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There's something special about Oregon's Adventure Coast that you won't find anywhere else. With a strong Native community, three well established cities, historic and sports aplenty our calendar is full. And we invite you to visit and take part in all we have to offer, any time of year.
While there are so many different festivals and events, we have annual events that draw visitors who know this is the place to be, on the Oregon Coast. Steve Prefontaine, Olympic Champion, and our local hero's all to brief life left a legacy of what you can do if you apply yourself. Every September, you can participate in a Prefontaine Memorial Run that only grows bigger each year. We also have the honor of being the largest manufacturer of wooden ships in the world. To that end, every Spring we fill the harbor with tall ships that create a visual backdrop for a week-long celebration of activities and events.
Beyond that, we have celebrity performers, flora and fauna focused events, family oriented activities, Native American celebrations, culinary, health, sporting and film festivals. What's your adventure? Find it at Oregon's Adventure Coast.
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There's something special about Oregon's Adventure Coast that you won't find anywhere else. With a strong Native community, three well established cities, historic and sports aplenty our calendar is full. And we invite you to visit and take part in all we have to offer, any time of year.While there are so many different festivals and events, we have annual events that draw visitors who know this is the place to be, on the Oregon Coast. Steve Prefontaine, Olympic Champion, and our local hero's all to brief life left a legacy of what you can do if you apply yourself. Every September, you can participate in a Prefontaine Memorial Run that only grows bigger each year. We also have the honor of being the largest manufacturer of wooden ships in the world. To that end, every Spring we fill the harbor with tall ships that create a visual backdrop for a week-long celebration of activities and events.
Beyond that, we have celebrity performers, flora and fauna focused events, family oriented activities, Native American celebrations, culinary, health, sporting and film festivals. What's your adventure? Find it at Oregon's Adventure Coast.
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| Jul 17, 2010 thru Sep 18, 2010 |  Coos Art Museum16th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition 235 Anderson Ave, 541-267-3901 www.coosart.org | Coos Bay |
| Jul 17, 2010 thru Sep 18, 2010 | Coos Art Museum Edward Jenkins 235 Anderson Ave, 541-267-3901 www.coosart.org | Coos Bay |
| Jul 17, 2010 thru Sep 18, 2010 | Coos Art Museum Featured Maritime Artist 235 Anderson Ave, 541-267-3901 www.coosart.org | Coos Bay |
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| Sep 1, 2010 |  Working Forest ToursEvery Wed 1pm - 4:30pm through July-Sept. FREE! Spend a day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. Info and sign up at Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215. Tours leave from the Visitor Center at 50 Central Ave, Coos Bay. (Hwy 101) | Coos Bay |
| Sep 1, 2010 |  Downtown Farmer's MarketDowntown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Sep 3, 2010 | First Friday Wine Walk Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm - 7pm, Wine walk starts at Express Blinds & Beyond, 147 South Broadway on Hwy 101. For more information, contact Cindy Rawlings at The World, 541-269-1222, ext289 Commemorative wine glasses will be sold for $10 each with proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity. Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop. Maps are available. www.theworldlink.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 4, 2010 |  Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track RacesWarriors of Dirt Crate Late models 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 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Sep 4, 2010 |  South Slough BirdingBrought to you by South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Meet at the south end of the Mill Casino Hotel, 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. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | North Bend |
