(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.
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
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
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
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.