Calendar of Events

January:
  • Barbershop Cabaret Show, Seaside
  • (All month) Whale Watching, Neahkahnie Mountain
  • (All month) Winter birdwatching at Tillamook Bay Estuary, Garibaldi
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Tillamook Bay (sea-run rainbows)
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)


February:
  • Oregon Dixieland Jubilee, Seaside
  • (All month) Winter birdwatching at Tillamook Bay Estuary, Garibaldi
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Tillamook Bay (sea-run rainbows and wild stock)
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)

March:

  • Spring Craft Sale, Tillamook
  • North Coast Steelhead Roundup, Tillamook
  • Garibaldi crab races
  • Taste of Tillamook
  • (All month) Whale Watching
  • (All month) Winter birdwatching at Tillamook Bay Estuary, Garibaldi
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Tillamook Bay (wild stock)
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)



April:
  • Annual Headlight-Herald Home and Garden Show, Tillamook
  • Spring Chinook season opens, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Tillamook Bay (wild stock)
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
  • (All month) Pelagic Wildlife Viewing, Garibaldi


May:
  • Rockaway Beach Kite Festival
  • Bay City Memorial Day Craft Fair and Plant Sale
  • Memorial Day Blues Festival
  • Trout fishing season opens, Tillamook County streams
  • (All month) Spring Chinook season, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
  • Spring Chinook season opens, Nehalem River
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
  • (All month) Pelagic Wildlife Boat Trips from GaribaldiJune: Annual Crab Derby, Wheeler, Nehalem Bay Winery Reggae Festival, Wine, Cheese and All that Jazz, Rockaway Beach, Wheeler Crab Festival, Tillamook Farmer’s Market opens, Spring Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay, Trout fishing season opens, Tillamook County streams, Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead), Pelagic Wildlife Boat Trips from Garibaldi

July:
  • Parade, Auction, Fun Day at the Beach and Fireworks, Rockaway Beach
  • Manzanita Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
  • Nehalem Craft Fair
  • Garibaldi Days Festival
  • (All month) Spring Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
  • (All month) Trout fishing season opens, Tillamook County streams
  • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
  • (All month) Pelagic Wildlife Boat Trips from Garibaldi
  • August:
    • Rockaway Beach Street Dance
    • Wheeler Salmon Festival
    • Bluegrass at the Beach, Nehalem
    • Rockaway Beach Arts & Crafts Festival
    • (All month) Fall Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
    • (All month) Fall Coho season opens, Nehalem Bay
    • (All month) Trout fishing season opens, Tillamook County streams
    • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
    • (All month) Pelagic Wildlife Boat Trips from Garibaldi
  • September:
    • Carnival in the Park, Rockaway Beach
    • Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup, all beaches
    • Rockaway Beach Autumn Festival
    • Lions Fall Fish Fry, Garibaldi
    • (All month) Fall Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
    • (All month) Fall Coho season, Nehalem Bay
    • (All month) Trout fishing season opens, Tillamook County streams
    • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
    • (All month) Pelagic Wildlife Boat Trips from Garibaldi
  • October:
    • North Coast Seafood Festival, Tillamook
    • Tillamook Mayor’s Ball
    • (All month) Fall Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
    • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
    • (All month) Fall Coho season, Nehalem Bay
    • (All month) Trout fishing season opens, Tillamook County streams
  • November:
    • Lighting of the Tree, Rockaway Beach
    • Holiday Bazaar, Tillamook
    • Stormy Weather Arts Festival, Cannon Beach
    • Yuletide at Seaside opens
    • (Mid-month) Winter Steelhead season opens, Tillamook Bay (sea-run rainbows)
    • (All month) Fall Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
    • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
    • (All month) Winter birdwatching at Tillamook Bay Estuary, Garibaldi