| Sep 4, 2010 thru Sep 5, 2010 |  7th Annual Mill-luck Salmon CelebrationMill Casino Hotel. Call 541-756-8800 for more information 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, educatiional displays and more. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Sep 5, 2010 | Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track Races Warriors of Dirt Crate Late models 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 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Sep 7, 2010 | Music on the Bay Free Concerts in the Park Mingus Park, Coos Bay, 7pm. Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos Art Museum and Old City Hall. Dancing in designated area, food & beverages available. B.Y.O picnic, this is a non-smoking event. www.MusicOnTheBay.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 8, 2010 |  Working Forest ToursEvery Wed 1pm - 4:30pm through July-Sept. FREE! Spend a day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. Info and sign up at Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215. Tours leave from the Visitor Center at 50 Central Ave, Coos Bay. (Hwy 101) | Coos Bay |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Sep 9, 2010 | Art Walk Various locations 5pm - 8pm. Contact Crystal Dolphin for more information, 541-756-1989 A self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month. Featuring local Artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps are available. | Coos Bay, North Bend |
| Sep 10, 2010 |  Fit Friday Hike10am - 11:30am. These hikes focus on getting our hearts pumping while remembering that a natural trail requires more care in where you step. Please dress in layers, wear hiking shoes or sneakers. These hikes are free and open to the public. For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558 www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Sep 11, 2010 | South Coast Striders Healthy Hike South Slough Short Hike: 2.5 miles moderate hike with South Slough Estuarine Interpreter, Joy Tally. Long Hike: 4.5 mile hike combing Middle, Hidden, & North Creek Trails. Meet at South Slough Visitor Center, Seven Devils Road by 9:45am. For more information or caravan instructions, contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com | Charleston |
| Sep 11, 2010 |  Paddle the EstuarySouth Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 9am - 2pm. Call 541-888-5558 Explore the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. Provide your own canoe or kayak (no inflatables or pedals), paddles, PFDs, water and lunch. Be prepared to get feet and legs wet and muddy at launch points. A driver and shuttle will be provided. Trips may be cancelled up until launch time due to hazardous conditions. There is a 3 boat minimum and 8 boat maximum. ($15/boat). www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Sep 11, 2010 |  Scotty Brown Memorial Mud RunTime and location to be decided. Call Roy Mollier at 541-297-6669 For more information visit www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 11, 2010 |  Coos Bay Speedway Mud Drag RacesBattle at the Bay, Round3 Hwy 42, Coos Bay. Pit Gate 12pm, Front Gate 3pm, Racing 6pm Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 3 students).For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Sep 11, 2010 thru Sep 12, 2010 | Cranberry Festival & Street Rod Show Old Town Bandon. Call Bandon Visitor Center for more information at 541-347-9616 www.bandon.com | Bandon |
| Sep 11, 2010 thru Sep 12, 2010 | 11th Annual Coos Basin Amateur Salmon Derby 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 inforamiton contact Valerie or Armand at 541-759-2709. | Coos Bay |
| Sep 12, 2010 | Second Sunday Sing-Along 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 | North Bend |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Music on the Bay Free Concerts in the Park Mingus Park, Coos Bay, 7pm. Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos Art Museum and Old City Hall. Dancing in designated area, food & beverages available. B.Y.O picnic, this is a non-smoking event. www.MusicOnTheBay.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 15, 2010 |  Working Forest ToursEvery Wed 1pm - 4:30pm through July-Sept. FREE! Spend a day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. Info and sign up at Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215. Tours leave from the Visitor Center at 50 Central Ave, Coos Bay. (Hwy 101) | Coos Bay |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 3rd Annual SC Community Garden Harvest Fundraiser Lady Bug Landing Community Garden, 8th & Anderson, Coos Bay.For more information, contact 541-269-7468 Chef Jardin of Black Market Gourmet will prepare a special Lunch Dish using the best of the garden. Lunch is $5 and dessert $1. Visitors welcome!! | Coos Bay |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Sep 17, 2010 thru Sep 19, 2010 |  25th Annual Cruz the CoosSunset Beach, the Mill Casino Hotel, Downtown Coos Bay, and Shore Acres State Park. For more information, call Darrell King of Sunset Classic Chevys at 541-888-3863. 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. www.sunsetclassicchevys.com | Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston |
| Sep 17, 2010 thru Sep 19, 2010 | Bay Area Fun Festival 2010 Downtown Coos Bay, Various locations. For more information call the Visitor Centers at 541-269-0215. 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) | Coos Bay |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Tide of the Toddler Big Cedar 10am-11am. Bring your young ones, 1 to 5 years old, to the South Slough for play and discovery. WeĠre going to dance & sing, read stories & make a craft and explore the natural world! ($1/toddler) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Sep 18, 2010 |  31st Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run4th and Anderson, Coos Bay race starts at 10am 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 | Coos Bay |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track Races Late Models - Street Stocks 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 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Crabbing Around Brought to you by South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Meet at the Charleston Visitor Center, 1-3pm. Hear about the amazing life cycle of crabs as we cast a ring from the dock. Learn proper crab harvesting methods and look for crabs along the shore. ($1/person) Call 541-888-5558 www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Sep 18, 2010 thru Sep 19, 2010 | A Sea of Quilts XVI Boys & Girls Club, 3333 Walnut Ave, Coos Bay Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm. $3 admission 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 handmade items, vintage quilts, the raffle quilt and of course a snack bar with seating area. For more information, contact Linda Mason at 541.404.7638 or email dyeingartist@yahoo.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 19, 2010 | Pre for Kids Call the Boys & Girls Club of Southerwestern Oregon for more information 541-267-3635. www.bgc-sworegon.org | Coos Bay |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Music on the Bay Free Concerts in the Park Mingus Park, Coos Bay, 7pm. Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos Art Museum and Old City Hall. Dancing in designated area, food & beverages available. B.Y.O picnic, this is a non-smoking event. www.MusicOnTheBay.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 22, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Sep 22, 2010 | Working Forest Tours Every Wed 1pm - 4:30pm through July-Sept. FREE! Spend a day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. Info and sign up at Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215. Tours leave from the Visitor Center at 50 Central Ave, Coos Bay. (Hwy 101) | Coos Bay |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Coos Art Museum Fall Fling for the Arts 5pm-8pm. 235 Anderson Ave, 541-267-3901, Reservations are encouraged. A delightful mixture of socializing, appetizers, music and art, includes sale of original art work from many of the finest artists of the Southern Oregon Coast. www.coosart.org | Coos Bay |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Hudson Ridge Sozo's Tea & Coffee House, 1955 Union Ave, 7pm-8:30pm. Enjoy and evening of Bluegrass & Americana music, family fun and great food. Harmony is their passion and the love for what they do shines through at each performance. Hudson Ridge plays last friday of each month and the house fills up fast so come early. For more information, call Sozo's, 541-756-5422. | North Bend |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 29th Annual Colgate Country Showdown State Finals Mill Casino Hotel. Call 541-756-8800 for more information Salmon Room, 7pm, doors open at 6pm. America's Largest country music talent search. Sponsored by Real Country KJMX FM 99.5 and 100.3 and Hot Country KSHORE FM97.3. Tickets $7. Featuring Taylors Crossing. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Fit Friday Hike 10am - 11:30am. These hikes focus on getting our hearts pumping while remembering that a natural trail requires more care in where you step. Please dress in layers, wear hiking shoes or sneakers. These hikes are free and open to the public. For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558 www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Sep 25, 2010 | Shore Acres Dahlia Day Shore Acres State Park. Call 541-888-3732 Dahlia display and experts from the Southern Oregon Dahlia Society in the Garden House/Pavillion, refreshments. Hosted by Friends of Shore Acres, 11am-4pm. www.ShoreAcres.net | Charleston |
