2013 EvEnts CalEndar
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2013 EvEnts CalEndar
Oregon 2013 Events Calendar Your official guide to events throughout the state of Oregon! Fairs & Festivals | Animal & Agriculture Events | Holiday Festivals Food, Wine & Brew Festivals | Charity Events | Cultural Heritage Events Garden Events | Lectures & Exhibits | Performing Arts Visual Arts | Shopping | Sports | Trade Shows & Seminars A product of the Oregon Festivals & Events Association EXPLORE YOUR ART 20 Special Exhibitions and 50,000 Permanent Collection Objects American · Asian · European · Modern & Contemporary · Native American · Northwest Art · Photography · Graphic Arts portlandartmuseum.org IMAGINE . . . 300 DAYS OF BLISSFUL SUNSHINE . REALLY! 541.296.2231 ǀ www.visitthedalles.com Click AND Stay Connected /TheDallesAreaChamber EXPLORE OREGON! Just like Lewis and Clark in the early 19th century… you are in for quite a trip! Fortunately roads have been built and detailed maps are available. No more traveling by dugout canoe and horseback. Unless that’s the way you choose to explore the great state of Oregon — the state where old meets new and its residents are a curious bunch. THE OFFICIAL 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR What are these icons and what do they mean? Throughout this publication you will see color coded icons like these that are a quick visual representation of the type of event listed above them. Keep this page handy! Animals & Agriculture Garden Brewery Holiday Charity Event Hop Festival Cultural Heritage Lecture Exhibit OFEA Member Fair Performing Arts Festival Retail/Shopping Art Festival Sports Flowers Trade Show/Seminar Cuisine Visual Arts Winery The Oregon Festivals & Events Association was created to unite the organizations, vendors, volunteers and event professionals that produce Oregon’s many special events and unique festivals. If you would like more information about the Oregon Festivals & Events Association please check out our website at www.oregonfestivals.org or contact us toll free at 866-451-6332. 2 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org CONTENTS 4 9 14 16 Oregon Coast 23 Southern Oregon Portland Metro 29 Central Oregon Mt. Hood & the Gorge 31 Eastern Oregon Willamette Valley 38 Contact Information • Astoria • Seaside • Milton-Freewater • Hermiston • Hood River • Gresham Tigard • • Milwaukie • Sandy Tualatin • Mt. Hood • Oregon City Government Camp • Wilsonville • • Tillamook • McMinnville Woodburn • • Sheridan • Lincoln City • Pendleton • The Dalles Portland • • Hillsboro • Enterprise • La Grande • Molalla • Silverton • Salem Dallas • Monmouth • • Newport • Stayton Albany • • Corvallis Baker City • Mt. Jefferson • Madras • Lebanon • Sweet Home • John Day Mt. Washington • Redmond • Prineville North Sister • Eugene South Sister Broken Top • Florence • Bend Ontario • Mt. Bachelor • Cottage Grove • Reedsport • La Pine • Burns • Coos Bay • Sutherlin • Roseburg Mt. Thielsen • Bandon Crater Lake National Park Steens Mtn. Mt. McLoughlin • Grants Pass • Medford • Ashland • Klamath Falls • Brookings OregOn 2013 EvEnts CalEndar Your official guide to events throughout the state of oregon! Fairs & Festivals | Animal & Agriculture Events | Holiday Festivals Food, Wine & Brew Festivals | Charity Events | Cultural Heritage Events Garden Events | Lectures & Exhibits | Performing Arts Visual Arts | Shopping | Sports | Trade Shows & Seminars a produCt of thE orEgon fEstivals & EvEnts assoCiation On the cover: Autumn’s Willamette Falls Festival celebrates the rich heritage, culture and community of the area with a weekend of art, music and riverfront activities to Historic Oregon City and West Linn. PHOTO COURTESY GARY WEBER, ODOT Photo/Video Services and Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory www.mthoodterritory.com. www.oregonfestivals.org Oregon Festivals and Events Association www.oregonfestivals.org • 866-451-6332 The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, directs the state’s tourism marketing and development efforts. For more Oregon travel information, contact: Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon 670 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Suite 240 • Salem, OR 97301 www.traveloregon.com 800-547-7842 (or 503-378-8850) Fax: 503-378-4574 Additional copies of the Oregon Events Calendar are available at local chambers of commerce and visitor centers, State of Oregon Welcome Centers and regional tourism associations. Need more copies? Call 503-546-9886 or 877-546-9887. Publisher: Pamplin Media Group 6605 SE Lake Road Portland, OR 97222 • 503-684-0360 Advertising Sales: Micaela Kinish Graphic Designer: Karl Deutsch Database Manager: Keith Klippstein To advertise, call 503-546-9886 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 3 Dozens of state parks dot the coastline, and nearly every one of them is within a short drive of one of many quaint towns. Legendary seafood, historic lighthouses, breathtaking viewpoints, and thriving arts communities call the Oregon coast home — making it one of the state’s most popular regions. JANUARY 7 - MARCH 2 MARY KERR VINTAGE REVISITED Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-8622 The use of vintage quilt blocks to create contemporary fabric art. Open house Sunday, January 13th, noon to 4pm & unveiling of the 2013 raffle quilt “The Oregon Quilt”. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com JAN FEB MAR JANUARY 26 OREGON COAST FEBRUARY 15 - 17 CONFLUENCE 2013: A WINE, BEER, SEAFOOD, MUSIC FESTIVAL Reedsport .................................................541-271-3495 This award winning event offers different styles of music flowing together throughout a two day event. Oregon wines & breweries vend their respective products & food vendors serve culinary delights of the Oregon Coast. Craft vendors will sell & exhibit crafts. www.reedsportcc.org/confluence MARDI GRAS JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF Lincoln City ..............................................800-452-2151 Come celebrate Mardi Gras - Lincoln City style! This free event is from 11am - 2pm at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City. www.oregoncoast.org APR MAY JUN Florence ................................................... 541-997-1994 Enjoy two days of top folk music performances, as well as the artisan craft fair & pie baking contest. Headliners are Barry McGuire & John York, Sat night, a Hootenanny with songs of Peter, Paul & Mary & Kingston Trio, Sun aftn. www.winterfolkfestival.org JUL AUG TREASURE HUNTING SEASON (GLASS FLOATS & GEOCACHING) SEPT Gold Beach .............................................. 800-525-2334 www.goldbeach.org OCT FEBRUARY 15 - 16 18TH ANNUAL SOUTH COAST WRITERS CONFERENCE NOV Gold Beach ............................................... 541-247-2741 www.socc.edu/scwriters/ Lincoln City ............................................. 541-994-9994 Spring Break has never been so magical! This week long event includes magic shows, magic camp + more! www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org APRIL 1 - 30 TREASURE HUNTING SEASON (GLASS FLOATS & GEOCACHING) Gold Beach .............................................. 800-525-2334 www.goldbeach.org Newport .....................................................800-COAST44 www.seafoodandwine.com APRIL 13 2013 NEWPORT SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVAL MARCH 1 - 31 TREASURE HUNTING SEASON (GLASS FLOATS & GEOCACHING) Gold Beach .............................................. 800-525-2334 www.goldbeach.org MARINE SCIENCE DAY Newport ....................................................541-867-0234 OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center Open House! Come behind the scenes, meet scientists and experience our cutting edge marine research. hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marinescienceday APRIL 20 - 21 MARCH 4 – MAY 5 FEBRUARY 1 - 28 FESTIVAL OF ILLUSIONS FEBRUARY 21 - 24 JANUARY 26 - 27 FLORENCE WINTER FOLK FESTIVAL MARCH 25 - 30 JEANETTE DENICOLIS MEYER Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-8622 Internationally recognized Surface Design and Art Quilter. Open house Sunday, March 10th, noon to 4pm. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com MARCH 15 - 16 POURING AT THE COAST - BREWERS DINNER, CRAFT BEER TASTING AND HOME BREW CONTEST WOODEN BOAT SHOW, CRABFEED & DUCKY DERBY Depoe Bay.................................................541-765-2889 Wooden boats are on display, informational demonstrations, fun for children. Crab dinner both days. www.depoebaychamber.org MAY 1 - OCTOBER 15 JET BOAT TOURS Gold Beach .............................................. 800-451-3645 www.roguejets.com Seaside .....................................................503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com DEC 4 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org Rocky Creek Bridge — also known as the Ben Jones Bridge — near Depoe Bay. (© Vlue | Dreamstime.com) MAY 25 - 27 Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-8622 Lura’s work has been shown and awarded nationally and internationally, and one of her pieces was voted one of the 100 Best American Quilts of the 20th Century. Open house Sunday, May 12th, noon to 4pm. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com Waldport ...................................................541-563-2133 www.waldport-chamber.com LURA SCHWARZ SMITH – QUILT ARTIST MAY 11 JUNE 20 - 23 CLAM-A-RAMA OREGON STATE PARKS DAY Oregon Coast .......................................... 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org JUNE 8 - 9 MAY 17 - 19 Seaside .....................................................503-738-6391 Seaside Chamber of Commerce 4th annual beach soccer tournament. Team ages U12 through adult are encouraged to participate. www.seasidechamber.com Seaside ......................................................503-717-1914 www.seasidedowntown.com Lincoln City ..............................................800-452-2151 This weekend includes featured fliers, kids’ activities, huge kite displays, competitions and more @ D-River Wayside. www.oregoncoast.org JULY (TBA) WALDPORT 5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Waldport ...................................................541-563-2133 www.waldport-chamber.com JUNE 13 - 16 14TH ANNUAL OREGON DIVISIONAL CHAINSAW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 1 Reedsport .................................................541-271-3495 The award winning event takes place in the Chainsaw capitol of Oregon over Fathers day. Chainsaw artists from around the world take art to the extreme. The championship captures the amazement of everyone who attends. Vendor fair includes crafts & food. www.odcsc.com ZIMBABWE ARTISTS PROJECT Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-8622 Featuring the textile art by the people of Weya in Zimbabwe. Open house Sunday, July 7th, noon to 4pm. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com JULY 3 MAY 18 - 19 JUNE 14 - 15 Waldport ...................................................541-563-2133 www.waldport-chamber.com JULY 4 OCT MAY 24 - 27 Seaside ......................................................503-717-1914 Enjoy a stroll through the downtown streets of Seaside, lined with memories of the past. Share stories with other car buffs and marvel at their treasures. www.seasidedowntown.com Gold Beach ............................................... 541-247-0923 www.goldbeachchamber.com/ AZALEA FESTIVAL SEASIDE MUSCLE ‘N’ CHROME FIREWORK SHOW Gold Beach .............................................. 800-525-2334 www.goldbeach.org Brookings ................................................ 800-535-9469 www.brookingsharborchamber.com NOV 26TH ANNUAL WINE, ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL (WAM) SEPT WALDPORT FIREWORKS JUL AUG SEASIDE DOWNTOWN WINE WALK SUMMER KITE FESTIVAL MAY JUN MAY 18 SEASIDE BEACH SOCCER TOURNAMENT JUNE 22 - 23 APR Waldport ...................................................541-563-2133 www.waldport-chamber.com Florence ................................................... 541-997-3128 106th annual festival with carnival, pageant for Rhododendron queen, junior court; car show; vendor fair; Rhody run & grand floral parade. www.florencechamber.com Gold Beach .............................................. 800-525-2334 www.goldbeach.org JUNE 1 WALDPORT GREAT GARAGE SALE ANNUAL RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL PISTOL RIVER WAVE BASH (WINDSURFING, KITE & PADDLE BOARDING) JAN FEB MAR MAY 6 – JUNE 30 DEC www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 5 OREGON COAST JULY 4 JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 SEPTEMBER 2 - 30 Winchester Bay ........................................ 541-271-0287 www.winchesterbay.org Winchester Bay ........................................541-271-3495 ATV enthusiasts flock to the tallest dunes in Oregon, while Winchester Bay hosts drag races, motocross, kids activities, show n shine, vendor fair, freestyle races, food & music. Daily competitions & exhibits for ATVS, quads & cycles. www.dunefest.com Winchester Bay ........................................541-271-3800 Catch a tagged crab in Winchester Bay and you might be the lucky winner of $1000 or cash & prizes. No fee to enter and keep the crab. www.winchesterbay.org FIREWORKS JULY 4 FIREWORKS OVER THE YAQUINA BAY Newport .....................................................800-COAST44 www.newportchamber.org DUNEFEST AUGUST 7 - 10 TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR JULY 4 FIREWORKS, PARADE & SOCIAL Seaside .....................................................503-738-6391 Seaside Museum presents parade and social 11am. Chamber presents largest fireworks/music show on the North Coast, 10pm. www.seasidechamber.com Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-2272 Nationally recognized by USA Today as one of the best fairs in the Nation. Daily horse racing and courtyard entertainment, Free Grandstand Acts, home of the world famous Pig-N-Ford Races. www.tillamookfair.com INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Florence ................................................... 541-997-3128 Traditional fireworks on the Siuslaw River in Historic Old Town plus car show & fly in at the Florence Municipal Airport featuring hot rods, military vehicles and aircraft of all types. www.florencechamber.com JAN FEB MAR JULY 13 - 28 35TH OREGON COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL Coos Bay ...................................................541-267-9038 Longest running music festival on the OR coast. 7/13 - 20; folk, blues, barbershop, big band. 7/24, 26, 28; 80 piece professional orchestra classical/pops. www.oregoncoastmusic.com JULY 19 - 21 APR OCEANFEST MAY JUN Winchester Bay ........................................ 541-271-4471 A 3 day celebration that includes bayside bazaar, village wide garage sale and family friendly fun! 32ND ANNUAL SEASIDE BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Seaside .....................................................503-738-6391 Largest amateur volleyball tournament in US; open, coed, junior divisions. Register online, cash prizes, team fee. Spectators free. www.seasidechamber.com AUGUST 9 - 11 NESIKA ILLAHEE POW-WOW Siletz ........................................................ 541-444-8230 www.ctsi.nsn.us JUL AUG Gold Beach ............................................... 541-247-4541 www.curryfair.com SEPT LATIMER QUILT & TEXTILE CENTER OCT EXHIBITS • RESEARCH LIBRARY TOURS • GIFT SHOP • CLASSES WORKING MUSEUM NOV 2105 Wilson River Loop Rd, Tillamook Summer hours (Apr-Oct) Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 Winter hours (Nov-Mar) Tue–Sat 10–4 Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-8622 A local member group of the International group Surface Design Association and curated by Larkin Van Horn. Open house Sunday, September 8th, noon to 4pm. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com SEASIDE WHEELS AND WAVES Seaside ......................................................503-717-1914 Enjoy a stroll through the streets of Seaside. Hear the roar of engines and share stories and tricks with other car buffs. www.seasidedowntown.com SEPTEMBER 6 - 8 FLORENCE FALL FESTIVAL Florence ................................................... 541-997-3128 Annual invitation-only Hot Rod Show which lines Bay Street in Historic Old Town. Annual festival combining blues & brews with chowder - including Oregon Coast Professional Chowder Cook Off and Amateur Chowder Cook Off. www.florencechamber.com SEPTEMBER 6 - 8 Lincoln City ..............................................541-614-0771 This annual event on Siletz Bay in Lincoln City is for all ages. All proceeds go to local food bank. www.taftbeach.com Lincoln City ..............................................541-992-5353 Helping the community & giving back is part of this annual gay pride event. This city-wide event will have fun for the entire family! www.oregoncoastpride.com SAND CASTLE CONTEST KOOL COASTAL NIGHTS CURRY COUNTY FAIR THE WHIDBEY ISLAND SDA AUGUST 10 AUGUST 23 - 24 JULY 25 - 28 SEPTEMBER 2 – NOVEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 5 - 8 AUGUST 9 - 11 JULY 4 - 6 CRAB BOUNTY OREGON COAST PRIDE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 7 6TH ANNUAL BREW AND ART FESTIVAL Winchester Bay Over 300 classic cars come to Winchester Bay for a Show n Shine and Harbor Cruise. There is also live music and food. Gold Beach ...............................................541-490-1593 www.goldbeachbrewfest.org AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 7 ART BY THE BAY BIKE THE ROGUE Winchester Bay ........................................541-297-6073 www.winchesterbay.org Gold Beach ............................................... 541-247-6612 www.biketherogue.com AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 14 - 15 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT AND LIVING HISTORY CAMPS Hammond ................................................. 866-904-6165 Step into 1863 at the Civil War and living history camps. Daily battles and demos on civil war life. www.nwcwc.org 29TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Gold Beach .............................................. 800-525-2334 www.goldbeach.org DEC 503-842-8622 latimertextile@oregoncoast.com www.latimerquiltandtextile.com 6 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org SEPTEMBER 28 OCTOBER 12 Depoe Bay.................................................541-765-2889 Salmon cooked over an open fire, live Indian entertainment, fun for the entire family. www.depoebaychamber.org Coos Bay ...................................................541-888-5558 www.southsloughestuary.org Lincoln City ..............................................800-452-2151 This is a free event from 11am - 2pm. Try wild mushroom dishes from local chefs and celebrate all things mushroom! www.oregoncoast.org 58TH INDIAN STYLE SALMON BAKE STAND UP FOR THE BAY ON ESTUARIES DAY! WILD MUSHROOM COOK-OFF OCTOBER 5 SEPTEMBER 21 - 22 COOS SAND ‘N SEA QUILT SHOW Coos Bay ................................................... 