Reasons to Visit the Southern Oregon Coast this Month

09/01/2010

We can think of countless reasons to visit the Coos Bay/North Bend and Charleston  area this month: friendly faces, beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, scenery, great deals on hotels and more.

September brings us many exciting events here on the Oregon Coast…here are just a few of the event highlights this month:

7th Annual Mill-luck Salmon Celebration September 4-5 at The Mill Casino Hotel. A celebration of Native American and Coquille Tribal culture on Oregon’s Coos Bay. Native American concert with Joanne Shenandoah, dancing, drumming, traditional Salmon bake, canoe races, demonstrations, vendor booths, educational displays and more. Call 541-756-8800 for more information

11th Annual Coos Basin Amateur Salmon Derby September 11-12. Tickets are $20 per person (under 13 are free) and available for purchase at local boat ramp on the day of the event. All proceeds go towards fish enhancement/education projects in Coos, Tenmile, and Eel Lake Basins. For more information contact Valerie or Armand at 541-759-2709.

Cranberry Festival & Street Rod Show September 11-12 in Old Town Bandon. Annual celebration of the cranberry industry in Bandon, Oregon.  Visitors will enjoy a parade, artists, music,  food and more!  Call Bandon Visitor Center for more information at 541-347-9616
25th Annual Cruz the Coos September 17-19 Sunset Beach, the Mill Casino Hotel, Downtown Coos Bay, and Shore Acres State Park.  More than 400 classic cars can be seen at this fun filled 3 day event. Friday night beach party, Saturday registration and poker run at the Mill Casino Hotel, Saturday night Cruz the Coos through downtown Coos Bay, and a Sunday show and shine at Shore Acres State Park. This three day event is one of the popular events of the Bay Area Fun Festival.   For more information, call Darrell King of Sunset Classic Chevys at 541-888-3863.

Bay Area Fun Festival 2010 September 17-19 Downtown Coos Bay, Various locations.  A festival of fun for families! Live Entertainment, the famous Cruz the Coos, the Prefontaine Memorial Run, parade and so much more! Variety of vendors, arts and crafts and lots of different kinds of food. Beer & wine garden. Most activities in downtown Coos Bay unless otherwise noted. (Central & Hwy 101)For more information call the Visitor Centers at 541-269-0215.

31st Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run September 18. A 10,000 meter road race honoring one of America’s Greatest Distance Runners. For more information contact the Prefontaine memorial Committee. Bob Huggin: 541-269-1103. Cost: $19 or $22 late entrance fee. Register on line at www.PrefontaineRun.com

National Estuaries Day Celebration September 25 10am-3pm. Join South Slough and other local organizations to learn about estuaries and what you can do to protect them. Information booths, children’s activities and guest speakers (free). For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558

Shore Acres Dahlia Day September 25 Shore Acres State Park. Dahlia display and experts from the Southern Oregon Dahlia Society in the Garden House/Pavilion, refreshments. Hosted by Friends of Shore Acres, 11am-4pm. Call 541-888-3732

But that is not all!  Please visit the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Events Page and our Facebook Page to learn more about the many events happening in our area throughout this month and during the year.

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Introducing…….Chowder Bounty!

08/24/2010

Many of you have heard about Travel Oregon’s exciting new campaign: Wanderfeast launched this week to promote all of the wonderful tastes  of Oregon.  This Fall, Oregon’s Adventure Coast will be hosting our own campaign…..Allow us to introduce to you: Chowder Bounty.

What is Chowder Bounty?  So pleased you asked!

WHAT  is Chowder Bounty? Chowder Bounty is a campaign that will be launched this Fall to attract visitors and promote overnight stays in the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area.  The campaign will offer visitors $50 in dining gift certificates when they stay for two nights or more in participating lodging properties. There will also be opportunities for people to vote for their favorite chowder and interact with each other through the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook page.  See Participating Restaurants.

WHO is promoting this?  This campaign is being launched and managed by the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau.

WHY are we doing this? Because we believe that we have the best Chowder in the country right here on the Oregon Coast. According to Katherine Hoppe, director of the VCB, value based vacations and packages have become increasingly popular with travelers. “We’re already a very affordable vacation destination compared to other coastal cities, we want to capitalize on that by packaging one of our best offerings, our chowder.”

