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June 8-10
Newport
Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games
The 2nd Annual family (and dog) friendly event includes several free events...
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August 3-4
Newport
22nd Annual Quilts by the Sea
Hundreds of quilts from large to miniature. Charity small quilt auction. Children's...
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August 18-19
Toledo
Port of Toledo Annual Wooden Boat Show
The Wooden Boat Show showcases vintage and new wooden boats at Port...
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Newport Calendar

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May 18-20 Home & Garden Show
Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Newport Recreation Center, 225 Avery Street (541) 265-4855
May 18-20 Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest
The dog-friendly brew festival includes over 50 microbrews, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing and celebrity dog look-alikes (Rin-Tin-Tin, Lassie, Benji and of course Brewer). Admission is $10 and includes four taster tickets. Must be 21 and over to be admitted. Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Rogue Ales Brewery (541) 867-3660
May 19 Nye Beach Writers Series: Elizabeth Eslami
Elizabeth Eslami is the author of the novel Bone Worship, about the complex relationship between an Iranian father and his Iranian-American daughter. 7pm. $6 admission. Newport Visual Arts Center (541) 563-6263
June 2 Newport Marathon
The walkers will begin at exactly 6am and the runners will begin at exactly 7am. Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site [more info]
June 8-10 Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games
The 2nd Annual family (and dog) friendly event includes several free events as well as ticketed events throughout the weekend. The festival offers music, dancing and family events with vendors. The Highland Games include the Caber Toss, Scottish Hammer, Kilt Run and more. Friday 9am to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 10pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. A two-day pass for Adults is $18 with lower prices for students, seniors and military. Children six and under are free. Lincoln County Fairgrounds (541) 574-9366 [more info]
June 16 Nye Beach Writers Series: Molly Gloss
Molly Gloss: On becoming a writer. 7pm. $6 admission. Newport Visual Arts Center (541) 563-6263
July 4 Yaquina Bay Fireworks
The Aerial display will be launched from a new location on private property just east of the Port of Newport International Terminal on Yaquina Bay Road. With the new location, officials say the best fireworks viewing area will be from the Hatfield Marine Science Center in South Beach. The parking lot will be open to pedestrian traffic only. Yaquina Bay (541) 265-8801 or (800) 262-7844
July 13-15 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo
Carnival rides, Rogue ale Beer Garden, pony rides, food booths, vendors, exhibits and bull riders. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and up, 5 and under are free. Lincoln County Fairgrounds (541) 351-1160 [more info]
July 21 Nye Beach Writers Series: Sid Miller
Sid Miller's poetry has appeared widely. He is the author of two chapbook and two full length collections, Nixon on the Piano and Dot-to-Dot, Oregon. 7pm. $6 admission. Newport Visual Arts Center (541) 563-6263
July 26-29 Toledo Summer Festival
Toledo's annual Summer Festival includes events for all ages. There's a kid's parade, sidewalk chalk art, carnival rides, vendors and a 5K walk. Other popular attractions include the Main Parade, Logging Show and Fireworks Show. Festival buttons are $7.50 for entry all three days. Entry without a button is $6 per day. Memorial Field [more info]
August 3-4 22nd Annual Quilts by the Sea
Hundreds of quilts from large to miniature. Charity small quilt auction. Children's corner, member boutique, demonstrations, door prizes and vendors. Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Newport Recreation Center, 225 Avery Street [more info]
August 5 Antique Street Fair & Classic Car Show
Bring your Classic Car, Truck, Corvette, Muscle Car, Hotrod or Motorcycle. DJ playing "Golden Oldies". Vendors, food, antique railroad exhibits. Street Fair 8am-4pm; Car Show 8am-3pm. Main Street (541) 336-3183
August 10-12 Annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a Drug and alcohol-free event. Camping: $25 trash fee, $5 pet fee/per pet (camping area) Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds (800) 922-1399 or (541) 444-8230
August 18-19 Port of Toledo Annual Wooden Boat Show
The Wooden Boat Show showcases vintage and new wooden boats at Port Dock One. The finest boat builders in the Pacific Northwest come to display their work and demonstrate their craft. Live music, food from various vendors and events for the whole family. Local artisans line the walk to display and sell their work. Port of Toledo (541) 336-5207
September 1-3 19th Annual Toledo Labor Day Art Walk
The many artists who live and work in Toledo, Oregon, will open their doors to the public. Several galleries will hold special receptions and events throughout the weekend. 10am to 5pm daily. Various locations [more info]
September 1-2 Family Sleepover at the Aquarium
You'll have the Aquarium to yourself as you travel through exhibits on a scavenger hunt, participate in hands-on activities and experience early morning behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium. After a fun-filled evening exploring life under the ocean, be lulled to sleep by the soothing sights of our Passages of the Deep tunnels. All of our sleepovers include a dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, a green salad, chips and soda. A late snack and a light breakfast of cereal, fruit, granola bars, coffee, and juice are provided. Saturday 6pm to Sunday 9am. $55 per person. Oregon Coast Aquarium (541) 867-3474
September 8-9 The Gathering: 10th Annual Longboard Classic
Brewer's on the Bay will be open for food and drink—this starts the Gathering. Rogue will be on the beach serving refreshments during the contest both days along with games and activities for all. During the contest there will be raffle tickets for sale for a custom made longboard raffled on Sunday during the awards ceremony. The contest will begin at 8am on both Saturday and Sunday. South Beach (541) 961-0142
September 8-9 Newport Wild Seafood Weekend and Cook-off
Celebrate the Northwest's vital, wild-caught seafood industry and the men and women who make it thrive. This event includes the Great Newport Wild Seafood Cook-off on Saturday--admission is $20 and includes fabulous seafood. Sunday's events include a Wild Seafood Auction. A public market will be open on Saturday and Sunday with vendors selling art, clothing, food and fresh, wild-caught fish. Port Dock 7, Historic Bayfront (541) 574-5555
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]
September 22 Jellyfish Jubilee
Join the Oregon Coast Aquarium to celebrate the magnificent bounty of Oregon with Jellyfish Jubilee, an elegant evening of food and wine benefiting the Aquarium's animals and exhibits. At this all-inclusive event you will savor scrumptious food and tantalizing Northwest wines all provided in the enchanting after-hours atmosphere of the Aquarium from 6-9pm Tickets are $100 or $90 for members. Oregon Coast Aquarium (541) 867-3474

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