541-297-2251 Quilt display, featured quilter, raffle quilt, vendor area & member boutique, demonstrations. Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilt Guild on Facebook. coossandnsea@yahoo.com. ARTOBER BREWFEST Lincoln City ..............................................541-994-3070 This family event features local artisans, food, brews and live music. www.lcchamber.com OCTOBER 19 - MAY 26, 2014 FINDERS KEEPERS ON THE BEACH Lincoln City ..............................................800-452-2151 From mid-October to Memorial Day, 2014 glass floats will be placed on Lincoln City beaches to find and keep! www.oregoncoast.org OCTOBER 5 - 6 SEPTEMBER 28 CRUZIN’ FOR CRAB Waldport ...................................................541-563-2133 www.waldport-chamber.com SEPTMEBER 28 FLORENCE FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Florence .................................................. 888-968-4086 Book lovers, future writers, listen up! The Florence Festival of Books, an authors & publishers book fair, was such a success that it’s now an annual event. Mark your calendar. www.eventcenter.org FALL KITE FESTIVAL Lincoln City ..............................................800-452-2151 Giant kites, sport kites, kid’s kite parade - it’s all here @ D-River Wayside in Lincoln City! www.oregoncoast.org OCTOBER 5 - 6 NOVEMBER 2 OYSTER CLOYSTER Newport ....................................................541-867-8541 An exceptional coastal event for oyster lovers! Live music, desserts, Oregon wines, and microbrews. 13th annual benefit for OCCC Aquarium Science Program. www.oregoncoastcc.org/oyster-cloyster OREGON COAST SEPTEMBER 21 OREGON COAST GRAVEL EPIC Waldport/Yachats www.dark30sports.com NOVEMBER 3 – JANUARY 4, 2014 JUNE JAEGER Tillamook ................................................. 503-842-8622 Quilter, pattern designer and teacher. Open house Sunday, November 10th, noon to 4pm. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 7 OREGON COAST Come See What We See! NOVEMBER 9 CHOWDER COOK-OFF Lincoln City ..............................................800-452-2151 Local chefs compete for “Best Chowder.” Event features chowder tasting, beers & wines and more! $5 admission buys 10 tastings. www.oregoncoast.org NOVEMBER 13 - 21 CELEBRATE ARTS! JURIED ART SHOW Florence .................................................. 888-968-4086 Florence Events Center. Celebrate Arts! offers more than 150 pieces of two-and three-dimensional art & photography in the coast’s premier art exhibition. www.eventcenter.org NOVEMBER 16 SEASIDE DOWNTOWN WINE WALK Seaside ......................................................503-717-1914 www.seasidedowntown.com NOVEMBER 16 SILETZ TRIBAL RESTORATION POW-WOW Lincoln City ............................................. 541-444-8230 www.ctsi.nsn.us JAN FEB MAR NOVEMBER 22 SEASIDE PACIFIC POWER PARADE OF LIGHTS Seaside .....................................................503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com WINTER FOLK FESTIVAL JANUARY 26 & 27, 2013 FLORENCE FALL FESTIVAL Chowder Blues & Brews Festival, Rods ‘n Rhodies Invitational Car Show APR RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL MAY 17-19, 2013 MAY JUN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JULY 4 & 6, 2013 CELEBRATE ARTS! 2013 NOVEMBER 13-21, 2013 Reedsport .................................................541-271-4608 SEASIDE MUSEUM GINGERBREAD TEA Seaside .....................................................503-738-7065 www.seasidemuseum.org JUL AUG WHALE OF A CHRISTMAS Depoe Bay.................................................541-765-2889 www.depoebaychamber.org NOV CHRISTMAS IN WALDPORT/CANDLELIGHT BRIDGE WALK OCT SEPT DECEMBER 14 FLORENCE AREA CHAMBER of COMMERCE FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER www.florencechamber.com NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 7, 14, & 21 DECEMBER 7 FLORENCE, OREGON www.eventcenter.org 52ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2013 FLORENCE FESTIVAL OF BOOKS SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 July 4th Fireworks, Wings & Wheels Fly In/Car Show NOVEMBER 29 - 30 541-997-3128 Waldport ...................................................541-563-2133 www.waldport-chamber.com 541-997-1994 DEC 8 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org Metropolitan Portland offers more than just urban adventure. Pinot-producing vineyards, kayak-friendly waters, prime bird-watching spots and the glorious foothills of Mt. Hood are all a short trip from downtown. Compliment the day’s adventures by exploring the city’s world-renowned culinary and brewpub scene. PORTLAND METRO JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31 (DAILY) OAKS PARK ROLLERSKATING RINK Portland ....................................................503-233-5777 www.oakspark.com JANUARY 4 - 5 FIORELLO! Lake Oswego ........................................... 503-635-3901 www.lakewood-center.org JANUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 17 GRAND HOTEL Lake Oswego ........................................... 503-635-3901 www.lakewood-center.org JANUARY 18 - 20 CHOCOLATEFEST Portland ....................................................503-228-1367 Sample, savor, and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. www.chocolatefest.org JANUARY 20 20/20 CELEBRATION OF SIGHT & SOUND, 3RD ANNUAL Oregon City ............................................. 503-452-0440 Music, dining/dancing, auctions, award winning blues, soul & R&B acts like Rae Gordon, Sonny Hess. For 1190 KEX Kids Fund, Lions Club. www.2020event.org FEBRUARY 3 - 23 PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Portland .................................................... 503-221-1156 Northwest Film Center. The biggest film event in Oregon, premiering over 100 international shorts and feature. www.nwfilm.org www.oregonfestivals.org The Hawthorne Bridge, the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States, spans the Willamette River connecting east Portland to downtown. (© Julia Gatewood | Dreamstime.com) 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 9 PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET Portland ....................................................503-222-6072 Old Town. From our artists’ hands to your heart. Stroll down row upon row of unique handcrafted items by the people who sell them. www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com MARCH 8 - APRIL 14 RUMORS Lake Oswego ........................................... 503-635-3901 www.lakewood-center.org MARCH 15 - 17 PORTLAND ROADSTER SHOW Portland ................................................... 503-232-4567 Over 400 of the hottest rods, customs & choppers. www.portlandroadstershow.com COURTESY TRACY BURBACK - MUNOZ PORTLAND METRO MARCH 2 - DECEMBER 24 MARCH 23 - 24 NW’S LARGEST FAMILY EXPO- KIDFEST! Portland ....................................................360-514-0767 www.KidFestNW.com APRIL 19 - 28 8TH ANNUAL FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS SPRING TOUR Between Wilsonville and Sherwood .......503-682-1604 Tour local farms, browse their shops, pet animals, enjoy scenery. Meet farm owners, learn something new. Entry, a can of food for food bank. favorite5countryfarms.blogspot.com APRIL 28 FREE MUSEUM FAMILY DAY Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. Free for everyone! Free Museum Family Day allows families to explore and enjoy exhibitions through art-making, music, interactive activities, demonstrations, and performances. Noon to 5pm. www.portlandartmuseum.org MAY 2 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST & MARKETPLACE SUMMIT Greater Portland Metro Area ................ 503-928-8354 www.marketplacesummit.org MAY 3 - 5 World record for the most Sombrero’s at one event. 1008 people participated. Cinco de Mayo. May 3 – 5, Portland MARCH 25- SEPTEMBER 29 AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES JAN FEB MAR Portland ....................................................503-233-5777 www.oakspark.com FEBRUARY 6 - MAY 6 CARRIE MAE WEEMS - THREE DECADES OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. Internationally-recognized photographer’s work investigates issues of race, gender, and societal class. More than 200 photographs, videos, and installations. www.portlandartmuseum.org APRIL 19 - 20 CALL ME MADAM Lake Oswego ........................................... 503-635-3901 www.lakewood-center.org CINCO DE MAYO Portland .................................................... 503-761-0015 Experience Mexico in the heart of Portland Oregon. Authentic Hispanic food, entertainment, art and Merchandise. www.cincodemayo.org MAY 3 - JUNE 9 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Lake Oswego ........................................... 503-635-3901 www.lakewood-center.org APR MAY 17 SHINE-A-LIGHT MAY JUN Lunch - Brunch - Dinner - Sightseeing Sightseeing - Brunch - Dinner - Landmarks Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. The Museum’s annual presentation challenging attendees to participate, dance, sing, and reimagine what can happen in a Museum. www.portlandartmuseum.org JUL AUG MAY 18 TOLLEN FARM’S ANNUAL DONKEY BIRTHDAY PARTY SEPT Wilsonville ................................................503-682-1604 Meet Emma and Smoochie and the rest of the Mini Donkeys. Pet the animals, enjoy cake & lemonade, and play pin the tail on the donkey. www.tollenfarm.com OCT See all of Portland Cruise the Gorge NOV DEC Local family owned since 1994 Portland Spirit River Cruises www.portlandspirit.com 800-224-3901 10 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org JUNE 5 - 9 JUNE 8 Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 The Rose Festival gets a running start with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon! A free Health & Fitness Expo will feature healthy ideas May 17-18, then live local bands motivate runners along the route to a rockin’ post-race concert at the finish line on the 19th. www.RoseFestival.org Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 Ships from the United States Navy, Coast Guard & the Royal Canadian Maritime Forces sail in and drop anchor for some well-deserved shore leave. Plan to visit the west side Waterfront Park seawall for ship tours and to thank those who serve our country. www.RoseFestival.org Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 Join thousands of walkers & throngs of fans cheering you on as you join this fun fitness parade! Walk your way down the Grand Floral Parade route to the finish line, where seats for parade viewing are ready, just for participants. www.RoseFestival.org ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PORTLAND HALF MARATHON ROSE FESTIVAL FLEET WEEK JUNE 8 MAY 19 - JUNE 16 JUNE 6 - 7 Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 Participate in Portland’s Official Festival with events that bring Oregonians & visitors together to celebrate the City of Roses featuring activities for all ages. Named “Best Festival in the World” in 2011 by the International Festivals & Events Assn. www.RoseFestival.org Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 Catch a whiff of the nation’s oldest & largest rose show at this competition of cut roses held atop the Lloyd Center Ice Rink. www.RoseFestival.org PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL MAY 24 - 27, MAY 30 - JUNE 2, JUNE 6 - 9 ROSE FESTIVAL CITYFAIR JUNE 1 OREGON STATE PARKS DAY Portland Metro........................................ 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org LLOYD CENTER/PORTLAND ROSE SOCIETY 125TH ANNUAL SPRING ROSE SHOW JUNE 8 CRUISIN’ SHERWOOD CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR SHOW Sherwood ..................................................503-625-7800 Meet American’s passion for all things automotive! A festive event with 500+ classics & custom cars proudly glowing in the sun of classic Old Town! www.cruisinsherwood.com SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 The Rose Festival’s “crown jewel” brings spectacular allfloral floats, precision marching bands & decked-out eques trians to downtown Portland’s streets. Reserved seating available in & outside Memorial Coliseum. Don’t miss Portland’s beloved tradition! www.RoseFestival.org JUNE 8 - 9 PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL DRAGON BOAT RACE Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 A colorful tradition, this competition among nearly 100 teams on the Willamette River in authentic dragon boats provided by the Portland Kaohsiung Sister City Association is breathtaking. www.RoseFestival.org JUNE 8 QUEEN’S CORONATION PRESENTED BY PACIFIC POWER Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 The award-winning Rose Festival Court is featured in this ceremony that culminates with the crowning of the 2013 Rose Festival Queen. Witness the excitement of the crowning moment live inside the Memorial Coliseum. www.RoseFestival.org CYCLEPEDIA: A CENTURY OF ICONIC BICYCLE DESIGN Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher’s collection explores bicycle design from the whimsical to the cutting edge racing models. www.portlandartmuseum.org PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC/SOLVE STARLIGHT PARADE FRED MEYER JUNIOR PARADE May 24-27; May 30-June 2; June 6-9, 2013 Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade from Veterans Memorial Coliseum through Downtown Portland Saturday, June 8, 2013 OCT NOV 20 13 at Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park SEPT Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 Thousands of children will march, bike, skate and dance through Portland’s Hollywood District in the nation’s largest & oldest children’s parade. It’s also televised live on FOX 12 Oregon. www.RoseFestival.org Rose Festival CityFair JUL AUG JUNE 5 MAY JUN Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 The Rose Festival lights up the night in downtown Portland with this glittering illuminated night-time parade. Come see for yourself the twinkling & glowing floats, drill teams & marching bands. www.RoseFestival.org APR JUNE 1 JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 8 JAN FEB MAR Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 Summer fun starts Memorial Day Weekend! One of the Rose Festival’s most visible events occupies Waterfront Park with carnival rides, games, interactive exhibits, food, and top entertainment in downtown Portland’s newest concert venue: RoZone! www.RoseFestival.org REGENCE GRAND FLORAL WALK PORTLAND METRO MAY 19 DEC www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 11 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Forest Grove............................................ 888-359-2530 See 300 beautifully restored Antique, Classic, Sports, Race & Collector Cars on the beautiful campus of Pacific University. Also enjoy live musical entertainment, a wine pavilion, a beer garden and fine food. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.forestgrovecouncours.org AUGUST 9 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GRESHAM BED RACES PORTLAND TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO PORTLAND METRO JULY 21 Gresham ................................................... 503-665-1131 AUGUST 9 - 10 TUALATIN CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. July 4–7, Portland. JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 8 JULY 3 - 6 Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. World-renown twentieth century French sculptor famous for his sculptures of the female body. www.portlandartmuseum.org Molalla ..................................................... 503-829-8388 World and National PRCA champions, kick off party, Poker Trail Ride, annual parade and live music nightly. www.molallabuckeroo.com GASTON LACHAISE JUNE 14 - 16 90TH ANNUAL MOLALLA BUCKEROO RODEO JULY 4 ROSE CUP RACES JAN FEB MAR Portland ....................................................503-227-2681 The Rose Cup is the Northwest’s premier amateur roadracing event. Spectators can enjoy heart-stopping motorsports action including SCCA racing, Porsche Club racing, the Rose Festival Cruise-In and more at Portland International Raceway. www.RoseFestival.org JUNE 16 - 30 APR 21ST PORTLAND JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL MAY JUN Portland .................................................... 503-221-1156 Northwest Film Center. Explores the themes of spirituality and Jewish identity throughout all parts of the world. www.nwfilm.org JUNE 21 - 23 TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS JUL AUG Cook Park .................................................503-612-8204 www.tigardballoon.org Gresham ................................................... 503-665-1131 THE BITE OF OREGON Portland ................................................... 503-248-0600 Oregon’s largest culinary entertainment event! www.biteoforegon.com AUGUST 10 ROCKIN ROUND THE BLOCK CAR SHOW JULY 4 - 7 Gresham ................................................... 503-665-1131 SAFEWAY WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL Portland ................................................... 503-282-0555 26th anniversary of largest blues fest west of Mississippi. 150+ performances, 5 stages. 100% of donations benefit Oregon Food Bank. www.waterfrontbluesfest.com AUGUST 13 - 18 CLACKAMAS COUNTY FAIR Canby ........................................................ 503-266-1136 www.ClackamasCountyEventCenter.com JULY 19 - 21 SEPTEMBER 8 West Linn ..................................................503-557-4700 Annual 3 day fair in Willamette Park. Exhibitor booths, food booths, entertainment, carnival, car show, parade, ski show, lumberjack show and more. www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec Portland ....................................................503-228-1367 Eat great food while supporting the World Forestry Center during this fantastically flannel fundraising event. Both lumberjacks and lumberjills will welcome you and your big appetite as you join us for this fun and filling breakfast. www.worldforestry.org WEST LINN OLD TIME FAIR GRESHAM ART WALK Gresham ...................................................503-661-9255 www.greshamartwalk.com SEPT JULY 20 benefIts AUGUST 9 - 11 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS JULY 20 LarGest bLUes fest west of tHe mIssIssIPPI Tualatin .................................................... 503-692-0780 Crawfish-eating contests, food, parades, entertainment, dog show & more. www.tualatincrawfishfestival.com PORTLAND HIGHLAND GAMES OCT Gresham .................................................. 503-295-8501 www.phga.org NOV 26th Al Annu LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST SEPTEMBER 20 – 22 OKTOBERFEST Portland ....................................................503-233-5777 www.oakspark.com SEPTEMBER 21 - 22 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT AND LIVING HISTORY CAMPS Estacada .................................................. 