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05/03/08

Secrets of the Season

Oregon Coast Events: Pacific City, Tillamook, Manzanita, Rockaway

Manzanita

(Manzanita, Oregon) – It's a summer full of fun in Tillamook County, with Pacific City, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Tillamook and Oceanside hopping like crazy – beginning with spring.

May brings some serious train action to the area, with the Oregon Coast Steam Train making regular runs between Garibaldi and Rockaway, starting on the 24th and going through September. There’s also a special train run this month.

Farmers Markets take over towns like Manzanita and Tillamook on the weekends. There are car shows, theater presentations, concerts, and plenty of Fourth of July celebrations – including some on the fifth of July in certain towns, thus elongating your Independence Day pleasure. Rockaway hosts a massive jazz, wine and cheese festival, Nehalem Bay Winery shows off various events, and then of course there are the ton of fun stuff to do in nature and the holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day.

See the Oregon Coast Calendar of events for full calendar

Pacific City

May to September. Steam Train Season Begins on May 24. Train runs between Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. Various schedules. Contact the Port of Tillamook Bay, 503-842-7972 or 800-685-1719. http://www.ocsr.net/

June 14 - September 27, every Saturday. 8th Annual Tillamook Farmer’s Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2nd and Laurel Avenue. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-5800.

Every Thursday, June 19 to September 18: Tillamook Farmer’s Market on Thursdays. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 503-842-5800.

A famous little family eatery where the seafood practically gets shuffled from the sea straight into your mouth. Soups and salads include many seafood specialties, including cioppino, chowders, crab Louie and cheese breads. Fish 'n' chips come w/ various fish. Seafood sandwiches with shrimp, tuna or crab, as well as burgers. Dinners like pan fried oysters, fillets of salmon or halibut, sautéed scallops.

Literally over 100 homes available as vacation rentals – all distinctive and carefully selected to be special. Find them in Yachats, Waldport, Newport, Nye Beach, Otter Rock, Depoe Bay, Gleneden Beach, Lincoln Beach, Lincoln City, Neskowin, Pacific City, Tierra Del Mar and Rockaway Beach. Some pet friendly.

Trains visit the Nehalem Bay Winery periodically

June 7. Free Fishing Day. Trask River Hatchery. 15020 Chance Road in Tillamook
8 a.m. to Noon, 8 yrs and younger. Noon to 3 p.m., 9 yrs and older. 503-842-4090

June 7. Free Fishing Derby. Hebo Lake. 8 a.m. registration. Near Hebo, Oregon, just off Highway 101. 503-392-3161.

June 7. Tillamook County Fair Open Horse Show. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. South Arena. 4603 Third Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-398-5119.

June 14. Wine, Cheese and all that Jazz. Festival of music, food and wine, open to families. Rockaway Beach Wayside. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-8108. www.rockawaybeach.net

Celebrations abound at Nehalem Bay Winery

June 14 and 15: Wheeler Crab Festival. Held on the waterfront in Wheeler, and featuring dreadlocked polyrhythms and world beat influences of Portland band Rhythm Culture. Beverages provided by Nehalem Bay Winery, food provided by Sea Shack Restaurant. Admission is free. Crab dinner $13. Also features crafts and vendor booths. Rhythm Culture performs on Saturday, June 14, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Other live music featured both days as well. Saturday: noon to 6 p.m. Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Wheeler, Oregon. 1-888-368-9463.

June 21: Manzanita Writer's Series. Two-hour event. Well-known author for a public reading and discussion followed by open mike. Manzanita, Oregon.

June 21 & 22: Quilt Show. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. 4603 Third Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-965-6774.

Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com

June 28. Tillamook June Dairy Festival. Children’s Parade, 10:30 a.m. Grand Parade, 11 a.m. Downtown Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7525. www.gotillamook.com/junedairy.htm

June 28: Portland Royal Rosarians, Tillamook Rose Planting Festival. 10 a.m. Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. 2106 Second Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-4553. www.tcpm.org

Fourth of July gets big at Rockaway

June 28 & 29. Tillamook County Rodeo. Saturday at 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, Averill Arena. 4603 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-5855. www.tillamookrodeo.com

July 4. Old Fashion 4th of July Parade & Fireworks, Rockaway Beach. Parade at 11 a.m. Auction at Red Caboose. Fireworks at dusk. Rockaway Beach. 503-355-8108.

