Coast Explorer Magazine - The Explorer's Guide to the Oregon Coast and Washington Coast
July 14-28
Coos Bay
Oregon Coast Music Festival
Annual Music Festivals feature performances in a multitude of musical styles including...
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August 24-26
Charleston
24th Oregon Shorebird Festival
Experience the wonder of shorebird migration along the scenic Oregon coast. The...
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Coos Bay Calendar

including North Bend and Charleston
June 1 First Friday Wine Walk
Visit various downtown businesses to wine taste and shop. Commemorative wine glasses and maps will be sold for $10 at the Coos Bay Visitor Center. For more information contact Cindy Rawlings ext 289. Downtown Coos Bay (541) 269-1222
June 23-24 2012 Relay for Life of Coos Bay/North Bend
An event to honor cancer survivors and remember people who have lost and raise funds and awareness to help save lives. 1pm Sunset Middle School [more info]
July 14-28 Oregon Coast Music Festival
Annual Music Festivals feature performances in a multitude of musical styles including jazz, traditional, Native American, blues, Celtic, chamber and an 80-piece symphony orchestra. Some events are free, others have a fee. Various locations [more info]
July 20-21 North Bend Oregon July Jubilee
Street Fair, Historical Home Tour, car show, Back Alley Bash, and much more at various locations throughout this fun filled Birthday weekend for North Bend. Various locations (541) 756-4613 or (800) 472-9176
August 4-5 Rock and Gem Show
Farwest Lapidary and Gem Society Rock and Gem show featuring rocks, gems, slabs, tools, findings, machinery, beards and more. North Bend Community Center (541) 396-5722
August 4 39th Annual Circle the Bay Run
30Km Run/Walk/Relay. 6:30am start for walkers, 8am start for runner. 30 KM individual run/walk: Long sleeve shirt. Finisher medals. 30 Km Run or Walk Relay: Three person team. Short sleeve shirt. Plaques, ribbons for both individual and relay events. Ferry Road park (541) 756-6197
August 11-12 Charleston Seafood Festival
Live entertainment both days, a variety of bands from country to jazz, singing and more. Contest for kids and adults including fish fling and crab race. Variety of vendors, arts and crafts and lots of different kinds of food. Beer & wine garden, harbor tours and a Coast Guard Open House. 7am-6pm Charleston Marina (541) 269-0215
August 18-19 Neil Donegan Classic
Presented by Columbia Drag Boat Association. 10-Mile Lake (541) 923-2323
August 24-26 24th Oregon Shorebird Festival
Experience the wonder of shorebird migration along the scenic Oregon coast. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Cape Arago Audubon Society, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and many other sponsors will have a full weekend of activities planned for birders of all skill levels. Various locations (541) 867-4550 [more info]
August 25 Star of Hope's Bluegrass Bash
Local favorites, fantastic food, a variety of vendors, a quilt and 50/50 raffle and free Bluegrass Concert. 725 N 10th Street (541) 888-8893
August 25-26 Blackberry Arts Festival
Arts, crafts, jewelry, photography, paintings, prints, weaving, spinning, woodworking entertainment, Blackberry treats, food drinks and more. Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. Downtown Coos Bay (541) 266-9706
September 8-9 10th Annual Mill-luck Salmon Celebration
A celebration of Native American and Coquille Tribal culture on Oregon's Coos Bay. Native American concert with Pow Wow Comedy, dancing, drumming, traditional Salmon bake, canoe races, demonstrations, vendor booths, educational displays and more. The Mill Casino Hotel (541) 756-8800
September 14-16 27th Annual Cruz the Coos
More than 400 classic cars can be seen at this fun filled 3 day event. Friday night beach party at Sunset Beach, Saturday show at the Mill Casino Hotel, Saturday night Cruz the Coos through downtown Coos Bay, and the Sunday Show and Shine at Shore Acres State Park. Various locations (541) 888-3863
September 14-16 A Sea of Quilts XVI
A quilt show featuring over 250 quilts, hourly demonstrations, exhibits, quilt block challenge entries, as well as challenge quilted articles, a vendors mall, a boutique of hand made items, vintage quilts, the raffle quilt and of course a snack bar. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. $3 Admission. Boys & Girls Club (541) 404-7638
September 22 SOLVe Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup
Statewide volunteer beach cleanup from 10-1pm. Join Oregonians from across the state to celebrate nearly three decades of twice-yearly beach cleanups along the entire Oregon coastline. This effort benefits people and wildlife alike, supporting clean seas and healthy communities for present and future generations. Volunteer Beach Captains will be stationed at a registration site near your favorite beach with free bags, gloves and safety information. Oregon Beaches (800) 333-7658 [more info]

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