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Oregon

BROOKINGS-HARBOR –
18th Annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival, Jul 17-18. Watch nationally and internationally renowned kite fliers perform amazing routines choreographed to music. This free, two-day event also features free kids’ kite building workshops; vendors selling eats, treats, and crafts; and a kite auction banquet. Free parking and free shuttle provided. Location: Port of Brookings-Harbor.
541-412-2941
www.sokf.org

NORTH BEND –
7th Annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sep 4-5. Linked to the traditional observance marking the return of the salmon, this celebration began as a means of sharing the heritage, culture and traditions of the Coquille Indian Tribe and other Pacific Northwest Tribes. Special events include canoe races, a traditional salmon bake dinner, a Native American market place, children’s activities and an evening concert. This free Labor Day weekend event is an entertaining educational experience that the whole family will enjoy. Location: The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park.
800-953-4800
www.themillcasino.com

ENTERPRISE –
Hells Canyon Mule Days, Sep 10-12. This award-winning event draws mules and muleskinners from all over the west. Events include Cowboy Poetry Gathering, artisans, western gear show, non-motorized parade, quilt show, mule and horse sale and food. Three days of family fun at Wallowa County Fairgrounds. Daily show admission:
$8-$10.
888-323-3271
www.hellscanyonmuledays.com

Hells Canyon Mule Days Quilt Show, Sep 10-12. This exhibit recognizes individual area quilt makers with more than 100 quilts on display in the Cloverleaf Hall at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds. Prizes are awarded. Admission: $3.
541-426-3271 • 888-323-3271
www.hellscanyonmuledays.com

LA GRANDE & UNION COUNTY – Area events:
Papa Murphy’s Polo Tournament, Jul 17-18. Location: La Grande Polo Club Grounds, Hwy 30 east of La Grande.
541-910-1480

La Grande Farmers’ Market, every Saturday through Oct 23 and Tuesday through Sep 28. The Market features fresh, locally grown produce, meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, crafts and music. Location: La Grande - 4th and Adams - Max Square. Hours: 9am-12pm.
541-975-2411
http://lagrandefarmersmarket.org

Eagle Cap Excursion Train, Jul 17, 31 and Aug 28. Ride a train beside the scenic Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers through Northeast Oregon’s most beautiful scenery. Train boards at 9:30am and departs at 10am. Lunch and beverage included. Location: 300 N. 8th Street, Elgin-WURR Train Depot.
800-323-7300
www.eaglecaptrain.com

Bluegrass in the Blues, Jul 30-Aug 1. This is a relaxed weekend of spontaneous acoustical bluegrass and old time jamming. Location: the Fort Union Grange Hall, just southeast of La Grande.
541-963-7193

Union County Fair, Aug 4-7. Pigs, cows, chickens, goats, bunnies and horses. See it all at the Union County Fair. There is a parade, live entertainment, a carnival and animal judging. See the exhibit barns, textiles, home goods, art, and local produce. Location: Union County Fair Grounds, 3608 2nd St, La Grande.
541-534-2683

Artists of Eastern Oregon 2010, Aug 6-Sep 11. Juried art exhibition at Nightingale Gallery located on the Eastern Oregon University campus in La Grande.
541-962-3624
www.artseast.org

Crossing the Blues La Grande Summer Festival, Aug 20-21. Visit La Grande and enjoy a two-day extravaganza of art, theatre, film, creative writing, and more. From Friday night’s street dance to Saturday morning’s sprint triathlon, and on into street art with chalk artists, outdoor theatre, music, food and beer garden. Music from 9am-10pm.
541-963-8588
www.unioncountychamber.org
www.CrossingTheBlues.com

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JUL 16-18, SALEM
SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL
200 artist booths, live entertainment,
kids activities and more at Bush Barn Art Center. 503-581-2228 • www.salemartfair.weebly.com

JUL 24-25 and JUL 31-AUG 1,
BROOKS THE GREAT OREGON STEAM-UP
Trains, trolleys, steam tractors, lots of engines and more at Antique Powerland Museum.
503-393-2424 • www.antiquepowerland.com

JUL 20-25, CENTRAL POINT
JACKSON COUNTY FAIR
Food, animals, rides and hundreds of activities
at the Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road
541-774-8270 • www.jcfairgrounds.com

AUG 28, GOLD HILL • WORLD OF WINE
The very best of southern Oregon wines,
as well as food, music and auction.
Location: Del Rio Vineyards.
541-855-2062 • www.worldofwinefestival.com

SEP 25-26, CENTRAL POINT
HARVEST FAIR & MICRO BREW FESTIVAL
Land product displays, livestock, crafts and microbrew and wines.
Location: Jackson County Expo.
541-774-8270 • www.jcfairgrounds.com

OCT 8-10, MEDFORD
MEDFORD JAZZ FESTIVAL
Music at various downtown locations,
dancing and food too.
541-608-8513
www.medfordjazz.org

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