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McKenzie River Events
| The Wooden Boat Festival takes place in the spring at Eagle Rock Lodge on the banks of the McKenzie River. The festival also includes the Wooden Drift Boat Parade on the wild & scenic river. In the summer take in the scents of the Lavender Festival at the McKenzie River Lavender farm. The region is also host to the McKenzie River Chainsaw Art Festival where wood carvers create intricate masterpieces using chainsaws. |
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The McKenzie Arts Festival is an exceptional event that features local artists as wells as music, wine and delicious treats. In the winter, the scenic covered bridges glow with holiday light displays.
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Oregon Lavender Festival
July 13, 2012 - July 15, 2012- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: McKenzie River Lavender & various lavender farms around Oregon
- Address: 40882 McKenzie Hwy, Springfield, OR 97478
- Phone: 541.736.8575
A celebration of lavender grown in the Pacific Northwest. During this glorious summer weekend, area lavender farms open their fields for tours, photography and painting, shopping and lectures. The McKenzie River Lavender farm, just outside Springfield offers a Lavender Labyrinth, specialty lavender products from oils to pillows, u-cut lavender and lavender refreshments.
McKenzie River Summer Festival
July 28, 2012- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: McKenzie Fire & Rescue Center & Field
- Address: 42870 McKenzie Highwy (Milepost 20), Leaburg, OR 97489
Special kids events, craft booths and entertainment all day. McKenzie River Mobile Museum will present historical artifacts of the region and collect stories of the past.
Events
McKenzie Bicentennial Spring Day
May 20, 2012- Event Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Location: Various locations around McKenzie River
- Address: , Blue River, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.8454
Enjoy a variety of events to celebrate the Bicentennial of the McKenzie River Valley. Come out for live music, food, vendors, reenactment camps, tree climbing, history presentations, exploration treks and more!
Lookout Creek Old-Growth Hike
June 17, 2012- Event Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5 - $10
- Location: H.J Andrews Experimental Forest
- Address: Highway 126, Blue River, OR
- Phone: 541.344.0675
A 3.5 mile hike in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. The trail rolls up and down through gorgeous trees, crosses several creeks with lush vegetation and offers ample opportunity to enjoy giant trees and mossy forest floor. Carpools depart from Eugene. RSVP online.
BBQ & Wine Tasting
June 30, 2012- Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 8 p.m.
- Location: McKenzie River Inn and Cabins
- Address: 49164 McKenzie Hwy, Vida, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.8454
Come out for this tasty annual event. Enjoy classic BBQ and a fantastic selection of wine to taste.
Concert Under the Stars
July 01, 2012- Event Times: Sunday, 5 - 10 p.m.
- Location: Loloma Lodge
- Address: 56687 McKenzie Hwy, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.8454
Enjoy live music outside at the last original log lodge on the McKenzie River. A historical speaker will also give a short talk about the area. BBQ and brews also available.
All Comers Meet: Two-Person 16K Relay
July 02, 2012 - July 09, 2012- Recurring weekly on Monday
- Event Times: Moday, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Aaron & Marie Jones Field
- Address: 51360 Blue River Dr, Finn Rock, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.3451
The event will be a 2-person 16k relay (each running 8k total). Participators can chose the length of their legs as long as each runner does the same amount.
McKenzie Community Track and Field: All Comers Meets
July 02, 2012 - July 09, 2012- Recurring weekly on Monday
- Event Times: Monday, 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $1 per event
- Address: 51326 Blue River Dr, Vida, OR 97488-9602
- Phone: 541.822.3451
Come out to this fun all-ages, non-competitive track meet. Events include 100, 400 meters, predict-a-mile, selected distance event, high and long jumps, javelin and steeplechase. All the proceeds benefit the track.
Tokatee Ladies Invitational
July 02, 2012- Event Times: Monday, 9 a.m.
- Event Admission: $75
- Location: Tokatee Golf Club
- Address: 54947 McKenzie Hwy, Blue River, OR 97413
18-hole stroke play competition with gross and net divisions. Entry Fee includes green fee, range, lunch and prize money.
MacKenzie Clan
July 28, 2012- Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 4 p.m.
- Location: McKenzie Fire & Rescue Training Cener
- Address: 38925 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.8454
Join Donald Mackenzie's descendants as they share stories of their famous ancestor.
MacKenzie Clan
July 29, 2012- Event Times: Sunday, 8:30 - 10: 30 a.m.
- Location: Walterville Grange
- Address: 39259 Camp Creek Rd, Walterville, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.8454
Join Donald Mackenzie's descendants as they share stories of their famous ancestor. Also enjoy a breakfast meal.
Ice Cream Social
August 04, 2012- Event Times: Saturday
- Location: Upper McKenzie Community Center
- Address: Rainbow, OR
- Phone: 541.822.8454
Enjoy some delicious ice cream along the wild and scenic McKenzie River.
McKenzie Art Festival
August 25, 2012 - August 26, 2012- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: McKenzie Fire and Training Center
- Address: Highway 126, Leaburg, OR
- Phone: 541.726.8595
Enjoy wonderful art, food and entertainment in the beautiful McKenzie Valley. Event presented by the Emerald Art Center and hosted in conjunction with the McKenzie River Bicentennial.
