail Run. For Walkers there is a 5 mile Walking Course.
The Bay Run is held at the Bayocean Spit, 3 miles West of Tillamook, Oregon between Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
www.gotillamook.com/tbr.htm | 503-842-7525 |
| Aug 16-Aug 17 | Old Iron Show - The EDGE&TA Branch 159 Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association presents the show on Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-3pm at the Blue Heron French Cheese Co.
www.gotillamook.com | 503-842-3130 |
| Aug 23-Aug 24 | Return from the Burn Celebration - At the Tillamook Forest Center from
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
www.tillamookforestcenter.org | 503-815-6803 |
| Aug 23 | The Great American Coastal Duck Race - All day family event with a duck race, kids events, and vendors at the Blue Heron French Cheese Co.
www.gotillamook.com | 503-842-DUCK |
| Aug 29-Aug 31 | Moograss Bluegrass Festival - Pickin', jammin', food, friends, and fun in the cool of the Oregon Coast. www.moograss.com | 503-842-2566 ext. 2030 |
| Sep 09-Nov 08 | Lynn Yale’s People of Cloth - Latimer Quilt & Textile Center - One of a kind figurative sculpture. Open house Sept 14. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com | 503-842-8622 |
| Nov 11-Jan 04 | Latimer Collection Coverlets - Latimer Quilt & Textile Center www.latimerquiltandtextile.com | 503-842-8622 |
| Cloverdale |
| Jul 05 | Clover's Day - Breakfast, Parade, Bazaar, Music
www.pcnvchamber.org | 503-392-4340 |
| Pacific City |
| May 17 | Reach the Beach - 18th Annual Clean Air Bicycle Challenge Benefit for the American Lung Association of Oregon.
Starts from Portland, Salem, Grand Ronde, or Amity to the beach at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City.
www.rtb.kintera.org | 503-459-4508 |
| Jun 21 | Brewer’s Summer Games www.pelicanbrewery.com | 503-965-7007 |
| Jul 05 | Fireworks Display www.pcnvchamber.org | 888-KIWANDA |
| Jul 18-Jul 20 | Dory Days - The 49th annual festivals includes parade, bazaar, fish fry, dory boat demos celebrating the dory fleet and dory fishermen.
www.pcnvchamber.org | 888-KIWANDA |
| Aug 02-Aug 03 | Cape Kiwanda Surf Contest www.capekiwandalongboardcontest.com | 503-965-SURF |
| Aug 23-Aug 24 | Nestucca Valley Artisans Art Fair | 503-392-3333 |
| Lincoln City |
| Jan 01-May 26 | “Finders Keepers” Glass Floats on the Beach - More than 2,000 glass floats are placed on the beach, and are free to keep for those who find them. www.oregoncoast.org | 800-452-2151 |
| May 17 | Mid-May Plant Exchange - An opportunity for gardeners to bring plants to share and take home new plants free of charge. Visit with other local gardeners and learn about the plants that thrive in the coastal climate.
www.conniehansengarden.com | 541-994-6338 |
| May 17 | Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics - Does your dog have what it takes to go for the "gold"? Categories range from sweetest kisser to longest ears and much more! www.oregoncoast.org/mutts | 800-452-2151 |
| May 23-Jun 30 | Colville Foundation Art Show - At the Lincoln City Cultural Center. | 541-994-9994 |
| May 24 | Cause 4 Paws - At the Lincoln City Cultural Center. This outdoor festival and auction benefits the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Bring a 10+ pound bag of dog or cat food and receive a $5 coupon good to use at vending booths at the festival. Admission is free. | 541-921-2045 |
| May 25-Sep 28 | Farmers Market - Open from 9AM-2PM on Sundays. Enjoy the chance to revive your kitchen and home! Take the Green Leap by shopping at the Lincoln City Cultural Center for fresh deals on a variety of local goods and produce. | 541-867-6293 |
| May 30-Jun 01 | Cascade Head Music Festival: Jazz Series - This weekend features the Pinot Noir Jazztet opening for The Midnight Serenaders on May 30, Whirled News on May 31 and The Steve Cannon Blow Hard Big Band on June 1. www.cascadeheadmusic.org | 541-994-5333 |
| May 30-Jun 01 | Lincoln City Kiteboard Rodeo - Takes place on the beach near the Historic Taft District. This new community event will be held by the group who brings us the Nelscott Reef Tow-In Surf Contest. www.nelscottreef.com | 541-996-6122 |
| Jun 12-Jun 15 | Cascade Head Music Festival: Classical Series - Takes place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Featured artists include DeRosa Ensemble on June 12, Florestan on the 13th and TonePoem on the 15th. www.cascadeheadmusic.org | 541-994-5333 |
