Summer's Raucous Days on N. Oregon Coast: Tillamook County Events Preview

Published 06/14/26 at 8:55 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Rockaway Beach, Oregon) – Summer goes bonkers just a bit on the north Oregon coast. The little towns of Manzanita, Wheeler, Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, Bay City, Tillamook, Pacific City and Neskowin kick out the jams for the season.

Here's just a preview:

Who's got farmer markets on the Oregon coast? T County does – and in a big way. During summer it may consider changing its name to Farmers Market County.

Manzanita Farmers Market runs from mid-May through mid-September on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 635 Manzanita Ave in Manzanita, Oregon. https://www.manzanitafarmersmarket.com/

Neskowin Farmers Market operates from mid-May through mid-September on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Summit Rd. in Neskowin, Oregon. https://www.neskowinfarmersmarket.com/

Pacific City Farmers Market is held from mid-June through mid-September on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6200 Camp St in Pacific City, Oregon. https://www.facebook.com/PacificCityFarmersMarket

Rockaway Beach Thursday Farmers Market runs June through September on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 103 S. 1st Ave in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. https://www.rockawaybeach.net/thursday-market

Tillamook Farmers Market takes place from mid-June through September on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2nd St in Tillamook, Oregon. https://tillamookchamber.org/Tillamook-Farmers-Market

Then there's the big entertainment and festivals for the summer.

The Rockaway beach Kite Festival returns to the Oregon coast, running Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. The vast, sky-borne shindig is celebrating its 50th year with professional and amateur kite fliers, music, vendors, exhibitions, and food in Rockaway Beach, Oregon.

The June Dairy Parade takes place Saturday, June 27, featuring the largest parade on the Tillamook Coast and this year’s theme, Stars, Stripes, and Dairy Delights, in Tillamook, Oregon.

The Tillamook County Rodeo returns Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28 with barrel racing, bull riding, and rodeo queens in Tillamook, Oregon.

Clover’s Day Celebration is held Friday, July 3, offering a full day of Cloverdale festivities with music, vendors, and an 11 a.m. parade in Cloverdale, Oregon. https://www.facebook.com

Fourth of July at the Beach takes place Saturday, July 4, bringing a full day of family events including an 11 a.m. parade, beach foot races, a treasure hunt, and evening fireworks in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. https://www.rockawaybeach.net/july-4th-celebration

The Firecracker Wiener Nationals return Saturday, July 4 at 1 p.m., marking the 20th anniversary of the pup races, with proceeds benefiting the Tillamook Animal Shelter at Phyllis Baker Park in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. https://firecrackerwienernationals.org/

The Manzanita Fourth of July Parade begins Saturday, July 4 at 1 p.m., a major community event built around this year’s theme, Sand, Sea, and 250 Years of Liberty, in Manzanita, Oregon. https://manzanitaparade.com/(https://manzanitaparade.com/

Dory Days runs Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19, celebrating Pacific City’s fishing culture with a parade, fish fry, vendors, live music, and its recognition as an Oregon Heritage Tradition in Pacific City, Oregon. https://pacificcitydorydays.com/

Garibaldi Days returns Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 with a parade, live music, a classic car show, a water ball competition, and Saturday night fireworks in Garibaldi, Oregon. https://www.portofgaribaldi.org/garibaldi-days

The Tillamook County Fair runs August 5–8, offering 4H, FFA, open-class exhibits, vendors, carnival rides, food, music stages, and the famous Pig-N-Fords and demolition derby in Tillamook, Oregon. https://www.tillamookfair.com/p/fair-info

The Oregon Tuna Classic takes place Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, celebrating its 21st year with major prizes and proceeds supporting the Oregon Food Bank in Garibaldi, Oregon. https://www.oregontunaclassic.org/

The Rockaway Beach Music Festival runs Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, a free oceanfront event featuring a variety of live music with optional VIP seating in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. https://rbmusicfest.com/

The Pearl & Oyster Music Festival is held Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, a free celebration featuring local and tribute bands along with a Kids Day that includes a pet parade and talent show in Bay City, Oregon. https://www.baycitypearlandoysterfestival.com/

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