B&Bs for Vets

Update: 10/14 We have filled our rooms for this special!

As a special thank you to those who have served our country, we are joining hundreds of Bed & Breakfasts throughout the U.S. and Canada in the B&Bs for Vets program.

We are happy to be offering a free room to active or retired military, and one guest on Thursday, November 10, 2011.* Call to make your reservation.

* Based on availability. Valid current military I.D. and credit card are required to reserve the room.

Summerfest, Day One

Brittany Holds Down the Booth

Well, it’s a wet and soggy day on the Coast, but what’s a little rain to Oregonians? People are flocking to Wheeler in droves for a Summerfest experience!

Wheeler Summerfest July 16-17

It’s time for our hometown event! They have absolutely ensured that there is something for everyone. Steamboat rides, food, hay rides, food, Clydesdales, live music, a water taxi to/from the Nehalem Celebration of Crafts… and did I mention food?

Come enjoy our fabulous little town with us. You can see more details here and RSVP here.

Juneteenth Reggae Fest 6/18

Rain or shine, there will be live music and food at the Nehalem Bay Winery.

Food at 5pm, music starts at 6pm. $5 cover charge.

37965 Hwy 53 Nehalem, OR (503) 368-WINE

47th Sandcastle Day in Cannon Beach 6/18

Photo: Beachconnection.net

At the foot of Haystack Rock, third largest monolith in the world, you’ll find a fantastic landscape of art created from… sand!

The contest began in 1965, after the devastating tsunami and resulting damage in 1964. It has grown in popularity and attendance since.

If you’d like to participate, you can find an entry form here. This event is open to all ages.

Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 6/17-19

The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival has been a tradition on the North Coast of Oregon for over forty years. The festival embodies the rich cultural heritage that was transplanted to the Astoria, Oregon region by emmigrating Scandinavians. During this year’s festival, experience a dozen Scandinavian musical, dance, and theater groups plus Harald Haugaard and Helene Blum from Denmark. Browse Scandinavian imports & handcrafts. Taste traditional Scandinavian foods and hand-crafted beers.

All events except for the parade take place at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, three miles east of Astoria.

Click here for more information and schedules.

Rockaway Beach Pirate Festival 6/17-19

’tis that the hour ‘o th’ year fer th’ Rockaway Beach scurvy pirate Festival ‘n Treasure Hunt!

Featurin’: Treasure Hunt 1:00 pm – $5 lads Scavenger Hunt 10:00 be – free Boom Bilge Rats, to perform th’ a pair music/scurvy pirate vaudeville shows, PDX Yar, band ‘o pirates ‘o th’ Cursed Sea.

Get ye-selves below thar ‘n cause a ruckas!