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All-Oregon
Newsletter August 2006
It’s so hard to
believe it is already the middle of August! For me that means
harvesting from the garden and the fruit trees, freezing and
canning. It’s a lot of work, but nothing is better than those
veggies right out of the garden.
Summer it in full
bloom here. Everyone is trying to cram in as many sunny
weather activities before the rain starts again (on the west
side of the state anyway. It’s a great time for festivals,
rodeos, car show and county fairs.
This month:
Featured events –
Summer activities galore.
Featured book – Oregon Golf: The Oregon Coast, Southern
Oregon, Portland & Environs, Central Oregon
Featured
attraction – Oregon Caves and Winery Tour
Featured recipe – Oregon Hazelnut Bell Pepper & Leek Sauté
What’s New – I’m looking for your great Oregon stories and
photos.
Featured Events
There are a lot of fun things happening in
August. Here are some to get you started. Be sure and check
out more at
http://www.all-oregon.com/events/events.htm where
you will find hundreds of
events
every month.
Annual Oktoberfest
September 14-17, 2006 --
Mt. Angel
There is no more appropriate setting for an American version
of the "Old World" Oktoberfest than in Mount Angel, Oregon.
The small community was settled by German pioneers in the
1800s and readily reminds one of the rich Bavarian
countryside. Oregon's oldest and best-loved Oktoberfest began
in 1966 as a traditional harvest festival to celebrate the
bounty of the earth and the goodness of creation.
Josephine County Fair
August 15-19, 2006 --
Grants Pass
Josephine County Fairgrounds 10am - 11pm. Contact: Jackie
541-476-3215
jackie2@jocofair.com
Clackamas County Fair
and Rodeo
August 15-20, 2006 --
Canby
Exhibits, Livestock Displays, Judging Events, Junior Livestock
Auction, 4-H and FFA Exhibits -- Rodeo Tuesday through
Saturday -- Free Stage Entertainment -- Horseshoe Tournament
-- Humphrey's Farmyard Fun -- Scarecrow Contest -- Plant Sale
-- Pioneer Village -- Music -- Midway Entertainment --
Funtastic Shows Carnival -- Food Concessions -- Barbecue
Dinner
Lane County Fair
August 15-20, 2006 --
Eugene
The Lane County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the
Northwest attracting more than 180,000 visitors over a six-day
period in mid-August. It is among the most successful county
fairs in the Pacific Northwest, blending a unique combination
of urban and rural appeal. Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W.
13th, phone: 541-682-4292, email:
jeri@laneeventscenter.org
Annual Bluegrass BBQ
August 16, 2006 -- Nehalem
Nehalem
Bay Winery,
34965 Hwy 53, 503-368-9463, email:
nbwines@hotmail.com
y 53, 503-368-9463, email:
nbwines@hotmail.com
Bay Area Fun Festival
September 16-17, 2006 -- Coos Bay
Festival attendance is free, however some events do have a
fee. Mall Market with food and craft vendors; Live music;
Prefontaine 10k Memorial Run; Parade; 2-day Quilt Show; 3-day
Rock & Gem Show; Car Cruise; Bike Race; Show n' Shine; Window
Decorating Contest. Something for everyone! Contact
541-267-3341 or 800-738-4849 x3
Wasco County Fair and
Rodeo
August 17-20, 2006 --
Tygh Valley
Wasco County Fairgrounds, 81849 Fairgrounds Road. Phone:
541-483-2288
13th Annual Harvest
Run
August 18-19, 2006 -- Redmond
Drifter's Harvest Run 2006, 7th & Evergreen, Redmond Oregon.