866-904-6165 www.nwcwc.org DEC JULY 4-7 • PortLand, or Info: www.waterfrontbLUesfest.com 12 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org CONTEMPORARY NORTHWEST ART AWARDS Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. This biennial exhibition will honor five to seven leading Northwest artists. www.portlandartmuseum.org SEPTEMBER 22 THE PORTLAND TRIATHLON Portland ................................................... 503-477-5906 www.portlandtriathlon.com OCTOBER 25 - 26 DECEMBER 2 - 28 West Linn ..................................................503-557-4700 Join us in the park for our annual Haunted Trail. Enchanted Trail for the young families, for the older more daring - Trail of Terror. www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec Oregon City ..............................................503-631-2047 Walk a Christmas Fantasy Trail with thousands of lights, walk through a 40’ castle with Christmas scenes, walk through tunnels, maze, suspension bridge, slides and more. Bonfire nightly! Great For All Ages! www.fantasytrail.com HAUNTED TRAIL NOVEMBER 2 - 3 DECEMBER 6 COFFEE FAIR Portland ....................................................503-228-1367 Fuel your caffeine addiction with Coffee Fair, a special event dedicated to espresso, lattes, and the plain ol’ cup of joe. www.worldforestry.org Eagle Creek ..............................................503-637-6324 Bring your apples, press ours or buy cider. Vendors, food, craftsmen and musicians all day. Fun for the whole family. www.PhilipFosterFarm.com 39TH NORTHWEST FILMMAKERS’ FESTIVAL Portland .................................................... 503-221-1156 Northwest Film Center. New works by local and regional media artists from narrative features to shorts and documentaries. www.nwfilm.org OCTOBER 5 - JANUARY 12, 2014 SAMURAI WARRIORS Portland ....................................................503-226-2811 Portland Art Museum. Three Centuries of Japanese Armor and Tradition 1563-1868. www.portlandartmuseum.org Lake Oswego ........................................... 503-675-2549 Experience a market with amazing treasures. Shop for gifts, treats and holiday décor. Enjoy music and holiday cheer. www.ci.oswego.or.us/parks DECEMBER 14 HOLIDAY PARADE NOVEMBER 16 HOLIDAY BAZAAR West Linn ..................................................503-557-4700 Annual Holiday Bazaar featuring over 30 vendors selling handmade gifts, jewelry, clothing, treats, artwork and more. Free to the public. www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 15 9TH ANNUAL FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS HOLIDAY TOUR OCTOBER 19 DECEMBER 17 - 24 FESTIVAL OF THE LAST MINUTE Portland ....................................................503-222-6072 Procrastinators rejoice. The Market will be open the whole week before Christmas with its frosty yet festive atmosphere, 11-5pm. www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com DECEMBER 20 - 21 AARON MEYER HOLIDAY CONCERTS Portland ....................................................503-515-3461 www.aaronmeyer.com Tualatin .....................................................503-691-3061 The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta is a series of wacky races around the Lake at Tualatin Commons in 1000 lb. pumpkin boats by costume. www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/pumpkin-regatta Safe, wholesome, family fun! JUL AUG Family fun for everyone, www.oakspark.com 503-233-5777 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 13 DEC www.oregonfestivals.org 7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland , OR NOV www.TualaTinCrawfishfesTival.Com Thrill Rides Kiddie Rides Miniature Golf Go Carts Private Events Roller Skating & More! OCT August 9 & 10, 2013 SEPT not just for crawfish lovers! TualaTin Crawfish fesTival MAY JUN 10TH ANNUAL WEST COAST GIANT PUMPKIN REGATTA APR Between Wilsonville and Sherwood .......503-682-1604 Shop Farm Boutiques, Pet Friendly Animals, Food, Art, Gifts, Christmas Trees. Bring a can of food for food bank. Enjoy the Country! favorite5countryfarms.blogspot.com West Linn ..................................................503-557-4700 www.westlinnoregon.gov JAN FEB MAR Oregon City ..............................................503-631-2047 Walk a Halloween Fantasy Trail with spooky sights and sounds, walk through a 40’ castle with Halloween scenes, walk through tunnels, maze, suspension bridge, slides and more. Great For All Ages! www.fantasytrail.com West Linn ..................................................503-557-4700 www.westlinnoregon.gov LAKE OSWEGO HOLIDAY MARKET NOVEMBER 9 - 18 OCTOBER 1 - 30 HALLOWEEN FANTASY TRAIL COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 7 - 8 SEPTEMBER 28 38TH ANNUAL CIDER SQUEEZE CHRISTMAS FANTASY TRAIL PORTLAND METRO SEPTEMBER 21 JANUARY 9, 2014 The Columbia River Gorge is perhaps the best place in the country to view waterfalls, and the Hood River Valley is one of Oregon’s largest fruit-growing regions. Mt. Hood, Oregon’s highest point, is home to four ski resorts, including historic Timberline Lodge, where skiers enjoy North America’s longest season. MT. HOOD & THE GORGE Crown Point overlooking the Columbia River. (© Americanspirit | Dreamstime.com) FEBRUARY 15 APRIL 5 APRIL 27 - 28 Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Sport the retro 80’s look for fun & prizes, discounted lift tickets, cosmic tubing, food & drink specials. www.skibowl.com Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Benefit for Portland Police Sunshine Division, providing emergency relief to families in need. Donate 8 cans of food and receive day lift ticket, 9-4pm. www.skibowl.com Cascade Locks Marine Park. www.cascadelocks.net 5TH ANNUAL 80’S NIGHT JAN FEB MAR MARCH 1 - 2 HOPE ON THE SLOPES Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Benefit for American Cancer Society. Live music; outdoor BBQ; 6, 18, & 24 hour challenge - put your team together. www.skibowl.com MARCH 23 APR 12TH ANNUAL SNOW BEACH FESTIVAL & SUDS ON THE SLOPES 25TH ANNUAL SKI FOR SUNSHINE MAY 18 - 19 APRIL 6 KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Skiers & boarders compete 5 disciplines top to bottom, will you earn the crown? www.skibowl.com APRIL 13 - 28 BLOSSOM FEST & CRAFT SHOW MAY JUN JUL AUG Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Sample microbrews & spirits, live music & prizes, pond skim, rail jam, hotdog eating contest. www.skibowl.com Hood River Valley .....................................541-386-2000 Drive the world-famous Fruit Loop, visiting over 20 different venues from farm stands to wineries to alpaca farms! www.hoodriver.org MARCH 30 APRIL 14 Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 German word for Sledding Day. Get your team together & start building your craft. www.skibowl.com The Dalles .................................................541-980-2338 Spring Bloom Duathlon & Half Marathon celebration with one of the most spectacular bike and run courses on closed pathways. www.cherryblossomfitnessfestival.com RED BULL SCHLITTENTAG CHERRY BLOSSOM FITNESS FESTIVAL MARCH 31 SEPT 2ND ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT OCT Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Easter Egg Hunt at the Snow Tube & Adventure Park. Join the Easter Bunny & Frosty mascots at 2pm. www.skibowl.com NOV APRIL (TBA) ANNUAL CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE DAYS EASTSIDE GARDEN TOUR Troutdale, Corbett, Gresham, Bridal Veil......503-669-7473 www.eastsidegardentour.com JUNE (TBD) STERNWHEELER DAYS Cascade Locks Marine Park. www.cascadelocks.net JUNE 1 OREGON STATE PARKS DAY Mt. Hood/Gorge ....................................... 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org JUNE 20 - SEPTEMBER 5 MUSIC IN THE PARK The Dalles ................................................ 800-255-3385 Free summer outdoor music concerts featuring local, regional, and national entertainment! Bring your family and a picnic basket too! www.visitthedalles.com APRIL 25 - 27 NORTHWEST CHERRY FESTIVAL The Dalles ................................................ 800-255-3385 Celebrating 34 years of cherry blossoms! Join us for all of the activities, parade, vendors, live music, car show, and so much more! www.visitthedalles.com ANGELA COE RAINY DAY RUN/WALK JUNE 21 - 23 MT. HOOD CYCLING CLASSIC The Dalles/Hood River.............................541-980-2338 Prepare for one of the most challenging and exciting races in the country - diversified scenery and courses. Come challenge yourself! www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com DEC Cascade Locks Marine Park. www.cascadelocks.net 14 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org AUGUST 9 - 11 OCTOBER 19 - 20 Cascade Locks www.portofcascadelocks.org The Dalles ................................................ 800-255-3385 Classic cars/classic weekend. Friday night’s “Neon Cruise,” Saturday’s “Show in the Shade,” and Sunday’s “Threshing Bee Car Show.” www.midcolumbiacarclub.org Fairview to Cascade Locks .....................503-669-7473 www.fallfoliagestudiotour.com CASCADE TO CROWN BIKE RIDE JULY 4 CRUISE THE GORGE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Cascade Locks Marine Park. www.cascadelocks.net JULY 4 - 7 JULY 13 - 21 The Dalles ................................................ 800-225-3385 Theme-lighted holiday parade kicks off the season and escorts Santa to his favorite spot for the holidays. (Friday after Thanksgiving) www.visitthedalles.com AUGUST 10 - 17 2013 TASAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Cascade Locks Sailing Beach. www.cgra.org DECEMBER 6 SEPTEMBER 2 TROUTDALE TREELIGHTING HOLIDAY FEST ROY WEBSTER CROSS-CHANNEL SWIM Hood River ................................................541-386-2000 At dawn on Labor Day, nearly 500 hearty souls jump in the mighty Columbia River and swim the 1.1 mile stretch across to Hood River. HISTORIC FORT DALLES DAYS & FORT DALLES “ROUGH & WILD” PRO RODEO The Dalles ................................................ 800-255-3385 A week full of fun with events all over town! Join us for old fashioned fun/games, concerts, parade, tours, NPRA rodeo, and much more! www.historicthedalles.org SEPTEMBER 7 25TH ANNUAL COLUMBIA GORGE ALUMINUM MAN TRIATHLON The Dalles .................................................541-296-9533 Test your skills as you swim the mighty Columbia River, bike rolling hills, and run the Riverfront Trail as the next Aluminum Man! www.racecenter.com/aluminumman SEPTEMBER 28 HOOD RIVER HOPS FEST JULY 20 - 21 MT. HOOD OREGON TRAIL QUILT SHOW: PAST & PRESENT HISTORIC HIGHWAY TRAIL OPENING CELEBRATION AUGUST (TBD) PACIFIC CREST TRAIL DAYS LIVING HISTORY VILLAGE OCTOBER 5 “RECONNECT TO THE RIVER” FESTIVAL The Dalles ................................................ 800-255-3385 Day-long festival (with live music, vendors, tours, and more) celebrates the deep rich history of The Dalles and the Columbia River. www.visitthedalles.com DECEMBER 31 26TH ANNUAL NY EVE EXTRAVAGANZA Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Live music, torchlight parade, fireworks at midnight, cosmic tubing, riding, skiing until 2am. www.skibowl.com OCTOBER 5 - 6 MT. HOOD SALMON, MUSHROOM, & BIGFOOT FESTIVAL Brightwood .............................................. 503-622-4798 Welcome the season of salmon & mushrooms; crafts; Bigfoot activities; scarecrow contests; live music! CascadeGeographicSociety.com OCTOBER 18 - 20 HOOD RIVER HARVEST FEST Mt. Hood Skibowl .....................................503-222-2695 Watch for Santa Claus & Frosty skiing, boarding, tubing on the slopes at Skibowl. Lots of treats for the little ones to be found. www.skibowl.com Hood River ................................................541-386-2000 Celebrate the bounty of the harvest season on the Hood River waterfront!! www.hoodriver.org More events are added throughout the year! Check www.oregonfestivals.org for a current list of events throughout the state of Oregon. Promote your event… Call 503.546.9886 to be included in the 2014 Oregon Events Calendar. OFEA members receive a 15% discount on display advertising! 2013 Oregon Events Calendar DEC www.oregonfestivals.org SANTA & FROSTY VISIT SKIBOWL NOV Rhododendron ......................................... 503-622-4798 Experience the sights/sounds of frontier life among our historic buildings & wilderness shelters located along the Oregon Trail. CascadeGeographicSociety.com DECEMBER 21 OCT AUGUST 3 - 4 Rhododendron ......................................... 503-622-4798 Traditional holiday festivity held at our pioneer village! Historical interpreters, storytelling, music, & Santa Claus! 1-4 p.m. CascadeGeographicSociety.com SEPT Cascade Locks Marine Park. www.cascadelocks.net CHRISTMAS ALONG THE BARLOW TRAIL JUL AUG Cascade Locks Marine Park. www.portofcascadelocks.org DECEMBER 8 MAY JUN AUGUST (TBD) Hood River ................................................541-386-2000 The 10th Annual Hood River Hops Fest features more than 35 Northwest breweries, live music, local cuisine, art, and a kid’s zone. The Dalles ................................................. 541-296-7275 35 specially themed and decorated trees. Friday night reception and auction. Saturday is Community Day - free and open to the public. www.visitthedalles.com APR Rhododendron ......................................... 503-622-4798 Celebrate the heritage of our quilting traditions! From noon to 5 p.m. both days; free admission! CascadeGeographicSociety.com DECEMBER 6 - 7 FESTIVAL OF TREES TROUTDALE SUMMER FEST Troutdale ..................................................503-669-7473 www.westcolumbiagorgechamber.com Troutdale ..................................................503-669-7473 www.westcolumbiagorgechamber.com JAN FEB MAR JULY 20 NOVEMBER 29 STARLIGHT PARADE ESTACADA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Estacada .................................................. 503-630-3483 A parade, timber festival, lawn mower races, carnival and music make this 4 day celebration the biggest in Oregon. www.estacadachamber.org FALL FOLIAGE STUDIO TOUR MT. HOOD & THE GORGE JULY (TBD) 15 The Willamette Valley is the heart of Oregon’s agriculture and wine country. Roadside stands and local farmers’ markets are scattered throughout the region’s many historic towns. The flat terrain draws cyclists and hikers to various back roads, trails and paved paths. Explore the valley… by bike, foot, or car. WILLAMETTE VALLEY FEBRUARY 16 - 17 APRIL 13 MAY 2 - SEPTEMBER 26 Eugene ......................................................541-689-4281 Fur Trade, Civil War, pre-1898 demonstrations, displays, merchandise, kids corner. Lane Co. Fairgrounds. Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. $3, under 12 free. Newberg....................................................503-538-2014 The Newberg Camellia Festival is a jam-packed day full of blooms, culture, traditional art, food and so much more. www.newbergcamelliafestival.com Dallas ....................................................... 503-623-2564 A weekly market featuring growers, producers and artisans from the Polk County area. Join us for special events and shopping the Market each week. As the weather changes, so do the offerings! www.dallasoregon.org/davc FRONTIER HERITAGE FAIR Jan Feb Mar MARCH 9 - 10 31ST ANNUAL ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL SHOWCASE IN OLD AURORA apr Aurora ...................................................... 503-678-5754 Antique spinning wheels, demonstrations. Learn a new hobby! Featured speaker. Old Aurora Colony Museum. Sat., Mar. 9- Sun., Mar. 10. www.auroracolony.org NEWBERG CAMELLIA FESTIVAL APRIL 26 - 28 EUGENE MARATHON Eugene ......................................................541-345-2230 Join us in Track Town USA for a flat, scenic spring race and an unrivaled finish line experience at historic Hayward Field. www.eugenemarathon.com May JUn WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL Woodburn ................................................. 800-711-2006 Stroll through acres of tulips for perfect pictures & memories. Gifts, flowers, play area, food, wine and more. www.woodenshoe.com TULIP WINE DOWN Woodburn ................................................. 800-711-2006 www.woodenshoe.com FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS Jefferson IRIS BLOOM SEASON Salem ........................... 503-393-3232 / 800-525-2367 World’s largest Iris grower, 200 acres in bloom. 10 acre display garden with gift shop. Buy cut Iris. Order Iris for your garden. www.schreinersgardens.com MAY 1 - 31 JUL aUG NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH Schreiner’s Iris Gardens MAY 4 MAY 10 - JUNE 9 APRIL 27 - 28 MARCH 29 - MAY 5 POLK COUNTY BOUNTY MARKET Albany .......................................................541-928-0911 Activities include, Upstairs Downtown tour, Lectures, work shops & more! www.albanyvisitors.com MAY 11 REMEMBERING EMMA — HEROINES OF OREGON’S PAST Aurora ...................................................... 503-678-5754 Highlights historical novels of Oregon writer Jane Kirkpatrick, featured speaker. Book signing. Historical walking tour. Reservations required. www.auroracolony.org SepT MAY 1 - JUNE 15 PEONY PARADISE OCT Salem ........................................................503-393-6185 Hundreds of varieties of blooming peonies. Heirloom, rare & new introductions with wide color spectrum. Indoor viewing for inclement weather & handicapped. Adelman Peony Gardens. www.peonyparadise.com nOV DeC Open May 10th - June 9 MAY 17 - 18 MCMENAMINS 14TH ANNUAL UFO FESTIVAL McMinnville ............................................. 503-472-8427 Celebrating the 1950 UFO sighting in McMinnville. UFO costume parade, speakers, live music, pet costume contest and more! www.ufofest.com www.schreinersgardens.com 16 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org Golden wheat fields and rolling vineyards are a common sight in the Willamette Valley. (© Joycemarrero | Dreamstime.com) MAY 18 - 19 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT AND LIVING HISTORY Lebanon ................................................... 866-904-6165 www.nwcwc.org MEMORIAL WEEKEND IN WINE COUNTRY Willamette Valley .................................... 503-646-2985 More than 160 wineries will open their doors to visitors. Barrel taste, sample new releases & older vintages. Music & specialty food at some wineries. Request a list of activities & touring map at our website. www.willamettewines.com JUNE 1 - 2 Canby ........................................................ 503-266-1136 www.clackamascountyeventcenter.com Wilsonville ................................................503-682-1446 Celebration of the creative spirit featuring live music & dance performances both days. 100+ visual, literary and performing artists & authors in juried show & sale. Saturday: 10-6, Sunday: 10-5. www.wilsonvillearts.org WINE, FOOD & BREW FESTIVAL JUNE 1 FUNCTION 4 JUNCTION Junction City.............................................541-954-0762 Show & shine, 8am - 4pm, location TBD. Closed cruise on Ivy Street, 6-9pm. www.function4junction.com THE OREGON GRAN FONDO Cottage Grove www.theoregongranfondo.com Willamette Valley .................................... 