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2013 OREGON EVENTS CALENDAR
www.oregonfestivals.org
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
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AUGUST 2 - 4
SWEET HOME ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Sweet Home.............................................. 541-367-9100
12th Annual Juried Art Festival adjacent to the Oregon
Jamboree. Featuring unique artisans, food, & performing
arts. Make us a part of your weekend!
www.oregonjamboree.com
AUGUST 8 - 11
POLK COUNTY FAIR
Rickreall .................................................. 503-623-3048
Good old fashion County Fair, a family event. Free kids area,
small carnival, lots of food and great exhibits. Kids 10 &
under free.
www.co.polk.or.us/fair
AUGUST 9 - 11
HARVEST MOON BLUES FESTIVAL
Lebanon ....................................................541-990-0240
Three Day Blues Festival complete with on site camping,
food booths, beer garden.
AUGUST 10
WOODBURN FIREHOUSE COOK-OFF
Woodburn
33814 S. Meridian Road
AUGUST 23 - 25
ATI NORTHWEST ART & AIR FESTIVAL
Albany ....................................................... 541-917-7777
Colorful hot-air balloons fill the morning sky. Enjoy the
juried art show, hot-air balloon night glow, car show, live
entertainment, air fair, fireworks and great food.
www.nwartandair.org
AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 2
OREGON STATE FAIR
Salem ........................................................503-947-3247
Traditional family fun since 1861. With thousands of things
to do, see and taste, there’s something for everyone . . . See
You There!
www.oregonstatefair.org
AUGUST 24 - 26,
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2
ANNUAL DAHLIA FESTIVAL
Canby ....................................................... 800-410-6540
Visit nation’s largest dahlia grower. Fields open Aug. 1
through Sept, 8a.m. - 6p.m. Festival is last weekend in
August, Labor Day Weekend, 10-6. See 40+ acres of
dahlias in full bloom, 400+ floral arrangements. Culture &
arranging demo daily.
www.dahlias.com
AUGUST 25
EUGENE WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON
Eugene ......................................................541-345-2230
For those who like pampering! A beautiful course with miles
of river trails and finish festival with champagne, chocolate
and more.
www.eugenewomenshalf.com
SEPTEMBER 12 - 15
MOUNT ANGEL OKTOBERFEST
Mount Angel............................................. 855-899-6338
The Northwest’s best loved folk festival. Lots of family
fun, four festival gardens, arts & crafts, car show, sports,
concerts & more.
www.oktoberfest.org
SEPTEMBER 27 - 29
HOP & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Independence .......................................... 503-838-1212
www.independencehopandheritage.com
Annual Dahlia Festival. August 24–26 and August 31–September 2, Canby.
L.E. BASKOW