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program that’s grown to more
than 70 members.
www.forestgrovexc.com.
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JULY 25-28
Washington County Fair.
Celebrate western Washington
County’s agricultural roots and
have a little fun on the midway,
too. Free admission.
August
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AUG. 3
Forest Grove Half Marathon.
The race starts and ends at
Pacific University’s Stadium.
www.usrahalf.com.
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AUG. 17
Uncorked!.
The 5th
annual Uncorked! event is a
celebration of local food, wine
and microbrew. The 21-and-over
event celebrates the best
Forest Grove has to offer.
www.fguncorked.com.
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AUG. 16-18
68th Annual Banks
Barbecue, Tractor Pull and
Combine Demolition Derby.
Watch the tractor pulling
contest and stay to cheer on
your favorite combine team.
Don't forget to eat a famous
barbecue sandwich at this fun
community event.
Banks Sunset Park.
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AUG. 24-25
Wapato Showdown
Celebrate
with the Gaston community at
this summertime celebration
featuring a good ol’ car show
and a good ol’ days parade and
steak feed. Organized by the
Gaston Pythians.
www.wapatoshowdown.org.
September
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SEPT. 21
Lion’s Club Walk/Run for
Sight
This year’s expanded
event is sponsored by Doherty
Ford and includes a 10K and a
Tot Trot.
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SEPT. 21
Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
and Corn Roast.
One of Forest
Grove’s signature annual events
allows artists young and old to
create colorful original art in
downtown Forest Grove. After
completing a masterpiece of
viewing the artists at work,
meander over to Pacific
University for delicious roasted
corn on the cob and free family
events. www.valleyart.org or
www.fgchamber.org.
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SEPT. 29
Historic Homes Tour.
Every
year, hundreds of folks enjoy
learning about Forest Grove’s
rich history at this event.
www.historicforestgrove.org.
October
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OCT. 31
Downtown Merchants Trick
or Treat.
A parade of
superheroes, goblins and other
masked characters winds its
way through downtown Forest
Grove seeking goodies from
local business owners.
November
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NOV. 2
Verboort Sausage Festival.
The 78th annual event pays
tribute to the area’s Dutch roots
as community members serve
up hand-crafted sausage and
homemade sauerkraut.
verboort.org/dinner.
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NOV. 9-17
Annual Artists’ Event
Valley Art
Celebrate the kick-
off of the holidays and the new
art season as Valley Art in
Forest Grove spruces up and
gets ready for local artists to
bring in new merchandise.
www.valleyart.org.
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NOV. 29-DEC.1
Thanksgiving Wine Weekend.
Take a day (or two) to trek the
back roads of the county in
search of the perfect pinot … or
Chardonnay. Find a new wine
that tickles your tastebuds. www.
oregonswashingtoncounty.com.
December
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DEC. 4
Christmas with the Trail
Band.
This annual family-
friendly concert happens at
Forest Grove High School.
503-357-7060.
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DEC. 7
Holiday in the Grove/
Parade of Lights.
Forest Grove welcomes in the
season with a dazzling holiday
light parade and a day of fun
family activities. Come and join
in community with neighbors
and friends.
www.fgcityclub.org.
2014
March
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MARCH 15
62nd annual Kiwanis
Breakfast Feed.
All-You-Can-Eat eggs, sausage
and pancakes at the Forest
Grove Senior and Community
Center. 503-849-6143.
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March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
. Discover the
luck o’ the Irish at
McMenamins Grand Lodge
in Forest Grove.
www.mcmenamins.com.
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March 21 & 22
68th Annual
All Northwest Barbershop
Ballad Contest
This annual harmony
competition at Forest Grove
High School draws competing
quartets from around the
region.
2013-2014
Calendar of Events
Concours d’Elegance
Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
Verboort Sausage Festival
Holiday in the Grove Parade of Lights