Oregon Summer Events

Portland Rose Festival
May 28 - June 13
Portland

Oregon’s premier civic celebration, has been a Northwest tradition for over 199 years. This unique festival bursts into bloom each spring to celebrate the City of Roses with events, excitement and entertainment for all ages. Some of the events include Grand Floral Parade, The Waterfront Village, Festival of Bands and The Arts Festival.

LOCATION:
Various Events throughout Portland
Events Calendar

INFORMATION:
(503) 227-2681

Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts
June 4-6, 2010
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

A juried fine art show with displays of original art in a variety of media - painting, drawing, photography sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, fiber. Artists from anywhere are welcome to participate.

LOCATION:
Joseph Community Center
Joseph, Or

INFORMATION:
(541) 426-4620

America's Global Village Festival
June 5, 2010
Ontario - Eastern Oregon

This festival celebrates the authentic cultural villages - African, Basque, German, Hawaiian, Japanese, Mexican, Native American, Pioneer and Scottish. Each village features food, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations and free youth activities. The main stage will highlight cultural entertainment throughout the day. Upon entering the park, visitors will be given a souvenir passport. With each visit to the villages, the passport will be stamped. When children have a full passport, they will receive a free prize. Adults who turn in a complete survey will have a chance to win a prize.

INFORMATION:
(541) 889-8012

Take It Outside: Explore Lost Creek Lake and the Upper Rogue
June 5, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Medford

The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, United States Forest Service, Oregon State Parks, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Upper Rogue Regional Tourism Alliance and Upper Rogue Watershed Council invite the public to get outside this summer and join the celebration of Lost Creek Lake and the Upper Rogue River! This year’s events include abundant outdoor adventures for the entire family.

INFORMATION:
(541) 618-2468

Wine, Chocolate & More!
June 18-20, 2010
Salem - Willamette Valley

The festival showcases decadent chocolate, live musical entertainment, specialty gifts and wine tasting from some of the best wineries and vineyards in Oregon. This event draws all ages from all over the Northwest to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, casual wine tasting, and food sensations to tempt any palate from a variety of culinary backgrounds. Sponsored by Altrusa International of Salem, Oregon. Proceeds to benefit women and children in crisis.

LOCATION:
Columbia Hall at the Oregon State Fairgrounds
2330 17th Street Northeast
Salem, OR

Scandinavian Festival
June 18 -20, 2010
Astoria

Three days of Scandanavian traditions. Dancing, music, food, trolls and colorful costumes that will bring the old country heritage to life.

Allstate Festival of Balloons in Tigard
June 25th - 27th, 2010
Tigard - Portland, Metro

The skies over Tigard are filled with rainbow-colored hot air balloons at this annual Allstate Festival of Balloons. Thousands of visitors come to enjoy the carnival from Funtastic Traveling Shows, a premier youth soccer tournament, exhibitors, food, BBQ contest, Festival of Cars, Rogue beer garden and of course morning hot air balloon launches and NW Natural Night Glows!

LOCATION:
Cook Park
17005 SW 92nd Avenue
Tigard, OR

Bach Festival
June/July
Eugene - Willamette Valley

Featuring two weeks of choral-orchestral concerts centering on the music and wide-ranging influence of J.S. Bach. Set amid the lush forests and scenic rivers of Eugene and the Willamette Valley, the festival also includes chamber music, family events, and educational programs in "a musical enterprise virtually without equal in America.

LOCATION:
Various Venues
Events Calendar

INFORMATION:
800/457-1486

Britt Festival
Jacksonville

Britt Festivals is the Pacific Northwest's premiere outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s gold rush town of Jacksonville, Oregon (USA), Britt presents dozens of summer concerts, featuring world-class artists in classical music, dance, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, world, pop and country music.

Rogue Valley Balloon Rally
July 9 - 11, 2010
Southern Oregon

This event is free to the public through private/corporate sponsorships. Become a sponsor and experience the adventure of a beautiful hot air balloon flight in the Rogue Valley. Rogue Valley Balloon Rally is a not for profit organization. Profits from the rally proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. All monies donated by the Rogue Valley Balloon Rally stay in the Rogue Valley.

