Eugene & Willamette Valley
Cottage Grove Events
As a classic All-America City, Cottage Grove celebrates community heritage and holidays with parades and park concerts. Bohemia Mining Days recreates a gold-rush atmosphere with horse-drawn wagons, a pie bake-off, cherry spittin' contest and rodeo.
The Oregon Covered Bridge Festival pays homage to the bridges' folklore with historic auto club parades, timber competitions and collectible postal stamp cancellation. Cottage Grove is also host to triathlons and chopper rallies like the annual Bike Fest.
Anytime of the year, see what's on stage at the Cottage Theatre; meet present day farmers at the Growers' Market; and check out the town's famous murals during Art Walk, the last Friday of the each month. See the calendar below for more events.
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Events
Friday Night Live in the Barn with Mike Davis
May 11, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97455
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and come out for old-fashioned fun and entertainment in the warmth of their historic century-old red barn. Complimentary wine tasting. 21 and over.
Cottage Grove Home & Garden Show
May 13, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Cottage Grove High School
- Address: 1375 S River Road, Cottage Grove, OR
- Phone: 541.942.2468
Home and garden show featuring vendors, kids' area, yard art contest and educational demonstrations.
Friday Night Live with Cascade Rye
May 25, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and come out for old-fashioned fun and entertainment. Complimentary wine tasting. 21 and over.
Memorial Day Celebration
May 28, 2012
- Event Times: Monday, 11 a.m. - noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Memorial Park
- Address: Main & River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2329
Enjoy memorial day Monday at this annual celebration.
Friday Night Live with The Fiddlin' Sue Band
June 01, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and come out for old-fashioned fun and entertainment. Complimentary wine tasting.
Cottage Grove Kiwanis Clubs Flea Market & Garage Sale
June 02, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.767.0492
A community wide flea market and garage sale featuring fabulous finds, local music and talent, scrumptious food offerings and raffle drawings all day. Maps to the garage sale listings will be available.
Friday Night Live with The Fret Boys
June 08, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and come out for old-fashioned fun and entertainment. Complimentary wine tasting.
Friday Night LIVE with Cowboy Cadillac
June 15, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97455
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and join come out for old fashioned fun and music. Complimentary wine tasting.
The Glass Menagerie
June 15, 2012 - July 01, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $16, $14 senior/student
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- Location: Cottage Theatre
- Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.8001
Set in a dingy 1930s St. Louis apartment, this hauntingly memorable family drama by Tennessee Williams is one of the most admired plays of the last sixty years.
Row River Nature Park Work Party
June 16, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Row RIver Nature Park
- Address: 33301 Row River Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.767.9717
Join the Coast Fork Watershed Council in the ongoing restoration project of the Row River Nature Park.
Friday Night LIVE with Dreamdog
June 22, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and come out for old fashioned fun, music and wine.
8th Annual Bike Fest
June 23, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Downtown Cottage Grove
- Address: Between 5th & 8th on Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.521.5055
Motorcycle show, games, poker run, live music, chapter challenge and more. A fund raiser for Homeless Youth on Their Own (YOTO).
Weiner Dog Races
June 23, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 2 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free to watch, $10 - $12 per dog
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.953.6840
The Wiener Dog Races & Pet Fest sponsored by the Cottage Grove Board of Realtors & Affiliates is going to be a blast! You can enter any breed of dog for the costume contest, the talent contest, or the look alike contest. The point of the look alike contest is to look like your owner! The race is for wiener dogs only after the other contests.
Summer Solstice Herb Walk
June 24, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Event Admission: $15
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- Location: Cedar Creek Botanicals
- Address: 37475 Row River Rd, Dorena, OR 97434
- Phone: 541.946.1012
Take an herb walk through the gardens or walk on the wild side to discover and learn about a wide variety of native medicinal plants. This month focuses on topical healing herbs with a Salve project.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
June 27, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by Anticipate Pie. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
The Glass Menagerie
June 28, 2012
- Event Times: Thursday, 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $16, $14 senior/student
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- Location: Cottage Theatre
- Address: 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.8001
Set in a dingy 1930s St. Louis apartment, this hauntingly memorable family drama by Tennessee Williams is one of the most admired plays of the last sixty years.