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org BERRIES, BREWS, BBQS Saint Paul ................................................ 503-633-8445 French Prairie Gardens. Fun for the whole family. U-pick strawberries, hayrides, BBQ & brew. Fresh donuts & baked goods made from our scratch bakery with fresh-picked strawberries. Pig barrel train rides also available. www.fpgardens.com JUL aUG Stroll our Peony Gardens SepT C FR AT E A E LO G JUNE 8 - 9 & JUNE 15 - 16 May JUn Lebanon ....................................................541-990-8422 Community Festival, 2 parades, carnival, craft fair, “Worlds Largest Strawberry Shortcake”, flower show, entertainment, 103rd year! www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.com apr LEBANON STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL JUNE 2 JUNE 1 OREGON STATE PARKS DAY MAY 30 - JUNE 2 WILSONVILLE FESTIVAL OF ARTS Jan Feb Mar MAY 25 - 27 MAY 31 - JUNE 2 OCT nOV www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar DeC 5690 Brooklake Rd NE • Salem, Oregon 97305 503-393-6185 • www.peonyparadise.com 17 WILLAMETTE VALLEY Historic Albany Oregon JUNE 23 JULY 4 - 7 Aurora ...................................................... 503-678-5754 Heaps of strawberries & ice cream. Family- friendly fun. Live folk music in historic courtyard. Admission includes Museum tour. www.auroracolony.org Gervais..................................................... 866-904-6165 Step into 1863 at this annual Civil War Reenactment and living history camps. Daily battles, demos on civil war life. www.nwcwc.org 43RD ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SOCIAL IN OLD AURORA COLONY CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT AND LIVING HISTORY JULY 4 - AUGUST 8 JUNE 29 - 30 RIVER RHYTHMS WORLD BEAT FESTIVAL Salem ........................................................503-581-2004 Riverfront Park. Celebrate ethnic communities from around the world. Dance, music, food, kids activities. 30,000 attendees, 120 performances. www.worldbeatfestival.org Albany ....................................................... 541-917-7777 Take your seat under the Oregon summer sky for an evening of diverse, quality music. Food vendors, children’s art activities, beer garden & more. www.riverrhythms.org JULY 7 JULY 2 - 6 FARMEROO! FARM LOOP FAMILY FUN ST. PAUL RODEO St. Paul .....................................................800-237-5920 5 PRCA Rodeo performances, Wild West Art Show, PBR, BBQ Cook-Off, Carnival, Parade, Tack Room Saloon, & nightly fireworks. www.stpaulrodeo.com Canby ........................................................503-570-0133 Open Barn at Sudan Farm. Free. 32285 S Knopf, noon-6pm. BBQ, wines, learn about sheep & wool. Visit other loop farms for family fun, shopping. www.canbyfarmloop.com JULY 8 - AUGUST 5 JULY 3 - 4 MONDAYS AT MONTEITH JULY 4TH FESTIVAL Jan Feb Mar Monmouth ................................................. 503-751-0147 www.ci.monmouth.or.us Albany ....................................................... 541-917-7777 www.mondaysatmonteith.org JULY 9 – AUGUST 27 JULY 4 TUNES ON TUESDAY STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION Lebanon ....................................................541-990-0240 Forth of July Celebration Food Booths, Entertainment, Fireworks featuring “ Wall of Fire.” Newberg....................................................503-538-2014 The Chehalem Valley Chamber’s Tunes on Tuesday is a free outdoor concert series held 8 weeks in a row. Music, wine, food and more. www.tunesontuesday.com apr JULY 4 - 6 May JUn JULY 4TH WESTERN DAYS Independence ..........................................503-838-1212 www.westerndays.net JULY 10 - AUGUST 28 WEDNESDAYS MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES Monmouth ................................................. 503-751-0147 www.ci.monmouth.or.us JUL aUG We offer 3 opportunities each year to take a peek inside our historic homes and buildings. UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS Friday, May 3rd SepT SUMMER HISTORIC INTERIOR TOUR Saturday, July 27th OCT CHRISTMAS PARLOUR TOUR Sunday, December 8th nOV FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT ALBANY VISITORS ASSOCIATION DeC 541-928-0911 www.albanyvisitors.com 18 60th Annual Voted Best Rodeo by Philomath Frolic the NPRA for 8 years & Rodeo July 11-14, 2013 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT • 3 N.P.R.A. RODEOS • FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS CARNIVAL GRAND/CHILDREN’S PARADES Bull Event ✯ Bareback ✯ Saddle Bronc ✯ Steer Wrestling ✯ Breakaway ✯ Team Roping ✯ Barrels ✯ Tie Down Roping ✯ Arts & Crafts ✯ Food Booths ✯ Outdoor ✯ Dances ✯ BBQ’s ✯ Yew Wood Corral ✯ Handicapped Accessible ✯ RV Camping ✯ Church Service ✯ Kid’s Korner ✯ Covered Seating ✯ 1 OFF RODEO $ 541-929-2611 www.philomathrodeo.org 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR with this ad (Sunday only) www.oregonfestivals.org JULY 25 - 28 Philomath ................................................. 541-929-2611 Family event for the weekend. Top-ranked cowboys & cowgirls, top-event monies for cowboys & cowgirls (added money). www.philomathrodeo.org Newberg....................................................503-538-2014 Join us for four days of family fun. Live music, parade, carnival, a spectacular fireworks display and more www.newbergoldfashionedfestival.com PHILOMATH FROLIC & RODEO JULY 11 - AUGUST 29 SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Dallas ....................................................... 503-623-2564 Enjoy the community of Dallas for live music each week, at no cost to attend. Local businesses support the event, showcasing popular & local artists. We invite you to shop & eat here too! www.dallasoregon.org JULY 12 - 14 OREGON LAVENDER FESTIVAL AT BARN OWL NURSERY Wilsonville ............................................... 503-638-0387 Fresh cut and dried lavender bouquets, lavender plants, lavender gifts, lavender crafts, information on growing and using lavender. www.barnowlnursery.com / www.oregonlavenderdestinations.com WILLAMETTE VALLEY JULY 11 - 14 NEWBERG OLD FASHIONED FESTIVAL JULY 26 - 28 JEFFERSON MINT FESTIVAL Jefferson www.mintfestival.com JULY 27 36TH ANNUAL HISTORIC TOUR OF HOMES & GARDENS Albany .......................................................541-928-0911 Tour through several historic homes & buildings. Horse drawn wagon, vintage trolley, refreshments & entertainment. www.albanyvisitors.com JULY 27 ROLF PRIMA TRI AT THE GROVE Cottage Grove http://dark30sports.com/events/tatg2013/ JULY 18 - 21 LINN COUNTY FAIR JULY 27 JULY 19 - 21 JULY 28 DA VINCI DAYS SANTIAM SUMMERFEST Stayton .................................................... 503-769-3464 www.staytonsublimitychamber.org 2ND ANNUAL WINE & CHEESE IN THE GARDEN apr Molalla ......................................................503-829-4141 Local foods, wines, inspiring gardens, ancient Oak trees. Music by Rae Gordon. Donation - Molalla Farm Lp, 1-5pm out in the Garden Nursery, 32483 S Mathias Road. Also, 503-570-0133. www.molallafarmloop.com May JUn Corvallis ................................................... 541-757-6363 Oregon’s premiered arts and science festival. A three day sensory experience with music, exhibits, kinetic sculpture race and more. www.davincidays.org Jan Feb Mar Albany ...................................................... 800-858-2005 “Red, white and blue, this fair’s for you.” Carnival rides, headline entertainment, familyland, animals, rodeo, 12 and under free. www.linncountyfair.com JULY 24 - 28 LANE COUNTY FAIR DALLAS SUMMERFEST - FLOWER POWER Corvallis ...................................................541-766-6521 www.bentoncountyfair.net AUGUST 2-4 HOMER DAVENPORT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Silverton ...................................................503-873-5615 A classic home-town summer festival with music, crafts, food & fun! Honoring Homer Davenport, Oregon’s first media super-star. www.HomerDavenport.com OCT Dallas ....................................................... 503-623-2564 Four days of family fun with something for everyone. Live music, food, vendors, a huge parade on Saturday at 11am, art show, car show, and so much more! www.dallasoregon.org BENTON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO SepT JULY 25 - 28 JULY 31 - AUGUST 3 JUL aUG Eugene ......................................................541-682-4292 A great family event packed with free entertainment, all kinds of food, concerts, rides and so much more! Don’t miss a second of it! www.atthefair.com nOV DeC www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 19 HARVEST MOON BLUES FESTIVAL Lebanon ....................................................541-990-0240 Three Day Blues Festival complete with on site camping, food booths, beer garden. AUGUST 10 WOODBURN FIREHOUSE COOK-OFF Woodburn 33814 S. Meridian Road AUGUST 23 - 25 ATI NORTHWEST ART & AIR FESTIVAL Albany ....................................................... 541-917-7777 Colorful hot-air balloons fill the morning sky. Enjoy the juried art show, hot-air balloon night glow, car show, live entertainment, air fair, fireworks and great food. www.nwartandair.org L.E. BASKOW WILLAMETTE VALLEY AUGUST 9 - 11 AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 2 Annual Dahlia Festival. August 24–26 and August 31–September 2, Canby. AUGUST 2 - 4 AUGUST 8 - 11 Sweet Home.............................................. 541-367-9100 12th Annual Juried Art Festival adjacent to the Oregon Jamboree. Featuring unique artisans, food, & performing arts. Make us a part of your weekend! www.oregonjamboree.com Rickreall .................................................. 503-623-3048 Good old fashion County Fair, a family event. Free kids area, small carnival, lots of food and great exhibits. Kids 10 & under free. www.co.polk.or.us/fair SWEET HOME ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL POLK COUNTY FAIR OREGON STATE FAIR Salem ........................................................503-947-3247 Traditional family fun since 1861. With thousands of things to do, see and taste, there’s something for everyone . . . See You There! www.oregonstatefair.org Jan Feb Mar AUGUST 24 - 26, AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2 ANNUAL DAHLIA FESTIVAL apr HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY! Canby ....................................................... 800-410-6540 Visit nation’s largest dahlia grower. Fields open Aug. 1 through Sept, 8a.m. - 6p.m. Festival is last weekend in August, Labor Day Weekend, 10-6. See 40+ acres of dahlias in full bloom, 400+ floral arrangements. Culture & arranging demo daily. www.dahlias.com TOBY KEITH LUKE BRYAN AUGUST 25 FEATURING May JUn AND MANY MORE.. 2 STAGES JUL aUG CAMPING TICKETS & NOW! ON SALE m Jamboree.co www.Oregon 13-6812 or call (888)6 22 SHOWS 1 SWEET WEEKEND EUGENE WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON Eugene ......................................................541-345-2230 For those who like pampering! A beautiful course with miles of river trails and finish festival with champagne, chocolate and more. www.eugenewomenshalf.com AUGust 2-4, 2013 in Sweet Home, or SEPTEMBER 12 - 15 MOUNT ANGEL OKTOBERFEST SepT OCT Over 40 acres of dahlias! OEC_12 nOV Fields open daily August 1 through September, 8am-6pm, stroll through the fields of the nation’s largest dahlia grower. Don’t miss our Annual Dahlia Festival the last weekend in August and Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). During those two weekends enjoy over 400 floral arrangements with culture and arranging demonstration daily! Mount Angel............................................. 855-899-6338 The Northwest’s best loved folk festival. Lots of family fun, four festival gardens, arts & crafts, car show, sports, concerts & more. www.oktoberfest.org SEPTEMBER 27 - 29 HOP & HERITAGE FESTIVAL Independence ..........................................503-838-1212 www.independencehopandheritage.com DeC SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS | 995 NW 22ND AVE, CANBY, OR 97013 | 800.410.6540 www.dahlias.com 20 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org WILLAMETTE VALLEY Improving Vacations Since 2006 Jan Feb Mar Enjoy Northwest favorite, Total Domination IPA in bottles and draft where fine craft beer is sold or visit us at our Eugene Brewery and Tasting Room. apr May JUn JUL aUG SepT OCT Tours by appointment 541-344-2739 Open daily at 272 Van Buren in Eugene’s Whiteaker Arts District. nOV www.oregonfestivals.org EUGENE, OREGON 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 21 DeC NINKASIBREWING.COM PHILOMATH FROLIC & RODEO ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Philomath ................................................. 541-929-2611 Start your holiday shopping early: Unique crafts & gifts. Door prizes given throughout the day, local entertainment, breakfast & lunch available. www.philomathrodeo.org NOVEMBER 9 CHEADLE CHALLENGE ADVENTURE RUN Lebanon ....................................................541-990-0240 Adventure Run complete with obstacles, participant medals, after party, huge bon fire. Fun for the whole family! www.cheadlepark.com © MATT BAKER | DREAMSTIME.COM WILLAMETTE VALLEY NOVEMBER 2 - 3 NOVEMBER 11 VETERAN’S DAY PARADE Wooden Shoe Pumpkin Fest. September 28 - October 31, Woodburn. SEPTEMBER 28 - 29 SEPTEMBER 29 - 30 Corvallis ................................................... 541-752-9655 www.corvallisfallfestival.com Molalla, Marquam ................................... 503-407-3699 Free. Visitors of all ages are welcome to meet the alpacas and learn about the alpaca lifestyle. 10-4. Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch, 35835 S Hwy 213. www.molallafarmloop.com CORVALLIS FALL FESTIVAL Jan Feb Mar Saint Paul ................................................ 503-633-8445 French Prairie Gardens. Pig races, hay & corn mazes, obstacle course, 3 hay slides, animal barn with farm animals, hay ride, pumpkin patch; apple cider, donuts & other goodies from our scratch bakery. Fight for your Life 5K, Sept. 29 opening weekend. www.fpgardens.com apr SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31 SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31 ALPACA DAYS ON THE FARM LOOP FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL May JUn WOODEN SHOE PUMPKIN FEST Woodburn ................................................. 800-711-2006 www.woodenshoe.com Albany .......................................................541-928-0911 Largest Veteran’s Day Parade west of the Mississippi. Veteran’s Day breakfast and more. www.albanyvisitors.com NOVEMBER 29 DALLAS WINTERFEST Dallas ....................................................... 503-623-2564 Join us for community caroling, cocoa, cider, cookies & Santa! Get your holiday shopping done with vendors & businesses downtown, while the kids get to visit with Santa! www.dallasoregon.org OCTOBER 11 - 20 41ST ANNUAL QUILT SHOW CELEBRATING GOLDEN MEMORIES IN AURORA Aurora ...................................................... 503-678-5754 100+ antique quilts featured from the Museum Colony collection. Quilt block competition, Country Store. Historic quilt raffle. Admission. www.auroracolony.org NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 1 WINE COUNTRY THANKSGIVING Willamette Valley .................................... 503-646-2985 More than 160 wineries will open their doors to visitors. Barrel taste, sample new releases & older vintages. Gift packages, music, & specialty food at some wineries. Request a list of activities & touring map at our website. www.willamettewines.com OCTOBER 26 - 27 CLACKAMETTE’S 49TH ANNUAL GEM & ROCK SHOW JUL aUG Canby ........................................................503-631-3128 Free admission - Clackamas County Fairgrounds - Canby, OR. Door prizes, silent auction, fluorescent show, demonstrators, displays, dealers, kids korner, raffle, snack bar. www.clackamettegem.org Mount Angel’s th SepT 48 Oktoberfest OCT Share our Bavarian Hospitality! NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 21 HOME SWEET HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Sweet Home.............................................. 541-367-6186 Make Sweet Home you destination. See the town dressed in lights, live nativity, carriage rides, singing tree, music, parade, bazaars & Santa. www.sweethomechamber.com DECEMBER 8 34TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARLOUR TOUR Albany .......................................................541-928-0911 Tour the parlours of several historic homes decorated for the holidays. Horse drawn wagon, vintage trolley, refreshments, and more. www.albanyvisitors.com nOV Sept. 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2013 DeC www.oktoberfest.org Toll Free 1.855.899.6338 5 N Garfield St. Mount Angel, OR 97362 22 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org SOUTHERN OREGON JANUARY 19 - 20 CHEMULT SLED DOG RACES Chemult.....................................................541-408-5729 At the Walt Haring SnowPark over 50 teams of racers enter in many competitions with multiple categories. Great Winter Fun for the whole family! Kids will get to ride a sled! www.chemult.org JANUARY 26 - 27 35TH ANNUAL SAGEBRUSH RENDEZVOUS Klamath Falls ........................................... 541-891-8618 Art exhibit and sale at the Running Y Ranch Resort. Presented by the Exchange Club of Klamath Falls. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm. www.klamath.org/events/sagebrush FEBRUARY 2 11TH ANNUAL FIGURE SKATING SPECTACULAR Klamath Falls ...........................................541-850-5758 FEBRUARY 14 - 17 WINTER WINGS FESTIVAL Klamath Falls ........................................... 877-541-2473 34th Annual Festival at Oregon Institute of Technology. Largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states & a huge variety of migratory waterfowl. www.winterfest.org FEBRUARY 15 - 17 SPORTSMEN’S & OUTDOOR RECREATION SHOW Roseburg .................................................. 541-957-7010 www.exposureshows.com/exposure_shows/R FEBRUARY 16 BLACK, WHITE & THE BLUES The wild and scenic Rogue River in Fall. (© Sherri Camp | Dreamstime.com) Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 23 SOUTHERN OREGON A bustling theatrical town (Ashland) featuring the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the country’s deepest lake (Crater Lake), the Oregon Caves National Monument, worldclass fishing and rafting, yearround golf, ski resorts, and miles of trails only begin to make up the many pieces of picturesque Southern Oregon. SOUTHERN OREGON FEBRUARY 16 MARCH 15 - 16 APRIL 19 - 20 Jacksonville .............................................. 541-899-8118 Celebrate the Year of the Snake! Parade at 10 am; lion & dragon teams, wedding chair, martial arts, kids activities, music & dance. www.socca.us Lakeview ...................................................877-947-6040 www.lakecountychamber.org Medford .................................................... 