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Oregon Festivals and Celebrations
LibertyBank Bend WinterFest
February 8-10, 2008 - Bend
LibertyBank Bend WinterFest will be held on February 8,9 and 10, 2008 in
Downtown Bend across from the Library. This full scale community event will
include the WinterFest Marketplace, made up of local artists, crafters and
gourmet food purveyors. There will be live music, a children’s area, snowboard
and ski rail competition, a cross country ski event, a winter wine walk downtown
as well as great food and much more. Most events will take place in the event
center downtown, plus additional events will be held at the 7th Mountain Resort.
Sisters Summer Faire Saturday
August 2-3, 2008 -- Sisters Vendors selling their quality handcrafted
arts & crafts. Live entertainment both days, food
court, children’s play area and free admission.
Located in the Village Green Park. Plenty of
parking. One block from downtown Sisters. Hours are
10 – 4 both days. Contact: 549.0251. Sponsor:
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Country Fair and Art Show
August 8-9, 2008 -- Sisters
The Episcopal Church of the
Transfiguration will hold its 13th annual Country
Fair and Art Show on Saturday, August 9th from 10 am
to 3 pm. The Art Show begins one day earlier,
opening on Friday evening, August 8th from 5 pm to 8
pm. Fairgoers will enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun
that includes face painting, a petting zoo, pony
rides, cake walk and entertainment for the whole
family. Located 1/8th mile west of Sisters on the
old McKenzie Highway, the lovely tree shaded church
grounds provide the perfect setting to enjoy picnic
treats prepared on the grill and topped off with
famous marionberry cobbler. Preserves will be on
sale at the Country Store. Admission and parking are
free. The Art Show will be held in the church's
Community Hall and will showcase more than 50
regional artists. All proceeds go directly to
community support agencies such as Family Access
Network, Habitat for Humanity, SOAR and etc. This
event has generated more than $75,000 for community
outreach. For more information please contact
541-549-7087
Aurora Colony Days “Old
Fashioned Family Day” August 9, 2008 -- Aurora Downtown Aurora, 10-5. Parade 11am, Kiddie Carnival, Local Flavors Market,
Art Show & Sale, Live Music, Historic Tours. (503)939-0312.
http://www.auroracolony.com
The Taste of Tanasbourne
August 15-17, 2008 -- Hillsboro
The Taste of Tanasbourne is Hillsboro's new annual festival
celebrating arts and culture, with a mission to expand,
improve and diversify the economy of the area through variety
and community activity.
The Taste of Tanasbourne will be held August 15th through the
17th, 2008, with a Friday Night Gala to celebrate the opening
of the festival. Guests will enjoy the creative work of 125
artists, wine tasting, a beer garden, artist demonstrations,
music, food sampling, concessions, and getting involved with
"Youth Art-In-Action".
Sisters Folk
Festival
September 5-7, 2008 -- Sisters
The 13th annual celebration of American music from
blues to bluegrass includes performances by top folk artists
and musicians. Call 541.549.4979 for more information.
Oaks Park Oktoberfest
September 19-21, 2008 -- Portland
Portland's premier German style fall festival celebrates it's
18th year at Oaks Park. Authentic food and beer, Kinderplatz
for the kids featuring Radio Disney Rocktoberfest, pretzel
kissing, sausage eating, and chicken dance contests, craft and
import vendors, dog shows, wiener dog races, cooking shows,
and more!
Oaks Amusement Park, Foot of SE Spokane Street, Portland,
OR, admission: $2.00 - $5.00, time: 3 - 12 a.m. Fri; 11 - 12
a.m. Sat; 11 - 7 p.m. Sun, phone: (503) 233.5777
Sisters Fall Street Festival
September 20-21, 2008 -- Sisters
Arts, crafts, food, entertainment &
wine tasting. Silent Auction benefiting Sisters
School District's Creative Department. Located on
Oak Street between Cascade & Main Avenues. For more information contact Richard Esterman at
541-549-8905 or email
ufo1555@aol.com
2008 Portland Pirate Festival
September 20-21, 2008 -- Portland
Get ready for the adventure of the summer! The 2008 Portland Pirate
Festival returns for two days of buccaneerin' music, dance, historical
reenactments, and shopping under the St. Johns Bridge in historic
Cathedral Park. N. Edison and Pittsburgh, Portland, OR, admission: $6.00
- $15.00, time: 10 - 10 p.m. Sat., 10 - 6 p.m. Sun., phone: (503)
853.1497
Oregon Covered Bridge Festival
September 20-21, 2008 -- Albany
The Oregon Covered Bridge Festival gives residents and
visitors alike a chance to enjoy our beautiful bridges and
learn about their heritage. Oregon is proud to be the host to
51 covered bridges, the most this side of the Mississippi
River. This festival is the only one of its kind held on the
West Coast. Timber Linn Park, Albany, OR, admission: free,
time: Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm, phone: (541) 752.8269
Sisters in Sisters Celebration
September 26-28, 2008
The 11th annual Sisters in Sisters celebration.
Round up your sister, your mom, your best friend,
and enjoy a casual weekend of foot-stomping fun and
special memories. Nationally recognized sister
celebrities, speakers, fun activities and much more.
Contact: Chamber of Commerce at 541.549.0251.
Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce
Fall Festival
October 4, 2008 -- Athena
Vintage car show, farmers produce and crafts vendors, quilt
challenge/show, children's games, pony cart rides, and more.
More info:
www.jhmand.com/athena
Sisters Harvest Faire
October 11-12, 2008 -- Sisters
Over 200 juried vendors selling quality
handcrafted items. Pottery, metal art, photography,
painting, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor
and much more. This event is celebrating its 27th
year. Live entertainment, food court and free
admission. Hours are 10 – 4 both days. Located on
Hood Avenue in downtown Sisters. Contact:
541.549.0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Saturday & Sunday, October 25th & 26th - 3rd Annual
Fall Festival October 25-26, 2008 -- Silverton
Our version of the traditional Fall Festival features fun
filled activities for the entire family! Enjoy our personal
fall festival favorites such as our pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin
seed toss, corn-husking races, fall floral arranging, and so
much more. Families are invited to tour our Haunted
Rediscovery Forest and meet Cameron the Caterpillar. Children
and pets are invited to come in costume and join us for a
costume parade at 11am and 2pm daily. Prizes will be awarded
to all in costume. Contact:Jessica Waters
at 503-874-8273 for more information about the festival or to
become a vendor.
10 am to 4 pm. Oregon Gardens.
