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The fair is to serve as a gathering place for Oregonians to showcase Oregon products and people; to educate and communicate to the citizens of Oregon about the needs, issues and context of the key industries of the State of Oregon, with emphasis on agriculture, forestry, technology, and manufacturing.
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January 24 - 25 - Mo's Crab & Chowder Festival, - Join us at the vineyard for a rollicking event filled with fine Oregon wine and Mo's world famous clam chowder. January is "Oregon Crab Month" and Mo's will have their steaming chowder bowls, fresh Oregon coast crab and other seafood available for purchase. Sample the vineyard's acclaimed Pinot Gris perfect for pairing with these seafood. Bring your friends and family and join us on the dance floor where we'll be getting down to the rock n' roll sounds of JT & the Tourists. $5 admission includes wine samples and a free Riedel wine glass! Additional cost for Mo's menu items. 800-344-9463 Willamette Valley Vinyards (3809) February 5 - 22 - Portland International Film Festival, Portland - Drawing an audience of over 30,000, the Portland International Film Festival is the biggest film event in Oregon premiering over 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. Audiences can experience a variety of parties, visiting artists and plenty of Festival adventure taking in this feast of cinematic fare. 503-221-1156 Northwest Film Center (3810) February 13 - 15 - Bend WinterFest, Bend - Winter Festival celebrating arts, music, and sports. Activities are found at in downtown Bend, The Old Mill District, and Mt. Bachelor. They include snowboard and ski rail jam, largest wine tasting event in Central Oregon, children's entertainment area, ice carving competition, live music, Arts showcases, participatory events for all ages, shopping for fine arts and crafts, gourmet food, cross country ski racing, fireworks, a 5-kilometer fun run, many more activities. 541-323-0964 Mt. Bachelor, downtown Bend, Old Mill District, 7th Mountain Resort (3805) February 14 -15 - Oregon Asian Celebration, Eugene - The Oregon Asian Celebration is the largest Asian American cultural festival in the Pacific Northwest. More than a dozen Asian cultures are represented under one roof to showcase cultural performances, crafts, fine arts; cooking, martial arts and crafts demonstrations, an Asian Food Court and Asian Marketplace full of treasures, plus a Children's Room featuring puppet shows, interactive Asian games, demonstrations and more. Special events include a mini sumo robot competition, sushi showdown, and more. 541-554-9350 Lane Events Center (3811) February 28 - March 1 - NW's Largest Family Expo-- KidFest! BabyFest! CampFest!, Portland - Northwest's Largest Family Expo-- KidFest! BabyFest! CampFest! An amazing weekend focusing on active & healthy family lifestyle and raising kids successfully. Non-stop entertainment, hundreds of interactive exhibits for babies, kids, teens and parents, family fun zones, products and services designed to enrich your life! 360-514-0767 (3806) April 2 - 6 - Ashland independent film festival, Ashland - Every spring, filmmakers and film lovers gather in the intimate art house setting of the Varsity Theatre in downtown Ashland, Oregon to celebrate the ashland independent film festival. Documentaries, features, shorts and student films are shown on the five screens of this historic art deco building, with special events at the Ashland Armory. Special guests have included Helen Hunt, Albert Maysles, Bruce Campbell and more. The film festival is one of the reasons Ashland is included in the popular travel guide A Thousand Places to See Before You Die. The Oregonian newspaper's Shawn Levy, said the AIFF "offers movie lovers that same sense of being in a magical place...Southern Oregon doesn't have anything else like it -- nor, in fact, do most places on Earth." Festival passes are available year round and individual tickets go on sale in March. (541)488-3823 (4880) April 3 - 26 - Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, Woodburn - More than 40 acres of tulips & daffodils. Buy cut flowers, order bulbs, photo ops. Lot's of kid's fun, Dutch gift shop, country store, food & wine. 800-711-2006 (4881) April 3 - 5 - Faux Film Festival, Portland - The Faux Film Festival is the only film festival of its kind in the world. We showcase spoof, satire, parody, and documentary film from around the globe. Special live improve "additional dialog" accompaniment Sunday night. Hollywood Theatre (3813) April 11 - Tillicum Club Easter Egg Hunt, Boardman - A Great Event for Children. 