WHEN is Chowder Bounty? Visitors will be able to take advantage of this opportunity from October 1, 2010 – March 1, 2011

WHERE is Chowder Bounty? Hotels and other lodging facilities in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, Oregon. To see our list of participating hotels visit our Chowder Bounty Website.

HOW Can we help and support this? Send us your best Clam Chowder recipe for us to post on our Chowder Bounty site. Help us tell the world that the Oregon Coast indeed has the best chowder… Tell your friends, tell your family, blog about it, share it on Facebook and Twitter.

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Calling All Seafood Lovers! Don’t Miss 21st Annual Charleston Seafood Festival August 21-22, 2010

08/16/2010

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The community of Charleston invites you to bring the family out this weekend for live entertainment, contests, art, vendors, a beer & wine garden, harbor tours, a Coast Guard Open House and of course- the best seafood on the Pacific Coast.

This annual event is a celebration of Charleston’s fishing village heritage and the bounty of the Pacific Ocean.

Charleston Volunteer Firefighters Association members will kick off each day with their traditional pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Seafood Festival activities are scheduled from 8 a.m. to dusk on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Charleston Marina.

More than 50 arts, crafts and food vendors are expected to participate. In recent years, the festival has attracted Oregon and Northwest vendors and artisans, who specialize in hand-made woodwork, glass art and ceramics, photography, clothing and much more.

The festival stage will feature live entertainment Saturday and Sunday, with music from country to jazz, along with other performances. Children can play in contests, at a trout fishing pond and on inflatable structures.

And don’t forget the food. American Legion Bay Area Post 34 volunteers will serve albacore tuna meals from noon to 3 p.m. both days. Vendors and fish markets also will provide seafood snacks and treats, and there will be a beer and wine garden area. The U.S. Coast Guard facility will be open to visitors, who also are encouraged to explore the docks. Bay tours will be available.

The Charleston Seafood Festival is sponsored by the Charleston Fire Department Volunteer Association and the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (owner/operator of the Charleston Marina). Community volunteers from the Charleston Merchants Association, the Charleston Community Enhancement Corporation and the Charleston Visitor Information Center also help promote the event and coordinate the festivities.

For additional information, contact:
Charleston Fire Department Volunteer Association
Mick Sneddon, Festival Coordinator / 541 888-3268

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Oregon Tuna Classic Volunteers Hope Event Will Bring in More Money for Oregon Food Bank

08/11/2010

The annual Oregon Tuna Classic is set to take place in Charleston, Oregon this weekend: Aug 13 thru Aug 14, 2010 . Over 180 boats and nearly 900 people are expected to participate. Volunteers will set out to top last years accomplishments: over 7,300 pounds of Albacore tuna and a cash contribution of $25,000 for Oregon Food Bank and its statewide network!   Teams are competing to catch up to the five biggest tuna in aggregate weight during the tournament hours.

In addition to the August 14 event in Charleston, The 2010 Oregon Tuna Classic Tournament events have occurred at Newport/Depoe Bay (July 17) coast of Ilwaco, Oregon (July 31) and will conclude in Garibaldi on August 28.

ABOUT THE OREGON TUNA CLASSIC
The Oregon Tuna Classic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization made up of 100% volunteers. It is the result of a few compassionate fisherman and one great idea. Bud Hosner and his wife Michelle Seely, thought of a creative and new way to help fight hunger in Oregon.

Hosner found himself giving ample fish to friends and started to wonder why he was giving so much food to those who have more than enough when the hungry people of Oregon could benefit from his catch.

In 2005 a small group of fisherman joined with Hosner to organize the first annual I FISH FOR FOOD Tournament so anglers could spend the day doing what they love while helping to feed hungry people. Twenty teams competed to catch as many tuna as they could, up to their limit, in one day, with the objective of giving to those in need. By the end of the day, over 100 tuna totaling more than 2100 pounds were ready to be canned for donation to the Oregon Food Bank Network.