| Jun 13-Jun 15 | Glass Gallery Hop - Visit local galleries, enjoy the art and special exhibits and enter to win gift certificates toward the purchase of art. | 800-452-2151 |
| Jun 14 | Festival of Gardens - Garden tours are planned, featuring a variety of garden styles in area. Plants are offered for sale at the Garden, along with membership information and other features of interest. Tickets $15 per person, $10 to members. www.conniehansengarden.com | 541-994-6338 |
| Jun 14 | Soap Box Derby - The Soap Box Derby is back! The 2008 Derby will be a Green event. | 541-921-2306 |
| Jun 14 | North Lincoln Hospital Foundation's 5th Annual Wine & Gourmet Gala and Auction | 541-996-7102 |
| Jun 16-Jun 21 | Plein Air Art Festival & Quick Draw - Workshops during the week. Enjoy live music and art "in action" on the beach in the Historic Taft District on Saturday. | 541-996-2119 |
| Jun 18 | Let There Be Arts June Concert Series | 541-994-5600 |
| Jun 20-Jun 21 | Let There Be Arts June Concert Series. - Two Orchestra concerts. | 541-994-5600 |
| Jun 20 | 13th Anniversary Celebration at Chinook Winds Casino - Enjoy fireworks, a symphony and cake! | 888-CHINOOK |
| Jun 21 | Kyllo's Ocean's Edge 5k/2 Mile Fun Run - This annual event is held on the beach at low tide, starts at Kyllo's Restaurant at 8:30am. www.active.com | |
| Jun 22 | Let There Be Arts June Concert Series - Fundraising concert. | |
| Jun 28-Jun 29 | Summer Kite Festival - The theme for the 2008 kite season is Oodles of Octopi. Come and watch us attempt to break the world record of most Octopi in the sky. www.oregoncoast.org | 800-452-2151 |
| Jul 04 | Fireworks on Siletz Bay | 800-452-2151 |
| Jul 11-Jul 13 | Smokin' at the Ocean & Brewfest | 888-CHINOOK |
| Jul 17-Jul 20 | Lincoln County Fair www.co.lincoln.or.us/fair | 541-265-6237 |
| Jul 18-Jul 20 | Battle at the Beach Amateur Boxing www.chinookwindscasino.com | 888-CHINOOK |
| Jul 26 | Orphan Plant Sale - For bargain hunters, the Orphan Plant Sale is our way of finding new homes for excess plants we have propagated. Find interesting specimens for modest prices, beginning at $1, "to a good home".
www.conniehansengarden.com | 541-994-6338 |
| Aug 02 | Sand Castle Contest - Takes place in the Historic Taft District. | 541-996-3800 |
| Aug 30-Aug 31 | Art at the Beach - Takes place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Art, music, food and fun! | 541-921-2045 |
| Sep 13 | Fall Plant Sale - Just in time for fall planting--a sale with lots of unusual varieties to add interest to any garden. Plenty of old favorites available, too. Great for collectors who enjoy finding something special!
www.conniehansengarden.com | 541-994-6338 |
| Dec 06 | Open House and Craft Sale - Visit with friends and Garden Volunteers, enjoy light refreshments, and shop among crafts created by local garden enthusiasts, to celebrate the holidays.
www.conniehansengarden.com | 541-994-6338 |
| Gleneden Beach |
| Jul 04 | 4th of July Celebration - Visit Gleneded Beach for a full day of activities including a pancake breakfast, craft fair and parade. www.glenedenbeach.org | |
| Depoe Bay |
| May 26 | 63rd 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.
www.depoebaychamber.org | 541-765-2889 |
| Jul 03 | Fireworks at Boiler Bay www.depoebaychamber.org | 541-765-2889 |
| Jul 12 | Cruise In to Drive Out Hunger - Have fun, bring some canned food, drive out hunger, see some outstanding cars, listen to some great music and be a part of the voting for your favorite car. www.depoebaychamber.org | 541-765-2889 |
| Newport |
| May 10-Oct 25 | Saturday Farmers Market - Local organic growers and market gardeners bring their fresh produce to the market. Vibrant flowers (fresh and dried), color spots, perennials, herbs, and bedding plants. An assortment of items such as soaps, honey, breads, pastries, eggs, and much more www.newportfarmersmarket.org | 541-961-8236 |
| May 16-May 17 | Brewer’s Memorial Fest - The fest is a benefit for the Oregon Humane Society and other Dog charities in Oregon. This year’s event includes 50+ microbreweries, local cuisine, live music, and dog events! www.brewersalefest.com | 541-867-3660 |
| May 17 | Nye Beach Writers Series: Doug Thompson - author of “Whales: Touching The Mystery.” “A book that offers hope for the future of the whales and for all of us,” writes Jane Goodall. Co-sponsored with Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon Coast Aquarium, and Mountain Writers Series in Portland.