541-481-3014 (4882) April 18 - 3rd Annual High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival, Redmond - The 3rd Annual High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival will be Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 11am - 6pm at Redmond High School's International School of the Cascades - Hartman Campus. Experience cultures from all around the world in one place for FREE! Great for families and people of all ages! Learn about and celebrate Central Oregon's different cultures with performances by singers and dancers, educational booths and interactive learning sessions. 541-447-0732 (4883) April 18 - 19 - Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, Hood River - 800-366-3530 (4884) April 22 - 26 - 30th Annual Cherry Festival, The Dalles - The Dalles celebrates its 30th year of cherry blossoms. Join us for a full week of activities, parade, vendors, live music, and fun. 800-255-3385 (4885) May 1 - Jewish Film Festival, Portland - The Portland Jewish Film Festival explores themes of spirituality and Jewish identity throughout all parts of the world, especially how American Jews perceive themselves in a larger social context. The films, in their abundance, touch on tragedy, embrace humor and recount the emotional and tangible gains and losses of a people. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors. 503-221-1156 (4886) May 1 - 3 - The Inaugural Gold Rush Art Festival, Gold Beach - 541-247-2495 (4887) May 1 - May 31 - Amazing May, Grants Pass - Five weeks of celebrations usher in the beginning of summer to this great Northwest community. 800-547-5927 (4888) May 1 - 31 - Keizer Iris Festival, Keizer - This month-long celebration in May includes: Iris Festival Texas Hold'em Tournament, Run for the Iris Events, Keizer Iris Festival Parade, Iris Golf Tournament and much more. (503) 393-9111 Various Locations (4889) May 2 - Oregon Safe Kids day, Portland - Join Oregon Safe Kids Coalition to kick off National SAFE KIDS Week. Oregon SAFE KIDS Day will feature exhibits, prizes, safety tips and hands-on activities for children and parents. National SAFE KIDS Week is an annual event that highlights prevention of childhood injuries. Free with zoo admission. 503-736-3423 Oregon Zoo (4890) May 2 - 3 - Festival of Fairies, Eugene - 541-343-5256 Lane County Fairgrounds (4891) May 9 - Frontier Activities Day, Baker City - Demonstrations and hands on opportunities to learn everyday skills and lifestyle of mid-19th century Americans such as making butter, weaving, spinning, clothing, tinware, cooking, and smithing. Event location is at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center 541-523-1843 National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (4898) May 9 - 10 - Art in Bloom Festival, Medford - Enjoy the fine art of regional artists in the Rogue Valley's largest juried outdoor art fair. Musical performances, exhibits, workshops and childrens activities enhance this springtime celebration Mother's Day weekend. 541-608-8524 200 E. Main (4892) May 10 - Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra, Florence - Enjoy a pops concert by this regional community orchestra of musicians united by a love of music. (541) 997-1994 Florence Events Center (4893) May 15 - 17 - Rhody Days, Florence - The 102nd Rhody Festival is traditionally held the third week of May. in conjunction with Oregon 150, this year's theme is `Pacific Wonderland` which is depicted on the Oregon license plates from 1960-64. 541-997-3128 (4894) May 16 - Eugene Scottish Festival, Eugene - Vendors, clans, food and a full day of entertainment. Entry: $1.00, and 3 canned goods for FOOD for Lane Co. Bringing a wee big O' Scotland to Eugene! 