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Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival
Jun
26
to Jun 28

Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Over 100 local and regional artists offering handcrafted works in all media.

  • Local young artist vendors selling their work at our Emerging Artist Vendor tent.

  • Fun-filled family art activities & STEAM experiences in our “Youth Zone”.

  • Outstanding demonstrations performed by local artists

  • Non-stop music, dance, and entertainment on two different stages.

  • A food court featuring sweet and savory treats from regional food and beverage vendors.


FESTIVAL HOURS:

Friday: 10 AM – 9 PM

Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM

Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM

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Riddle Sawdust Jubilee
Jun
27
to Jun 29

Riddle Sawdust Jubilee

"Small Town Big Blast" | Saturday June 27

7am Irish Classic Grass Volleyball Sign Up

8am Irish Classic Grass Volleyball 1st Serve

•First Baptist of Riddle Community Breakfast

•8:45am Memorial Wall Opens

•9am Little Mr. & Miss Firecracker Contest

10am Food Trucks & Booths Open
•Open Bible Fry Bread•The Ice Hut•ThunderCup
•Louie's Redneck Dogs•Wiley's Wagon•

11am Chamber Parade

11am-3pm Car Show

11:30am Umpqua Athletics Cheer Performance

12-2pm S.A. Schuyler & Sons Log Truck Show

12:15pm Armwrestling Competition

1pm Goat Pen

2pm Needle-Felting Table

•Pineapple Express Water Slide

2:30pm A Chance to Dance Performance

2pm Cribbage Tournament

3-5pm All School Reunion

5-10pm Main Street Music
•Front Porch Pickers • SRB • Eddy Ross•

10pm Fireworks

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGwfTh8KT/

Contact:

•riddlesawdustjubilee@gmail.com

•Sawdust Jubilee Riddle, Oregon FB Page

•Mailing Address:

Riddle Sawdust Jubilee

P.O. Box 793

Riddle, OR 97469

DONATIONS: Mail • Riddle Liquor Store & More • Community Jars • Snap QR• Pay on QR Link: https://square.link/u/nXJ0w5Lc?src=qr

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Sutherlin Blackberry Festival and Car Show
Aug
14
to Aug 16

Sutherlin Blackberry Festival and Car Show

  • Sutherlin Community Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Sutherlin Blackberry Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Every year we purchase a vehicle to raffle off. Those funds allow us to purchase the next years vehicle and to give away scholarships to local high school students in Sutherlin and Oakland, Oregon. We also have a new scholarship program providing students with scholarships to Trade Schools.

We are a drug and alcohol-free event for the whole family. We have a Poker Run, Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Pancake Breakfast, Blackberry & Chili Cook-offs, Church in the Park, BMX races, a Diaper Derby, a Cruise-in, a live Cruise downtown, and the Mud Races. We have Food & Craft Vendors plus a Swap Meet. On Sunday we raffle off the current years vehicle. Tickets are $5 each and sold throughout many local businesses in Sutherlin starting as early as April.

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Blackberry Arts Festival in Coos Bay
Aug
22
to Aug 23

Blackberry Arts Festival in Coos Bay

The Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried art and craft festival that has been happening consecutively for over 40 years. It was started to highlight the works of local artists and crafters during the annual harvest of the blackberry. It features an impressive array of metalwork, jewelry, quilts, candles, hand-painted clothing, wine, carved wood, and much more available for purchase. The festival also includes food vendors. It is not hard to find food and craft featuring the blackberry. This is a free event with activities centered on Central Avenue in downtown Coos Bay.

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Fort Umpqua Days in Elkton
Aug
29
to Aug 30

Fort Umpqua Days in Elkton

  • Elkton Community Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fort Umpqua Days is a two-day celebration of local history held on Labor Day weekend each year.

Join us for live music, good food, history demonstrations, a wine garden, and butterfly tours & adoptions. Take a stroll through the gardens, shop at a wide selection of Artisan booths, and take part in the fun interactive history-themed activities for visitors all weekend long. Enjoy the small-town charm during the hometown parade, pie auction and Elkton’s Annual Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant at the amphitheater.

Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH

7-11    Lion’s Club Breakfast

9-5     Butterfly Tours, Fort Umpqua Encampment, Gift shop & Café Open

10-11  Parade on River Road

10-4   Artisans, Butterfly Adoptions, Historic Demos & Native American Cultural Presentations at the Fort

11-2    Burgers & Dogs from the Grill FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS AGES 1-18

11-1    Live Music

11-5    Wine & Beer Garden

1-2      Pie Auction

2:30  Chain Saw Carving Demo

5-6     Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant Performance

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST

7-11    Lions Club Breakfast

9-5     Butterfly Tours, Fort Umpqua Encampment & Tours, Gift shop & Café Open

10-4   Artisans, Butterfly Adoptions & Fort Activities

11        Chain Saw Carving Demo

11-2    Burgers & Dogs from the Grill  FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS AGES 1-18

1         Mullet Contest!

2:30  Chain Saw Carving Demo

5-6     Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant Performance

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Bandon Cranberry Festival
Sep
12
to Sep 13

Bandon Cranberry Festival

Boasting 79 years of family fun with a parade, festival market, evening street dance and more. You’ll enjoy live music and performing arts, classic cars and farm equipment, sports and tournaments, art exhibits and craft markets, shopping and dining, and above all, the bitterly-sweet, locally-famous cranberry-eating contest.

Pre-festival activities begin on Thursday evening with the Cranberry Queen coronation. Local events continue Friday morning with the Cranberry Kitchen contest and run throughout the day with local high-school volleyball and football games.

The main public festival will be held September 13-14, 2025. The annual Cranberry Parade kicks off the main festivities on Saturday morning.

Visit our Cranberry Festival Events page for a full sampling of events from past years.

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

These events start prior to the Cranberry Festival and continue throughout.

Port of Bandon Art Show
Port of Bandon Boardwalk, Old Town

Bandon Crab Derby
Catch a tagged crab for a chance to win a prize. 

Cranberry Festival Memorabilia Display
Bandon Historical Museum, 270 Filmore Ave SE 
Free admission Cranberry Festival Weekend
Display features Cranberry Court Coronation dresses and festival memorabilia.

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Mill Luck Casino Salmon Celebration
Sep
13
to Sep 14

Mill Luck Casino Salmon Celebration

Saturday, Sept 14 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 15 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL!
This year’s Salmon Celebration is our 20th annual event to showcase Native Culture. Guest can enjoy a traditional salmon bake, native drumming, dancers, canoe races, cultural booths and displays, hands on family activities, native arts & crafts vendors and more will be highlighted at this free family-friendly event.

How it Works:
The traditional salmon bake meal will be served from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, September 14, and 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, September 15:

Vendor booths, free entertainment and hands-on cultural demonstrations will be open from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, September 14 and from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, September 15.


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Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
Aug
6
to Aug 9

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

  • Douglas County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Possibly the "Best County Fair on Earth". Whether you are planning for the family’s first visit or you are a fair regular, experience a clean, safe fun day where all entertainment from national to local is FREE with your gate admission. Along with all the many friendly people, there is a fantastic midway featuring rides provided by Rainier Amusements, as well as great fair food vendors, commercial vendors and livestock.

FAIR HOURS

Main Gate: 7 AM - 11 PM
Carnival Gate: 10 AM - 11 PM
Carnival Rides: 11 AM - 11 PM
Wednesday, Rides open at Noon
Buildings: 11 AM - 10 PM

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

Thursday August 8th - Lit & Fuel

Friday, August 9th - Cot Ford

Saturday, August 10th - Sir Mix-A-Lot

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Fabulous 50s Charity Car Show
Jul
25
to Jul 27

Fabulous 50s Charity Car Show

  • Grants Pass, Oregon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

STARTING WITH THE 2025 FABULOUS 50’S CHARITY CAR SHOW THE MAJOR CLASS CATEGORIES ARE THE FOLLOWING:

1979 AND EARLIER VEHICLES

1980 AND LATER VEHICLES

VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING 2025 CAN BE DISPLAYED AT THE SHOW

SHOW IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 VEHICLES REGISTERED
MORE NEWS!
THE 2025 FABULOUS 50’S CHARITY CAR SHOW HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO THREE BIG DAYS!