Having discovered a way to funnel their passion in to giving back to the community, the group reorganized and in 2006 The Oregon Tuna Classic was registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A committee of all volunteers was established to secure sponsorships and to effectively manage future events.

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Want to Make a Last Minute Getaway? Come Down for a Big Weekend on the South Coast!

08/06/2010

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The Oregon Coast is the place to be this weekend (and any weekend in August/September for that matter!).  If you are visiting with us, you have plenty of events to choose from!  Here are just a few of the activities taking place in Coos Bay, Charleston, North Bend and surrounding areas.  Check our Events Guide for updates and come on down!

If you are not here; we wish you were!  This is what you are missing!

Dunefest thru Aug 8, 2010
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Drag races, show vehicles, vendors, food & music. Daily competitions and exhibitions for ATV’s, quads, & cycles. Call 541-271-3495 or visit www.WinchesterBay.org Winchester Bay

First Friday Wine Walk Aug 6, 2010
Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm – 7pm, Wine walk starts at the Egyptian Theatre, 229 S. Broadway, Hwy 101. For more information, contact Cindy Rawlings at The World, 541-269-1222, ext289

Coup d’Bop: August 6& 7 Jazz and Blues, the way you like to hear it played! Friday and Saturday, August 6-7, Wanda’s, 740 Koos Bay Blvd., Coos Bay, OR Great Food, Full Bar, Premium Wines by the Glass!

Rock and Gem Show Aug 6, 2010 thru Aug 7, 2010
North Bend Community Center, brought to you by Farwest Lapidary and Gem Society
Rock and Gem show featuring rocks, gems, slabs, tools, findings, machinery, beads and much more. For more information Call Harold (Rocky) Pribble at 541-572-8301 harold@harborside.com North Bend

11th Annual Cardboard Races Aug 7, 2010
If you are creative enough to make cardboard float then come on out to Lakeside and see what all the excitement is about! Boats on display at 11am, race begins at Noon at Ten Mile Lake. Fun filled day for the whole family whether you are racing or just coming out to see the action. Call Osprey Point RV Park at 541.759.2801 for registration and information. Lakeside

Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track Races Aug 7, 2010
Battle at the Bay Hwy 42, Coos Bay.
Pit Gate 12pm, Front Gate 3pm, Racing 6:30pm
Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 3 students).For more information call 541-269-2474
Star of Hope’s Blue Grass Bash! Aug 7, 2010
Mingus Park, 10am – 6pm. For more information, call Star of Hope at 541-888-8893 x56 or sohdevdir@charterinternet.com

Multiple bands, food, family, vendors and fun! $10 per person or family pass for $30 (2 adults, 3 kids)

South Slough Birding Aug 7, 2010
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 8am – 10pm. Call 541-888-5558
Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. Held the first Saturday of each month.

Art at the Estuary August 7
Plein Aire Painter Sarita Southgate
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 1-3pm. Call 541-888-5558

37th Annual Circle the Bay 30km Run/Walk/Relay Aug 7, 2010
8am, Ferry Road Park, North Bend. 6:30am for walkers. Call Susan Ottemiller at 541-756-2972 or Jim Clarke at 541-756-6197.

30km individual run/walk; long sleeve shirts, finishers medals. 30km Run or Walk Relay; three person teams, short sleeve shirts, plaques, ribbons for both individual and relay events.

Town and Country Garden Tour Aug 7, 2010
For more information, contact Janie Mitten of Coos Bay Garden Club at 541-888-6760 or Joanne Conway 541-269-2731.
The Coos Bay Garden Club’s Annual Garden tour will be held from 10am – 4pm with proceeds going towards Marshfield HS Scholarships.

Little Old Opry on the Bay Aug 7, 2010 thru Aug 8, 2010
Down on the Farm
Little Theatre on the Bay. 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend. Call 877-756-4336 for more information. Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
An evening of knee tappin, toe stompin songs and dance to start off the season. The comedy team will split your sides with their usual off-beat humor that Little Ole Opry has made famous. This event usually sells out, so make your reservations soon! All tickets $12

Second Sunday Sing-Along Aug 8, 2010
South Coast Folk Society, Unity by the Bay 2100 Union Ave, North Bend
The public is invited to join society members singing popular, contemporary, and classic songs. Admission is free, and all ages and voices are welcome. Instrumental accompaniment and big song books are provided. We will meet for 2 hours for joyful harmonizing. This is a free public event occurring on the second Sunday of every month. For more information call Stacy at 541-756-4701 or Paul at 541-572-5370

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The Oregon Coast Music Festival Catches Attention From Arthur Frommer!

