South Oregon Coast All Summer: Nature, History Events at Bandon's Bullards Beach State Park

Published 06/07/26 at 6:55 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Bandon, Oregon) – Thanks to Bullards Beach State Park, you may just find you can get your recreation on while becoming a bit of a brainiac. The south Oregon coast landmark has a massive schedule of events going on set for summer, with something happening four days a week. Photo of Coquille River Lighthouse Manuela Durson Fine Arts

History, music, more history, and yet even more history – along with nature walks, birds and an abundance of nature aspects are planned. It's filling the calendar (and your brain) with fun and fascinating stuff.

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Wednesday June 10th 6–7:30 p.m.
The Old Time Fiddlers
Location: amphitheater
Old-time music and fiddling with audience participation.

Thursday June 11th 7–8 p.m.
Marty Giles – Nature Walk
Location: amphitheater
What plants are at your campsite? Join us and learn how to identify local plants, then take a short stroll around the campground to discover common plants found in our park.

Friday June 12th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
Coquille River Lighthouse
Location: meeting yurt
The Coquille River Lighthouse, built by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1896 and operated until 1939, sits at the confluence of the river and ocean. Learn more about this piece of history, our very own Coquille River Lighthouse.

Saturday June 13th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Tales of the Cemetery – Who’s Buried at Bullards Beach?
Location: meeting yurt
Did you know there’s a cemetery hidden at Bullards Beach? Find out who is buried there and hear the story of how Bullards Beach became a State Park. Includes a short walk to the cemetery if time and weather permit.

Wednesday June 17th 7–8 p.m.
Harve Schubothe – Audubon Society
Birds of Bandon
Location: meeting yurt
Learn about the many birds that can be seen in and around Bandon and why the area attracts so many. Harve Schubothe is from the Cape Arago Audubon Society.

Thursday June 18th 7–8 p.m.
Gary & Nan Sands – American Legion
Flag Etiquette & Myths
Location: amphitheater
Weather, display hours, touching the ground — are these myths? Join us and learn about flag etiquette and myths.

Friday June 19th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Location: meeting yurt
Cape Arago Lighthouse was first lit in 1866. View it from the lookout between Sunset Bay and Shore Acres State Parks and learn the history of this beautiful light.

Saturday June 20th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Shipwreck Stories: Tales of the Treacherous Bandon Bar
Location: meeting yurt
Submerge yourself in stories of shipwrecks that have occurred throughout Bandon’s history.

Wednesday June 24th 6–7:30 p.m.
The Old Time Fiddlers
Location: amphitheater
Old-time music and fiddling with audience participation — fun for the entire family.

Thursday June 25th 7–8 p.m.
Guest speaker from ODFW
Western Snowy Plover
Location: meeting yurt
Learn about the protected nesting grounds of the Western Snowy Plover. These endangered birds need all the help they can get.

Friday June 26th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
Umpqua River Lighthouse
Location: meeting yurt
The first Umpqua River Lighthouse was built in 1855 and lit in 1857. Due to erosion, the original collapsed — learn more about this wonderful lighthouse.

Saturday June 27th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Bandon Fire
Location: meeting yurt
Jim Proehl from the Bandon History Museum tells the story of the 1936 fire that destroyed the town of Bandon and explains why it burned to the ground.

Thursday July 2nd 6–7 p.m.
Petty Officer – USCG
United States Coast Guard
Location: meeting yurt
Meet local Coast Guard personnel and hear how they support their missions and accomplish a variety of duties as they stand watch over our dynamic and sometimes dangerous coast.

Friday July 3rd 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday July 4th
NO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED

Wednesday July 8th 6–7:30 p.m.
The Old Time Fiddlers
Location: amphitheater
Old-time music and fiddling with audience participation.

Thursday July 9th 7–8 p.m.
Marty Giles – Nature Walk
Location: amphitheater
What plants are at your campsite? Learn how to identify local plants, then take a short stroll around the campground to discover the common plants found in our park.

Friday July 10th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday July 11th 7–8 p.m.
Bullards Beach Ranger Rob
Who’s Eating Who?
Location: meeting yurt
You may have missed Shark Week, but Predator Night is coming soon. Learn what predators roam the woods and swim in the ocean, what they eat, and whether they could be hunting you. Ranger Rob Brazie worked with mountain lions, bears, wolves, and other predators during his career with Idaho Fish and Game.