Cache for the Eagle
September 01, 2012- Event Times: Saturday, 9:30am - 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: Willamette Pass Resort
- Address: Milepost 62 - Oregon HWY 58, Crescent Junction, OR 97425
- Phone: 541.357.7004
Cache for the Eagle is a free geocaching event that will take place at Willamette Pass Resort that involve finding hidden containers out in the Cascade Mountains.
Walterville Community Fair
September 08, 2012- Event Times: Saturday
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: Walterville Grange
- Address: , Walterville, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.8454
The 62nd annual community fair celebrating the wonderful area. Enjoy a day of fun and festivities including a tractor show & shine. Area residents show their produce, baking, sewing, arts and crafts.
River Celebration
September 13, 2012- Event Times: Thusday, 6 - 8 p.m
- Location: McKenzie Fire & Rescue Training Center
- Address: 42870 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg, OR 97489
Come up the McKenzie Valley to celebration the Wild & Scenic river with this great event and guest speaker.
Organic Apple Cider & Fruit Fest
September 29, 2012 - September 30, 2012- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: McKenzie River Inn and Cabins
- Address: 49164 McKenzie Hwy, Vida, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.6260
Sale of fresh apple cider/juice pressed on site. Participate by helping the owners press their heritage apples or simply watch the lost art of making apple juice.
McKenzie River Raft Trip
October 06, 2012 - October 07, 2012- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Saturday & Sunday
- Location: Paradise Campground - Bruckart Landing
- Address: Hwy 126, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
A special, scenic trip down the McKenzie River to enjoy the color of fall.
Upper McKenzie Holiday Bazaar
November 10, 2012- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: United States Basketball Academy
- Address: 54705 Mckenzie Hwy, Blue River, OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.9889
Local talents from all over the Willamette Valley selling their handmade and homemade items. Unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
November 22, 2012- Event Times: Thursday, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $25 Adults and $15 Kids under 12 yrs. old
- Location: Belknap Hot Springs Resort
- Address: 59296 Belknap Springs Rd, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.3512
Belknap Hot Springs Resort's Thanksgiving Dinner! Danny and Shawna (from the Patio Grill) will be serving up a delicious buffet style dinner in the Great Room at the Lodge. Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance. With your dinner ticket purchase, receive a 10% discount on your Lodge room stay. Also, $5.00/hour swim offered for walk-in hot springs customers on Thanksgiving Day. Come join us for your Thanksgiving dinner!
Annual Christmas Tree Permit Sale
December 01, 2012- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: McKenzie River Ranger District
- Address: 57600 McKenzie Highway, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
- Phone: 541.822.3381
Join the McKenzie River Ranger District for their annual Christmas Tree Permit sale. Enjoy refreshments and a special visit by Smokey Bear.
New Year's Eve Party at Hoodoo, presented by Pepsi
December 31, 2012- Event Times: Monday
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
- Address: Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass, Sisters, OR 97759
- Phone: 541.822.3799
Pepsi presents games, activities, live music and professional fireworks on the mountain.
Tele-fest
January 12, 2013- Event Times: Saturday
- Location: Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
- Address: Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass, Sisters, OR 97759
- Phone: 541.822.3799
Three Creeks Brewery presents the largest annual Telemark Festival on the West Coast.
MLK Weekend at Hoodoo
January 19, 2013 - January 21, 2013- Event Times: Saturday - Monday
- Location: Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
- Address: Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass, Sisters, OR 97759
- Phone: 541.822.3799
Black Butte Ranch presents our 75th Anniversary celebration all weekend with lots of prizes.
Hoodoo Winter Carnival
February 09, 2013- Event Times: Saturday, all day
- Location: Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
- Address: Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass, Sisters, OR 97759
A day-long event that includes an ax-throwing booth, frisbee golf, pie-eating contest, a torchlight parade, fireworks show & the popular “Downhill Dummy” contest.
16K, Two Person Relay
March 09, 2013- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. start
- Event Admission: $20 per team registration; spectators are free
- Location: Aaron & Marie Jones Community Field
- Address: 51326 Blue River Drive, Vida, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.3451
Join Oregon Track Club elite athletes for a two person relay event in the beautiful McKenzie River region. Open to all ages. 3-4 person teams optional.
Rodeo Day at Hoodoo
March 30, 2013- Event Times: Saturday
- Location: Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
- Address: Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass, Sisters, OR 97759
- Phone: 541.822.3799
Sisters Country presents mechanical bull riding and the 6th annual Chili Cook-off.
Spring Fling
April 13, 2013- Event Times: Saturday
- Location: Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area
- Address: Hwy 20, top of the Santiam Pass, Sisters, OR 97759
- Phone: 541.822.3799
Rock Star presents Pond Skimming, Ultra Cross + Lots of Prizes and Sunshine.
McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival
April 27, 2013- Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
- Location: Eagle Rock Lodge (Lodging)
- Address: 49198 McKenzie Hwy, Vida, OR 97488
- Phone: 541.822.3630
McKenzie River 8th Annual Wooden Boat Festival honoring the McKenzie River Drift Boat.