541-772-4150 Features delicious culinary treats, enriching art and crafts, exciting live music and delicious beer and wine. www.roguevalleywinefest.com CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IRISH DAYS PARADE & CELEBRATION MARCH 16 OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL MARCH 1 - 3 OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Ashland .....................................................541-488-1700 Experience chocolate infusions, truffles, bars, toffees and marshmallows. Sample chocolate bacon and chocolate covered bleu cheese. www.ashlandspringshotel.com MARCH - NOVEMBER OUTDOOR GROWERS MARKET Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 Saturdays: March through November. MARCH 9 - 10 KLAMATH ROCK & GEM SHOW Klamath Falls ...........................................541-882-8276 Klamath County Fairgrounds. Come enjoy rock, gem, mineral and fossil exhibits. Lots of activities & fun. The theme for this year is Obsidian. www.klamathrockclub.org ROGUE VALLEY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Central Point ............................................ 541-665-1155 Artisan beverages, food, cheese and crafts at a farmers market style food & wine festival. Tease your taste buds with gourmet flavors. www.roguecreamery.com APRIL 27 - 28 GLIDE WILDFLOWER SHOW Glide ..........................................................541-498-2268 www.glidewildflowershow.org APRIL 27 - 28 MARCH 30 - 31 JSSA GUN, KNIFE & COIN SHOW Central Point ............................................541-664-6081 Gems, jewelry, lapidary, minerals & more. Outstanding exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, lectures, family fun, food. www.craterrock.com MAY 1 - 31 58TH ANNUAL GEM, JEWELRY & MINERAL SHOW APRIL 5 - 7 38TH ANNUAL 2013 HOME & GARDEN SHOW Klamath Falls ...........................................541-882-8263 AMAZING MAY Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 A month long celebration in Grants Pass. Boat races, spring wine stroll, antique street faire and much more. www.amazingmay.com Klamath Falls ...........................................541-884-8570 MAY 3 - 5 APRIL 12 - 13 JAN FEB MAR PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PEAR-A-FARE Medford ............................................................................ Features locally produced wines and brews along with foods and specialty items. Taste, Feel and Experience all that is Southern Oregon! www.pear-a-fare.com APRIL 12 - 14 APR UMPQUA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD QUILT SHOW KLAMATH FALLS HORSE PACKING & WILDERNESS SKILLS CLINIC Klamath Falls ...........................................541-810-3665 Back Country Horsemen invite you to the 26th Annual Horse Packing & Wilderness Skills Clinic at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. Vendors, seminars, demonstrations & more! www.bcho.org MAY 4 - OCTOBER 31 HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS Jacksonville .............................................. 541-899-8118 www.jacksonvilleoregon.org MAY JUN Roseburg .................................................. 541-672-2313 umpquavalleyquilters.com/quiltshow.php Nov. 24 - Jan. 1 JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV More events are added throughout the year! DEC For further information, call 800-440-9584 or visit www.landofumpqua.com. 24 Check www.oregonfestivals.org for a current list of events throughout the state of Oregon. Promote your event… Call 503.546.9886 to be included in the 2014 Oregon Events Calendar. OFEA members receive a 15% discount on display advertising! 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org MAY 23 - 27 JUNE 8 Klamath Falls ...........................................541-850-8218 www.klamathoutdoorschool.org Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 On the Rogue River. www.boatnik.com Eagle Point ...............................................541-826-4212 Come join us for the 3rd annual Eagle Point Bike Ride. Three rides are available including 10K, 50K, and 100K. www.cityofeaglepoint.org MAY 11 MAY 25 - SEPTEMBER 1 Eagle Point ...............................................541-826-3531 There will be many activities for people of all ages: Old Time Fiddlers, Trolley & Carriage Sides, Boot and Saddle Maker, Alpacas, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Civil War Reenactment, Food Vendors and much more. www.Buttecreekmill.com Chiloquin................................................... 541-783-3177 Free public train rides every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Halloween Pumpkin Run 2 Saturdays before Halloween. Special events such as birthday parties can be arranged 541-783-3177. www.knwrr.org 14TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY VINTAGE FAIRE BOATNIK KLAMATH AND WESTERN RAILROAD INC. EAGLE POINT BIKE RIDE JUNE 15 - 16 ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE SHOW Merlin ....................................................... 800-547-5927 www.pottsvilleoregon.com JUNE 15 - 16 BBQ, BLUES & MICROBREWS Wolf Creek ................................................541-866-2474 www.historicwolfcreekinn.com MAY 11 - 12 JUNE 1 Medford ....................................................541-621-0239 Enjoy the art of regional artists in the Rogue Valley’s largest juried outdoor art fair. See a wide variety of art perfect for Mom. www.art-in-bloom.com Selma ........................................................541-474-5285 ART IN BLOOM MAY 19 FREE FAMILY FISH DAY JUNE 21 -23 KLAMATH KINETIC CHALLENGE JUNE 1 OREGON STATE PARKS DAY Southern Oregon..................................... 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org Klamath Falls ...........................................541-281-9426 A crazy race of human-powered art & engineering! Watch as they race through mud, sand & even on water at this years 9th Annual event. Lots of family fun! SOUTHERN OREGON MAY 11 ANTIQUE STREET FAIR Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 www.gpadl.com JUNE - SEPTEMBER CONCERTS IN THE PARK JAN FEB MAR Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 www.concertsinthepark.org APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 25 SUTHERLIN FREE STAMPEDE RODEO & PARADE Sutherlin .................................................. 541-459-5829 Donations/canned food accepted. Bull riding, barrel racing & more. Parade starts at 10am. Stampede 7pm. Local lodging & RV sites. www.sutherlinstampede.com JULY 23 - 27 COURTESY UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHERN OREGON JULY 19 - 20 BACK TO THE 50’S Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 Join the town of Grants Pass during Back to the 50’s! a classic car cruise with over 500 classic cars and a car show! At Riverside Park on Saturday. www.grantspasstownecenter.org JULY 25 - AUGUST 5 Oregon Musical Theatre Festival. July 25 - August 5, Roseburg. JUNE 22 JULY 4 - 6 Sutherlin .................................................. 541-459-5829 Bike season in Sutherlin. Ride along the Umpqua River, enjoy the view of our wineries. Stay & play longer? Local lodging & RV parks. www.visitsutherlin.com Lakeview ...................................................877-947-6040 3 day family fun, fly in with hang gliders and paragliders competing. Come watch the skies over Lake County fill with color. Twitter: Ffreeflight. www.lakecountychamber.org UMPQUA ULTIMATE BIKE RIDE FESTIVAL OF FREE FLIGHT OREGON MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Roseburg ................................................. 541-440-4691 OMTF presents Fiddler on the Roof, Forever Plaid, and the world performance of Constance. See 27 live shows on 3 stages in 1 location. www.oregonmtf.com JULY 26 -28 SISKIYOU BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL JAN FEB MAR JUNE 28 - 30 JULY 5 - 6 KRUISE OF KLAMATH Klamath Falls ...........................................541-892-3403 Vintage car weekend! Friday night sock hop; Saturday AM “Show ‘n Shine” Kruise Main Street at 7pm; Sunday AM worship, breakfast & poker run. www.kruiseofklamath.org Selma ........................................................541-592-3326 www.siskiyoubluegrassfestival.com OUTBACK QUILT SHOW Lakeview ...................................................877-947-6040 Twitter: outbackquilts. www.lakecountychamber.org JULY 27 10TH ANNUAL CASA RIDE FOR THE CHILD Klamath Falls ...........................................541-885-6017 www.klamathfallscasa.org JULY 6 - 7 4TH OF JULY FIRECRACKER REGATTA APR JUNE 28 - 30 UVAA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL Roseburg ..................................................541-672-2532 uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/ MAY JUN JULY 4 EAGLE POINT 4TH OF JULY JUL AUG Eagle Point .............................................. 541-944-2446 Celebration – Parade, Vendors, Large Fireworks Display. www.cityofeaglepoint.org Klamath Falls ................541-884-2396 / 541-591-6517 The Klamath Yacht Club will be hosting their annual 4th of July Firecracker Regatta in upper Klamath Lake. www.klamathyachtclub.org JULY 10 - 14 JULY 27 KLAMATH BLUES FESTIVAL Klamath Falls ...........................................541-331-3939 Blues music, kidfest, vendors, art & crafts, food & beverages, local microbrews & more. Proceeds benefit local charities. www.klamathblues.org GRAFFITI WEEKEND Roseburg ..................................................541-672-9731 graffitiweekend.com/ JULY 27 - 28 PAISLEY MOSQUITO FESTIVAL SEPT DISCOVER OREGON’S OUTBACK Hiking, biking, sunstones, rock hounding, hotsprings, boating, fishing, hunting, wildlife, skiing, snowmobiling… JULY 12 - 14 KLAMATH FREEDOM CELEBRATION Klamath Falls ........................................... 541-281-7094 www.klamathfc.org Paisley ......................................................877-947-6040 www.lakecountychamber.org AUGUST 3 TOUR DE OUTBACK JULY 13 OCT SUMMER NITE CRUISE & SWAP MEET Winston .....................................................541-679-4260 Lakeview ...................................................877-947-6040 Road bike ride with mountain bike options. Career treatment benefit ride with killer views throughout Lake County. Twitter: TourdeOutback. www.lakecountychamber.org NOV DEC Lake County Chamber of Commerce 126 North E St. Lakeview, OR 97630 541.947.6040 www.lakecountychamber.org 26 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org AUGUST 16 - 18 AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1 Sutherlin .................................................. 541-459-5829 Decathlon 10K & 5K walk/run, enjoy the beautiful scenery during your race, Cooper Creek, the Umpqua Valley Wineries. www.visitsutherlin.com Sutherlin .................................................. 541-459-5829 Join us & have a very Berry good time. Win a car! Live bands, Classic Car Parade, chili cook-off & much more. Local lodging & RV sites. www.sutherlinbbfest.org Jacksonville .............................................. 541-899-8118 jacksonvilleoregon.org UMPQUA ULTIMATE TRIATHLON 25TH ANNUAL BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL JACKSONVILLE CELEBRATES THE ARTS SEPTEMBER 5 - 8 62ND TULELAKE BUTTE VALLEY FAIR AUGUST 3 AUGUST 17 WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL Lakeview ...................................................877-947-6040 www.lakecountychamber.org AUGUST 8 - 11 CRATER LAKE CENTURY RIDE Klamath Falls ...........................................541-884-1343 This is a beautiful & challenging ride that fills up quickly! Check the website and register early! www.craterlakecentury.com KLAMATH COUNTY FAIR & CARNIVAL Klamath Falls ...........................................541-883-3796 13TH ANNUAL BRATS, BREWS & BLUES FESTIVAL Klamath Falls ...........................................541-892-8207 Blues music, microbrew sampling & German Bratwurst dinner! This event will benefit children’s programs. www.klamathsunriserotary.org AUGUST 13 - 17 AUGUST 18 Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 www.co.josephine.or.us/sectionindex.asp?sectionid=146 Eagle Point ...............................................541-826-4212 Bring your family, friends and neighbors to dance on Main Street!!! www.cityofeaglepoint.org Roseburg ..................................................541-459-1385 uvwineartandmusic.com/ SEPTEMBER 13 - 15 MELON FESTIVAL Winston .....................................................541-679-9466 AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2 LAKE COUNTY 98TH ANNUAL RODEO/ ROUND UP SEPTEMBER 20 - 22 Lakeview ...................................................877-947-6040 One of the oldest Rodeos in the state including a concert, Demolition Derby, parade, demonstrations, auction and fair - carnival. www.lakecountychamber.org HARVEST FAIR & BREW FESTIVAL Medford .................................................... 541-774-8270 This fall festival celebrates the season. Local microbrews and wines are available for tasting along with other family activities. www.attheexpo.com APR EAGLE POINTOregon JAN FEB MAR JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR SEPTEMBER 7 - 8 UMPQUA VALLEY WINE, ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL EAGLE POINT STREET DANCE AUGUST 10 Tulelake, Calif. .........................................530-667-5312 Great food, vendors & lots to see and do! It’s a country fair you won’t want to miss!! www.tbvfair.com SOUTHERN OREGON AUGUST 3 MAY JUN Eagle Point is nestled on beautiful Little Butte Creek at the foothills of the cascades with access to Crater Lake, the Rogue River and many southern Oregon lakes and recreation areas. JUL AUG SEPT Think of Eagle Point as your “base camp” for exploring southern Oregon. While you’re here, check out these local events. Enjoy your stay! August 18, 2013 October 12, 2013 November 11, 2013 December 6, 2013 Eagle Point Street Dance Harvest Festival Veteran’s Day Celebration Christmas Around Town NOV Exotic Dessert Auction Vintage Faire Eagle Point Bike Ride 4th of July Celebration OCT March 9, 2013 May 11, 2013 June 8, 2013 July 4, 2013 DEC 17 Buchanan Avenue South, Eagle Point, OR | 541-826-4212 | www.cityofeaglepoint.org www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 27 UMPQUA VALLEY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Roseburg ..................................................541-672-3469 www.umpquavalleyfestivaloflights.com/ NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 1 36TH ANNUAL ROGUE VALLEY RAILROAD SHOW Medford ....................................................541-621-5337 Model railroad displays, historic railroad artifacts, swap meet, door prizes and more. Proceeds benefit Medford Railroad Park. www.rvmrc.net COURTESY GRANTS PASS TOURISM SOUTHERN OREGON NOVEMBER 24 JANUARY 1, 2014 DECEMBER 1 - 9 KLAMATH FALLS SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 24 - 25 OCTOBER 12 Klamath Falls ...........................................541-883-5351 This week long holiday celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony, parade & many other events. Come celebrate the holidays & visit local merchants. www.ci.klamath-falls.or.us Klamath Falls ...........................................541-545-6557 Eagle Point ...............................................541-826-3531 Chili Cook-off, Wine Tasting, Pumpkin Carving. www.Buttecreekmill.com DECEMBER 5 - 9 Art Along the Rogue. October 5–6, Grants Pass. 49TH ANNUAL AAUW ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE HARVEST FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 27 - 29 OKTOBERFEST JAN FEB MAR Wolf Creek ................................................541-866-2474 www.historicwolfcreekinn.com OCTOBER 5 - 6 ART ALONG THE ROGUE APR Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 In its 11th year, Art Along the Rogue will dazzle and delight you. Veteran street painters and internationally recognized street painters create their works of art on the streets in downtown Grants Pass. Includes 8 bands over the 2 days. www.artalongtherogue.com MAY JUN OCTOBER 11 - 12 OCTOBER 13 JUL AUG Sutherlin… SEPT located along Oregon’s only inland-to-coast scenic byway OCT Wineries • Golfing Fishing • Hiking Blackberry Festival Rochester Covered Bridge Stampede Rodeo & Timber Parade Umpqua Ultimate Events - Bike Ride + Triathalon Grants Pass www.roguewinterfest.org KLAMATH ROCK & GEM SHOW Klamath Falls ...........................................541-882-8276 Klamath County Fairgrounds. Come enjoy rock, gem, mineral and fossil exhibits. Lots of activities & fun. The theme for this year is Obsidian. www.klamathrockclub.org OCTOBER 18 - 19 DECEMBER 6 CHRISTMAS AROUND TOWN AND SANTA ARRIVAL Eagle Point .............................................. 541-944-2446 Tree Lighting, Santa Arrival, Stuffed toys for all of the little ones. www.cityofeaglepoint.org 76TH ANNUAL KLAMATH BASIN POTATO FESTIVAL Merrill .......................................................541-798-5808 This event includes a free BBQ, a parade, exhibits, talent show, horseshoe tournament, dunk tank, live music & lots of fun! MEET THE PIONEERS Jacksonville .............................................. 541-899-8118 Join us for our 8th Annual Meet the Pioneers, walk the torch-lit cemetery and meet the Pioneers who will share their stories. www.friendsjvillecemetery.org ROGUE WINTERFEST NOVEMBER 15 DECEMBER 31 MAGICAL MUSICAL CHRISTMAS MURALS DECEMBER 6 - 22 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Jacksonville .............................................. 541-899-8118 Tree lighting & parade Dec. 6th. On weekends, hot apple cider & coffee. Wagon rides and Father Christmas too! www.jacksonvilleoregon.org DECEMBER 7 - 8 Grants Pass ............................................. 800-547-5927 www.magicalmurals.com JSSA GUN, KNIFE & COIN SHOW NOVEMBER 22 - 24 DECEMBER 21 Medford ............................................................................ Over 65 potters show their wares at this annual pre-holiday show. Everything from functional to sculptural for the home or garden. www.clayfolk.org Sutherlin .................................................. 541-459-5829 A family event. Cars, trucks, floats, all in Christmas lights, plus all-day activities that start 11am. Parade, 7pm. Phone: 541-459-3417. www.visitsutherlin.com ANNUAL CLAYFOLK POTTERY SHOW Klamath Falls ...........................................541-882-8263 TOYLAND TIMBER LIGHT PARADE NOV DEC Sutherlin Visitor Center 541-459-5829 www.visitsutherlin.com 28 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org CENTRAL OREGON Central Oregon enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and oodles of fresh powder in the mountains, making it a vast playground for outdoor lovers during all seasons and sports. The region also boasts an impressive selection of restaurants and breweries, a vibrant nightlife, unique lodging and a growing arts scene. MARCH 9 LA PINE ANNUAL CRAB FEED La Pine ......................................................541-536-7821 All you can eat crab from the Oregon Coast. Lots of sides, beer & music. www.lapine.org, www.lapinefrontierdays.org APRIL 17 - 20 SMALL FARMER’S JOURNAL HORSEDRAWN AUCTION & SWAP MEET Madras ..........................541-549-2064 / 800-876-2893 Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Grand agricultural event. Plowing match, draft horses, mules, wagons, buggies, farm equipment/tools, harness, trade fair, vendors, demos and more. www.smallfarmersjournal.com Smith Rock — a rock climber’s paradise — is a 550 foot mass of rock towering above the Crooked River near Bend. (© Dana Kenneth Johnson | Dreamstime.com) MAY 25 - 26 RIVERFEST Maupin ......................................................541-395-2222 Free & family friendly. Live music, $25 raft trips, flycasting pond, great food, kids activities, arts & crafts & a walk/run. SOLV May 25th & 26th. www.maupinriverfest.com JUNE 1 OREGON STATE PARKS DAY Central Oregon........................................ 