541-688-2218 (4896) May 16 - 17 - 26th Annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival, Estacada - d/The Gorge The upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is the largest rafting event on the West Coast. This festival features raft & kayak slalom races, whitewater equipment vendors, river safety clinics for dutch oven cook off. 503-255-9940 (4899) May 19 - 23 - The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, Eugene - The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival opens its sixth season in the Soreng Theater of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, Oregon, USA. Over the next five days, audiences will experience some of the world's best films about archaeology and related topics, ancient cultures, and the incredible world of indigenous peoples. 541-345-5538 Hult Center for the Performing Arts (4897) May 27 - June 7 - Portland Rose Festival, Portland - The Rose Festival will celebrate 102 years of Tradition. 503-227-2681 (3807) June 6 - 7 - Festival of the Arts, Wilsonville - Community celebration of art featuring the work of talented local and regional artists, as well as poetry readings, story telling, music and dance performances, and some very tasty food. 503-682-1446 (4900) June 9 - September 9 - Britt Festivals, Jacksonville - The Pacific Northwest's premier outdoor performing arts festival presents summer concerts now in two locations featuring classical, dance, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, world, pop & country music. 800-882-7488 Britt Hill (4901) June 13 - Cruisin Sherwood Classic Custom Show, Sherwood - The 19th annual gathering of more than 700 classic & custom cars on display in Historic Old Town Sherwood. "Burn-out" & "Engine Blow," '50s rock & roll, food & craft vendors & the 4449 steam engine locomotive. Free admission. 503-625-7800 (4902) June 13 - 14 - Lincoln City Art Festival, Lincoln City - Discover downtown Klamath Falls. Ride free trolley, visit shops and meet with local artists. Live music, open air produce and crafts market, children's activities, dancers and refreshments! Demo's from airbrush painting to jewelry making. Family fun! Wine and beer tasting for adults. 6:00 - 9:00 pm. 800-452-2151 (4903) June 18 - 21 - 10th Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship, Reedsport - The 10th annual Father's Day event, featuring professional chainsaw sculptors from all over the world. Meet the artists, see the sculptures created. A terrific family getaway. 541-271-3495 (4904) June 19 - June 21 - Scandinavian Festival, Astoria - Festival includes dancers, booths, coronation of miss scandinavia, flag raising ceremony, food, musical entertainment and much more. Email info@astoriascanfest.com for more information. Clatsop County Fairgrounds (4905) June 19 - 21 - Linn County Pioneer Picnic, Brownsville - A Community Fair with something for everyone. Some of the events are an Art Show, Quilt Show, Logging Show, Talent Shows, a Dance, Parades, Spelling Bee, Pie Eating Contest, Craft Booths and Food Booths and more. This is Oregon's oldest continuous celebration started in 1887. Hosted in Historic Brownsville in the senic Pioneer Park. 541-466-3448 Park Ave. (4906) June 19 - 21 - Tigard Festival of Balloons, Tigard - At the Festival of Balloons in Tigard, the hot air balloons are the main attraction, but it's much more than just balloons - it's a celebration of community! 503-612-8204 Cook Park (3817) June 20 - 21 - Dixie Mountain Strawberry Festival, North Plains - The finest strawberry shortcake found anywhere. Wuilt display, raffle, crafts and strawberries for sale. 503-647-5213 (4907) June 20 - 21 - Kiwanis Parade, St. Helens - Old time family fun, free for the whole family. 503-397-6872 (4908) July 21 - 26 - Jackson County Fair, Central Point - (541)774-8270 (2563) June 26 - 28 - Crooked River Round up PRCA Rodeo, Prineville - Top PRCA contestants, parade & western dayz (Saturday), kids stick horse race (Sunday), vendors, fun weeekend for whole family. 