07/22/2010

Arthur Frommer, the founder of the popular Frommer’s Travel guidebooks and host of “The Travel Show” on WOR 710 and radio stations across the U.S., featured the Oregon Coast Music Festival in his post: The Oregon Coast Music Festival Is Another Good Reason to Visit an Under-Appreciated Attraction this week!

He says:

The Oregon coast is one of the most under-rated tourist attractions in America; its visitors, though substantial in number, are nowhere near what it should be receiving. The coast is largely underdeveloped, and is awesome in its natural wonders and beauty, its many state parks, its quaint seaside towns….with high-quality seafood restaurants.

He later adds:

I’ve recently received literature about this year’s Oregon Coast Music Festival, and was bowled over by its ambitions and quality. Three remaining orchestra programs are to be performed: on July 27 (Bizet’s Jeux d’Enfants, Elgar’s Symphonic Poem, Brahm’s Symphony No. 3); on July 29 (Strauss’ Annan Polka, Bizet’s Carmen suite, Strauss’ Dance of the Seven Veils, and Puccini’s Manon Lescaut Intermezzo); and on July 31 (Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro overture, Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and Sibelius Symphony No.1).

Thank you Mr. Frommer!  We could not have said it better ourselves!  Performances for The Oregon Coast Music Festival continue through July 31.  For details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.oregoncoastmusic.com

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Oregon Coast Music Festival and North Bend July Jubilee are the Featured Oregon’s Adventure Coast Events This Month

07/06/2010

Now that that  the 2010 4th of July Weekend has come and gone (which by the way, this year was one of the best in recent memory!) visitors might be wondering what else is happening in our lively region.

During the summer, the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston host great events that attract visitors all over the Pacific Northwest.  When planning your vacation, be sure to utilize Oregon’s Adventure Coast as your guide to beaches, restaurants, shopping, local attractions – and events!

We continuously update and post events in our Events Section and on our Facebook Page- so be sure to check back frequently so you don’t miss out!

This month brings us the North Bend July Jubilee: July 16 &17, 2010. North Bend is throwing the biggest birthday party in town- and you are invited!   Various family friendly events are happening all over town July 16 & 17 including storytelling, guided historical walks, an African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Show-n-Shine, Car Cruise, Performances by The Little Theatre on the Bay, great food, music and more!  Contact the North Bend Visitor Center for more information at 541-756-4613 or 1-800-472-9176.

Also this month, the 32nd Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival! Everyone is buzzing about this event that officially kicks off  with a free Opening Day Event on July 17 at Mingus Park with the Bay Area Concert Band.

This annual summer festival occurs in various venues through July 31 and features performances in a multitude of musical styles that reflects the diverse musical tastes of our community: jazz, traditional, Native American, blues, Celtic, chamber, and features our 80-piece symphony orchestra made up of outstanding musicians from all across the country.

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Make Your Travel Plans Now to Attend the Oregon Coast Music Festival

06/14/2010

Music Festival Kicks Off July 17!

Poster Artist Jerry Baron

The 32nd Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival officially kicks off in Coos Bay, Oregon next month and the free Opening Day Event is scheduled to begin at 12pm on July 17 at Mingus Park with the Bay Area Concert Band.

Concert goers will enjoy wine, food, and wonderful music to start the celebration.  This annual summer festival features performances in a multitude of musical styles that reflects the diverse musical tastes of our community: jazz, traditional, Native American, blues, Celtic, chamber, and features our 80-piece symphony orchestra made up of outstanding musicians from all across the country.

