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Mailing Address: PO Box 10286 • Eugene OR 97440
Oregon Coast Events
Oregon coast events often involve outdoor activities. Enjoy free family fishing days at coastal lakes, whale watching from ocean viewpoints, kite flying celebrations and sand castle exhibitions. The sand dunes are also host to sandboarding and ATV competitions, nature walks and much more! In Florence find community fairs, performing arts and golf tournaments. Below is a calendar of upcoming events.
Events
Del Tango Cielo Concert
April 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
The passionate music of Tango meets the ethereal romance of the harp at this concert. Enjoy a creative blend of Argentine Tango, Spanish Flamenco and smooth Latin jazz by harpist Anna Maria Mendieta.
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Harry James Orchestra
April 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Come out for an evening of great music. A gala presentation on the flat floor. Songs of the big band era for one swinging evening of dancing and music.
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U.S. Open Pro-Am 5th Annual Armwrestling Championships
April 13, 2012 -
April 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 1pm, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Admission: Free for spectators
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 209-704-0564
Test your strength at this annual arm wrestling competition. There is a fee to participate but its free for spectators. Cheer on our friends & family and see who takes home the prize!
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Backstreet Gallery GALA Art Reception
April 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Backstreet Gallery
- Address: 1421 Bay Street, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-8980
Muriel Wilhelmi is featured at Backstreet Gallery. Muriel is an accomplished painter of watercolors and oils. See lovely seascapes, rural scenes and whimsical subjects.
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Devil's Staircase Wilderness Old-growth Hike
April 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Admission: $10 suggested donation
- Location: Central Oregon Coast, south of Florence
- Address: Carpool departs from Eugene, Florence, OR
- Phone: 541-344-0675
Ever want to know what the Oregon Coast Range was like before so much of it was logged and replaced with tree farms? Here’s your chance! Take this 4 mile hike to explore the towering trees.
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Early Rhody Show & Plant Sale
April 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Enjoy the beautiful blooms at this early spring flower show and sale.
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Beauty and the Beast
April 20, 2012 -
April 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
- Admission: $14; $8 student, $5 kids
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Come and bring the family to this classic story performed by talented kids ages 5-19.
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3rd Annual Florence Green Fair
April 28, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3441
An annual fair promoting sustainable products and services. Maximize a "green" life and work style.
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Taste of Home Cooking Show
May 08, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 4 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Get ready to savor the joy of cooking through this event, an experience that will leave your hands full of goodies and mouths salivating for some of the delicious food prepared right in front of you. Sponsored by the Siuslaw News.
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The Emerald City Jazz Kings present On The Road with Jimmy van Heusen
May 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-434-7000
Enjoy this show featuring some of Jimmy van Heusen's most popular tunes and few hidden gems.
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Backstreet Gallery GALA Art Reception
May 12, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Backstreet Gallery
- Address: 1421 Bay Street, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-8980
Exhibit featuring the work of Jennifer French. This collect includes unique art work depicting local birds and flowers. Each piece is hand carved into linoleum and hand painted. Come out for the opening for a special viewing.
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Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble
May 12, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Admission: Free; $10 suggested donation
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-5160
The Wind Ensemble, a concert band, will perform show tunes, marches and a variety of concert band pieces. The concert, which is sponsored by the Principal Financial Group, culminates a day-long celebration of Armed Forces Day.
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Oregon Dunes Family Hike
May 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Admission: $10 suggested donation
- Location: Central Oregon Coast, south of Florence
- Address: Carpool departs from Eugene, Florence, OR
- Phone: 541-344-0675
Spend some time exploring rolling dunes of open sand, islands of pine forests, wildflowers, animal tracks, and beautiful beaches with your family this Mother’s Day. Hike a 2 mile trail for fun afternoon at the coast.
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The Magic Chamber
May 13, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 2 & 4 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Come out for a magical mothers day with this fun performance by Joey Pipia. It will be 30 seats, 60 minutes and one outrageous event!
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105th Annual Rhododendron Festival
May 18, 2012 -
May 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Sunday
- Location: Various locations around town
- Phone: 541-997-3128
Oregon's second longest running festival! This popular Florence celebration officially begins on Friday evening with the Rhody Pageant to crown "Queen Rhododendra." Activities throughout the weekend include parades, flower show, car show, arts and craft fair, 5K run, carnival and much, much more. This year's theme is "Nothing Short of Wild."
