Some of the exciting things that are happening in our
area:
March 9 through 11:
Dune Mushers Annual Mail Run over the Dunes
The Dog Sled Teams race over the Dunes from North
Bend to Florence with stops in Lakeside and Winchester Bay.
March 24 through 31:
Whale Watching Week - Winchester Bay
The Umpqua Lighthouse Whale Watch Platform will be
staffed with volunteers to help you spot the whales.
June 15 through 17 (Father's Day):
2nd Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships - Reedsport
Professional chainsaw sculpture carvers. Main
event 17 hours of carving large sculptures. Daily timed "Quick Carve"
events. Daily auctions.
July 4th (Wednesday):
Fireworks Over the Bay - Winchester Bay
Fireworks and Classic Car Cruise One of the best
Fireworks displays on the Oregon coast!
July 27 through 29:
Ocean Festival - Bayside Bazaar
Over 100 Vendor Booths. Parade, Quilt Show, lots
of fun for Everyone!
August 10 through 12:
Sandfest - Winchester Bay
Dune Buggy events - Sand Drags - Events all weekend.
August 24 through 25:
Kool Coastal Nights Classic Car Show -
Winchester Bay
Car Show, Dance, Cruise the Bay, Tailgate Party.
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August 26:
Smith River Country Fair
Old Fashioned family fun! Food, fun and kids
events. Don't miss the "Greased Pig Run!"
September 1 through 3:
Salmon Derby
Annual Event Sponsored by S.T.E.P
September 1 through 3:
Crab Bounty Hunt - $3,000 Bounty
Begins 10 Am September 1 and ends at 10 AM
September 3rd.
September 8 through 9:
Tsalila - Umpqua River Festival
Educational and fun activities celebrating the
Umpqua River ecology all weekend - Salmon Dinners, Indian Dancing and
Drumming.
Water Festival - Lakeside
November 23 through 25:
Victorian Christmas (Reedsport) Christmas on the Bay (Winchester Bay)
The start of the Holiday Shopping Season.
Watch Santa arrive in a Classic Red Chevy Pick-up, Refreshments, Door Prizes,
Special Christmas Sales, and the Goodie Bags for everyone who turns in a
completed "Dance Card."
November 30 through December 1:
40th Annual Holiday Bazaar and gingerbread House Contest and Show
Craft Fair and Gingerbread House Display