The festival builds in popularity each year and is getting noticed by critics. Here are some of the reviews of the event from previous years:

“Coos Bay may be a long way from Portland or San Francisco, but the concerts of the Oregon Coast Music Festival rival the best heard in the bigger cities. Live orchestral classical music performed before a regional audience is a rare cultural jewel. It deserves our respect and support.” -Keith Henty, JEFFERSON PUBLIC RADIO

“The concert was wonderful — really quite an amazing performance. This was the third time I’ve been down to hear the OCMA orchestra, and the repertoire is always interesting, the performances spirited, and the auditorium an infinitely remarkable place to hear such music. Your festival and its orchestra are real gems.“-Peter Dammann, Producer PORTLAND WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL

The festival runs through July 31 has multiple dates and venues that include Marshfield Auditorium, Mingus Park, Shore Acres State Park, The Mill Casino, OIMB Boathouse, Black Market Gourmet and Hales Center. To see the full event schedule and to get ticket information, visit www.oregoncoastmusic.com

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Did you know the Oregon Coast Music Festival…

  • Attracts over 5,000 total patrons annually to concerts in Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Shore Acres and Charleston.
  • Is the only festival of its kind in southwestern Oregon and features top caliber performing artists from throughout the United States.
  • Draws part of its audience from out-of-town, and to help boost the economy and popularity of Oregon’s Bay Area during the ten-day festival.
  • Has initiated a scholarship/musical instrument support program for promising young south coast musicians.

For more information about OCMF please call 541-267-0938 or toll free 1-877-897-9350

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Oregon’s Adventure Coast Top Picks For June!

06/05/2010

Now that the summer travel season is here and in full swing, we thought we would share some tips and local secrets so you can make the most of your Oregon Coast vacation this year.  Here are just a few of our “Best Bets” for June!
Be sure to visit www.OregonsAdventureCoast.com for a complete list of events and adventures throughout the season:

Buy Local & Fresh at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday & Sunday from 9am-3pm, downtown Coos Bay is alive with local vendors selling farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, art and more!  Visit www.coosbaydowntown.org for more info!

Friday Night Dinners The Chef’s Table at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute offers wonderful culinary dinners as part of their new externship program. Creative & tastefully prepared, these future chef delight diners every Friday evening at 6pm for just $20 per person. For menus, visit www.occi.net Coos Bay.  Call 541-888-1540 for reservations.

Check out a Coos Bay Speedway Event Coos Bay Speedway is a hidden gem in the South Oregon coast that offers fun and excitement each weekend for the entire family. The Speedway features a variety of exciting Motorsports including a 1/8 mile Drag Strip, High Banked Dirt Oval, Mud Drags AND Special Events. Go to www.coosbayspeedway.com to see the most current schedule of events!

Take a Self Guided Art Walk: June 10, 2010.  Coos Bay/North Bend visitors and locals alike enjoy the unique local artists, tasty food and fun on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5-8pm.  This self guided tour takes you to various locations throughout our downtown.   Maps are available. Contact Crystal Dolphin for more information, 541-756-1989.

Take a Hike with The South Coast Striders. The South Coast Striders coordinate a number of events throughout the year- including 2 Healthy Hikes this month: Jun 12 & June 26.   For more information contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com

Sing Out Loud with the South Coast Folk Society. June 13, 2010.  On the 2nd Sunday of every month, the South Coast Folk Society invites the public to join them for 2 hours for joyful harmonizing  at Second Sunday Sing-Along . Admission is free, and all ages and voices are welcome to join the fun and sing popular, contemporary, and classic songs. Instrumental accompaniment and big song books are provided. For more information call Stacy at 541-756-4701 or Paul at 541-572-5370 . Address: Unity by the Bay 2100 Union Ave, North Bend

Bring Your RV to The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park’s RV Jamboree Jun 16-19, 2010.Experience four winning days of fun and friendship, plus a traditional salmon feast on the shores of Coos Bay. Your three-day RV Jamboree Package includes: Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet, RV Show and Shine, Traditional Salmon Bake Dinner, an excursion at Shore Acres State Park, Send-off breakfast & prize filled Poker Run and Live entertainment performed by the 50s Doo Wop band The Young Bucs. All for $99.00 per guest, plus a nightly RV space rental fee of $23.00 per night. Call 541-756-8800 for more information