800-428-5574 (4909) June 26 - 28 - Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival, Sunriver - Pacific Crest Half Marathon & Marathon in Sunriver, OR. Part of the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival in beautiful Central Oregon. Marathon is a Boston qualifier. Flat, scenic course that winds around the resort community of Sunriver, OR. (503) 531-3140 (4910) June 26 - 28 - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego - Enjoy fine art, special exhibit Cutting Edges Contemporary Mosaic Art, craft faire, live music, food, kids activities. 503-636-1060 (4911) June 27 - 28 - June Dairy Parade and Rodeo, Tillamook - Have a moo-velous time at Oregon's third largest parade and the Biggest Little Show on the Coast. 503-842-7525 (4912) July 2 - 5 - Molalla Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo, Molalla - Come celebrate our Nations birthday at the Molalla Buckeroo. Fun for all ages from parades and carnival rides to top ranked PRCA cowboys and cowgirls. Fireworks and dancing following evening performance. 503-829-8388 (4913) July 2 - 5 - Renaissance Faire, - Taking place the first weekend of July, (2nd through the 5th), and again in the 3rd weekend of August, (15th & 16th). 503-397-6872 (4914) July 3 -4 - Independence Day Celebration, Florence - Celebrate Independence Day in a beautiful setting! Fireworks over the Siuslaw River, kayak races, pie & watermelon eating contest, dog parade, farmers market, live music and so much more. 541-997-3128 (4915) July 15 - 19 - Columbia County Fair, St. Helens - (503)397-4231 Fairgrounds (2547) July 17 - July 19 - Old Time Fair, West Linn - A Country Fair with stage acts, food and non-food vendors, water ski spectacular, Timber competition, Old time Car show, and more. Starts with a parade, a coronation of a Old Time Fair Queen, a Skydiver, pie eating contest, raffle drawings. 503 -557-4700 Willamette Park (3819) July 18 - Portland Highland Games, Portland - Spend the day among the Scots! Experience Scottish culture first hand. Scottish dance, music, athletic competitions, children's activities. The Portland Highland Games was created to foster and preserve traditional Scottish Highland culture. 503-293-8501 4702 SW Scholls Ferry Rd (3820) July 22 - 25 - Hood River County Fair, Odell - (541)354-2865 Fairgrounds (2561) July 22 - 25 - Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo, Madras - (541)325-5050 Fairgrounds (2565) July 29 - August 2 - Benton County Fair & Rodeo, Corvallis - Join us at the Fair. (541)766-6521 Fairgrounds (2541) July 29 - August 1 - Deschutes County Fair, Redmond - Come to the Fair! (541)548-2711 (2552) July 29 - August 02 - DuneFest, Winchester Bay - "The Most Fun A Family Can Have In The Sand." DuneFest is an exicting, fun filled ATV Rally helf in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreations Area. ATV enthusiats participate in activies throughout the five-day event. Kids and adults will have fun seperatly and together competing in sand drag racing. Moto Cross/ Grand Prix racing, treasure hunts, show and shine, and more. Vendor Row offers ATV accessories, cloething, and food. 541-271-3495 Salmon Harbor Drive (3821) July 30 - August 2 - Washington County Fair, Hillsboro - This is Washington County's annual Fair, with great food, music, carnival rides, truck pull, demolition derby, rodeo, livestock exhibits, commericial vendors. Positioned on the west side of the Portland Metropolitan area in the heart of Oregon's High-Tech industry, this Fair reflects the County's diverse mix of agriculture along with a fast-growing urban population. 503-648-1416 Washington County Fair Complex (3808) July 31 - August 2 - The Oregon Jamboree, Sweet Home - The Oregon Jamboree In Sweet Home is the Northwest's Premier Country Music and Camping Festival. Located in the foothills of the scenic Cascade Mountains the festival takes place at a seven acre park-like setting bordered by Sankey Park and the historic Weddle Covered Bridge. The Jamboree offers an intimate concert experience. In addition to featured headline entertainment this family style event hosts RV and tent camping, food booths, beer & wine gardens, and special displays. 