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1st Annual Charity Poker Run and Motercycle Show
May 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: $5 per poker hand, $5 bike entrance fee
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-6607
Enjoy a morning of poker and motorcycles. The proceeds go to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Also looking for awards, door prizes and more!
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Art at the Ranch
May 19, 2012 -
May 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: C & M Stables
- Address: 90241 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7540
Enjoy a weekend of arts and crafts at the stables - a celebration in conjunction with Rhododendron weekend at the coast.
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International Sandboard Day
May 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, dawn to dusk
- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-6006
The official first day of sandboarding season and international observance. Come out for an amazing fun day in the sand.
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Oh What a Night!
May 19, 2012 -
May 20, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 5 p.m.
- Admission: $22.99, $18.99
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 800-585-3737
A musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
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Rhody Run
May 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-484-9883
This is the 33rd running of an Oregon classic held in conjunction with the Rhododendron Festival. Participate in either the 10k or 5k race on rolling paved surfaces around Florence.
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Sandboard Season Kick Off
May 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 87542 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-6006
Join Sandboard Magazine for the annual sandboarding season kick off bar-b-que.
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Thornton House - Book Signing
May 26, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Siuslaw Library - The Bromley Room
- Address: 1460 9th St., Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-8575
The author, Karen Nichols presents "Thornton House", a mystery with a love story.
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First Friday in Florence
June 01, 2012 -
October 05, 2012 - Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
- Event Days & Times: Friday, 4 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Old Town Florence
- Address: Bay Street, Florence, OR 97439
Old Town Florence merchants will stay open late for visitors to shop, explore and enjoy the summer evenings.
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2nd Annual Helicopter Golf Ball Drop
June 02, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
- Location: Sandpines Golf Links
- Address: 1201 35th St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-0304
Come see the spectacle of golf balls being dropped by a hovering helicopter courtesy of Apex Heli onto the 18th fairway. Buy your lucky golf ball ticket at the Boys and Girls Club, Sandpines Golf Links and The Siuslaw News.
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Backstreet Gallery GALA Art Reception
June 09, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Backstreet Gallery
- Address: 1421 Bay Street, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-8980
Talented watercolor artist, Jan Landrum, opens her month long show, “As I See It”, which includes watercolor seascapes, florals, landscapes, lighthouses and portraits in her unique pieces, all created with ease.
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Oregon Coast Jam
June 09, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Location: Miller Park
- Address: 88983 Sutton Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-1974
Enjoy a fantastic line up of music all day long in Florence along with great local food, beer garden and other vendors.
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Free Family Fishing Day
June 10, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Cleawox Lake - Honeyman State Park
- Address: Highway 101, Florence, OR
- Phone: 541-902-1384
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites youth out to the ponds for a fun morning of fishing. On-site ODFW staff and volunteers provide equipment, teach youth how to bait and cast, and help kids "reel in" their catch. Licenses required for anyone 14 years and older.
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Cape Mountain Trail Run
June 16, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
- Location: Horse Creek Trailhead
- Address: US 101, Florence, OR
- Phone: 541-991-6021
This is the 10th running of an Oregon trail classic outside of Florence. Fund-raiser for the Siuslaw High School Track and Cross-Country programs. The 10 mile course is loop course on single track trails.
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Sand Sculpting Workshop
June 16, 2012 -
June 17, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-6006
Come for a weekend of playing in the sand. Learn to sculpt like the pros at these free workshop. Everything you need to create amazing sand sculptures provided.
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Father's Day Golf
June 17, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday
- Location: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
- Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3232
Bring your Dad golfing for Fathers Day at Ocean Dunes. You pay $29 and he plays for free! It even comes with a cart! Call to reserve tee time.
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8th Anniversary BINGO Lalapalooza
June 23, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Three Rivers Casino is celebrating its 8th Anniversary. They are having a night filled with BINGO and a full bar with cocktail service right to your table.
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Florence Indoor Yard Sale
June 23, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Is it trash or is it treasure? You decide! Bargains galore at this popular twice-yearly event.
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4th Annual Wings N' Wheels Fly In & Car Show
June 30, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Location: Florence Municipal Airport
- Address: 2001 Airport Way, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3128
Enjoy an afternoon at this static aircraft display and fly in and car show featuring Rhody Cruisers, British Car Club, military vehicles, emergency vehicles, military heritage museum, radio control airplane club, and USCG food vendors.