FRIDAY, July 25: Free Fabulous 50’s Kick Off Show and Shine Car Show At The Grants Pass Growers Market Lot.
F Street Between 4th and 5th Streets, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Time: 7:00AM to 2:00PM
Music, Prizes, Adult and Children’s Games and More!
Free Grants Pass Merchant Poker Walk with Prizes

FRIDAY, July 25: Free 2nd Annual Fabulous 50’s American Graffiti Style Hot Rod Cruise In at Jimmy’s Classic Drive-In
515 NE E St. Grants Pass, OR 97526
Time: 5:00PM to 9:00PM
Free Music and Prizes

SATURDAY, July 26: 30th Annual Fabulous 50’s Charity Car Show
Time: 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Josephine County Fairgrounds and Events Center
1451 Fairgrounds Rd. Grants Pass, OR 97527
NOW INCLUDING: 2 Large Air-Conditioned Buildings / One with Show Vehicles on Display / One for Awards
Free Music, Adult and Children Games, 50’s 60’s and Pin Up Dress Contests with Prizes

SUNDAY, July 27: Fabulous 50’s / Corvette Bar and Grill Hot Rods and Handlebars Show
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
1831 NE 6th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526

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Oregon Coast Music Festival
Jul
13
to Jul 27

Oregon Coast Music Festival

  • Coos Bay, Oregon United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Oregon Coast Music Festival (OCMF) has grown from a Coos Bay performance of Haydn music to a two-week-long annual festival that draws 5,000 to its varied concerts in several Coos Bay area locations. The OCMF had its beginnings in 1978, when Dr. Charles Heiden and his family moved to Coos Bay with the idea of encouraging local children to learn about orchestral music. Heiden, who had previously served as professor of violin at Willamette University, said he wanted to go somewhere “culturally impoverished,” to plant seeds of culture.

Sat. 13: Festival Opening Concert with Bay Area Concert Band: noon @ Mingus ParkSun. 14: Boathouse Jazz with Aaron Johnson, Wilbur Jensen, Ilya Lushtak, Dave Captein, & Greg Chen - Reception by Black Market Gourmet: 2pm @ OIMB Boathouse

Tues. 16: Community and Visiting Bands: A Century Plus of History 2-4pm @ Coos History Museum

Wed. 17: Voices of the Community 7pm @ Hales Center for the Performing Arts

Fri. 19: Marimba Workshop: Bahuru and Baduku Marimba Bands 3pm @ Umpqua Hall 184, SWOCC

Sat. 20: Dance in the Park: Bahuru and Baduku Marimba Bands noon @ Shore Acres State Park Gardens

Sun. 21: Mipso at the Boathouse 2pm @ OIMB, Charleston

Mon. 22: Adam Stern & Steven Moeckel Preview Concert I noon @ Umpqua Hall 109, SWOCC

Tues. 23: Orchestra I: James Paul Celebration: Steven Moeckel soloist 7:30pm @ Marshfield Auditorium. Post Performance Reception in Cafeteria.

Wed. 24: Adam Stern & Aaron Johnson Preview the Pops noon @ Umpqua Hall 109, SWOCC

Wed. 24: “The Empire Builders” Oregon Army National Guard Band: 7pm @Hales Center SWOCC

Thur. 25: “No Brass No Ammo” Army National Guard Brass Street Band: noon @ Coos Bay WaterfrontThurs. 25: Pops Celebrates American Composers:

Aaron Johnson soloist: 7:30pm @ Marshfield Auditorium

Fri. 26: Adam Stern & Martin Majkut Preview Orchestra Concert II noon @ Umpqua Hall 109, SWOCC

Fri. 26: Redfish Music Quartet/Quintet: 7pm @ First Presbyterian Church, North Bend

Sat. 27: Orchestra II with Guest Conductor Martin Majkut: 7:30pm @ Marshfield Auditorium

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DUNEFEST IN WINCHESTER BAY
Aug
8
to Aug 13

DUNEFEST IN WINCHESTER BAY

  • Drag Racing with bigger payouts

  • Short Course for all skill levels

  • Family Day brought to you by Jet City FMX with a full day of kids activities 

  • Nightly bands

  • Cornhole Competition

  • Treasure Hunt

  • Night Rides

  • Day Rides

  • Poker Run 

  • And many more competitions to test your skills.  

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KRUISE OF KLAMATH CAR SHOW 2022
Jun
23
to Jun 26

KRUISE OF KLAMATH CAR SHOW 2022

  • Klamath Falls, Oregon United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thursday, June 23rd

  • Registration and a sneak peek at the Sentry Eagle Open House at the Airport / 3000 Airport Way (RESTRICTED TO KRUISE REGISTRANTS)

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

It’s a bonus weekend in Klamath Falls as the Oregon Air National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing will be holding the Sentry Eagle Open House on Saturday. But since everyone will be a little busy on Saturday, we get a sneak peek on Thursday! Participants can gather at the Upper Deck Restaurant for a no host lunch and then it’s all aboard for a bus tour of the airport. The tour will include watching F-15s depart/land as part of their training mission, visiting the new Kingsley Field Fire Department and touring the 173rd Fighter Wing’s engine shop. Goody bag pick-up for those that have pre-registered or registration for those that need to do so.