888-613-6812 Weddle Bridge Park (3822) August 4 - 8 - Clatsop County Fair, Astoria - (503)325-4600 Fairgrounds (2545) August 4 - 8 - Douglas County Fair, Roseburg - (541)440-4396 DC Fairgrounds Complex (3075) August 5 - 8 - Baker County Fair, Baker City - Plan to attend the fair. (541)523-7881 Fairgrounds (2539) August 5 – 9 - Crook County Fair, Prineville - (541)447-6575 Fairgrounds (2549) August 6 - 9 - Klamath County Fair, Klamath Falls - (541)883-3796 Fairgrounds (2571) August 7 - 9 - Homer Davenport Days, Silverton - 503-508-9591 Coolidge McClaine Park (3823) August 7 - 9 - The Bite of Oregon, Portland - 21st Annual Safeway Bite of Portland is Labor Day weekend and is produced as a annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Oregon. (800)452-6079 Tom McCall Waterfront Park (3824) August 11 - 15 - Douglas County Fair, Roseburg - (541)957-7010 Fairgrounds (2554) August 18 - 22 - Josephine County Fair, Grants Pass - (541)476-3215 Fairgrounds (2568) August 18 - 23 - Lane County Fair, Eugene - (541)682-4292 Fairgrounds (2575) August 18 - 23 - Clackamas County Fair, Canby - Plan on attending this great fair. (503)266-1136 Fairgrounds (2543) August 18 - 22 - Grant County Fair, John Day - (541)575-1900 Fairgrounds (2557) August 22 - Streets of Tanasbourne Food Festival 2009, Hillsboro - Included are free samplings from restaurants and also free family entertainment:safety training. (503) 221- 5000 (5808) August 22 - Oregon State Chili Cook-Off / Homemade Hobby Fest, Bonanza - Prizes for best chili/salsa and a chance to compete nationally.Over 50 vendors with homemade items 541-545-6566 (5698) August 27 - 31 - Lake County Fair & Round-Up, Lakeview - (541)947-2925 Fairgrounds (2573) August 27 - September 7 - Oregon State Fair, Salem - Exhibits, products and displays illustrate Oregon's role as one of the nation's major agricultural and recreational states. There are floral gardens, a carnival, big-name entertainment, a horse show and food. Competitions are exhibited from the 4-H and Future Farmer's of America and visual arts as well. 503-947-3247 Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo Center (3818) September 1 - 6 - Harney County Fair, Burns - (541)573-6447 (2559) September 11 - 13 - Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters - The Sisters Folk Festival is now in its 14th year! The Festival is a celebration of acoustic American music from blues to bluegrass. The Festival features the Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest, which has been won in past years by Dave Carter, Daryll Purpose, Bob Hillman, and Chuck McCabe. The Festival also has the Deering Banjo Picking Social, Night Owl Showcase, Children's Stage, and more! An important part of the Sisters Folk Festival is our educational outreach arm, the Americana Project. The project has had an incredible impact on the lives of young people in the Sisters schools. 541-549-4979 Village Green Park (3816) September 17 - 20 - Mount Angel Oktoberfest, Mount Angel - There is no more appropriate setting for an American version of the "Old World" Oktoberfest than in Mount Angel, Oregon. The small community was settled by German pioneers in the 1800s and readily reminds one of the rich Bavarian countryside. Oregon's oldest and best-loved Oktoberfest began in 1966 as a traditional harvest festival to celebrate the bounty of the earth and the goodness of creation. It is Oregon's largest folk festival. 503-845-9440 (3815) October 1- 4 - Local 14 Art show and sale, Portland - Featuring more than 95 women artists for our 42nd annual art show and sale. (503 241- 8939 World Forestry Center (5823) November 27 - 28 - Polk County Craft Festival, Rickreall - Over 100 craft spaces, two buildings all handmade items, free admission food available onsite. 503-623-3048 (5932) December 4 - 5 - Holiday Bazaar, Reedsport - Hand-crafted items are sold by craftspeople from across the state. This event is helf at the Community Center in Reedsport. Kids can visit with Santa Claus.All can vote for your favorite Gingerbread House, and shop for a special handcrafted gifts. 541-271-3495 Reedsport Community Center (3814) |