Customs, Imports, 70's and newer pick-up, 70's and newer car,
Convertible, Stock vehicle, Muscle, 30's and older, 40's and
older, '50's and older, '60's and older, 1949 & older
Pickup/utility, 1950 & '60 pickup/utility, Street Rod. For
more info call: days: 541-548-6329, Evenings: 541-923-0607,
Drifter's Car Club, P.O. BOx 805, Redmond, Oregon 97756
Sutherlin Blackberry
Festival
August 18-20, 2006 --
Sutherlin
Car show, blackberry cooking contest, lawn mower races, belly
dancing demonstration, mud races, karaoke contest, mud
volleyball, classic car cruise, BMX bike races, bingo, swap
meet, street dance. Phone: 800-444-9584, 541-672-9731,
info@visitroseburg.com
Klamath Tribe
Restoration Celebration
August 18-20, 2006 -- Chiloquin
Marks the anniversary of the "restoration" of federal
recognition for the Klamath Tribes. There'll be a Pow Wow,
Rodeo, Fun Run, Parade, softball tournament & BBQ at the
Chiloquin Rodeo Grounds. For more info call the Tribal
Offices at 1-800-524-9787 X147.
Friends of the
Library Book Sale
August 18-20, 2006 -- Milton-Freewater
Fri, Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5. 6,000 books; 99% donated; 50%
hardcover; sorted; .50-$1. Milton-Freewater Public Library,
Yantis Park, DeHaven St, 541-938-5531 x132
Northwest Antique
Airplane Fly-In
August
18-20, 2006 -- McMinnville
For
more information, call the MDA at 503-472-3605 or email:
patti@downtownmcminnville.com or
cyndi@downtownmcminnville.com
Willamette River
Festival
August 18-20, 2006 --
Albany
You won't want to miss the River Gone Wild Boat Races, held on
the Willamette River from Albany to Corvallis and back. Look
for water skiing and personal water craft exhibitions. Our
unique and interesting shops will hold sidewalk sales and
special events to draw people to the area and give them
something to hold their attention between races. We will be
partnering with Christmas Storybook Land to provide a Kiddy
Carnival area for children. The festival stage will feature
many local and state wide acts for the viewer’s entertainment.
On Saturday night there will be a Battle of the Bands. BBQ
Cooking and Judging classes will be offered by the Western BBQ
Association.
Mt. Hood Bluegrass
Festival
August 18-20, 2006 --
Odell
Held at Hood River County Fairgrounds, the festival features
music every day, hot showers, water & electric hookups,
workshops, kids music camp, fun, fun, fun! Krista Maerz,
Phone: 541-354-2865 or 503-537-4906 Email Address:
pygora@wolfenet.com
Second Annual "Hot
Dogust Day" Cruise-in
August 19, 2006 -- Oregon City
9:00AM-3:00PM. At Oregon City Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 19701
Highway 213, Oregon City, Oregon. Open to all makes and
models. $10.00 registration fee. Free hot dog lunch to
registered driver. Games, raffles and unique awards. Vicki
Williams 503-266-4287
ilikemopar@aol.com
Sisters Antique Faire
August 19-20, 2006 -- Sisters
Antique dealers selling quality handcrafted antiques and
collectibles. Clothing, jewelry, furniture, books, western
memorabilia and more. Live music both days, food court and
children's play area. Located one block from downtown Sisters.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sisters
Village Green Park. Contact: 541-549-0251.
Wooden Boat Festival
August 19-20, 2006 –
Toledo
Annual Nestucca
Valley Artisans Festival
August 19-20, 2006 -- Pacific City
10:00am to 4:00pm, Kiwanda Senior Community Center, 34600 Cape
Kiwanda Drive, Barbara Erwin, (541) 994-9981
Flapjacks & Fiddles
Bluegrass Festival
August 20, 2006 -- McMinnville
US Bank Plaza, 10-2. Benefit for Head Start. For more
information, call the MDA at 503-472-3605.
Kool Coastal Nights
August 25-26, 2006 -- Winchester Bay
Friday 4pm to ? - Saturday 11am to 11:30pm. Free to the
public. There is a registration fee to enter the car show or
the contests/cruises. Handicapped accessible. The fun starts
on Friday with the Burnout and Open Header Contest. Saturday
is the Pancake Breakfast, Show 'n Shine & the Parade of
Champions, a Harbor Cruise, Street Dance, Famous Seafood BBQ.