LOCATION:
Behind Lithia Motors
Grumann Way
Medford

INFORMATION:
(541) 664-1862

Photo by John C. Bruckman, Ph.D.

Lavender Daze
July 10 & 11th, 2010
Hood River - The Gorge

Live Bands, Local Artisans and Food vendors, Charity Dunk tank, Pheasant Valley Winery, Live animals for the kids, & thousands of Certified Organic Lavender plants in bloom & available for U-PICK. Bigger & Better than ever!

LOCATION:
Hood River Lavender Farm
3801 Straight Hill Road
Hood River, OR

INFORMATION:
541-354-9917

Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series -
Starts July 10, 2010
The Gorge - Goldendale, Washington

This popular annual event is located in the 4,000 seat outdoor amphitheater at Maryhill Winery. The amphitheater offers sweeping vistas of Mt. Hood, the Columbia River Gorge and will enchant lovers of music, wine and the great outdoors.

INFORMATION:
877.627.9445

Tamkaliks
July 16-18th, 2010
Eastern Oregon

The Tamkaliks Celebration (formerly Wallowa Band Descendants Friendship Feast & Pow Wow) is a celebration and recognition of the continuing Nez Perce presence in the Wallowa Valley. Festivities and dancing at the Homeland Project Site near Wallowa. Dance competitions, friendship feast. All are welcome to come watch and participate.

Union Creek Resort's 1st Annual Music Festival
July 17, 2010
Prospect - Southern Oregon

Featuring many of Southern Oregon's top recording artists whose styles include, rock, blues, Celtic, folk, country and bluegrass. The day will end with cowboy poetry and a Cowboy Church service. Union Creek Resort's festival promises to satisfy almost every age group, musical and culinary taste.

LOCATION:
Union Creek Hotel
56484 Highway 62
Prospect, OR

INFORMATION:
(541) 560-3565

Jackson County Fair
July 20-25, 2010
Central Point - Southern Oregon

Flying dog shows, magic, clown acts, wild animals and even pig races highlight the entertainment offered at the 2010 Jackson County Fair. Exhibits, big name entertainment and an amusement carnival are also found at this annual fair in beautiful Southern Oregon.

LOCATION:
Jackson County Fairgrounds
1 Peninger Road
Central Point, Oregon

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo
July 21-24, 2010
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

Exciting entertainment for the whole family. PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, Indian encampment, dance competition and a carnival turn Joseph into one big celebration! Chief Joseph Days has been voted one of the top small outdoor rodeos nationally, and it attracts major contenders to all of it's rodeo events, as well as top stock contractors, bullfighters, clowns, specialty acts, and has a total purse of more than $75,000.

INFORMATION:
(541) 432-1015

Oregon Brewer's Festival
July 22-25, 2010
Portland

North America's largest gathering of independent brewers. This grassroots event has developed a reputation as being one of the finest craft beer festivals in the world. Seventy-two breweries offer handcrafted brews to 50,000 beer lovers during the four-day event. There is no judging at this event, rather, it is an opportunity for beer lovers to enjoy handcrafted products from some of the nation's finest breweries.

LOCATION:
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Portland, Oregon

Race Across Oregon
July 24-25, 2010
Starts in Portland

Competitors climb over 40,000 in their 535 mile campaign to the finish line in Hood River approximately 30 – 48 hours later.

Divisions included in the race are: Male/Female Soloist; Tandem; 2 or 4 Person teams; and Corporate (8 person) teams.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
July 28, 2010 - August 01, 2010
Redmond, Oregon

Get ready for four days of fun, great food, great vendors and entertainment. This year's County Fair will give you more for your money!

LOCATION:
Deschutes County Fair Expo Center
Redmond, Oregon

INFORMATION:
541-548-2711

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
July 28, 2010 - August 01, 2010
Redmond, Oregon

Get ready for four days of fun, great food, great vendors and entertainment. This year's County Fair will give you more for your money!