Fourth of July: Independence Day Celebration. BBQ with live music in the afternoon following the parade in Manzanita. A great time for the whole family. Free. Nehalem Bay Winery along Highway 53, near Wheeler, one mile from the junction of Highway 101 and 53. 1-888-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com.

Rockaway

July 5. Independence Day Fireworks, Pacific City. Begins at dusk. Something a little different from the usual fourth. 503-965-4102.

The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com

July 5. Kiwanda Music Festival. Six bands from around Oregon – classical, jazz to rock. Located at the southwest corner of the Cape Kiwanda parking lot. Music begins at 2 p.m. Arts and Crafts booths. Pacific City, Oregon. 541-996-7746

July 5, Public Viewing of HIstoric Cannon, Nehalem Bay State Park, just off US 101 near Manzanita. The cannon will be available for public viewing Saturday, July 5, from 1 - 2 p.m.

July 12-13. 16th Annual Nehalem Celebration of Crafts. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3909.

July 14: Day of the Muse. That quirky, eclectic little festival of just about anything performance-oriented is back. It all got started in the 90’s with a visit by author Ken Kesey. You’ll see music, readings, performance art, and possibly theater. It’s always a potpourri of surprises. Free. Noon. Nehalem Bay Winery along Highway 53, near Wheeler, one mile from the junction of Highway 101 and 53. 1-888-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com.

Exquisite scenery is the usual fare around Manzanita

July 18 - 20. Dory Days. Bazaar, pet friendly parade, floats, fish fry, dune games and more. Fishing contest. Pacific City, on the beach.

July 25. Blessing of the Dory Fleet. 100’s of dory’s show up to get blessed by local clergy in a dramatic ceremony. Cape Kiwanda beach, Pacific City, Oregon. Event happens at low tide. 503-965-6352

August 1. Tillamook Moonlight Madness. Downtown Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-3493.

August 2. Garibaldi Museum’s 5th Anniversary Celebration. Noon to 4 p.m., with special events 2 –4. Refreshments will be served. Garibaldi Museum. 112 Hwy 101, Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 322-8411.

August 2. Rockaway Street Dance. Rockaway Beach Wayside, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-2291.

August 6-9. Tillamook County Fair “Looking Great in ’08.” Tillamook County Fairgrounds. 4603 Third Street, Tillamook. 503-842-2272.

Trains making a splash along the Tillamook Bay

August 14 - 16. Blues by the Sea. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Old Mill. 210 S. 3rd St. Garibaldi. 503-322-0322.

Arch Cape Property Services. Dozens of homes in that dreamy, rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the sea.
All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces, decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials that go until March (not valid holidays, however). www.archcaperentals.com 866-436-1607.

August 16: Bluegrass N’ BBQ. This year, it falls on a Saturday – not on a Wednesday, as in past years. This one-of-a-kind, downhome festival has featured David Grisman, Laurie Lewis and numerous other big names, as well as up-and-comers. Bands this year still to be announced. Cover TBA. Food and drink are available for purchase. 6 p.m. Nehalem Bay Winery along Highway 53, near Wheeler, one mile from the junction of Highway 101 and 53. 1-888-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com.

August 16. Tillamook Area Chamber “Tillamook Bay Run.” Bay Ocean Spit. Tillamook Area Chamber. 3705 Hwy 101 N. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7525. www.gotillamook.com/tbr.htm

August 16 & 17. Rockaway Arts & Crafts Festival. Rockaway Beach Wayside, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-8108. www.rockawaybeach.net

Pacific City

August 23. The Great American Coastal Duck Race. All-day family event, kids events and vendor booths. Blue Heron French Cheese Co. 2001 Blue Heron Dr., Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-DUCK.