| Sep 25, 2010 |  Coos Bay Speedway Drag RacesET Drags Hwy 42, Coos Bay. Pit Gate 8am, Racing, 10am. Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 3 students).For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Sep 25, 2010 | National Estuaries Day Celebration 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 www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Sep 25, 2010 |  SOLV Great Oregon Beach CleanupJoin SOLV Volunteers from 9am - 1pm at any of over 40 beach sites to clear the Oregon Coast of debris. For more information contact Program Coordinator Pam Sery at 1-800-333-SOLV or 503-844-9571. www.solv.org | Various locations |
| Sep 26, 2010 | Coos Bay Speedway Drag Races ET Drags Hwy 42, Coos Bay. Pit Gate 8am, Racing, 10am. Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 3 students).For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Music on the Bay Free Concerts in the Park Mingus Park, Coos Bay, 7pm. Free Shuttle from Blossom Gulch School, Coos Art Museum and Old City Hall. Dancing in designated area, food & beverages available. B.Y.O picnic, this is a non-smoking event. www.MusicOnTheBay.com | Coos Bay |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Working Forest Tours Every Wed 1pm - 4:30pm through July-Sept. FREE! Spend a day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions. Info and sign up at Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215. Tours leave from the Visitor Center at 50 Central Ave, Coos Bay. (Hwy 101) | Coos Bay |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
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| Oct 1, 2010 | First Friday Wine Walk Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm - 7pm, Wine walk starts at Bay Appliance, 253 S. Broadway, on Hwy 101. For more information, contact Cindy Rawlings at The World, 541-269-1222, ext289 Commemorative wine glasses will be sold for $10 each with proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity. Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop. Maps are available. www.theworldlink.com | Coos Bay |
| Oct 1, 2010 thru Nov 27, 2010 | Coos Art Museum Public Hanging 235 Anderson Ave, 541-267-3901 Biennial Non Juried Exhibition of Oregon Artists www.coosart.org | Coos Bay |
| Oct 2, 2010 | Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track Races Outlaw Open Show - Street Stock Open Show 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 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Oct 2, 2010 | National Estuaries Day Explore Your Estuary South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10am - 4pm. Call 541-888-5558 Come out and explore the trails and waterways of South Slough in honor of National Estuaries Day. Explore the exhibits and get trail recommendations. FREE! www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 4th Annual Solar Home and Green Living Tour Spend a day learning about new earth-friendly designs to add beauty and increase value of local homes and offices. Check back for updates or visit www.SolCoast.com | Coos Bay |
| Oct 2, 2010 | National Public Land's Day Volunteers will help the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) pick up trash and remove noxious weeds from North Spit's bayside from 9:00am to 2pm. Volunteers should meet at the BLM Boat Ramp on Transpacific Lane on the North Spit at 9:00am. Bring gloves, good footwear and sunscreen. AA hat, T-shirt, and sandwich lunch is provided free of charge to all participants. If you plan to attend or would like more information, please contact Bob Golden at 541-751-4280. | North Bend |
| Oct 2, 2010 | Orchid Day Shore Acres State Park. Call 541-888-3732 Orchid display and experts in the Garden House/Pavillion, refreshments. Hosted by Friends of Shore Acres, 11am-4pm. www.ShoreAcres.net | Charleston |
| Oct 2, 2010 | South Coast Striders Healthy Hike North Spit National Public Lands Clean up Help us give something back! 9am-2pm, tools and lunch provided by BLM. Volunteer cres will work on various conservation projects on the North Spit. Meet at the BLM ramp off Transpacific Hwy. For more information or caravan instructions, contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com | North Bend |