  • Meet & Greet at the Growler Guys / 4201 Hwy 97 South (PUBLIC EVENT)

    4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    The Growler Guys are coming to Klamath Falls and we can’t wait to showcase their newest location to you! To be opened on the site of the former Reames Country Club, the Growler Guy’s newest location is a celebration of craft beer in a setting with some of the best views in the Basin. A casual, no host gathering for those that can’t wait to get Kruise weekend started with plenty of reserved parking for registered vehicles. Goody bag pick-up for those that have pre-registered or registration for those that need to do so.

Friday, June 24th

  • Mini Shows (RESTRICTED TO KRUISE REGISTRANTS AND VEHICLES 1979 AND OLDER)

#1: 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. / Waffle Hut / 106 Main St.

#2: 10:00a.m. – Noon / Winema Electric / 735 Commercial St.

#3: Noon – 2:00p.m. / Red Zone Sports Bar / 1717 Avalon St.

#4: 2:00p.m. – 4:00pm / Mia & Pia’s Pizzeria & Brewhouse / 3545 Summers Ln.

Attend 1 or 4 or any number in between – you choose! These informal mini shows are open to all vehicles 1979 and older (registered or not) plus any vehicle 1980 and newer registered for the Kruise of Klamath. DJ Strohmeyer will be playing the tunes and each mini show location will be offering up their own mix of fun to keep you entertained.

  • Registration & Packet Pickup / Klamath Commons / 1112 Main St.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Already registered? Pick up your good bag with registrant sticker, information guide, t-shirt and tickets for all the weekend events during this time. Not yet registered? Registrations will be taken on a space available basis (event limited to 500 cars).

  • Kick-Off Party / Moore Park / 740 Lakeshore Dr. (PUBLIC EVENT)

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A new location for our kick-off party and we think you’ll approve! What could be better than spending the evening at Moore Park enjoying the cool breeze off the lake, listening to tunes by DJ Strohmeyer and catching up with friends old and new? Plenty of parking on the grass for registrants plus a picnic dinner of pulled beef or pork sandwiches by Melissa’s Country Kitchen (advance purchase required). Goody bag pick-up for those that have pre-registered or registration for those that need to do so.

Saturday, June 25th

  • Show 'N Shine / Downtown Main Street (between 3rd and 11th Streets)

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registrant parking on Main Street. Vehicles must enter at 11th and Main and and will be parked in order of arrival starting at 3rd Street and working back towards 11th.

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration open on a space available basis at Klamath Commons / 1112 Main St.

9:00 a.m. - All cars must be parked - No exceptions

3:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

6:00 p.m. - End of Show ‘n Shine

  • Closed Cruise / Historic downtown Klamath Falls

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

See all the classic cars in action and relive your youth with an evening of cruising the downtown strip just like the old days.

Sunday, June 26th

  • Breakfast / Starv’n Marv’n Family Restaurant / 1822 Austin St. (PUBLIC EVENT)

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

A great way to visit with new found friends from the weekend’s activities or just catch up with old ones. Registrants receive two free breakfast tickets, additional tickets are available for purchase.

  • Poker Run / Begins at Starv’n Marv’n Family Restaurant / 1822 Austin St. (PUBLIC EVENT)

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (approximately)

Your last chance for a bit of fun and to win some cash before heading home! The poker run takes participants on a tour through Klamath Falls before wrapping up around noon with the awarding of cash prizes for the top nine hands. Registrants receive one free poker run game card but the event is also open to the public for $5 per poker game card.


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BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE
Sep
26
2:00 PM14:00

BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE

Proceed will benefit the animals at Rogue Valley Humane Society

Tickets available at Rogue Valley Humane Society which

Under 10 years FREE

$25 includes Park Admission, Event Glass, Two Beer Samples, Music and Vendors.

$15 includes Park Admission, Music and Vendors

Live Music by David Pinsky & Phil Newton | Peter Herzog | Brian Risling & Airtight Alibi

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