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org JUNE 8 JUNE 29 JUNE 7 - 9 La Pine ......................................................541-536-2049 Free admission to Oregon’s only rhubarb fest. Dutch oven recipes using rhubarb. Music, hay rides & vendors set up throughout L&S Nursery. www.lsgardens.com La Pine ......................................................541-536-9336 Bring your restored auto, dress in your best poodle skirt & enjoy the day. Call Roger for registration information. www.visitlapine.com 73RD ANNUAL SISTERS RODEO Sisters........................... 541-549-0121 / 800-827-7522 The biggest little show in the world. PRCA Xtreme Bulls, Wednesday evening; Rodeo Dance Parade, Saturday. www.sistersrodeo.com HIGH DESERT RHUBARB FESTIVAL JUNE 26 MUSIC ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES JUNE 29 Redmond ...................................................541-923-5191 Sam Johnson City Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com www.oregonfestivals.org ANNUAL HIGH LAKES CAR CLUB SHOW & SHINE SPLASH FOR PINK Maupin ......................................................541-980-7345 Features a 13-mile raft trip, BBQ lunch and music all day. A kids area, volleyball tournament and it all supports breast cancer. www.splashforpink.com 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 29 CENTRAL OREGON JULY 4 - 6 LA PINE FRONTIER DAYS / 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION La Pine ......................................................541-536-7821 Fun for all, parade, lawnmower races, kids games, Woodcutter’s Breakfast & Jamboree, midway, live music, fun contests & fireworks. www.lapinefrontierdays.org AUGUST 1 - 4 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & EXPO Redmond ...................................................541-548-2711 www.expo.deschutes.org AUGUST 7 LA PINE RODEO La Pine ......................................................541-536-7500 NPRCA-sanctioned rodeo features fun for everyone. Bareback & bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing & mutton busting at this great event. www.lapinerodeo.com Sunriver ....................................................877-269-2580 www.sunriverartfaire.com JULY 4 - 14 AUGUST 21 Prineville ..................................................541-447-6304 Live music, vendors, food, games, fun for all ages. Splash n’ Dash: swim, run, bike, boat. Band of Brothers - 4th of July Parade. www.visitprineville.org Redmond ...................................................541-923-5191 Sam Johnson City Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com PRINEVILLE’S DOWN HOME 4TH OF JULY AUGUST 9 - 11 SUNRIVER ART FAIRE MUSIC ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES AUGUST 23 ELEGANT EVENING IN HISTORIC OAKLAND JULY 10 MUSIC ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES JAN FEB MAR Redmond ...................................................541-923-5191 Sam Johnson City Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com JULY 19 - 21 SCOOTR, INC. SUMMER ERUPTION 3-DAY BIKE RALLY APR La Pine ......................................................541-536-9771 Games on & off bikes, a super time for everyone. Held at the Horse Race RV on Highway 31. www.visitlapine.com UMPQUA VALLEY WINE, ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL Roseburg Two days of great entertainment, wineries, artists and food booths, family fun and activities. www.orwineartandmusic.com MUSIC ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES Redmond ...................................................541-923-5191 Sam Johnson City Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com JULY 4 - 6 SEPTEMBER 7 - 8 Oakland .................................................... 541-459-9504 Open-air dining with Umpqua Valley wines; silent and oral auction. Proceeds to benefit UCC scholarship program. www.historicoaklandoregon.com AUGUST 23 - 24 AIRSHOW OF THE CASCADES Madras ......................................................541-475-2220 Second largest air show in Oregon; a car show; RV parking; Friday night light show; static airplane display; car show; Veteran special entry fee. www.airshowofthecascades.com SEPTEMBER 13 - 14 LA PINE SPORTSMAN’S JAMBOREE & FISHING DERBY La Pine Event Center & area lakes Vendors, guns & ammo, archery supplies, fishing clinics, everything for the sportsman! www.visitlapine.com SEPTEMBER 15 LA PINE GOSPEL JUBILEE La Pine ......................................................541-536-9771 Gospel Jamboree Sunday. Free admission, ice cream & family fun & entertainment. www.visitlapine.com SEPTEMBER 21 - 26 PACIFIC AMATEUR GOLF CLASSIC Bend/Sunriver ......................................... 888-425-3976 Take part in the premier amateur golf event in the West. Held on Central Oregon’s finest courses in an atmosphere of friendly competition. www.PacAmGolf.com SEPTEMBER 22 RIDE, ROW, RUN Maupin ..................................................... 503-741-XDOG This is an adventure seekers dream. .75-mile grand prix run start. You will run to your bike. Bike - 26 miles (on road). Kayak - Deschutes River = Appx. 3.5 miles. Run - 5 miles (road following the river). Then enjoy the after party! www.xdogevents.com/riderowrun.php MAY JUN SEPTEMBER 4 JULY 24 MUSIC ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES Redmond ...................................................541-923-5191 Sam Johnson City Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com MUSIC ON THE GREEN CONCERT SERIES Redmond ...................................................541-923-5191 Sam Johnson City Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com NOVEMBER 30 PRINEVILLE LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE Prineville ..................................................541-447-6304 www.visitprineville.org JUL AUG DECEMBER 6 - 7 LA PINE HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE & CHRISTMAS BAZAAR SEPT PRINEVILLE La Pine ......................................................541-536-9771 Hundreds of crafters show their wares. Great food & good family fun followed by vehicles all lit up displaying holiday spirit. www.visitlapine.com OCT NOV DEC www.visitprineville.org 30 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org The spirit of the West is alive and well in Eastern Oregon where snow-capped peaks look down on rolling hills, complex desert lands and wild rivers. The indelible footprint of Lewis and Clark, Chief Joseph and the Oregon Trail pioneers who lived or passed through this region permeate the area’s culture through events and attractions. EASTERN OREGON JANUARY 1 - MARCH 1 TAKEN: FBI Ontario ......................................................541-889-8191 www.4rcc.com JANUARY 4 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com JANUARY 26 - 27 FOUR RIVERS VINTAGE CAR SHOW Ontario ......................................................541-889-8191 www.4rcc.com Colorful layers of the Painted Hills in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Wheeler County. (© Springview | Dreamstime.com) FEBRUARY 1 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com FEBRUARY 2 SNOWMOBILE POKER RUN IN UNITY Unity ..........................................................800-523-1235 With 900 miles of snowmobile trails Baker County is a snowmobilers paradise. Discover this winter wonderland and ride through the snow covered Elkhorn Mountains and Burnt River. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 31 EASTERN OREGON FEBRUARY 7 YANA REZNIK CONCERT Ontario ..................................................... 541-889-4534 FEBRUARY 16 SNOWMOBILE POKER RUN IN SUMPTER MARCH 1 APRIL 5 Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY Sumpter ....................................................541-894-2314 With 900 miles of snowmobile trails Baker County is a snowmobilers paradise. Discover this winter wonderland and ride through the snow covered Elkhorn Mountains and ghost towns like Granite and Bourne. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com MARCH 5 APRIL 6 - 17 Ontario ......................................................541-889-8191 www.4rcc.com Ontario ......................................................541-889-4166 Bike Ride. www.thetourofontario.com FEBRUARY 17 MARCH 8 SNOWMOBILE POKER RUN IN HALFWAY Halfway ..................................................... 541-742-4222 With 900 miles of snowmobile trails Baker County is a snowmobilers paradise. Discover this winter wonderland and ride through the snow covered Wallowa and Eagle Cap mountains. For more information, visit our website. www.hellscanyonchamber.com SWAN LAKE BY EUGENE BALLET REDHEAD EXPRESS & THE WALKER FAMILY CONCERT Ontario ..................................................... 541-889-4534 MARCH 8 - JUNE 2 SCAT AND TRACKS FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 3 EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL JAN FEB MAR La Grande Showcasing independent films in all genres from local, regional and national film makers. Nightly showcase of NW indie bands. www.eofilmfest.com Pendleton .................................................541-966-9748 Discover the messages animals leave behind in their scat (feces). Explore animal tracking too. Interactive fun for all ages! www.tamastslikt.org APRIL 11 - 14 JOHN SCHARFF MIGRATORY BIRD FESTIVAL Burns.........................................................541-573-2636 Witness the spectacular spring migration in Harney Basin. Birding, history, wildlife tours-workshops-speakers. Also banquet, art show. www.migratorybirdfestival.com APRIL 13 TREASURE VALLEY SWING BAND CONCERT Ontario ..................................................... 541-889-4534 MARCH 9 SNOW BLAST AT ANTHONY LAKES SKI RESORT IN BAKER COUNTY Baker City.................................................541-856-3277 Day long celebration at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort with games, contests, live music and fireworks. For more information, visit our website. www.anthonylakes.com APR MAY JUN 541-966-9748 tamastslikt.org Pendleton, Oregon TOUR OF ONTARIO MARCH 15 - 17 WEE BIT O’ IRELAND Heppner ....................................................541-676-5536 Irish boxing event, great green parade, road bowling, sheep dog trials, Kuma coffee hour, Cruz In, vendors square, Ceili Irish Entertainment. www.heppnerchamber.com MAY - SEPTEMBER DREXEL FOUNDATION FREE ART & CULTURAL EVENTS Vale ...........................................................541-473-3470 Art Beat on Main Street, Dance & Art Fair 5/25, 2-9pm. Historical building tours 5/25 3-5, 12/31 9-12. Children’s Film Festival 9/7 6pm, enter by 8/31. www.thedrexelfoundation.org MAY 3 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY JUL AUG Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com MARCH 18 - MAY 18 WILDFLOWERS OF MALHEUR COUNTY Ontario ......................................................541-889-8191 www.4rcc.com MAY 3 - 5 SPRING WINE RELEASE WEEKEND Milton-Freewater .....................................541-938-5563 SEPT MARCH 30 EASTER EGG HUNT OCT Ontario ......................................................541-889-8012 www.ontariochamber.com MAY 4 HOME & GARDEN EXPO John Day .................................................... 541-575-1900 www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com NOV DEC 32 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR TCI-15_oregon Events.indd 1 12/7/12 1:44 PM www.oregonfestivals.org EASTERN OREGON MAY 4 - 5 PENDLETON QUILT SHOW Pendleton .................................................541-276-9546 www.krazyhorsequilters.org GRANDE RONDE VALLEY SPRINGFEST ‘13 AND BIRDATHON La Grande ................................................ 800-848-9969 Held at the peak of spring migration, this festival offers fun for all ages, birding, plein air artists, and events community wide. www.lagrandenaturally.com/birdwatching/ladd-marsh/birdathon MAY 18 - 19 SUMPTER VALLEY RAIL ROAD KICK OFF WEEKEND Baker City.................................................800-523-1235 Guest lectures and a chance to visit with the volunteers who keep this historic steam train running on Saturday at Baker City’s Geiser Grand Hotel. Sunday is hands on at the McEwen Station. For tickets and more information, visit our website. www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org COURTESY ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY 17 - 19 America’s Global Village Festival. June 1, Ontario. MAY 31 - JUNE 2 JUNE 7 HOG WILD DAYS Island City ................................................ 541-369-1010 Celebrate Island City’s annual festival with food, games, and crafts. JUNE 1 Ontario ......................................................541-889-8191 www.4rcc.com Baker City.................................................541-523-1843 Celebrate National Trails Day with a walk or run along the National Historic Oregon Trail at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City. For more information, visit our website. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail.com BITTERSWEET HARVEST/BRACERO PROGRAM MAY 24 - 27 3RD ANNUAL RUN TO THE RUTS 5K/10K FUN RUN & WALK SUMPTER FLEA MARKETS HUNTINGTON CATFISH DERBY MAY 31 - JUNE 2 Ontario ......................................................541-889-8012 The Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosts the American’s Global Festival at the Lions Park located in Ontario. The Festival displays authentic cultural villages. Each village features food, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations & free youth activities. www.ontariochamber.com JUNE 8 RICHLAND CRAPPIE FISHING TOURNAMENT Richland................................................... 541-540-5450 Celebrate Oregon’s Free Fishing day at this day long Crappie fishing tournament along the back of the Brownlee Reservoir. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com JUNE 1 OREGON STATE PARKS DAY Eastern Oregon ....................................... 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org JUNE 8 TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL John Day ....................................................541-421-3484 www.gcoregonlive.com JUNE 3 - 9 EASTERN OREGON LIVESTOCK SHOW Union .........................................................541-562-5631 Longest continuously running rodeo in the Northwest, PRCA rodeo, parade, horse racing, carnival, 4H and FFA stock show and sale. www.easternoregonlivestockshow.com JUNE 13 - 15 COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE Burns.........................................................541-573-2636 BMW RALLY www.oregonfestivals.org 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 33 DEC John Day .................................................... 541-575-1900 www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com NOV JUNE 14 - 16 OCT Joseph .......................................................541-432-7535 If your looking for some of the best juried art in the NW then attend this 3 day festival featuring local, regional & national artists. www.wallowavalleyarts.org AMERICA’S GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL SEPT 31ST ANNUAL WALLOWA VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Joseph .......................................................541-432-2215 Over 250 classic, antique, hot rods & custom cars will line up on Main St., Joseph. Live music, show-n-shine, dinner & a car cruise. www.oregonmountaincruise.com JUL AUG Huntington ................................................800-523-1235 Annual Catfish Derby in Huntington along the banks of the Snake River. Cash prizes, Catfish Cook-off, live music and entertainment. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com 25TH ANNUAL OREGON MOUNTAIN CRUISE CAR SHOW MAY JUN MAY 25 - 26 JUNE 1 JUNE 7 - JUNE 8 APR Sumpter ....................................................541-894-2314 Celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends with one of the largest flea markets in the NW in the historic town of Sumpter. For more information including vendor fees and lodging, visit our website. www.historicsumpter.com Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com JAN FEB MAR MAY 18 - JULY 28 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY EASTERN OREGON JUNE 14 - 16 JULY 2 - 4 JULY 11 - 15 Halfway ..................................................... 541-742-4222 A fun filled rodeo weekend for aspiring cowboys and cowgirls in Halfway. Mutton busting, roping, barrel racing, and bronc and bull riding round out a full rodeo schedule for participating junior contestants. For more information, visit our website. www.hellscanyonjrrodeo.com Haines .......................................................800-523-1235 Three day fourth of July rodeo featuring traditional rodeo events including team roping, barrel racing, bronc and bull riding. www.hainesstampede.com Elgin ..........................................................541-963-2136 Celebrate the traditions of the old west with a PRCA rodeo, bull and bronc riding, racing, parade, dance, food vendors, and more. www.elginstampede.com HELLS CANYON JUNIOR RODEO HAINES STAMPEDE RODEO JULY 4 JULY 12 - 13 Wallowa Lake, Wallowa & Lostine ......... 541-426-4622 Come & enjoy the 4th of July with a parade in Wallowa, Shake the Lake fireworks at the foot of Wallowa Lake & The Lostine Flea Market. Nyssa ........................................................541-372-5557 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION JUNE 14 - AUGUST 11 RIC GENDRON: RATTLEBONE Pendleton .................................................541-966-9748 Extensive collection of art, traditional objects and craftwork from this Native Colville/Umatilla artist and his family. www.tamastslikt.org 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS GREAT OWYHEE RIDE Ontario ......................................................541-889-9206 Ride to Owyhee. www.greatowyheeride.com Ontario ......................................................541-889-8012 www.ontariochamber.com JULY 4 11TH ANNUAL FIREFIGHTERS BREAKFAST JUNE 28 - 30 BAKER CITY CYCLING CLASSIC JAN FEB MAR Baker City.................................................800-523-1235 3-day, 4-stage bicycle race including Catherine Creek road race, downtown time trials, downtown criterium through Historic Baker City & the Tour D’ Horn road race along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway & Dooley Mountain. See website for info, registration. www.bakercitycycling.org NYSSA NITE RODEO JULY 12 - 14 CRAZY DAYS JULY 4 JUNE 15 ELGIN STAMPEDE La Grande ................................................. 