Wednesday July 15th 7–8 p.m.
Harve Schubothe – Audubon Society
Birds of Bandon
Location: meeting yurt
Learn about the many birds that can be seen in and around Bandon and why the area attracts so many. Harve Schubothe is from the Cape Arago Audubon Society.

Thursday July 16th 7–8 p.m.
Gary & Nan Sands – American Legion
Flag Etiquette & Myths
Location: amphitheater
Weather, display hours, touching the ground — are these myths? Learn about flag etiquette and myths.

Friday July 17th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday July 18th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Tales of the Cemetery – Who’s Buried at Bullards Beach?
Location: meeting yurt
Did you know there is a cemetery hidden at Bullards Beach? Learn who is buried there and hear the story of how Bullards Beach became a State Park. Includes a short walk to the cemetery if time and weather permit.

Wednesday July 22nd 6–7:30 p.m.
The Old Time Fiddlers
Location: amphitheater
Old-time music and fiddling with audience participation.

Thursday July 24th 7–8 p.m.
Alandra – ODFW
Clamming & Crabbing
Location: meeting yurt

Friday July 24th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday July 25th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Shipwreck Stories – Shipwrecks
Location: meeting yurt
Tales of the treacherous Bandon Bar. Submerge yourself in the stories of shipwrecks that have occurred throughout Bandon’s history.

Wednesday July 29th 7–8 p.m.
Hauter Farms – Cranberry Farming
Location: meeting yurt
A glimpse at cranberry farming along the Oregon Coast and what it takes to be a successful cranberry grower.

Thursday July 30th
Program to be determined

Friday July 31st 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday August 1st 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Bandon Fire
Location: meeting yurt
Jim Proehl from the Bandon History Museum explains the fire that destroyed the town of Bandon in 1936 and why the town burned to the ground.

Wednesday August 5th 6–7:30 p.m.
The Old Time Fiddlers
Location: amphitheater
Old-time music and fiddling with audience participation.

Thursday August 6th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Friday August 7th
Program to be determined

Saturday August 8th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Tales of the Cemetery – Who’s Buried at Bullards Beach
Location: amphitheater
Learn who is buried in the hidden cemetery at Bullards Beach and hear the story of how the area became a State Park. Includes a short walk to the cemetery if time and weather permit.

Wednesday August 12th 7–8 p.m.
Harve Schubothe – Audubon Society
Birds of Bandon
Location: meeting yurt
Learn about the many birds that can be seen in and around Bandon and why the area attracts so many.

Thursday August 13th 7–8 p.m.
Marty Giles – Nature Walk
Location: amphitheater
What plants are at your campsite? Learn how to identify local plants, then take a short stroll around the campground to discover the common plants found in our park.

Friday August 14th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday August 15th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Shipwreck Stories – Shipwrecks
Location: meeting yurt
Tales of the treacherous Bandon Bar. Submerge yourself in the stories of shipwrecks that have occurred throughout Bandon’s history.

Wednesday August 19th 7–8 p.m.
Hauter Farms – Cranberry Farming
Location: meeting yurt
A glimpse at cranberry farming along the Oregon coast and what it takes to be a successful cranberry grower.

Thursday August 20th 7–8 p.m.
Gary & Nan Sands – American Legion
Flag Etiquette & Myths
Location: amphitheater
Weather, display hours, touching the ground — are these myths? Learn about flag etiquette and myths.

Friday August 21st 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday August 22nd 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Bandon Fire
Location: meeting yurt
Learn the story of the 1936 fire that destroyed the town of Bandon and why the town burned to the ground.

Wednesday August 26th 6–7:30 p.m.
The Old Time Fiddlers
Location: amphitheater
Old-time music and fiddling with audience participation.

Thursday August 27th 7–8 p.m.
Rose from ODFW
Western Snowy Plover
Location: meeting yurt
Learn about the protected nesting grounds of the Western Snowy Plover. These endangered birds need all the help they can get.

Friday August 28th 7–8 p.m.
Richard Whitwer – Coos History Museum
To be determined
Location: meeting yurt

Saturday August 29th 7–8 p.m.
Jim Proehl – Bandon History Museum
Tales of the Cemetery – Who’s Buried at Bullards Beach?
Location: meeting yurt
Learn who is buried in the hidden cemetery at Bullards Beach and hear the story of how the area became a State Park. Includes a short walk to the cemetery if time and weather permit.

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