Treat Dad to the Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship for Fathers Day! This annual Father’s Day event  (June 17-20) features professional chainsaw sculptors from all over the world. A terrific family getaway. Call 541-271-3495 for more information www.WinchesterBay.org Winchester Bay

Run with the South Coast Running Club. Runners- will enjoy the 16th Annual Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic and First South Coast Half Marathon on Jun 19 in Coos Bay. Call Pete Dawson at 541-267-6329 or Claudia Benn at 541-217-1226 for more information.  Registration form is available on website. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com

Play a Some Golf. Oregon’s South Coast is a golf lover’s paradise and home to some of the most beautiful courses in the country.  Be sure to check out The Mill Casino/Coquille Tribe Golf Tournament Jun 19, 2010.  This is a fundraising event for youth golf held at  the Watson Ranch Golf Course, 93884 Coos Sumner Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420.  Call (541) 267-7257 for information.

Take Dad to Shore Acres on Jun 20, 2010 for Shore Acres Rose Sunday Father’s Day. Rose experts in the Garden; refreshments, 11am-4pm. Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway. For more information call 541-756-5401

Take in some Bluegrass & Americana Music from Local Favorite, Hudson Ridge.Hudson Ridge will be playing at Sozo’s Tea & Coffee House: 1955 Union Ave from 7pm-8:30pm on June 25 (but get there early!) !  This local band plays last Friday of each month and is perfect for the whole family.  For more information, call Sozo’s, in North Bend 541-756-5422.

Watch the Riders Come Through During the Harley Davidson 9th Annual Lighthouse Run on Hwy 101. Love Harleys?  You don’t want to miss this.  This annual event is features a Show & Shine, poker run, hog roast, raffle, 50/50 and live Entertainment and of course a Lighthouse Run.  The events are held at the The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park  in North Bend.  For more information  contact Highway 101 Harley Davidson at 541-266-7051

Taste Some Great Food and Fun at the Clamboree in Coos Bay on June 26! When the Tide is out, the table is set!  Join the Empire celebration of the history, the clams, the culture, and the future of our area. Venues include the Fire Hall, the Hollering Place, Ed Lund Park, the Tribal House of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes, and the downtown area along Newmark Avenue. Events will include live music, a parade, food with clam themes, historic tours and cultural information and activities. Demonstrations include Native American crafts, live Coast Guard operations, and much more! Empire District, Multiple locations, Sat 10am-6pm.  For more information contact Tom Greaves 541-888-3020 or t.greaves@charter.net

Take the Family Out for Extreme Entertainment at Sandfest 2010.The Northwest Offroad Timing Authority proudly presents Sandfest 2010: Jun 30, 2010 thru Jul 4, 2010! Held in the Boxcar area of North Bend, Sandfest 2010 is filled with days of fun in the sand dunes for the whole family. It’s bigger than ever, it’s better than ever, and its returning to its original home. Activities include the Bomb Squad, UTV Nationals, Side X Side Drive in Movie, DTR Racing Sand Drags, exhibitions and much much more. Stay tuned for details! www.originalsandfest.com

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Win Tickets to Friday’s Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival Shows!

03/09/2010
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Pssst!  Want to win free passes to the  Friday March 12 Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival performances?  Who doesn’t?

You probably already know of a little social networking site called “Facebook”- right?  All you have to do join the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook Page and post a brief comment on our “wall” describing what you most love about the festival and/or why you deserve free passes Friday’s performances Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival.

Rules:

  • You must be a “fan” of the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook page to participate.
  • Your post must state what you most love about the festival and/or why you deserve free passes Friday’s performances Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival.
  • Posts must be made to the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook wall anytime between now and Thursday, March 11 at 12pm PST.
  • Rude or vulgar comments will automatically be dismissed and disqualified for the drawing.

That’s it!  That is all you have to do to be entered to win 2 passes for Friday night.  No forms, no email lists, no junk mail. We will randomly select a fan who posts a comment on our page between now and Thursday (at 12pm EST).  The winner will be announced Thursday afternoon on this blog and on the Facebook page and will be contacted via Facebook (so be sure to check back!).

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