541-963-1223 Celebrate La Grande’s annual event with a parade, craft and food vendors, and an antique car show. www.lagrandemainstreet.org/welcome/la-grande-crazy-days JULY 12 - 15 HELLS CANYON MOTORCYCLE RALLY Milton-Freewater .....................................541-938-8256 Come enjoy breakfast served by the Firefighters, 7-10am. $5 each or $15 for a family of four. Ace Hardware parking lot, 175 S Main St. www.mfcity.com Baker City.................................................800-523-1235 Discover Baker County’s three scenic byways during this 4 day motorcycle rally with rides including the Devils Tail, Road Rash Pass, Gold Rush and Ghost Towns and of course Hells Canyon. For more information, visit our website. www.hellscanyonrally.com JULY 5 JULY 19 - 20 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY BAKER CITY BRONC AND BULL RIDING APR MAY JUN Ontario ......................................................541-889-8691 Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com Baker City.................................................800-523-1235 Two days of action packed rodeo. Friday night it’s all bronc riding and Saturday is all bull riding. Tickets $15 per night general admission or $40 both nights reserved seating. For more information or to order tickets, visit our website. www.bakerbroncsandbulls.com JULY 2 - 4 JULY 5 - 8 JULY 19 - 21 Sumpter ....................................................541-894-2314 Celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends with one of the largest flea markets in the NW in the historic town of Sumpter. For more information including vendor fees and lodging, visit our website. www.historicsumpter.com Wallowa ....................................................541-886-3101 This is a 3 day celebration of traditional Native American culture thru song & dance. On the last day there is a friendship feast. www.walowanezperce.org JUNE 29 JAPAN NITE OBON FESTIVAL HAINES DAY 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Haines .......................................................800-523-1235 Small town Americana at its best during this three day celebration including a cowboy breakfast, parade, salmon bake, live music in the park, and of course the Haines Stampede Rodeo and the fourth of July Fireworks finale. www.cityofhainesor.org SUMPTER FLEA MARKETS JUL AUG JULY 10 SUMMER FARM FESTIVAL Ontario ...................................................... 541-889-2174 SEPT JULY 11 - 13 23RD ANNUAL TAMKALIKS CELEBRATION & POW WOW JULY 19 - 21 MINERS JUBILEE Baker City.....................541-523-5855 / 888-523-5855 A 3 day festival with retail & food vendors, parade, state gold panning & hand steeling championships, art in the park, sidewalk sales & live music. www.visitbaker-minersjubilee.blogspot.com THUNDEREGG DAYS “ROCKS & MORE” OCT NOV g ww r.or w.u nioncountychambe Nyssa ........................................................541-372-3091 48th Annual rock show with vendors, artisans, music, food, car show too! Daily rock tours depart at 7am. Held on shady elementary school grounds. Facebook: ThundereggDaysFestival. www.nyssachamber.com DEC 800.484.9969 34 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR JULY 20 - 21 CARVIN BY THE BLUES Milton-Freewater .....................................541-938-8235 Eastern Oregon’s only chainsaw carving competition in its 9th year. Daily quick carve competition. Food and craft vendors. Free event! www.mfchamber.com www.oregonfestivals.org AUGUST 8 - 10 AUGUST 17 - 18 Joseph ....................................................... 541-432-1015 Celebrating 68 years of Western Heritage PRCA sanctioned rodeos, Indian encampment, parade, dancing and vendor booths. www.chiefjosephdays.com John Day .................................................... 541-575-1900 www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com Sumpter ....................................................800-523-1235 Two days of summer fun and music at the Sumpter fairgrounds with live music, and family games and activities including sack races, watermelon eating contest and more. For more information, visit our website. www.historicsumpter.com 68TH ANNUAL CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS RODEO GRANT COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 10 JULY 26 - 28 SOLWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR John Day ....................................................541-575-3633 Living, Food & Traditional Skills, Solar, Wind & Water Power. Vendor exhibits, speakers & over 50 workshops. Program guide online at www.solwest.org. www.solwest.org 17TH ANNUAL BRONZE BLUES & BREWS Joseph ....................................................... 541-432-1015 Best Little Fest in the Northwest. Enjoy a day filled with the Blues, Microbrews, wine, food & bronze sculptures. www.bronzebluesbrews.com HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL North Powder This event celebrates the locally grown huckleberry with a parade, vendors, kids’ activities, and a Huckleberry Dessert Contest. AUGUST 15 - 18 Baker City.................................................541-523-5439 Three day short film festival at the Historic Eltrym Theater in Baker City. For more information including entry submissions, visit our website. www.welikeemshort.com AUGUST 16 - 18 JULY 30 - AUGUST 3 MALHEUR COUNTY FAIR & RODEO Ontario ......................................................541-889-3431 7TH ANNUAL BRONZE BIKE MOTORCYCLE RENDEZVOUS Joseph ....................................................... 541-398-1142 All bikers and makes of bikes are welcome. Come & join us for a fun weekend, vendors, show ‘n shine, live music, & poker run & more. www.bronzebikerally.com UNION COUNTY FAIR La Grande .................................................541-963-8588 Annual county fair includes a carnival, food and crafts, 4H and FFA judging, livestock, and plenty of fun. AUGUST 2 BAKER CITY MEMORY CRUISE Baker City.................................................541-856-3523 Classic car show including all day show n shine, valve cover races, and live music in Baker City’s Geiser Pollman park followed by the Durkee Steak Feed at Quail Ridge Golf Course. www.facebook.com/bakercitymemorycruise AUGUST 24 - 25 CELTIC FESTIVAL La Grande .................................................541-975-3952 SAAA sanctioned Scottish Highland Games. Activities for all ages. Food vendors, beer garden and live music. www.wix.com/celtic01/neoregoncelts AUGUST 16 - 18 MUDDY FROGWATER COUNTRY CLASSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2 Milton-Freewater .....................................541-988-5563 Talent of the Valley features a variety of performers competing for a spot in Sunday’s finals, while the Friday & Saturday night concerts offer great local bands. Muddy Frogwater parade, Kiddie Land, variety of vendors, bingo, art show, softball tourney. www.mfchamber.com, www.muddyfrogwaterfestival.com BAKER COUNTY FAIR AND PANHANDLE RODEO Halfway ..................................................... 541-742-4222 Baker County Fair and Panhandle Rodeo in Halfway. Classic small town county fair including a parade, carnival, livestock and craft exhibits, and three days of action packed rodeo along the Hells Canyon Scenic byway. www.halfwayfairandrodeo.com MAY JUN Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com AUGUST 24 AUGUST 17 COVE CHERRY FAIR AND ARTS FESTIVAL AUGUST 3 Burns.........................................................541-573-2636 AUGUST 3 - 10 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR BAKER COUNTY FAIR 541-889-8012 www.oregonfestivals.org (tOll free 1-866-989-8012) WWW.OntariOChamber.COm 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 35 DEC OntariO Chamber Of COmmerCe - 876 S.W. 4th ave. OntariO, Or NOV Baker City.................................................541-523-7881 Quintessential small town Country fair with $-H, Livestock, Craft exhibits and family entertainment and games. For more information, visit our website. www.bakercounty.org/fair Ontario OreGOn OCT AUGUST 8 - 10 SEPT Enterprise................................................ 541-426-4097 Cove ..........................................................541-568-4514 This festival starts with a fun run and includes artists teaching classes, as well as several vendor booths. www.coveoregon.org/calendarandevents_cherryfair_schedule.shtml JUL AUG THE CHRIS MILLER MEMORIAL STEENS MOUNTAIN RIM RUN APR FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY ANDY WARHOL: COWBOYS & INDIANS JAN FEB MAR JULY 31 - AUGUST 3 AUGUST 23 - OCTOBER 26 Pendleton .................................................541-966-9748 Western images reworked by Warhol in his trademark style. Warhol turns “person” into “product” in this iconic pop art exhibit. www.tamastslikt.org WE LIKE ‘EM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL JULY 27 4TH ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE MEADOWS EASTERN OREGON JULY 24 - 28 EASTERN OREGON AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 6 Sumpter ....................................................541-894-2314 Celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends with one of the largest flea markets in the NW in the historic town of Sumpter. For more information including vendor fees and lodging, visit our website. www.historicsumpter.com Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com SUMPTER FLEA MARKETS FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY SEPTEMBER 11 - 14 103RD ANNUAL PENDLETON ROUND-UP Pendleton ................................................ 800-457-6336 Large outdoor rodeo, concert, parades, pro bull riders, Happy Canyon Night Pageant, Native American village, Western artisans & more . . . Let ‘er Buck! www.pendletonroundup.com SEPTEMBER 19 THE GREAT SALT LICK ART AUCTION AUGUST 31 SEPTEMBER 6 - 8 Enterprise.................................................541-426-3390 The sweetest little music festival in Eastern OR. Festivalgoers will enjoy many styles of music as well as great food & drink. www.juniperjam.com Enterprise..................... 541-263-0104 / 541-426-3271 Annual mule show events include: classes for all ages & skill level, cowboy poetry, quilt show, Dutch oven cook-off, mule & horse sale. www.hellscanyonmuledays.com Baker City.................................................800-523-1235 Celebrate the arts in historic Baker City with this one of a kind art auction featuring locally crafted salt licks by some of Baker County’s most artistic cows, horses, deer and other four legged artists. Proceeds benefit OHSU Parkinson research. www.saltlickcity.com SEPTEMBER 10 - 14 SEPTEMBER 20 - 21 Pendleton .................................................541-278-9332 The Greatest Free Show in the West! 5 stages, 5 city blocks, over 250 hours of free entertainment - including 35 food, 35 craft booths. www.mainstreetcowboys.org Baker City to La Grande .......................... 541-388-1860 Longest relay in the Americas and the 2nd longest in the world! Race along the beautiful Hells Canyon Scenic Byway to La Grande. www.hellscanyonrelay.com 5TH ANNUAL JUNIPER JAM AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 1 LABOR DAY WEEKEND WAGON ENCAMPMENT Baker City.................................................541-523-1843 Experience the food, music, stories, and activities of an Oregon Trail wagon train “nooning” with living history performances, and exhibits at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City. www.visiteasternoregon.com/entry/labor-day-wagonencampment/ 33RD ANNUAL HELLS CANYON MULE DAYS THE GREATEST FREE SHOW IN THE WEST HELLS CANYON RELAY SEPTEMBER 26 - SEPTEMBER 29 ALPENFEST IN THE WALLOWAS SEPTEMBER 4 - 8 JAN FEB MAR THE HARNEY COUNTY FAIR, RODEO & RACEMEET Burns.........................................................541-573-2636 Joseph & Wallowa Lake ...........................541-432-0209 Alpenfest returns in 2013, featuring polka music, dancing, yodeling, Swill German cuisine, crafts & gift shopping. www.oregonalpenfest.com OCTOBER 4 Plan to Attend The 33rd Annual APR Hells Canyon Mule Days FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com MAY JUN Rated “E” For Everyone! JUL AUG the weekend after labor day SeptemBer 6-7-8, 2013 enterprise, oregon wallowa county fairgrounds 103 y e ars o f authe n tic we s t e rn t r a d ition SEPT OCT Mule show with events and gaMes for all ages NoN-motorized parade • Saturday Night BBQ Quilt Show • mule cliNic • d.o. cook-off old world oxeN liviNg hiStory compaNy cowBoy poetry gatheriNg • mule & horSe Sale veNdorS/exhiBitS aNd weSterN art oN the greeN NOV EXPERIENCE A GREAT TIME IN N.E. OREGON DEC Visit www.hellscanyonmuledays.com or 888-323-3271 and ® HAPPY CANYON ® ® September 11-14, 2013 800-457-6336 • www.pendletonroundup.com 36 2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR www.oregonfestivals.org DECEMBER 6 - 7 DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 8 Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Free celebration of the arts in Baker City. Festivities start Friday night with the monthly 1st Friday Art Walk in historic downtown, and then more than a dozen local artists open their studios to the public Saturday and Sunday. www.shorttermgallery.com Ontario ......................................................541-889-3431 Milton-Freewater .....................................541-938-5563 Visit Northeast Oregon and enjoy newly released wines from local wineries. A great time to shop for gifts, but don’t forget yourself! BAKER OPEN STUDIO TOUR OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 2 CORNFIELD MAZE Ontario ...................................................... 208-741-7222 www.cornfieldmaze.com HOLIDAY FAIRE AT THE FAIRGROUND DECEMBER 7 TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING Baker City................................................ 541-523-5442 Everything you love about the holidays. Twilight Christmas Parade followed by the lighting of the community Christmas tree and shopping for that perfect holiday gift in historic downtown Baker City. www.historicbakercity.com HOLIDAY BARREL TASTING DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 14 HOLIDAY FAIRE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS Ontario ......................................................541-889-3431 DECEMBER 14 NYSSA NITE LITE PARADE OCTOBER 10 - 13 TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, ID ............. 208-720-0585 www.trailingofthesheep.org NOVEMBER 1 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY Nyssa ........................................................541-372-3091 DECEMBER 7 WINTER WONDERLAND PARADE Ontario ......................................................541-889-8012 Ontario is known for its wonderful annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas Parade in our region. It is held on the first Saturday of December. Parade, floats, marching bands and Santa Claus! www.ontariochamber.com EASTERN OREGON OCTOBER 5 - 6 Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com JAN FEB MAR NOVEMBER 1 - 3 FALL WINE RELEASE WEEKEND Milton-Freewater .....................................541-938-5563 NOVEMBER 1-3 PARANORMAL WEEKEND APR Experience Grant County NOVEMBER 2 Ontario ......................................................541-889-8191 www.4rcc.com NOVEMBER 9 Ontario ..................................................... 541-889-6649 GRANT CO. CHAMBER of COMMERCE 301 West Main St., John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0547 • 1-800-769-5664 • Fax 541-575-1932 www.gcoregonlive.com • gcadmin@gcoregonlive.com OCT DECEMBER 6 www.oregonfestivals.org Promote your event… Call 503.546.9886 to be included in the 2014 Oregon Events Calendar. OFEA members receive a 15% discount on display advertising! 2013 Oregon Events Calendar DEC Baker City................................................. 541-519-2515 Monthly celebration of the arts in historic downtown Baker City with multiple galleries, live music, featured artists, and special events. For more information, visit our website. www.basecampbaker.com More events are added throughout the year! Check www.oregonfestivals.org for a current list of events throughout the state of Oregon. NOV FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN HISTORIC BAKER CITY SEPT VETERANS DAY PARADE JUL AUG EVERYTHING FITZ MAY JUN Baker City................................................. 541-523-1889 Intrigued by the stories of ghosts? Want to investigate? Here’s your opportunity to really get into the ghost hunting thing! Seminars on best practices for ghost hunting, opportunities to meet the real TAPS team, and of course actual investigations of historic landmark buildings in Historic Baker City. 