| Oct 2, 2010 | South Slough Birding 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. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Oct 6, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Oct 6, 2010 thru Oct 10, 2010 |  Oregon's Adventure Coast RV JamboreeMill Casino Hotel & RV Park. Call 541-756-8800 for more information Escape to the Oregon Coast this summer and 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 www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Oct 9, 2010 | Coos Bay Speedway Mud Drag Races Battle at the Bay, Round 4 Hwy 42, Coos Bay. Pit Gate 12pm, Front Gate 3pm, Racing 6pm Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 3 students).For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us | Coos Bay |
| Oct 9, 2010 |  4th Annual Octoberfish12noon-6pm at the old Charleston school, corner of Cape Arago Hwy and Seven Devils Road. Admission is $2/person, $5/family or donations of canned/boxed food. Octoberfish celebrates community, music, food and fun, and will include local bands, vendors and tuna dinners served by The Tuna Guys. Come have a blast for a good cause and know you're helping local children to thrive! Brought to you by South Slough Estuary, SolCoast, Oregon Coast Community Action, The GUILD, Charleston Community Enhancement Corp., community fishermen and volunteers. Go to www.orcca.us to see more information on vendors, bands and many other participants or entertainers! | Charleston |
| Oct 9, 2010 | South Coast Striders Healthy Hike Iron Mountain 2.7 mile hike rate difficult to most difficult. Meet a the County Extension Office at 631 Alder St at 7:45am for caravan. For more information or caravan instructions, contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com | Charleston |
| Oct 10, 2010 | Second Sunday Sing-Along 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 | North Bend |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Art Walk Various locations 5pm - 8pm. Contact Crystal Dolphin for more information, 541-756-1989 A self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month. Featuring local Artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps are available. | Coos Bay, North Bend |
| Oct 16, 2010 | See Jane Run All Woman Run & Walk Empire Lakes, Coos Bay, 10am. Call Eli Thompson-Poore for more information at 541-290-3243. 1M, 5km. Paved trails in John Topits Park. Ribbons. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com | Coos Bay |
| Oct 20, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Oct 23, 2010 | South Coast Striders Healthy Hike Tahkenitch Dunes & 3 Mile Lake Short Hike: 3 mile interpretive hike, round trip to Tahkenitch Dunes trail. Long Hike: 6-7 mile loop combining Tahkenitch Dunes & 3 Mile Lake Trails. Meet at 9am from Coos Bay Visitor Center to caravan to Reedsport. For more information or caravan instructions, contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com | Reedsport |
| Oct 23, 2010 | 29th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Western Regional Finals Mill Casino Hotel. Call 541-756-8800 for more information Salmon Room, 7pm, doors open at 6pm. America's Largest country music talent search. Sponsored by Real Country KJMX FM 99.5 and 100.3 and Hot Country KSHORE FM97.3. Tickets $7. Featuring Taylors Crossing. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Oct 27, 2010 | Downtown Farmer's Market Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am - 3pm through October 29th. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! Call Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 for general information. Vendors should call the Coos Bay Downtown Association at 541-266-9706. Visit www.CoosBayDowntown.org for more information or vendor applications. | Coos Bay |
| Oct 29, 2010 | Hudson Ridge Sozo's Tea & Coffee House, 1955 Union Ave, 7pm-8:30pm. Enjoy and evening of Bluegrass & Americana music, family fun and great food. Harmony is their passion and the love for what they do shines through at each performance. Hudson Ridge plays last friday of each month and the house fills up fast so come early. For more information, call Sozo's, 541-756-5422. | North Bend |
| Oct 29, 2010 thru Oct 31, 2010 | LTOB's Haunted House Little Theatre on the Bay. 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend. Call 877-756-4336 for more information. Who better to "act" like vampires, ghosts and ghouls than community actors? Costumes pulled from LTOB's own costume room, lighting specials and wicked music effects and mazes that would fool a rat. www.ltob.net | North Bend |
| Oct 31, 2010 | Olde Mill Scream Dance Party 8pm - Midnight, Warehouse 101, Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Coos Bay. Call 541-756-8800 for more information. Monster Mash dance party and costume contest. Contests & prizes. Fun for ages 21 or better. Open to the public. No cover charge. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
