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Some of the exciting things that are happening in our
area:
March 7 through 9:
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:
Whale Watching Week - Winchester Bay
The Umpqua Lighthouse Whale Watch Platform will be
staffed with volunteers to help you spot the whales.
June 13 through 16 (Father's Day):
4th 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 (Friday):
Fireworks Over the Bay - Winchester Bay
Fireworks and Classic Car Cruise One of the best
Fireworks displays on the Oregon coast!
July 18 through 20:
Ocean Festival - Bayside Bazaar
Over 100 Vendor Booths. Parade, Quilt Show, lots
of fun for Everyone!
August:
Dunefest - Winchester Bay
Dune Buggy events - Sand Drags - Events all weekend.
August 22 through 23:
Kool Coastal Nights Classic Car Show -
Winchester Bay
Car Show, Dance, Cruise the Bay, Tailgate Party.
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August:
Smith River Country Fair
Old Fashioned family fun! Food, fun and kids
events. Don't miss the "Greased Pig Run!"
August
Salmon Derby
Annual Event Sponsored by S.T.E.P
August 1 through September 14:
Crab Bounty Hunt - $5,000 Bounty
Begins 10 Am August 1 and ends at noon on September
14th.
September:
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 28 to 30, 2003
Holiday by the Sea
The start of the Holiday Shopping Season.
Watch Santa arrives aboard the Charter Boat, Strike Zone, Refreshments, Door Prizes,
Special Christmas Sales, and the Goodie Bags for everyone who turns in a
completed "Dance Card."
December
42nd Annual Holiday Bazaar and gingerbread House Contest and Show
Craft Fair and Gingerbread House Display