For more information call Jamie Swafford at 541-271-4471 wbma@harborside.com
Oregon State Fair
August 25-September 4,
2006 -- Salem Oregon
Oregon State Fairgrounds
Hildebrand Threshing Bee
August 26-27,
2006 -- Klamath Falls
Antique
engines, steam traction engine, 1913 Russell Tractors, petting
zoo and more. From Klamath Falls drive Hwy 140 east and turn
left onto Hildebrand Rd. Call 541-545-6510 for times and other
information.
Highland Games and
Clan Gathering
August 26-27, 2006 --
Sweet Home
The annual Sweet Home Highland Games and Clan Gathering is a
celebration of Celtic heritage. This two day event includes
performances from the Highland dancers and pipe bands. A heavy
athletic competition includes: The Caber toss, Weight toss for
Height, Weight toss for Distance, The Stones Throws, Hammer,
Farmers Walk, Ax Throw and Archery. In addition to the
athletic competition the Society of Creative Anachronisms (SCA)
is bringing sword, spear, battleaxe and archery exhibitions to
the games this year. Come and join in the fun and enjoy music,
dancing, food, clan, displays with things and activites
related to the wonderful highlands of Scotland. The Events
Center, 4001 Long Street, Sweet Home. Contact: Bob at (541)
367-4591or Email:
shgym@proaxis.com
Whale Watching Week
along the Oregon Coast
August 28-September 4, 2006 -- Oregon
Coast
FMI contact 541-765-3304
Featured Book
Oregon Golf: The Oregon
Coast, Southern Oregon, Portland & Environs, Central Oregon
Author: Paul Linnman;
Buy New: $18.87
Oregon Golf captures the spirit of the game that attracts
more than 225,000 golfers to more than 175 courses statewide.
From the quirky to the triumphant, OREGON GOLF is a
celebration of the emotion, challenge, and fulfillment of golf
from the coast to the desert.
Featured Attraction
Oregon Caves / Winery Tour
This 44-mile tour begins in the heart of the
Illinois Valley at Cave Junction. Route 46 through the
Siskiyou National Forest takes you to Oregon Caves National
Monument. Food and lodging are available in the lodge located
steps from the caves. Upon leaving the Oregon Caves travel
back on Highway 46 to Siskiyou Winery. Turn south on Holland
Loop Road and continue to Foris Winery and Bridgeview Winery.
Estimated travel time: 3 hours.
Featured Oregon Recipe
Oregon Hazelnut Bell Pepper & Leek Sauté
Serves 4 to 6
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2 red bell peppers
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2 green bell peppers
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2 leeks
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup roasted &
chopped Oregon hazelnuts
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salt & pepper to taste
Cut the peppers into
thin strips Slice the leeks on the diagonal into 1/2-inch
pieces. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan. Add the peppers and
the leeks; cook over medium heat for a minute or two. Add
hazelnuts, and continue cooking for another five minutes. Add
salt and pepper, to taste.
Recipe from
Oregon Hazelnut
Commission
You will find more
great Oregon recipes at:
http://www.all-oregon.com/recipes/oregon_recipes.htm
What’s New at All-Oregon
I would like to start a new section
in the All-Oregon Directory. It will be a place for visitors
to post their favorite memories of trips to Oregon or living
in Oregon. I’m looking for photos, stories, favorite
restaurants, favorite city, anything that someone wanting to
know more about Oregon would like to read about or see photos
of.
If you have anything
you would like to contribute, just drop me an email.
That’s it for this
month.
Newsletter archives:
http://www.all-oregon.com/newsletter/newsletters.htm
Jackie Farris
All-Oregon
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www.oregon-classified.com
jackiefarris@all-oregon.com
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