Feed the seals! One of the oldest aquariums in the U.S. is here in Seaside, Oregon, right on the Promenade

Condo-hotel that offers the amenities of a fine hotel, but also includes ownership of a vacation home on the north Oregon coast. It is a unique opportunity, as condo owners have an opportunity to share in the revenues of their unit. All have either spectacular, nearly aerial views of the ocean and city, or they gaze out at the lush forests of the coast range mountains. There are private balconies in all rooms, which come as studios or units with one bedroom or two - as large as 850 square feet. Each is fully furnished. $189,000 to $449,000, (with most in the $300,000 range.) When owners are not using their units, they may be rented out as hotel rooms, and owners may share in those revenues.

August 23. Rockaway Street Dance. Rockaway Beach Wayside. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-2291.

August 23 & 24. Return from the Burn Celebration. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tillamook Forest Center. 45500 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook. 503-815-6803. www.tillamookforestcenter.org

August 29-31. Tillamook County Art Association’s Art in the Park. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Mill Marina Park, Garibaldi, Oregon. 503-842-1244

August 29 - 31. Moograss Bluegrass Festival. Various bluegrass performers. Fri 6 –10 p.m. Sat. noon – 10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Dairy Barn/Grounds. 4603 Third Street in Tillamook. 503-842-2566 ext. 2030. www.moograss.com

August 31. Carnival in the Park. Rockaway Beach City Park. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-2291

Monday, September 1: Labor Day Weekend. Live music and BBQ. Free. Nehalem Bay Winery along Highway 53, near Wheeler, one mile from the junction of Highway 101 and 53. 1-888-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com.

October 4. Oregon Coast Steam Adventure. Take a ride on a steam locomotive. It begins at Lumberman’s Park, Garibaldi, up Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi, Barview, Ocean Lake Park, Twin Rocks, Saltair, Tillamook Beach, Rockaway Beach, Lake Lytle, Manhattan Beach, Haddon, Brighton Beach, Mohler, the Nehalem River, Foley, Batterson, Tunnel 37, Nehalem Falls and then stopping at Nehalem Bay Winery. 10 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Cost for the train ride is $148 per person. 503-292-5055. Website here.

Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers.
Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages
smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free.

Breathtaking high panoramic beach views from oceanfront rooms, spacious family suites & fully equipped cottages. Known for gracious hospitality, the sparkling clean Sea Horse features a heated indoor pool, dramatic oceanfront spa, great whale watching, free deluxe continental breakfast, conference room, free casino shuttle & HBO. Fireplaces, private decks and spas are available in select rooms. Close to shops, golf, fishing & restaurants. Pets are welcome in select rooms. Senior discounts. Kids 18 and under stay free in their parent's room. Very attractive rates.
20 gorgeous homes sleep up to 18; doubled that with some side-by-side homes. Some pet friendly. Cottages to massive homes; new oceanfront to renovated historic beach houses. All over central coast w/ Lincoln City, Otter Rock, Boiler Bay and Nye Beach. Long list of features, including barbecues, large decks, antique furnishings, wood stoves, gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, Jacuzzis and hot tubs. Most have movies, music, books. Gift basket w/ goodies in each
Sumptuous indoor pool heated year round. Lovely ocean views come with many rooms. All units big, extremely comfortable, w/ special touches. Each room contains a microwave, refrigerator, in-room coffee makers, cable TV, and larger kitchen units are available as well. Free parking, choice of smoking or non-smoking rooms. Within walking distance to all of Yachats’ various amenities; short walk to the beaches

Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com.

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Suites, duplex units, houses for 2-8 people. Close to everything. All units w/ kitchens; many have fireplaces, decks, jetted tubs. Robes, slippers, luxury bath amenities and more. Award-winning flowers. Featured on Travel Channel.

For over 80 years a favorite of Seaside visitors. 51 oceanfront condos, individually owned and decorated. Suites for couples, small apartments with fireplaces and kitchenettes, one or two bed family units with fireplaces, kitchens and dining rooms. Oceanview cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, w/ two bedrooms, some with lofts, fireplaces and kitchens. Heated outdoor pool, enormous grounds w/ picnic tables - all at quiet southern end of Seaside.

Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities.

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