www.writersontheedge.org | 541-265-2787 |
| May 24-May 26 | Opening weekend for new exhibit Oddwater! at the Oregon Coast Aquarium www.aquarium.org | 541-867-3474 |
| Jun 28 | SeaFest - SeaFest is a fun-filled day at the Hatfield Marine Science Center with hands-on learning about the natural world, cool exhibits, science learning activities, tours of labs, research vessels, seafood tasting, plus live entertainment and more! www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/seafest | 541-867-0219 |
| Jun 28 | Oregon Coast Gardening & Landscaping Expo - Expo includes garden oriented vendor booths with a wide
variety of plants, landscape items and garden art. The expo includes a series of gardening and landscaping
seminars. | 541-270-0892 |
| Jul 04 | Fireworks over Yaquina Bay - Celebrate the 4th of July Newport style! | 1-800-COAST-44 |
| Jul 05-Jul 06 | Oregon Coast Geezer Games www.newportseniorcenter.com | 541-265-9617 |
| Jul 29-Aug 01 | "Colored Pencil: Delicate to Dynamic" - Kristy Kutch's colored pencil/watercolor pencil art workshop, minimum age 16. Preregistration required; welcome lunch, numerous demonstrations, and art-supply samples included. www.artshow.com/kutch/workshops.html | 219-874-4688 |
| Aug 30 | Endless Summer - "Blast from the Past" - 50's-60's themed music and dancing featuring Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts and the Nowhere Men 5-10 PM at Newport Armory
Benefits the Lincoln County Children's Advocacy Center www.co.lincoln.us/cac | 541-574-0841 |
| Toledo |
| Jun 18-Sep 24 | Wednesday Street Market - Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors provide handcrafted items and fresh vegetables in an outdoor sidewalk sale. Enjoy summer outdoor concerts on the Main Street Deck across from City Hall each Wednesday from noon to 1pm.
www.visittoledooregon.com | 541-336-2247 ext 215 |
| Jul 25-Jul 27 | Toledo Summer Festival - Logging show, kids parade,fireworks carnival rides, craft and food vendors, bingo, a dunk tank, and beer garden. www.toledosummerfestival.com | 541-336-3181 |
| Aug 03 | Antique Street Fair and Classic Car Show - Antique dealers from all over the state and region are on historic Main Steet for fair. In addition, classic cars, music and crafts will delight everyone! www.visittoledooregon.com | 541-336-3183 |
| Aug 23-Aug 24 | Fourth Annual Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show - Boat displays, maritime artists & vendors, live music, boat races, river cruises, family boat building and children's activities. Free admission. www.portoftoledo.org | 541-336-5207 |
| Waldport |
| May 24-May 25 | Eclectic Arts Show | 541-563-7484 |
| Jul 03 | Fireworks at Alsea Bay | 541-563-3872 |
| Yachats |
| May 24 | Yachats Ladies Club Memorial Day Pie & Ice Cream Social - Held inside the Yachats Ladies Club House, 286 W 3rd Street. www.yachats.org | 541-547-3205 |
| Jul 04 | Duck for Kids Race - Ducks are launched at the Yachats River Bridge. 1,000 rubber duckies are dropped from the bridge to race down the Yachats River! Watch from the beach at Yachats Ocean Road State Park. The first ducks across the finish line wins fantastic prizes. www.yachats.org | 541-547-3530 |
| Jul 04 | Yachats Ladies Club Fourth of July Pie & Ice Cream Social | 541-547-3205 |
| Jul 04 | Yachats la de da Parade, Festivities & Fireworks Show www.yachats.org | 800-929-0477 |
| Jul 11-Jul 13 | Yachats Music Festival - Cameo performances by 20 to 30 major classical artists. www.yachats.org | 510-601-7919 |
| Jul 12 | Yachats Smelt Fry - All you can eat smelt, with rolls, coleslaw, pickles, chips and drink. Sausage with soft drink and all the fixings also be available, as will dessert. Lively entertainment includes Oregon's Old-Time fiddlers and a local German Umpa band. www.yachats.org | 541-547-5171 |
| Jul 19-Jul 20 | Yachats Coastal Garden Tour www.yachatshealthclinic.org | 541-547-3301 |
| Aug 02-Aug 03 | Pathways to Transformation - Health, Psychics, and Crafts Fair. Held inside the Yachats Commons, Hwy. 101 and W 4th Street.
