MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS – MAY 24th – 25th, 2020

May 24, 2020
Parade – 1:30
Memorial Service at Hahn Park
Meet & Greet Veterans – 4:00 at Pacific Auditorium
Veteran’s Dinner – 4:00 at Presbyterian Church
Patriotic Concert – 7:00 at Pacific Auditorium

Reedsport is the Chainsaw Carving Capital of Oregon and this event is not only fun for Dad but the whole family.  Chainsaw artists come from around the world to take part in this event.  Quick carves and carving auctions take place daily.  Food and crafts are also included.  If you are interested in being a Carver, please click here for an application.  If you are interested in being a vendor, please click here for an application.

The Lower Umpqua Gem and Lapidary Society is hosting its Annual Gem and Mineral Show and Sale at the Community Center in Reedsport.

One of the most spectacular fireworks displays on the coast.  Visitors and locals alike grab a spot, fire up the barbecue or picnic and settle in for a night of fun.

The premiere ATV sand event in the country!  Ovation Award winner of “The Best Sporting Event in Oregon”.  DuneFest has it all; moto cross racing, sand drags, freestyle shows, charity auction and much more.  Vendor row offers ATV’s, clothing, crafts, ATV accessories and food.  DuneFest offers a kid’s safe ATV riding area and a free shuttle bus service from Winchester Bay.

The Oregon Old Time Fiddlers District 5 hosts more than 100 musicians and enthusiastic audiences from across the Pacific Northwest.  Fiddlers, guitars, banjos and mandolins play Country, Cajun, Swing, Bluegrass, Folk, Waltzes and old time tunes.  Open jam sessions all day long and concerts at the Grange Hall daily at 6pm.  Admission by donation.  Sunday Gospel show closes the event.

Registration starts at 3:00 on Friday!  Saturday more than 300 cars are powdered and primed for the Show n’ Shine and Parade of Champions.  And there is a harbor cruise for those nostalgic for the 50’s.
Click here to download the event application

Daily prizes for biggest salmon sponsored by Gardiner/Reedsport S.T.E.P. (Salmon-Trout-Enhancement-Program).  This event is timed to coincide with the fall Chinook salmon run.  Local tackle shops have registration and rules

Craftspeople from across the state present their wares at the Community Center in Reedsport.  Kids can visit with Santa Claus and you can vote for your favorite gingerbread house.