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| Nov 5, 2010 | First Friday Wine Walk Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm - 7pm, Wine walk starts at Shark Bites on Hwy 101. For more information, contact Cindy Rawlings at The World, 541-269-1222, ext289 Commemorative wine glasses will be sold for $10 each with proceeds benefitting South Coast Food Share. Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop. Maps are available. www.theworldlink.com | Coos Bay |
| Nov 6, 2010 | South Slough Birding 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. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Nov 11, 2010 | Art Walk Various locations 5pm - 8pm. Contact Crystal Dolphin for more information, 541-756-1989 A self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month. Featuring local Artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps are available. | Coos Bay, North Bend |
| Nov 13, 2010 | 10th Annual Bah Humbug Requiem Run & Pot Luck Day use area Humbug Mountain State Park, 10am. For more information contact Mr. Scrooge message at 541-347-3716. Choose Distance from 4 - 10.5 miles or more. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com | Humbug Mountain State Park |
| Nov 13, 2010 | South Coast Striders Healthy Hike China Creek to New River 4.1 mile hike. For more information or caravan instructions, contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com | Myrtle Point |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Second Sunday Sing-Along 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 | North Bend |
| Nov 22, 2010 thru Dec 2, 2010 | Festival of Trees Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Coos Bay. Call 541-756-8800 for more information. This annual event raises funds for the community service work of the Bay Area Rotary Club. Tress will be on display for the public to enjoy until Dec 4th when they'll be auctioned to the public. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Nov 25, 2010 | Turkey Trot Fun Run and Walk Empire Lakes, Coos Bay. Call Barbara and Tim Young 541-267-7960 Entry fee is 2 or more canned food items. Race starts at 9am. For more information visit www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com | Coos Bay |
| Nov 25, 2010 | Thanksgiving Buffet Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Coos Bay. Call 541-756-8800 for more information. Savor roast turkey and all the trimmings, side dishes and dessert from our own bakery; or enjoy bayfront dining with one of the holiday specials in the Plankhouse Restaurant. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Nov 25, 2010 thru Dec 31, 2010 |  Holiday Lights at Shore AcresShore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway. Call Shore Acres for more information 541-888-3732 Famous for its beautiful 7 acre botanical gardens and Japanese lily pond. The gardens shire with over a quarter million lights. 4pm - 10pm every night. www.shoreacres.net | Charleston |
| Nov 25, 2010 thru Jan 4, 2011 | Festival of Lights Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Coos Bay. Call 541-756-8800 for more information. Large scale displays on holiday and logging themes, with lots of sparkle and incredible dynamic animations! make an excursion of it - visit Shore Acres, then enjoy the lights and a great dinner at The Mill! www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Nov 29, 2010 thru Dec 24, 2010 | 8th Annual Christmas Train display Charleston Rural Fire Department, 6pm-10pm nightly. 92342 Cape Arago hwy. For more information call the Visitor Centers at 541-269-0215 or the fire station at 541-888-3268. Please check back to confirm starting date. More than 200 little buildings representing the small towns of Coos County. Complete with fishing village, dairy barns, farmer's market, casino and more. If the building's dark, don't leave! The lights in the train room are kept off so that visitors can see the displays better. FREE to the public. Coffee and cookies available. | Charleston |
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| Dec 3, 2010 | First Friday Wine Walk Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm - 7pm, Wine walk starts at Express Blinds & Beyond, 147 South Broadway on Hwy 101. For more information, contact Cindy Rawlings at The World, 541-269-1222, ext289 Commemorative wine glasses will be sold for $10 each with proceeds benefitting Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival. Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop. Maps are available. www.theworldlink.com | Coos Bay |