| 541-547-4664 |
| Florence |
| May 16-May 18 | Rhododendron Festival www.florencechamber.com | 541-997-3128 |
| May 31-Jun 01 | U.S. Open Armwrestling Championship www.threeriverscasino.com | 877-3-RIVERS |
| Jun 21 | Sand Master Jam www.sandboard.com | 541-997-6006 |
| Jun 21 | Coastal Cuisine - This 1st Annual Event features restaurants, wineries and microbrews from the Oregon Coast offering tastes of their signature products. Music and door prizes also! A benefit for Florence Food Share.
www.threeriverscasino.com | 541-997-9110 |
| Jul 02-Jul 05 | 4 Days of the 4th of July www.florencechamber.com | 541-997-3128 |
| Mapleton |
| Jun 22 | Siuslaw River Triathlon www.eclecticedgeracing.com | 541-268-4289 |
| Gardiner |
| Jul 04 | Fireworks and Celebration - Fireworks at night and activities during the day include: their annual potluck picnic, along with games for the kids, including snail races, water balloon toss, and a watermelon-eating contest. For the "older kids," there will be an egg toss. | 541-271-4063 |
| Reedsport |
| May 25-May 27 | Memorial Weekend Celebration - Theme is “Honoring Veterans Past, Present, & Future”. Performances by the 29 Palms Marine Corp Marching Band. The Green Beret Paratroopers jump into the Memorial Service. Fly-by from an F-15 squadron. Parade, booths, BBQ, and live entertainment.
www.reedsportcc.org | 800-247-2155 |
| Jun 12-Jun 15 | Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships - Professional chainsaw sculpture carvers from around the world gather at Rainbow Plaza in Reedsport. Come and meet the artists and enjoy super sales on carvings. Live Band and dance on Saturday night. www.odcsc.com | 800-247-2155 |
| Winchester Bay |
| Jul 04 | Fireworks Over The Bay www.reedsportcc.org | 541-271-4471 |
| Jul 18-Jul 20 | Ocean Fest - Live music, bazaar, children's parade, Open House at the shops, jet boat rides, seafood barbecue, Coast Guard demonstrations. A summer's worth of fun packed into three days.
| 541- 271-1510 |
| Jul 30-Aug 03 | Dunefest - Events include drag races, challenges and more. In addition to all the action on the sand, you'll find ATV vendor booths, food, music and exhibitions featuring the latest products and vehicles. www.dunefest.com | 800-247-2155 |
| Lakeside |
| Jul 03-Jul 05 | Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks, Street Faire, Classic Car Show Saturday, Drawings, Bake Sale and fun, fun, fun. www.lakesideoregonchambers.com | 541-271-3495 |
| Aug 09 | Cardboard Boat Races www.lakesideoregonchambers.com | 541-759-3981 |
| Aug 16-Aug 17 | Columbia Drag Boat Association Lakeside Races www.cdbaracing.com | 541-759-3981 |
| North Bend |
| May 18-Jun 30 | Coos Sand and Sea Quilt Show - Open 9am to 5pm daily. Come see the beautiful wall hangings and quilts made by local quilters, in a gallery atmosphere. | 541-756-4466 |
| May 24-May 26 | Wild West Days Featuring the Bay Area Bull Bash - Get ready for a wild time! Outdoor arena, entertainment, a Cowboy Western Dance in the Salmon Room Fri & Sat night and much more! www.themillcasino.com | 541-756-8800 |
| Jun 27-Jun 28 | Southwestern Oregon Rose Society Show - The show is at the Pony Village Mall and is open to the public and any amateur rose grower may enter the exhibits. | 541-756-3595 |
| Jun 28 | Bay Area Lumberjack Competition - Competitors from all over the world vie for prize money totaling over $9500. Sawing, chopping, speed climbing and tree topping. Always fun and always free. www.themillcasino.com | 541-756-8800 |
| Jul 03 | Fireworks at The Mill - Family friendly event is always popular and tons of fun with great festival food and drink, clowns, caricature artists, magicians, face painters, juggles and a spectacular fireworks show over the bay at dusk. www.themillcasino.com | 541-756-8800 |
| Coos Bay |
| May 14-Oct 29 | Downtown Farmer's Market - Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more!