Friday Night LIVE with Tony Rae & Common Ground
June 29, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97455
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and join us for old fashioned fun, music & wine.
Friday Night LIVE with The Huckleberrys
July 06, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and join us for old fashioned fun, wine and music.
Cottage Grove Rodeo
July 13, 2012 - July 14, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday
- Event Admission: $10, $6
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- Location: Cottage Grove Fairgrounds
- Address: 77954 Hwy 99 S, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.9234
Steer riding, Bull Riding, Mutton Bustin', Calf Riding, Barrel Racing, Professional Roping competition, Queen's Court and lots more. Come see the other animals including the pigs, goats, chickens at the Animal Scramble.
Friday Night LIVE with The Annie Rhodes Band
July 13, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and join us for old fashioned fun, wine and music.
Cottage Grove's 4th Annual Town & Country Garden Tour
July 14, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $12, $5
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- Location: Various gardens in Cottage Grove, tour map on website
- Address: , Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Visit 11 unique and beautiful private gardens in and around Cottage Grove. The Town & Country Garden Tour is a benefit for South Lane Mental Health.
3rd Annual Farm Tours of the Row River Valley
July 15, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Ruby & Ambers Organic Oasis; Brice Creek Croft
- Address: 75976 Booth Kelly Camp Rd, Dorena, OR 97434
Spend an afternoon in the valley taking in the sights and sounds of the farms. Great jams & jellies for sale along with Cedar Creek Botanicals selling herbal creations, dry medicinal herbs and live medicinal plants. Farm fresh produce will be offered at each location.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
July 18, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by Mood Area 52, a Piazzola inspired neo-tango ensemble. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Bohemia Mining Days
July 19, 2012 - July 22, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: N 12th St & E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.5064
A historical celebration of the discovery of gold. Vendors, live entertainment, carnival and food. Gold panning, Grand Miners and Bloomers parades, Native American exhibition. Sunday morning pancake breakfast is not to be missed.
Friday Night LIVE with Mike Brewer & The Brewketts
July 20, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and join them for old fashioned fun, wine and music!
Ice Cream Social & Quilt Show
July 20, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, noon - 8 p.m.; social 4 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5 suggested donation
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- Location: First Presbyterian Church of Cottage Grove
- Address: 216 S 3rd St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.4479
Event featuring the best quilters in Lane County and some of the best ice cream and cakes. Part of the Cottage Grove Bohemia Mining Days Celebration.
Slabtown vs. Lemati or The Feud That Made "Going Postal" Popular
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5
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- Location: Cottage Theatre
- Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.8001
This family-friendly melodrama features youth actors ages 9 – 14 and takes place during Cottage Grove’s annual Bohemia Mining Days Festival. Back in the 1880s, the towns of Slabtown and Lemati occupied opposite sides of the Willamette River in what is now Cottage Grove. They argued about a lot of things, including where to site the new post office.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
July 25, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by Blue Skies Big Band, a 20-piece big band based in Eugene, Oregon. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night LIVE with The Fiddlin' Sue Band
July 27, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Bring your dinner basket and come out for old fashioned fun, wine and music!
Chili Cook-Off
July 28, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Event Admission: $2 for 3 samples
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- Location: Downtown Cottage Grove
- Address: Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy a delicious afternoon of the city's best chili. Businesses and other groups compete for the best tasting chili. Also enjoy the KNND'S Rock-N-Rumble car show.
Rock, Roll 'n' Rumble
July 28, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday,
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- Location: Downtown Cottage Grove
- Address: , Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Fun classic car show in downtown Cottage Grove. Cruise and see cars sparkle at this annual event. Also sample some amazing chili at the Chili Cook-off also going on in downtown.
Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove
July 28, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m.
- Event Admission: Varies with level
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- Location: Lakeside Park, Cottage Grove Lake
- Address: , Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Second annual Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove at scenic Cottage Grove Lake. Sprint & Olympic distance triathlon for beginners and experienced triathletes alike.