  • December:
    • Santa Claus Comes to Town, Wheeler
    • Santa Sing-a-long and Christmas Decorating Awards, Rockaway Beach
    • Yuletide at Seaside
    • All month) Winter Steelhead season, Tillamook Bay (sea-run rainbows)
    • (All month) Fall Chinook season, Nehalem River, Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay
    • (All month) Winter Steelhead season, Nehalem River (fin-clipped steelhead)
    • (All month) Whale Watching, Neahkahnie Mountain
    • (All month) Winter birdwatching at Tillamook Bay Estuary, Garibaldi
    LIVE MUSIC, KARAOKE AT SAN DUNE TAVERN, Manzanita. Call for schedule. Laneda Ave. (503) 368-5080 Link here.
    LIVE MUSIC AT Tsunami Bar and Grill. Some nights with live music. Call for schedule. Wheeler, Oregon. 503-368-3778. http://www.beachconnection.net/tsunami_grill_wheeler/
    Every Sunday. Radio Control Helicopters. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. North County Recreation District. 36155 9th Street. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-7008.
    Every Tuesday. Clog Dancing. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rockaway Beach Community Center. 2310 US Hwy 101. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. rockawaybeach.net.
    Every Tuesday. Line Dancing. 1 p.m. Rockaway Beach Community Center. 2310 Highway 101 N. Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
    Every Sunday. Life Drawing. This is an opportunity to practice drawing the human figure with a live model in a supportive and engaged atmosphere.  The studio fee is $15 for the three hours and any experience level can join in. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hoffman House Studios Drawing Room. 594 Laneda Ave. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-3846. www.hoffmancentermanzanita.org.
    World's Greatest Potato Chunkin' Contest Jul 6 – 7, 2013 @ Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 E. Third St. (map) Tillamook County Fairgrounds will be hosting the 2nd Annual World's Greatest Potato Chunkin' Contest on July 6 & 7. For entry forms and rules please call 503-842-2272
    Garibaldi Days Jul 26 – 28, 2013, Downtown Garibaldi (map) Enjoy a weekend of venders, entertainment and a parade during Garibaldi Days. For more information please call 503-322-3327
    Tillamook County Fair Aug 7 – 10, 2013, Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St. (map) Join in on all the entertainment, fun rides, exihits, and 4-H animals. Don't miss this awesome County Fair. For more information please call 503-842-2272
    Labor Day Celebration at Nehalem Bay Winery Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2013, 34695 Hwy 53, Nehalem. Nehalem Bay Winery will be hosting a Labor Day Celebration on Saturday August 31st and Sunday September 1st. Both days will run 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Bring a picnic basket. There will also be snacks, wine specials and music. For more inforamation please call 503-368-9463
    Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad's Fall Splendor, Saturday, Oct 5, 2013 in Wheeler OR (map) The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad's Fall Splendor will begin on October 5th thru October 29th, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY! For tickets and more information please call 503-842-7972
    Aug 25
    Dog Day Day Afternoon - Pet fashion show sponsored by The Pet Works with proceeds benefitting Clatsop Animal Assistance. Registration opens in June. The fashion show and other dog-friendly events take place at the Market with an emphasis on fun and training so your pet feels safe in any public place. www.AstoriaSundayMarket.com 503-325-1010
    Sep 14-Sep 15 Commercial Fishermen’s Festival - Appearances from captains made famous in their roles on TV`s Deadliest Catch, competitions, cooking demos, and more. www.commercialfishermensfestival.com 503-791-8703

     

    May 12-Oct 13
    Astoria Sunday Market - Locals and tourists alike enjoy the bustling, colorful and lively weekly Market. Taste, shop and explore! www.AstoriaSundayMarket.com 503-325-1010
    May 30-Jun 02 Tenor Guitar Gathering - Twelve performers gather to entertain audiences at various venues throughout Astoria. www.tenorguitargathering.com
    Jun 07 Goonies Day - Celebrate this classic cult film in true Goonies fashion! www.oldoregon.com 800-875-6807
    Jun 14-Jun 30 Astoria Music Festival - An event not to be missed with two weeks of classic music, opera, and more. www.astoriamusicfestival.org 503-325-9896

    Cultural Music Concert 7/27

    Ocean’s Edge Wayside Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
    Come enjoy local musicians at the New Oceans Edge

    Oct 13 Great Columbia River Crossing 10k - Once each year for just two hours, 3,000 runners and walkers are able to cross the historic Astoria-Megler Bridge as a part of the Great Columbia Crossing 10k. The opportunity to trek across the 4.1-mile bridge attracts runners from around the globe. www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com 800-875-6807
    Oct 18-Oct 20 Astoria Film Festival - World-class film festival on the northern Oregon coast, event draws upon the outstanding talents of the northwest and the world. Workshops and seminars for students of film and the public. www.goaiff.com 503-484-5122

