Entrance to the fair, photo by Rick Obst Flickr Inevitably, when I mention the Oregon Country Fair to anyone not familiar with it, they think I misspoke and meant to say county fair. No, you will not find a Tilt-A-Whirl, pie-making contest, or young 4-Hers showing off...
Ah, summers in Oregon—a welcome escape from the seemingly ever-present rain and a time when the vibrant spirit of nostalgia, music, festivals, and endless fun takes hold. A palpable sense of anticipation fills the air as the sun breaks through the clouds, casting its...
As the aroma of blooming roses fills the air in the "City of Roses," it's time to lace up your fun shoes, folks! The legendary Portland Rose Festival is back with a bang for its much-anticipated return in 2023! A rollicking celebration that Portland embraced as its...
I love visiting Ashland in Southern Oregon. This little town has a hip vibe, a cool art scene, beautiful parks, cute boutique shops, and great restaurants. Oh, and let's not forget the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival that happens every year! We've got you covered...
Every February an incredible kite festival takes place on a frozen lake in Southern Oregon. Each year huge colorful kites, massive whales, and fluttering fabric fill the air over Lake of the Woods, drawing in people from all over the state. This is a one-of-a-kind...
Stunning Christmas light displays, good food, time well spent with family and friends, and a little bit of holiday magic are waiting for you at the Silverton Christmas Market in Silverton Oregon. If you're not able to make it to the North Pole this year, this is the...
Have you ever seen a giant pumpkin and thought to yourself, that thing's so big I could just climb inside it? As it turns out people have been coming to Oregon since 2004 to climb inside gigantic pumpkins each October and paddle them in a one-of-a-kind race across a...
Fall is my favorite time of year. There's something about the crisp chill air, warm autumn colors, and getting cozy in a sweater that delights me. If you love fall as much as I do, or are looking for an awesome pumpkin patch and country store to explore this fall...
Prepare for a dose of the strange. Lincoln City's Fall Kite Festival will be making its way to D River State Recreation Site October 1-2. It's the kind of eccentric event that only Oregonians can muster, filled with parades of flying squid, strange shapes, and...
The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival is returning this April for the first time since 2019, and it's going to be awesome! This is the festival's 40th year, and will feature delicious coastal cuisine, over 100 hand crafted art vendors, and local Oregon...
Oregon's favorite kite festival is set to kick off on June 25th, 2022. Every summer people flock to Lincoln City on the gorgeous Oregon coast to see spectacular kites taking flight above the sandy beaches, and to explore all Lincoln City has to offer. The 2022 Summer...
After a two year absence, the famous Bend Brewfest is returning in May of 2022 with over 65 breweries and more than 100 craft beers, ciders, and seltzers. This festival celebrates and showcases innovative and creative craft beverages from around the Pacific Northwest...