🌿 Northern Oregon Events
Location: Portland, OR
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Description: 🚲 Glide across Portland’s iconic bridges in the beloved Providence Bridge Pedal & Stride—a family‑friendly biking and walking celebration on car‑free routes.
Link: https://www.travelportland.com/event/684a2a8b6450d0d8f190db96/
Location: Portland, OR
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Description: 🚞 Portland’s beloved Adult Soapbox Derby rolls into Mt. Tabor Park for a free, creative gravity‑powered race day open to all ages.
Link: https://www.travelportland.com/events/adult-soapbox-derby/
Location: Happy Valley (Pendarvis Farm), OR
Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Description: 🎶 Celebrate Pickathon’s 25th anniversary—a four‑day indie music fest featuring over 55 artists, wellness programming, and family fun in the woods.
Link: https://pickathon.com/
Location: Portland, OR
Date: August 1 – 2, 2025
Description: 🎷 Enjoy Oregon’s largest smooth jazz festival at Vanport Jazz—featuring national artists, local soul food, and a community revival atmosphere.
Link: https://www.vanportjazzfestival.com/
Location: Portland, OR
Date: Summer 2025 (ongoing)
Description: 🎹 Public pianos across Portland invite spontaneous performances from locals and visitors with Piano Push Play.
Link: https://www.pianopushplay.com/
🌊 Coastal Oregon Events
Location: Tillamook, OR
Date: August 6 – 9, 2025
Description: 🎈 Classic county fair meets coastal excitement with rides, livestock shows, concerts, and Pig‑N‑Ford races at Tillamook County Fair.
Link: http://www.tillamookfair.com/
Location: Seaside, OR
Date: August 7 – 10, 2025
Description: 🏐 North America’s largest beach volleyball tournament returns with 2,500+ teams competing across four days of sand and sunshine.
Link: https://seasidebeachvolleyball.com/
Location: Lincoln City, OR
Date: August 14 – 24, 2025
Description: 🎵 Enjoy ten days of world-class chamber, jazz, and orchestral music at the Siletz Bay Music Festival.
Link: https://www.siletzbaymusic.org/
Location: Cannon Beach, OR
Date: Fridays, June 6 – September 26, 2025
Description: 🎬 Bring your blanket for free Friday night movies under the stars during Cannon Beach’s Movies in the Park.
Link: https://www.cannonbeach.org/event/movies-in-the-park/2243/
Location: Cannon Beach, OR
Date: July 5 – August 9, 2025
Description: 🎤 “Elvis Has Left the Building” brings high-energy tribute performances to the coast each week this summer.
Link: https://www.cannonbeach.org/event/elvis-has-left-the-building/2262/
Location: Lincoln City (Siletz Bay), OR
Date: August 9, 2025
Description: 🏖️ Sculpt sand masterpieces at the beloved Siletz Bay Sandcastle Contest—fun for all ages!
Link: https://www.explorelincolncity.com/events/annual/sandcastle-contest/
Location: Astoria, OR
Date: August 6 – 9, 2025
Description: 🚣 The Astoria Regatta features maritime heritage celebrations, parades, boat tours, and fun for the whole family.
Link: https://www.astoriaregatta.com/
Location: Bay City, OR
Date: Summer 2025 (exact date TBD)
Description: 🥤 Sip, savor, and celebrate at the Pearl & Oyster Music Festival with live music and coastal flavors.
Link: https://www.baycitypearlandoysterfestival.com/
🌳 Southern Oregon Events
Location: North Bend, OR
Date: August 1 – 3, 2025
Description: 🌮 Grab your appetite for the Food Truck Off—a weekend full of flavors, local beer, music, and good vibes at The Mill Casino.
Link: https://www.themillcasino.com/event/food-truck-off/
Location: Elkton, OR
Date: August 30 – 31, 2025
Description: 🌿 Step back in time at Fort Umpqua Days—a family-friendly event with reenactments, food, and old-fashioned fun.
Link: https://www.whattodoinsouthernoregon.com/summer-festivals/fort-umpqua-days-elkton#:~:text=Fort%20Umpqua%20Days%20in%20Elkton,in%20Umpqua%20Valley%20-%20kid-friendly
Location: Grants Pass, OR
Date: Summer 2025 (exact date TBD)
Description: 🌟 Enjoy carnival rides, live music, and community pride at the Josephine County Fair.
Link: https://www.josephinecountyfairgrounds.com/
🌄 Eastern Oregon Events
Location: Baker City, OR
Date: August 22 – 23, 2025
Description: 🎶 The first annual Baker County Summer Jam is packed with local music, food, and community vibes in the heart of Eastern Oregon.
Link: https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/events/culture-heritage-events/baker-county-summer-jam/#:~:text=Get%20ready%20to%20experience%20a,get%20everyone%20on%20their%20feet.
Location: Helix, OR
Date: August 15 – 16, 2025
Description: 🌾 Celebrate music, agriculture, and small-town spirit at Wheatstock—a down-home Eastern Oregon music festival.
Link: https://www.wheatstock.org/
Relax by the water, go kayaking, or just enjoy the peaceful beauty of one of Oregon’s hidden gems.
🔗 traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/destinations/lakes-reservoirs/easy-living-on-the-grande-ronde/
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