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35 / 191 SE Second Ave., Canby, OR 97013 503-266-4600 FAX: 503-266-4338 www.canbyareachamber.org Creswell Visitor CeNter PO Box 577 / 99 S First St., Creswell, OR 97426 541-895-5161 FAX: 541-895-5161 www.creswellchamber.com PO Box 33 / 185 N Oregon St., Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-8118 FAX: 541-899-4462 www.jacksonvilleoregon.org CANNoN beACh ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 161, Brownsville, OR 97327 541-466-5709 www.historicbrownsville.com burNs/hArNey CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe 484 N Broadway, Burns, OR 97720 541-573-2636 FAX: 541-573-3408 www.harneycounty.com CANby AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 700 E Gibbs Suite C, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-2411 FAX: 888-832-2045 www.cgchamber.com www.hoodriver.org illiNois VAlley ChAmber of CommerCe JACksoNVille ChAmber of CommerCe JuNCtioN City-hArrisburg ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 64 / 207 E Spruce, Cannon Beach, OR 97110 503-436-2623 FAX: 503-436-0910 www.cannonbeach.org Crooked riVer rANCh - terreboNNe ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 1502, Crooked 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NE, Keizer, OR 97303 503-393-9111 FAX: 503-393-1003 www.keizerchamber.com CANyoNVille ChAmber of CommerCe dAllAs AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 207 Depot St., La Grande, OR 97850 TOLL-FREE: 800-848-9969 www.unioncountychamber.org PO Box 1028, Canyonville, OR 97417 541-839-4258 www.canyonvillechamber.org Port of CAsCAde loCks Visitors CeNter PO Box 307 / 355 WaNaPa St. at Marine Park, Cascade Locks, OR 97014 541-374-8619 FAX: 541-374-8428 www.cascadelocks.net 38 PO Box 377 / 119 SW Court St, Dallas, OR 97338 503-623-2564 FAX: 503-623-8936 www.dallasoregon.org dePoe bAy ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 21 / 70 NE Hwy 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 541-765-2889 FAX: 541-765-2836 www.depoebaychamber.or TOLL-FREE: 877-485-8348g 2013 OregOn events Calendar keizer ChAmber of CommerCe lA grANde/uNioN CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe lA PiNe ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 616 / 51425 Hwy. 97 Suite A, La Pine, OR 97739 541-536-9771 FAX: 541-536-8410 www.lapine.org www.oregonfestivals.org North beNd iNformAtioN CeNter sANdy AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 1380 Sherman Ave./Hwy 101, North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-4613 FAX: 541-756-8527 TOLL-FREE: 800-472-9176 PO Box 536 / 38963 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR 97055 503-668-4006 FAX: 503-668-3459 www.sandyoregonchamber.org lAke oswego ChAmber of CommerCe North ClACkAmAs CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe 7 North Roosevelt Dr., Seaside, OR 97138 503-738-3097 FAX: 503-738-0198 www.seasideor.com TOLL-FREE: 888-306-2326 (USA & Canada only) PO Box 368 / 242 B Ave., Lake Oswego, OR 97034-3135 503-636-3634 FAX: 503-636-7427 www.lake-oswego.com lAkeside ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 333, Lakeside, OR 97449 541-759-3981 www.lakesideoregonchambers.com lebANoN AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 1040 Park St., Lebanon, OR 97355 541-258-7164 FAX: 541-258-7166 seAside Visitors bureAu 7740 SE Harmony Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-654-7777 FAX: 503-653-9515 www.yourchamber.com North sANtiAm ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 222 / 825 W Santiam Blvd., Mill City, OR 97360 503-897-5000 FAX: 503-897-4600 www.nschamber.org NyssA ChAmber of CommerCe & AgriCulture www.lebanon-chamber.org liNColN City Visitors & CoNVeNtioN bureAu 105 Main St., Nyssa, OR 97913 541-372-3091 FAX: 541-372-3091 sherwood ChAmber of CommerCe www.nyssachamber.com oAkridge/westfir ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 217, Oakridge, OR 97463 541-782-4146 FAX: 541-782-1081 mAdrAs-JeffersoN CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe 876 SW Fourth Ave., Ontario, OR 97914 541-889-8012 FAX: 541-889-8331 www.ontariochamber.com TOLL-FREE: 866-989-8012 mAuPiN AreA ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 220, Maupin, OR 97037 541-993-1708 www.maupinoregon.com mCkeNzie riVer ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 505 / 44643 McKenzie Hwy., Walterville, OR 97413 541-822-3350 www.mckenziechamber.com mCmiNNVille ChAmber of CommerCe 417 NW Adams St., McMinnville, OR 97128 503-472-6196 FAX: 503-472-6198 www.mcminnville.org medford Visitors & CoNVeNtioN bureAu 101 E Eighth St., Medford, OR 97501 541-608-8516 FAX: 541-776-4808 TOLL-FREE: 800-469-6307 www.visitmedford.org medford Visitor iNformAtioN CeNter At Harry & David Country Village 1314 Center Dr. Suite E, Medford, OR 97501 541-776-4021 FAX: 541-772-5329 TOLL-FREE: 800-469-6307 oNtArio ChAmber of CommerCe/Visitors & CoNVeNtioN bureAu www.metoliusriver.com miltoN-freewAter ChAmber of CommerCe 157 S Columbia, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 541-938-5563 FAX: 541-938-5564 www.mfchamber.com molAllA AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 105 East Main St. Suite 3/PO Box 578, Molalla, OR 97038 503-829-6941 FAX: 503-829-7949 www.molallachamber.com moNmouth-iNdePeNdeNCe ChAmber of CommerCe 309 Pacific Ave. North, Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-4268 FAX: 503-838-6658 www.micc-or.org mouNt ANgel ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 221 / 5 N Garfield St., Mt. Angel, OR 97362 503-845-9440 FAX: 503-845-6190 www.mtangel.org mt. hood Visitor iNformAtioN CeNters www.mthood.info Zigzag Ranger District Mt. Hood National Forest 70220 E. Hwy 26, Zigzag, OR 97049 503-622-3191 Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum 88900 E. Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government Camp, OR 97028 503-272-3301 myrtle PoiNt ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 265 / 424 Fifth St., Myrtle Point, OR 97458 541-572-5200 FAX: 541-572-2097 www.myrtlepointchamber.org PO Box 257 / 426 S Water St., Silverton, OR 97381 503-873-5615 FAX: 503-873-7144 www.silvertonchamber.org sisters ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 430 / 291 E. Main Ave., Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-0251 FAX: 541-549-4253 www.sisterscountry.com TOLL-FREE: 866-549-0252 south ColumbiA CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe 2194 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-0685 FAX: 503-397-7196 oregoN CAVes iNformAtioN stAtioN/oregoN CAVes NAtioNAl moNumeNt www.nps.gov/orca www.sccchamber.org sPriNgfield AreA ChAmber of CommerCe oregoN City ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 155 / 101 South A St., Springfield, OR 97477 541-746-1651 FAX: 541-726-4727 www.springfield-chamber.org TOLL-FREE: 866-346-1651 oregoN tourism CommissioN/trAVel oregoN PO Box 121 / 175 E High St., Stayton, OR 97383 503-769-3464 FAX: 503-769-3463 www.staytonsublimitychamber.org PO Box 226 / 1201 Washington St., Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1619 FAX: 503-656-2274 www.oregoncity.org 670 Hawthorne Ave. SE, Suite 240, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-8850 FAX: 503-378-4574 www.traveloregon.com TOLL-FREE: 800-547-7842 (To order brochures) PACifiC City-NestuCCA VAlley ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 75, Cloverdale, OR 97112 503-392-4340 TOLL-FREE: 888-549-2632 stAytoN/sublimity ChAmber of CommerCe suNriVer AreA ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 3246 / Sunriver Village Mall Bldg. 5, Sunriver, OR 97707 541-593-8149 FAX: 541-593-3581 www.sunriverchamber.com sutherliN Visitors iNformAtioN CeNter www.pcnvchamber.org PO Box 327 / 1310 W Central Ave., Sutherlin, OR 97479 541-459-5829 FAX: 541-459-0188 www.visitsutherlin.com 501 S Main, Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-7411 FAX: 541-276-8849 www.pendletonchamber.com TOLL-FREE: 800-547-8911 (USA only) 1575 Main St., Sweet Home, OR 97386 541-367-6186 FAX: 541-367-6150 www.sweethomechamber.org PhilomAth AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 404 W Second St., The Dalles, OR 97058 541-296-2231 FAX: 541-296-1688 www.thedalleschamber.com TOLL-FREE: 800-255-3385 (USA only) PeNdletoN ChAmber of CommerCe metolius riVer AssoCiAtioN PO Box 64, Camp Sherman, OR 97730 541-595-6711 www.oakridgechamber.com 19000 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-2100 FAX: 541-592-3981 PO Box 805 / 16065 SW Railroad St., Sherwood, OR 97140 503-625-7800 FAX: 503-625-7550 www.sherwoodchamber.org silVertoN AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 801 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367 541-996-1274 FAX: 541-994-2408 www.oregoncoast.org TOLL-FREE: 800-452-2151 (USA & Canada only) TDD: 541-994-7432 PO Box 770 / 274 SW Fourth St., Madras, OR 97741 541-475-2350 FAX: 541-475-4341 www.madraschamber.com TOLL-FREE: 800-967-3564 shermAN CouNty Visitors CeNter PO Box 173 / 200 Dewey St., Moro, OR 97039 541-565-3232 FAX: 541-565-3080 www.sherman-county.com PO Box 606 / 2395 Main St., Philomath, OR 97370 541-929-2454 FAX: 541-929-4420 www.philomathchamber.org PhoeNix ChAmber of CommerCe sweet home ChAmber of CommerCe the dAlles AreA ChAmber of CommerCe tigArd AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 205 Fern Valley Rd. Suite M-1/PO Box 998, Phoenix, OR 97535 541-535-6956 FAX: 541-535-5210 www.phoenixoregonchamber.org 12345 SW Main St., Tigard, OR 97223 503-639-1656 FAX: 503-639-6302 Port orford ChAmber of CommerCe tillAmook ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 637 / 502 Jefferson/Battlerock City Park, Port Orford, OR 97465 541-332-8055 FAX: 541-332-8055 www.discoverportorford.com PortlANd oregoN iNformAtioN CeNter Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave. at Morrison, Portland, OR 97205 503-275-8355 FAX: 503-275-9284 www.travelportland.com TOLL-FREE: 877-678-5263 PriNeVille-Crook CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe 102 NW Second St., Prineville, OR 97754 541-447-6304 FAX: 541-447-6537 www.visitprineville.org redmoNd ChAmber of CommerCe 446 SW Seventh, Redmond, OR 97756 541-923-5191 FAX: 541-923-6442 www.visitredmondoregon.com reedsPort/wiNChester bAy ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 11 / 855 Highway Ave., Reedsport, OR 97467 541-271-3495 FAX: 541-271-3496 www.reedsportcc.org TOLL-FREE: 800-247-2155 roCkAwAy beACh ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 198 / 103 South First St., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 503-355-8108 FAX: 503-355-2002 www.rockawaybeach.net www.tigardchamber.org 3705 Hwy. 101 N, Tillamook, OR 97141 503-842-7525 FAX: 503-842-7526 www.tillamookchamber.org toledo ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 249 / 311 NE First, Toledo, OR 97391 541-336-3183 www.visittoledooregon.com trAVel lANe CouNty PO Box 10286 / 754 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97440 541-484-5307 FAX: 541-343-6335 www.travellanecounty.org TOLL-FREE: 800-547-5445 trAVel lANe CouNty AdVeNture CeNter 3312 Gateway St. / Crossroads Center, Springfield, OR 97477 541-484-5307 FAX: 541-343-6335 www.travellanecounty.org TOLL-FREE: 800-547-5445 trAVel PortlANd Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave. at Morrison, Portland, OR 97205 503-275-8355 FAX: 503-275-9284 www.travelportland.com TOLL-FREE: 877-678-5263 trAVel sAlem PO Box 601 / 425 Nehalem Blvd., Wheeler, OR 97147 503-368-5100 FAX: 503-368-4641 www.nehalembaychamber.com TOLL-FREE: 877-368-5100 PO Box 475 / 8898 Rogue River Hwy., Rogue River, OR 97537 541-582-0242 www.rrchamber.cc rogue riVer ChAmber of CommerCe 181 High St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-581-4325 FAX: 503-581-4540 www.travelsalem.com TOLL-FREE: 800-874-7012 (USA & Canada only) greAter NewPort ChAmber of CommerCe roseburg Visitors & CoNVeNtioN bureAu PO Box 701 / 18791 SW Martinazzi Ave. Suite C, Tualatin, OR 97062 503-692-0780 FAX: 503-692-6955 www.tualatinchamber.com NehAlem bAy AreA ChAmber of CommerCe 555 SW Coast Hwy., Newport, OR 97365 541-265-8801 FAX: 541-265-5589 www.newportchamber.org TOLL-FREE: 800-262-7844 (USA only) www.oregonfestivals.org PO Box 1262 / 410 SE Spruce, Roseburg, OR 97470 541-672-9731 FAX: 541-673-7868 www.visitroseburg.com TOLL-FREE: 800-444-9584 tuAlAtiN ChAmber of CommerCe 2013 Oregon Events Calendar 39 VISITOR CENTERS & TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS lAke CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe 126 North E St., Lakeview, OR 97630 541-947-6040 FAX: 541-947-4892 www.lakecountychamber.org TOLL-FREE: 877-947-6040 vIsItOr Centers & tOUrIsM OrganIZatIOns umAtillA ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 67 / 100 Cline Ave., Umatilla, OR 97882 541-922-4825 FAX: 541-922-4825 www.umatillaoregonchamber.org VAle ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 661 / 255 A St. West, Vale, OR 97918 541-473-3800 www.valechamber.org VerNoNiA AreA ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 7 / 1001 Bridge St., Vernonia, OR 97064 503-429-6081 www.vernoniachamber.org wAldPort ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 669 / 620 NW Spring St., Waldport, OR 97394 541-563-2133 FAX: 541-563-6086 www.waldport-chamber.com wAllowA CouNty ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 427 / 115 Tejaka Lane, Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-4622 FAX: 541-426-2032 www.wallowacountychamber.com TOLL-FREE: 800-585-4121 wAshiNgtoN CouNty Visitors AssoCiAtioN wilsoNVille ChAmber of CommerCe 11000 SW Stratus St. Ste. 170, Beaverton, OR 97008 503-644-5555 FAX: 503-644-9784 www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com TOLL-FREE: 800-537-3149 (USA only) PO Box 3737 / 29600 SW Park Pl., Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-0411 FAX: 503-682-4189 www.wilsonvillechamber.com TOLL FREE: 800-647-3843 west ColumbiA gorge ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 68 / 30 NW Glenhart, Winston, OR 97496 541-679-0118 FAX: 541-679-0794 PO Box 245 / 226 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 503-669-7473 Fax: 503-492-3613 www.westcolumbiagorgechamber.com west liNN ChAmber of CommerCe 5695 Hood St., West Linn, OR 97068 503-655-6744 FAX: 503-655-4245 www.westlinnchamber.com west VAlley ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 98 / 147 W Main, Sheridan, OR 97378 (visitor info: Sheridan Public Library) 503-843-4964 wiNstoN Visitor iNformAtioN CeNter woodburN AreA ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 194 / 124 W. Lincoln St., Woodburn, OR 97071 503-982-8221 FAX: 503-982-8410 www.woodburnchamber.org yAChAts AreA ChAmber of CommerCe PO Box 728 / 241 Hwy. 101, Yachats, OR 97498 541-547-3530 FAX: 541-547-4930 TOLL-FREE: 800-929-0477 (USA only) www.yachats.org yAmhill VAlley Visitors AssoCiAtioN PO Box 774, McMinnville, OR 97128 503-883-7770 FAX: 503-472-9151 www.yamhillvalley.org Hood River Valley’s rich soil at the base of Mount Hood makes it one of the state’s prominent agricultural regions. (© AmericAnspirit | DreAmstime.com) STATE WElCOME CENTERS oregon maintains staffed travel information centers at select gateways into the state to assist visitors. As operating hours may vary, please call the specific state Welcome center or go to www.traveloregon.com, and click on travel tools/Visitor centers for specifics. AshlANd/siskiyou stAte welCome CeNter Southern Oregon 60 Lowe Rd., Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-1805 AstoriA stAte welCome CeNter North Coast 111 West Marine Dr., Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-6311 brookiNgs stAte welCome CeNter South Coast At Crissey Field State Recreation Site 14433 US Hwy. 101 S, Brookings, OR 97415 541-469-4117 klAmAth stAte welCome CeNter Southern Oregon At Midland Rest Area 11001 Hwy. 97 South, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541-882-7330 lAkeView stAte welCome CeNter Southern Oregon 126 North E St., Lakeview, OR 97630 541-947-6040 oNtArio stAte welCome CeNter Eastern Oregon 1202 S Interstate 84 - North, Ontario, OR 97914 541-889-8569 oregoN City stAte welCome CeNter Greater Portland (At End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center) Interstate 205, Exit 10 1726 Washington St., Oregon City, OR 97045 800-424-3002 PortlANd iNterNAtioNAl AirPort(Pdx) stAte welCome CeNter Greater Portland (On the lower level near baggage claim) 7000 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97218 503-284-4620 umAtillA stAte welCome CeNter Northeastern Oregon 100 Cline, Umatilla, OR 97882 541-922-2599 REGIONAl TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS CeNtrAl oregoN Visitors AssoCiAtioN 661 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 1301 Bend, OR 97702 541-389-8799 FAX: 541-385-9487 TOLL-FREE: 800-800-8334 www.visitcentraloregon.com eAsterN oregoN Visitors AssoCiAtioN TOLL-FREE: 800-332-1843 www.eova.com greAter PortlANd Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave. at Morrison Portland, OR 97205 503-275-8355 FAX: 503-275-9284 TOLL-FREE: 877-678-5263 www.travelportland.com www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com www.mthoodterritory.com 40 oregoN CoAst Visitors AssoCiAtioN PO Box 74 / 137 NE First St. Newport, OR 97365 541-574-2679 FAX: 541-265-2188 TOLL-FREE: 888-628-2101 www.visittheoregoncoast.com willAmette VAlley Visitors AssoCiAtioN 250 Broadalbin St. SE, Suite 110 Albany, OR 97321 541-928-0911 FAX: 541-926-1500 TOLL-FREE: 800-526-2256 www.oregonwinecountry.org mt. hood - ColumbiA riVer gorge tourism AlliANCe 150 Beavercreek Rd., Suite 245 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-8490 FAX: 503-742-5907 TOLL-FREE: 800-915-1525 www.mthoodcolumbiagorge.com southerN oregoN Visitors AssoCiAtioN PO Box 1645 Medford, OR 97501 TOLL-FREE: 800-448-4856 (USA only) www.southernoregon.org 2013 OregOn events Calendar Considerable effort was made to make this information as complete and accurate as possible. if a correction for next year’s oregon events Calendar will be required, please call micaela kinish at 503-546-9886. www.oregonfestivals.org Consider this your kayaking, hiking, sailing, fishing, tasting and staying invitation to visit Columbia County. Kayak in Scappoose Bay, a wildlifeladen estuary or hike Warrior Rock Trail, one of the best in Oregon. The storied Columbia River flowing by Old Town St. Helens and marina is a sporting paradise with fishing, boating, and sailing. Festivals include 13 Nights on the River, featuring outstanding local musical talent or the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo, Maritime Heritage Festival, Pirates Festival and Spirit of Halloweentown. Sample local flavors at Houlton Bakery, Klondike Restaurant & Bar or sensational spirits from Ye Ol’ Grog Distillery Tasting Room. Perhaps take home bounty from Oregon Hill Farms or Bernet Farms. The door is always open at intimate accommodations like Nob Hill Bed & Breakfast and Scappoose Creek Inn or affordable family-friendly lodging such as America’s Best Value Inn and Best Western Oak Meadows Inn. www.travelcolumbiacounty.com THIS IS THE TERRITORY WHERE YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY IN ESTACADA EXPLORE THE WOODEN SHOE TULIP FARM HIT THE SLOPES AT MT. HOOD SKIBOWL July 3-7, 2013 Our hometown Fourth of July is four days of family fun with Big Bang Fireworks, Lumber Jacks & Jills competition, lawnmower racing, carnival, and parade. Tulip Fest: March 29-May 5, 2013 Pumpkin Fest: Sept. 29-Oct. 31, 2013 Why Wait for the Weekend? Night Skiing Seven Nights a Week! With acres of stunning beauty, there is nothing like the colors of our tulip fields in the spring. At Mt. Hood Skibowl, America’s largest Night Ski area, you can ski, board, tube, demo gear and more. Eagle Creek Road, one mile from downtown Estacada (503) 630-3483 www.estacadachamber.com 33814 S Meridian Road Woodburn, Oregon 97071 (800) 711-2006 | (503) 634-2243 www.woodenshoe.com 87000 E Highway 26 Government Camp, Oregon 97028 (503) 222-BOWL www.skibowl.com DISCOVER THE END OF THE OREGON TRAIL GET TASTING AT ST. JOSEF’S WINERY PLAY AT THE NORTH CLACKAMAS AQUATIC PARK Visit our website for events & hours! Founder’s Day and Gypsy Jazz Fest: April 6 & 7, 2013 Grape Stomp: September 21-22, 2013 Winter/Spring Big Surf! hours: noon-7 pm Saturdays & 1-5 pm Sundays Oregon State/ Mt. Hood Territory Visitor Center Including a redesigned lounge, research stations, children’s activities, 24/7 interactive signttage, and education programs. Schools and groups welcome! 1726 Washington Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045 (503) 657-9336 www.historicoregoncity.com Come see why Portland Monthly Magazine named us one of their favorite wineries to visit in the Willamette Valley. Open Fri-Sun, noon-5:00 pm. Other times available, please phone ahead. 28836 S Barlow Road · Canby, Oregon 97013 (503) 651-3190 www.stjosefswinery.com Surf’s up at North Clackamas Aquatic Park where you can catch an epic ride in Oregon’s largest wave pool, zip down water slides and scale the rock wall. See our website for full schedule. 7300 SE Harmony Road Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 (503) 557-SURF www.pdxsurf.com