Whale Watching
Winchester Bay - The Coast

Bring clothing for warm weather and cold weather, rain and sunshine. You may also want to pack along a pair of binoculars. Viewing is best when there is no wind to disturb the water surface. Look for the tale-tell puffs of air and geysers of water from whales blowing when they surface to breathe. Once you have spotted a blow, concentrate on that location, looking for more blows. With luck you will see the body of the whale as it sounds preparing to breathe before diving back beneath the waves.

INFORMATION:
541-271-4471

Birding & Blues Festival
Pacific City - February

Highlights include guided field trips, workshops, concerts, vendors and food courts.

LOCATION:
Kiwanda Community Center
Pacific City, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(503) 965-6994

Seafood & Wine Festival
Newport - February

The premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. Packed with fun, food and wine!

Annual Beach Cleanup
The Coast - March

The event will takes place along the entire Oregon coast, from the Washington to the California borders. Volunteers may check in at one of 42 meeting sites, pick up a litter bag, and head down to the beach to help improve the coast for wildlife and visitors. Coordinators suggest volunteers bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes, and be safe while having a good time!

INFORMATION:
503-844-9571

Indoor Kite Festival
Lincoln City - March

If you have the right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors without wind---and have great fun even if the weather outside is frightful! So everyone can enjoy this great sport, Lincoln City is bringing expert indoor kite fliers from Washington and California to demonstrate the art and teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind.

LOCATION:
Taft High School
3780 SE Spyglass Ridge Drive

INFORMATION:
Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau
800-452-2151 or 541-996-1274

14th Annual Cheese and Wine Extravaganza
Bandon - March

International cheeses; Local wineries are there pouring their wines; hors 'd oeuvres; hand-crafted chocolate truffles; desserts; silent auction; oral auction; lots of fun!

One ticket gets you in and lets you taste all the cheeses, wine, and eat desserts and hors d'oeuvres and participate in the auctions; Glasses or bottles of wine can be purchased.

Annual Rhododendron Festival
Florence - May

Every year during the third weekend of May, Florence takes great pride in presenting this festival to thousands of visitors. An amusement carnival opens mid-week, and then the weekend kicks off on Friday with live music and dancing. The festival includes 5 & 10k runs, floral displays, arts and crafts shows, the Kiwanis Kids Games, a junior parade, the Grand Floral Parade, and many other events. Mark your calendar and don't miss the celebration!

INFORMATION:
(541) 997-3128

Annual Bandon Irish Fest
Bandon - May

Two days of food, crafts, live Celtic music, storytelling, dancing, and a variety of Oregon's fine wines and micro brews in our beer garden at the Barn in City Park. $3.00 admission.

INFORMATION:
541-347-9616

Scandinavian Festival
Astoria - June

Three days of Scandanavian traditions. Dancing, music, food, trolls and colorful costumes that will bring the old country heritage to life.

Annual Festival of Gardens
Lincoln City - June

Meet for guided tours and classes, learn tips and solutions to your own gardening challenges, exchange tips and ideas with fellow gardeners, find unusual plants to buy, and see the newest in plants and garden décor.

Florence 4th of July
Florence - July

In Florence, Independence Day Celebrations include live outdoor music in Old Town, and a spectacular fireworks display over the river. All of Old Town extends an invitation to enjoy the food, shopping, motels, bed & breakfast inns, activities, water sports and everything else that Florence has to offer.

INFORMATION:
(541) 997-3128

Chowder, Blues & Brews
Florence - September

Chowder cook-off, food booths, microbrew tasting and competition, and live music for three days. Definitely not to be missed, and fun for all ages at all hours, all weekend long!

LOCATION:
The Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street
Florence

INFORMATION:
541-997-3128

Blues by the Sea
Garibaldi - September

Three days of blues on the Coast of Oregon. Various artists will perform.

Fall Forest Festival - Tillamook
October 27-28, 2007
11 am - 3 pm

Fall is a beautiful time in the forest and we are celebrating! The festival's activities include carved pumpkin voting, creating Halloween crafts, storytelling and a program on fall creatures including spiders and bats. The weekend isn’t too scary, so even your preschoolers will have fun.

LOCTION:
Tillamook Forest Center
Tillamook, Oregon

lINFORMATION:
(503) 815-6808

Newport Microbrew Festival
Newport - October

Once known as the "Rock, Rhythm and Brews" Festival, this festival has 60 booths featuring small breweries, food vendors and arts & crafts. In addition to 20 Microbreweries serving two styles of beer, they will invite Arts & Craft Vendors specializing in products with a coastal theme.

Yachats Celtic Music Festival
Yachats - November

3-day festival including more than 10 bands and several workshops. Sponsored by the The Village Music Foundation.

INFORMATION:
(541)547-3000