34th Annual Jim Wright Memorial Stearman Fly-In
August 03, 2012 - August 04, 2012
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free, biplane rides $65 per person
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- Location: Jim Wright Memorial Field
- Address: Cottage Grove, OR
- Phone: 541.767.0244
The Oregon Aviation Historical Society will bring vintage aircraft including Stearman planes, named after designer Lloyd Stearman, which were used to train pilots in World War II. A food truck will be available in the parking lot.
Tayberry Jam
August 03, 2012 - August 05, 2012
- Event Times: Friday - Sunday
- Event Admission: $80 weekend with camping; $40 Sunday at gate; 12 and under Free
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- Location: Cougar Mountain Farm
- Address: 33737 Witcher Gateway, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.767.3798
A farm benefit to help us build an educational resort that is dedicated to the study and practice of sustainable living. Set on top of scenic Cougar Mountain, a few miles outside the Grove, Tayberry Jam features three days of solid music and fun with more than thirty different bands.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
August 08, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by To The Bridge. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
The Spitfire Grill
August 10, 2012 - August 26, 2012
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $21, $19 senior/student
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- Location: Cottage Theatre
- Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.8001
Released on parole after 5 years in prison, a young woman makes a clean start in a small town in Wisconsin in this heart-warming 2001 musical about finding hope in the unlikeliest of places.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
August 15, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by Annie Mae Rhodes Band. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Western Oregon Exposition Family Fair
August 17, 2012 - August 19, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
- Event Admission: $3
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- Location: Western Oregon Exposition Fairgrounds
- Address: 2000 N. Douglas St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Free games for the kids with cash prizes, hay rodeo, logging competition, livestock competition, complete with pony rides and a midway of games. Bingo, live entertainment, and terrific food.
Concours D'Elegance
August 19, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Event Admission: $5; children 6 and under Free
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- Location: Village Green Resort & Gardens
- Address: 725 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
An annual event featuring cars of exceptional quality and stature. Set in the beautiful gardens of the Village Green Resort, this is one event you don't want to miss. Fine food and beverages available without leaving the grounds.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
August 22, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by The Vipers featuring Deb Cleveland. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Big Dawg Golf Tournament
August 25, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, 7 a.m.
- Event Admission: $65 per individual, $250 per foursome, $150 for four Middlefield members, $40 juniors
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- Location: Middlefield Golf Course
- Address: 91 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.895.4396
Four person team best ball scramble. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Carl's Jr. lunch included.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
August 29, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by JSQ Jazz. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
September 05, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by Windy Ridge. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Territorial Seed Company’s 2012 Great Northwest Tomato Taste-Off
September 08, 2012
- Event Times: Saturday, noon
- Event Admission: Free, fresh vegetable produce donation encouraged
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- Location: Territorial Seed Company
- Address: 20 Palmer Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.3056
This highly anticipated event draws scores of tomato growers, young and old, novice and expert, to compete for cash prizes and the prestigious title of the Tastiest Tomato Grower around.
Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
September 12, 2012
- Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Coiner Park
- Address: 1319 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2411
Enjoy live music outside in the park by Cottage Grove High School R & B Band. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Friday Night LIVE with Cowboy Cadillac
September 14, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Join them for old-fashioned fun and entertainment.
Gathering of Gardeners
September 15, 2012 - September 16, 2012
- Recurring daily
- Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Event Admission: $4
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- Location: Village Green Resort & Gardens
- Address: 725 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.2491
The Gathering of Gardeners is back! Vendors, food booth, seminars and great entertainment.
Friday Night LIVE with The Huckleberrys
September 21, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Join them for old-fashioned fun and entertainment.
Autumn Equinox Herb Walk
September 23, 2012
- Event Times: Sunday, 10 am.
- Event Admission: $15
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- Location: Cedar Creek Botanicals
- Address: 37475 Row River Rd, Dorena, OR 97434
- Phone: 541.946.1012
Take an herb walk through the gardens or walk on the wild side to discover and learn about a wide variety of native medicinal plants. This month focuses on Antidepressants with a project to make tea and herbal pouches.
Friday Night LIVE with Cascade Rye
September 28, 2012
- Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Event Admission: Free
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- Location: Saginaw Vineyard
- Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
- Phone: 541.942.1364
Join them for old-fashioned fun and entertainment.