    Jul 04 4th of July Parade & Fireworks - Parade kicks off at 11am in downtown. www.seasidechamber.com 503-738-6391
    Jul 04 Seaside Celebrates the 4th of July - Food, including ice cream social, games, silent auction, concert, and entertainment at noon at the Seaside Historical Society Museum. www.seasidemuseum.org 503-738-7065

    Aug 23-Aug 24 Hood-To-Coast Relay - Since 1989, Seaside has served as the finish line for the Hood to Coast Relay Race. Watch the finishers, and enjoy fireworks at 9pm. www.hoodtocoast.com
    Sep 05-Sep 08 Wheels 'N' Waves Car Show - Spectators can expect unique builder and street cars. Show & Shine on Friday thru Sunday, Downtown Cruise on Saturday. www.seasidedowntown.com 503-717-1914

    Jun 12-Sep 25 Cannon Beach Farmers Market - The CBFM offers cut flowers in addition to a wide variety of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses, wild-caught seafood, and hand-crafted artisan food products in the lively midtown area every Tuesday from 1-5 pm. www.cannonbeachmarket.org
    Jun 14-Jun 16 49th Annual Sandcastle Day Contest - Fun for the whole family. It's hard to tell whether the participants or spectators enjoy this event more. It all begins just after the morning high tide, and ends about 12 hours later as the next high tide reclaims the beach. Friday kicks off with an opening night mixer that's open to all! Saturday is sure to impress as we'll have master builder teams competing for prize money right under the shadow of Haystack Rock along with up to 50 individual "plots" for entrants to "work their magic." Relax Saturday night at a bonfire on the beach. Stick around until Sunday morning for an awesome fun run right on the beach. www.cannonbeach.org 503-436-2623

    Jul 04 Independence Day Parade - A fun, small-town, everybody-get-in-on-the-act parade celebrating America.    Cannon bch 436 -2973 or Nancy Teagle 436-0424

    Nov 01-Nov 03 Stormy Weather Arts Festival - Music, theater, poetry and visual art.Evening receptions at the galleries, many feature live music. Mingle with artists you have always wanted to meet and admire. Talks are scheduled throughout the weekend as well as demonstrations.   Cannon bch 
    502-436-1242 or 503-436-2623
                    

    Jun 14-Sep 02 Manzanita Farmers Market - Fresh produce and local products from the abundant fields, orchards, rivers and pastures of the area, along with live music every Friday - 5-8 PM. www.manzanitafarmersmarket.com 503-368-3688
    Jul 04 Manzanita's July 4th Celebration - Begin with a Pancake breakfast at 8:30 am to 11:00 am at the Fire Hall, then enjoy the Parade at 1:00pm and then end your day with fireworks on the beach beginning at 10:00 pm. 877-368-5100
    Jul 05-Jul 07 Trash Art Show - One-of-a-kind show features art made with recycled materials. www.cartm.org 503-368-7764
    Jul 20 Manzanita Beach Walk & Run - Fun, Sun, Run. Nestled at the base of Neahkahnie Mountain sits one of Oregon's most iconic and scenic beaches. Experience what participants from across the country are calling the a run to remember. Snacks. Shirts. Awards. Prizes. 5k Run & Walk. 10k Run. facebook.com/beachwalkrun 5033684595
    Jul 20 Manzanita Beach Walk & Run - Fun, Sun, Run. Nestled at the base of Neahkahnie Mountain sits one of Oregon's most iconic and scenic beaches. Experience what participants from across the country are calling the a run to remember. Snacks. Shirts. Awards. Prizes. 5k Run & Walk. 10k Run. facebook.com/beachwalkrun 5033684595

    May 25-Sep 29 Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Excursions - Explore the Oregon Coast on a train pulled by a vintage locomotive. Hour-and-a-half trip runs between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi. www.ocsr.net 503-842-7972
    Jun 28-Jun 30 Pirate Festival - Pirate music, roving pirates, and festival rides, as well as delicious foods and drinks, vendors selling exotic wares, musical acts, performances, a scavenger treasure hunt, and games to challenge your skills; each day features a cannon firing and black powder small arms show, while on Saturday night grab a seat and lend an eye (the one without the patch) to a bewildering display of fire dancing. www.rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8108
    Jul 04 Rockaway Beach July 4th Celebration - Rockaway's parade begins at 11 am with an auction at the Wayside to follow, kids activities and fun on the beach. Fireworks begin at dusk down on the beach. www.rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8108
    Aug 23-Aug 25 Arts & Crafts Fair - Held at the Rockaway Wayside. www.rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8108
    Aug 31 Cultural Music Concert - Starts at noon at the Wayside. www.rockawaybeach.net 503-355-