| Dec 3, 2010 thru Dec 5, 2010 | Little Ole Opry's Country Christmas There's no place like Home for the Holidays Little Theatre on the Bay. 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend. Call 877-756-4336 for more information. Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm. An evening of knee tappin, toe stompin songs and dance. 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! www.ltob.net | North Bend |
| Dec 4, 2010 | South Slough Birding 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. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org | Charleston |
| Dec 9, 2010 | City of North Bend's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Celebration Festivities start at 5:45 at the North Bend Community Center. Please check back to confirm date. Call the North Bend Information Center at 541-756-4613 Santa arrives at 6pm to help Mayor Wetherall light the Christmas tree. Complimentary photos of your child on Santa's lap will be available and 2 bicycles will be given away, children up to the age of 12 are eligible. Oregon Coast School of Music will be providing entertainment throughout the evening and you'll be able to enjoy beverages and treats from Sozo's Tea & Coffee House. www.northbendcity.org | North Bend |
| Dec 9, 2010 | Art Walk Various locations 5pm - 8pm. Contact Crystal Dolphin for more information, 541-756-1989 A self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month. Featuring local Artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps are available. | Coos Bay, North Bend |
| Dec 11, 2010 |  Mac's RunSunset Bay Park, Charleston, 10am. Call Rex Miller for more information at 541-269-1199 5km, 10km. Hilly, challenging with awesome ocean views. Awards. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com | Charleston |
| Dec 11, 2010 | Big Band Swing, Oregon Coast Lab Band, Evolution Little Theatre on the Bay. 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend. For advance ticket information, call 541-751-0221. The always popular Lab Band, Evolution performs the "Big Band" sounds including vocalists, with satellite specialty bands performing Dixieland and soft rock. Open seating. www.ltob.net | North Bend |
| Dec 11, 2010 |  Annual Christmas Concert at the Historic Egyptian TheatreLee Littlefield on the Mighty Wurlitzer and Wilbur Jensen & the Christmas Brass Band Show starts at Noon, 541-269-8650 Please check back to confirm date. Always fun and always free! First come first serve, Doors open at 11:00am. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 299 S. Broadway (hwy 101), Coos Bay. For more information, visit www.Egyptian-Theatre.com | Coos Bay |
| Dec 12, 2010 | Second Sunday Sing-Along 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 | North Bend |
| Dec 18, 2010 |  South Coast Striders Healthy HikeKentucky Falls/N Fork Smith Short Hike: 4 mile round trip to Kentucky Falls. Long Hike: 9 miles Kentucky Falls to Smith River trail head. Caravan from Coos Bay Visitor Center, leave 7:45am. For more information or caravan instructions, contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com | Kentucky Falls |
| Dec 24, 2010 | 27th Annual Candle Light Christmas Cantata First United Methodist Church, 7pm. 123 Ocean Blvd, Coos Bay. Call Connie Nigpin for more information. 541-756-3855 This is a free event but food donations for the Food Cupboard are gladly accepted. www.CoosUMC.org | Coos Bay |
| Dec 25, 2010 | Christmas Buffet Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Coos Bay. Call 541-756-8800 for more information. Savor roast turkey and all the trimmings, side dishes and dessert from our own bakery; or enjoy bayfront dining with one of the holiday specials in the Plankhouse Restaurant. www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
| Dec 26, 2010 thru Jan 1, 2011 |  Whale Watch WeekVisit trained volunteers at Shore Acres State Park to learn more about migrating Gray whales. Call 541-888-3732 Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of wingled wildlife. $1 per birder. www.ShoreAcres.net | Charleston |
| Dec 31, 2010 | New Year's Eve Bash at the Mill Casino Hotel The Mill Casino Hotel Always a great time, make the Mill Casino Hotel your Party Central. New Year's Eve Hotel Packages available! www.themillcasino.com | North Bend |
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| Jan 1, 2011 | Polar Bear Plunge! Sunset Bay State Park, Cape Arago Hwy 9am Sharp! Join this 25 year tradition with our local Polar Bears for a New Year's dive in to the ocean. The only rule is that you must completely immerse yourself. Spend 1-5 minutes in our waters and you're sure to start your new year off right! Everyone is welcome | Charleston |