| 541-269-0215 |
| May 18 | South Coast BBQ RIB Cook-Off - Located at Oregon Ranch Meats
723 S. 2nd Street, Coos Bay, behind: Les Schwab & Oregon Tool. All proceeds will go to benefit local charities.$5.00 per Adult, $3.00 per child under 12 $3.00 senior citizen 60+ | 541-267-2300 |
| May 24 | Memorial Day Parade - The theme of the parade will be THIS IS OUR COUNTRY, PEACE IS AMERICAS DREAM. | 541-267-4702 |
| May 31 | NW Natural BBQ Fundraiser - Fundraiser for South Coast Food Share, 11am to 2pm at the Wal-Mart parking lot. All proceeds go to feed hungry families in our communities. | 541-888-7094 |
| Jun 06-Jun 08 | 1812 PRIVATEER LYNX & HMS BOUNTY TALL SHIPS - 122-foot square topsail schooner Lynx is an interpretation of a naval schooner from the War of 1812. Climb aboard and step back in time as you relive history. Grand Arrival 3pm. Dockside tours and Adventure Sails available. www.privateerlynx.com | 866-446-5969 |
| Jul 04 | Mingus Park Family Fun Day - Free swimming, fishing ponds, face painting, family competitions, clowns, kids entertainment, Monkey Bridge, Furry Friends Therapy Dogs. Crafts and goodie bags, food and more. Fireworks provided by the City of Coos Bay at dusk on the waterfront. | 800-824-8486 |
| Charleston |
| Jun 07 | State Parks Day www.shoreacres.net | 541-888-3732 |
| Jun 15 | Shore Acres Rose Sunday Father’s Day - Ravishing Roses and Rose Experts Answering Questions!
South Coast Wood Carvers Displays & Demos.
Bay Area Artists Association - Paint-Out in the Gardens
Garden House Open with Cookies, Coffee and Punch.
www.shoreacres.net | 541-756-5401 |
| Coquille |
| Jun 07 | Gay 90s Celebration - Parade, vendors, children's activities, music and much more. www.coquillechamber.org | 541-396-3414 |
| Jul 19-Jul 20 | Victorian Tea - Located at AJ Sherwood B & B at 2 pm. Reservations required. Cost $15. | 541-396-2579 |
| Port Orford |
| Apr 01-Oct 31 | Historic Hughes House and Cape Blanco Lighthouse Tours - Tours from 10 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Closed Mondays. www.capeblancolighthouse.org
www.hugheshouse.org | 541-332-9002 |
| Jul 04 | 4th of July Jubilee - Parade at mid day and a spectacular fireworks at night in addition to other activities like: Rotary breakfast,Jerry can races, knot tying contest. www.discoverportorford.com/jubilee.php | 541-332-8055 |
| Gold Beach |
| May 01-Oct 15 | Rogue River Mail Boat Trips Begins Daily Excursions - Rogue River Mail Boat Hydro-Jet 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 | World Championship Jet Boat Races www.goldbeach.org | 541-247-6617 |
| May 17-May 18 | Art, Seafood, and Wine Festival - Enjoy Wine, Art, food, crafts, and wine tasting. Since 1984, this event is a Wine Tasting Classic. www.goldbeach.org | 541-247-0923 |
| Jul 04 | Party at the Port - Old fashioned and upbeat celebration for all ages. Live music with the Ferguson Brothers Band and Heart & Soul. Food & Beer court, stuff for kids to do including a bounce house, climbing wall, giant slide, bean bag toss, and more. www.goldbeach.org | 541-247-0923 |
| Jul 05-Jul 06 | Mari-Time Art Fest - The best seafaring works of local artists,seafood delights,comedy skits and live music. www.oregoncoastbooks.com | 541-247-2495 |
| Jul 17-Jul 20 | Curry County Fair - Great entertainment, talent contest, bands, grand parade, livestock and carnival. www.goldbeach.org | 541-247-4541 |
| Aug 23 | Summer Art Roll - Catch the free bus to all 7 galleries, enjoy music and food. www.goldbeach.org | 541-247-7858 |
| Sep 06-Sep 07 | Oregon Coast Cycling Festival - Cycling in one of the world's most beautiful locales. Five separate fully supported routes. Proceeds of the Festival benefit the Curry Health Foundation and Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center. www.oregoncoastcyclingfestival.com | 541-251-0063 |
| Sep 20-Sep 21 | Festival of Quilts - Quilts galore, dolls, vendors, handmade boutique and classes. www.goldbeach.org | 800-525-2334 |