     

    Apr 01-Nov 30 Garibaldi Museum Open for the Season - The museum displays the 18th century sailing world by telling the story of Captain Robert Gray and the trade with native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. www.garibaldimuseum.com 503-322-8411
    Apr 01-Nov 30 Garibaldi Museum: Sea of Stars Quilt Raffle Fundraiser - Local crafter, Barbara Trout designed and made the quilt to be raffled. Caffeinated Quilting & Design donated quilting to bring the piece to life with waves of stitching flowing across the sea of stars. All proceeds go to support the Garibaldi Museum. Ticket prices: 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, only 5,000 tickets will be sold. Drawing to be held during museum open house in November. www.garibaldimuseum.com 503-322-8411
    May 26 Lion's Fish Fry - Fry beginning at noon and going until 5 pm. Adults are $10 and kids 10 yrs and younger are $5. www.oldmill.us 503-322-0322
    May 26-Sep 30 Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Excursions - Explore the Oregon Coast on a train pulled by a vintage locomotive. Hour-and-a-half trip runs between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi. Special dinner trains also available on select dates. www.ocsr.net 503-842-7972
    May 31-Jun 01 Bounty on the Bay - Fundraiser with fishing, kayaking and a dinner. www.tbnep.org/events/bounty-on-the-bay 503-322-2222

    Jul 26-Jul 28 Garibaldi Days - Parade, fireworks, train rides, live entertainment, vendors, and more. www.visitgaribaldi.com 503-322-3327

    Oct 05 Oregon Coast Crawler - Ride a vintage steam train north from Garibaldi, along Tillamook Bay to a waterside lunch at Wheeler, then journey inland along the Nehalem River to Batterson. A unique opportunity to enjoy true Oregon Scenery on the rails! $98 pp, lunch is included. http://www.railsnw.com/tours/charter/gar 503-292-5055

    Jun 15-Sep 28 Tillamook Farmers Market - Local produce and products, entertainment, and plenty of fun and good food. www.tillamookfarmersmarket.com 503-812-9326

    Jun 22 June Dairy Festival - The children's parade will begin at 10:30 am with the Grand Parade following at 11:00 am. 503-812-0591 or 503-842-7525
    Jun 22-Jun 23 Tillamook County Rodeo - Slip on your cowboy boots, grab your hat, it's time for the Tillamook County Rodeo. Held at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, everyone is welcome to attend and have a root tooten time! www.gotillamook.com 503-930-7656
    Jul 06-Jul 07 World's Greatest Potato Chunkin' Contest - Tillamook County Fairgrounds will be hosting the 2nd Annual World's Greatest Potato Chunkin' Contest. 503-842-2272

    Aug 03 Tillamook Naval Air Museum's 'Northwest Classics' - Join in on all the fun at the Tillamook Air Museum for a day of classic cars and planes, 7am – 5pm. www.tillamookair.com 503-842-1130
    Aug 07-Aug 10 Tillamook County Fair - Recognized as one of the top ten Blue Ribbon fairs in the nation because it is so unique. This year features Pig-N-Ford races, pari-mutuel horse racing, Demolition Derby, Brad's World Reptiles, and entertainers Lee Brice, Travis Tritt, and Foghat. www.tillamookfair.com 503-842-2272
    Aug 16-Aug 18 Old Iron Show - Enjoy Antique tractors, gas engines, farm & logging equipment, vintage cars & trucks and tool displays at the Blue Heron French Cheese Co. Friday 12-5pm/Saturday 9am-5pm/Sunday 9am-3pm. Saturday cars/trucks 1988 or older are invited to "Cruise-In". Admission for non-exhitibors is $3 for adults and free for kids age 12 & under. www.gotillamook.com 503-842-3130
    Aug 17 'A Step Back in Time' - "A Step Back in Time" with four Tillamook County museums and the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad offering a specially priced combination ticket. 503-322-8411

    Parade & Fireworks July 4th

    Downtown Rockaway Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
    Fireworks that rank in the top 10 of the US and a great community parade in the downtown

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