LOCATION:
Deschutes County Fair Expo Center
Redmond, Oregon

INFORMATION:
541-548-2711

Flashback "Cruz"
August 6-8, 2010
Bend - Central Oregon

Open to all '74 and older classic cars. Event will include a Poker Run on Thursday, a Friday pre-cruz in at S&S Auto Parts (aka Baxter Auto Parts), Saturday Show 'n' Shine in Drake Park (on the grass), and a designated closed "cruz" in downtown Bend. S&S Auto Parts (Baxter Auto Parts), Sisters Auto Parts, along with Auto Value Stores, will sponsor the Friday night band. This year's band will be playing in Drake Park.

The Bite of Oregon
August 6-8, 2010
Portland

A celebration of Oregon, its food, its people and its extraordinary quality of life. Come join the fun at the best summer party on the Portland waterfront! Iron Chef Oregon Competitions, entertainment, sandcastles, food, wine and beer.

LOCATION:
Waterfrond Park
Portland

INFORMATION:
(503)248-0600

Umatilla County Fair
August 10-14 2010
Hermiston, Eastern Oregon

Held during the first full week of August. Entertainment is a big part of the fair with live entertainment on the main stage each evening, and numerous local acts and talent throughout the grounds during the day. The fair also features a carnival, livestock barns, open class exhibits. 4-H & FFA, over 110 commercial exhibits and lots of great food concessions.

Bronze, Blues & Brews
August 14, 2010
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

Bronze Blues & Brews is dedicated to bringing the best in Regional & National blues music to Wallowa County. They also are instrumental in supporting the local youth by providing grant money to arts & music programs in Wallowa County.

LOCATION:
City Park
Joseph, OR

Celtic Festival
August 14, 2010
Madras - Central Oregon

Scottish Highland Games, Celtic Dancers, Children's Activities, Vendors of Fine Celtic Wares, Clan Representation, Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band, Dagger & Dirk Pub sponsored by Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. and food and fun!

LOCATION:
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Hwy 97 and Fairgrounds Rd
Madras, Oregon

Annual Shady Cove River ArtWalk
August 14 - 15, 2010
10 am to 5 pm
Shady Cove - Southern Oregon

A Regional Celebration of the Arts!
Featuring 75 Fine Artists & Original Crafters, Music & Food along the scenic Rogue River, at the Cove, in Shady Cove.

LOCATION:
Entrance at the Edgewater Inn at the Conference Room

INFORMATION:
541-878-3626

Lane County Fair
August 18-22, 2010
Eugene - Willamette Valley

One of the largest county fairs in the Northwest attracting more than 165,000 visitors over a six-day period in mid-August. It is among the most successful county fairs in the Pacific Northwest, blending a unique combination of urban and rural appeal. Top name entertainers representing Country, Classic Rock and Pop music genres perform nightly.

From the exhibition area showcasing the county’s finest homegrown talent to the popular carnival midway and free Kids Park, the Lane County Fair is a place where memories are truly made.

LOCATION:
Lane Events Center / Fairgrounds
796 West 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402

INFORMATION:
541-682-4292

High Desert Rendezvous
August 21, 2010
5pm
Bend - Central Oregon

Benefit dinner, dance, and auction. This annual event has become synonymous with contemporary and vintage Western design. The Museum will welcome the premier Western band, Wiley and the Wild West, for great music and dancing.

LOCATION:
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97
Bend, OR

INFORMATION:
541-382-4754

Depoe Bay Pirate Treasure Hunt
August 21, 2010
Depoe Bay - The Coast

Pirate teams of four will compete to solve clues, perform tasks & earn doubloons to win one of three chests chock full of treasure!

INFORMATION:
(541) 765-4373

Oregon State Fair
August 27-29, 2010
Salem - Willamette Valley

Started in the late nineteenth century, the State Fair has become an Oregon family tradition. Families come from all over the state to take in great shows, rides, culinary delights, and animal and agricultural exhibits. Fair attendees will be able to see over 26,000 exhibits in livestock, home arts and hobbies, show horses, fine art, photography, professional wine, homebrew beer, small animals, including poultry, rabbits, doves, pigeons and guinea pigs, plus 4-H and FFA animals and events.

LOCATION:
State Fair & Expo
Salem, Oregon

INFORMATION:
1-800-833-0011