| Jan 9, 2011 | Bullards Run Bullards Beach State Park, 2pm. Call Tom Bedell for more information 541-347-4740 1Mile, 5km, 10km. T-shirt exchange. Ribbons. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com | Bandon |
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| Feb 11, 2011 thru Feb 21, 2011 | Quilt Run 101 10th Annual Oregon Coast Shop Hop Various locations. Call Sharran at 541-267-0749 for more information, 120 Central Ave, Downtown Coos Bay. Quilt Challenge 2010!! Pick up one challenge flat quarter from each participating shop, put them together into a wall hanging size quilt and enter to win. Every entrant will receive 1 yard of fabric. Grand Prize: Janome Gem Gold. Visit a minimum 6 shops to be eligible for prizes. All shops will be open at least 9:30am - 5:30pm during the hop. Participating shops: Homespun Quilts - Astoria Custom Threads - Astoria Center Diamond - Cannon Beach Creative Fabric - Wheeler Jane's Fabric Patch - Tillamook BJ's Fabrics & Quilts - Cloverdale Quilter's Cove - Newport Ruth's Family Fabric - Waldport Wenz-Daze Quilter's Emporium - Florence Joy of Quilting - Florence Threads that Bind - Coos Bay Forget me Knots - Bandon Quilter's Corner - Port Orford Country Keepsakes - Brookings | Coos Bay |
| Feb 12, 2011 |  Annual Charleston Crab FeedOld Charleston School House, Seven Devils Road Give crabs to your sweetie for Valentine's Weekend! Fresh Dungeness Crab Dinners, whole or half crabs at $15 & $9, includes beans, salad, bread and beverage. All proceeds help support the Charleston Visitor Center. 11am-4pm For more information, call Mel Campbell at 541-888-4875 or the Coos Bay Visitor Center at 541-269-0215 | Charleston |
| Feb 12, 2011 thru Feb 13, 2011 | Confluence 2010 - Wine, Beer, Seafood Festival For more information please visit www.WinchesterBay.org | Winchester Bay |
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| Mar 11, 2011 thru Mar 13, 2011 | Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival The Mill Casino Hotel (headquarters) and various locations. Friday Noon - Midnight, Saturday 9am - Midnight, Sunday 9am - 6pm. All event 3 day pass $65. (early bird $55 by Feb 1st). Eleven bands from surrounding states and Canada will play America's original music: Dixieland, Big Band, Jump & Jive, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues and Doo-wop. For more information visit www.ClamBakeJazz.com | Coos Bay, North Bend |
| Mar 19, 2011 | SOLV Great Oregon Beach Cleanup Join SOLV Volunteers from 10am - 1pm at any of over 40 beach sites to clear the Oregon Coast of debris. For more information contact Program Coordinator Pam Sery at 1-800-333-SOLV or 503-844-9571. www.solv.org | Various locations |
| Mar 19, 2011 thru Mar 26, 2011 | Whale Watch Week Visit trained "Whale Watching Spoken Here" volunteers at Shore Acres State Park from 10am to 1pm to learn more about migrating Gray whales. Call 541-888-3732 www.ShoreAcres.net or www.WhaleSpoken.org | Charleston |
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| Apr 15, 2011 thru Apr 17, 2011 | 20th Annual Home Show Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, 3333 Walnut, Coos Bay. Call Kim Lehmann for more information 541-297-3319 Friday, 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. $2 Entry fee, kids 12 and under FREE. | Coos Bay |
| Apr 23, 2011 | Ahh Shucks! - Oyster Feed Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Cafeteria, 63466 Boat Basin, Charleston. _For more information contact David Ford at 541-888-6871. You don't want to miss this one! Oregon Oysters, there's no better way to celebrate Oregon's Bounty! $10 for full plate, $8 for half plate, Noon - 4pm. Oysters will be prepared in a variety of ways and served with dipping sauces, beans, coleslaw, and rolls. Gourmet hotdogs are available for the non-oyster fan. Wine & Desserts sold separately | Charleston |
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| May 8, 2011 | Shore Acres Rhododendron Sunday Mother's Day Rhody experts in the Garden; Bay Area Artists Association paint-out in the garden; refreshments 11am-4pm. Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway. For more information call 541-756-5401 www.shoreacres.net | Charleston |
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| Sep 17, 2011 | SOLV Great Oregon Beach Cleanup Join SOLV Volunteers from 10am - 1pm at any of over 40 beach sites to clear the Oregon Coast of debris. For more information contact Program Coordinator Pam Sery at 1-800-333-SOLV or 503-844-9571. www.solv.org | Various locations |