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Always... Patsy Cline
July 02, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
- Admission: $10, $25 season tickets
- Location: Florence Playhouse
- Address: 208 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1675
Always...Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight - 27 songs in all!
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Florence Independence Day Celebration
July 04, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, times vary with events; fireworks at dusk
- Location: Historic Old Town
- Address: 290 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
- Phone: 541-997-3128
Annual fireworks display over the Siuslaw River from historic Old Town, pie-eating and watermelon contest on Bay Street.
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Beat the Heat Concerts
July 06, 2012 -
July 28, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Come to Three Rivers Casino this summer and enjoy concerts every weekend in July.
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The Fantasticks
July 13, 2012 -
July 22, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
- Admission: $10, $25 season tickets
- Location: Florence Playhouse
- Address: 208 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1675
The world's longest running musical with a total of 17,162 performances over 42 years. The charming story of two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.
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Fire it Up!
July 14, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, noon - 5 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino and Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-6610
Come out for a savory BBQ cook-off competition. Sample the results and vote for you favorite.
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GALA Art Walk Bus Tour in Florence
July 14, 2012 -
April 13, 2013 - Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
Enjoy a free bus tour of five to six Florence art galleries. Meet artists, enjoy art and refreshments along the way.
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Cool at the Coast Summer Golf Spectacular
July 21, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
- Location: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
- Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3232
This is the third annual Florence Rotary Golf fund raiser. This fund raiser is used primarily to help eradicate Polio in the world. $25k Hole In One prize with many other great prizes. Price includes 18 holes, lunch and drinks. Shotgun start.
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Sand Master Jam
July 21, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-6006
The annual Sand Master Jam is the longest running sandboard competition in the world. Come and watch the best of the best compete in this amazing sport. Everyone is welcome to participate or spectate!
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Lend Me A Tenor
July 27, 2012 -
August 05, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
- Admission: $10, $25 season tickets
- Location: Florence Playhouse
- Address: 208 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1675
Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor has delighted audiences from Broadway to London's West End. In the same comic vein as plays like Noises Off, laugh along with this riotous farce.
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Cinderella: A Rock Opera Ballet (set in 1964)
August 03, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
- Admission: $25, $15; Presale $20, $10
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
See the show that recently sold out at the Hult Center to consecutive standing ovations. Imagine a version of Cinderella where the setting is 1964, the ball is prom, the dance moves are the Twist and the Mashed Potato, and Cinderella goes by “Cindy.”
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Always...Patsy Cline
August 10, 2012 -
August 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
- Admission: $10, $25 season tickets
- Location: Florence Playhouse
- Address: 208 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1675
Always...Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight.
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The Day the Music Died
August 10, 2012 -
August 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8 p.m. & Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Admission: $22.99, $18.99
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Come to Three Rivers Casino & Hotel to see a tribute to Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, & the Big Bopper. A re-creation of their last show together in the Surf Ballroom!
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Sand Master Park Sand Sculpting Clinic
August 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-6006
Sand Master Park's last sand sculpting clinic with champion sculptor, Lorie Gordon. Free for all to watch or participate.
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Concours at the Coast
August 12, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-6607
A showing of the most prized collectors' cars will be on display. Registration is free and includes a Collectors package.
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Annual Coin Show
August 18, 2012 -
August 19, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Close to 50 vendors from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and as far away as Connecticut will participate. Exhibitors will display coins from the U.S. and around the world, including Greek and Roman coins, territorial gold coins and hundreds more.
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Xwest Huck Fest
August 18, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
- Location: Sand Master Park
- Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-6006
Huge and exciting sandboarding competition. This event determines the pro and amateur national sandboard champions in Big Air competition. All jumps and nothing but jumps!
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Coastal Community Classic
August 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
- Location: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
- Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3441
Gather your friends for a great day on the course. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, carts, and beverages on the course, a chance for prizes and a great barbecue to follow. Limited space available.
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Murder Mystery and Light Dinner Night
August 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday
- Location: Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
- Address: 278 Maple St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7884
Figure out a murder mystery and enjoy a light dinner at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum.
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Summer Belly Dance Festival
August 25, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
The Florence Dance Guild presents this family-friendly event, which includes dance workshops, daytime and evening performances, contests, prizes, vendors and more.
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2nd Annual Siuslaw Open
September 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun start
- Admission: $95, $350 foursome
- Location: Sandpines Golf Links
- Address: 1201 35th St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-2816
The major fundraising event of the year for Siuslaw Outreach Services. Lots of prizes and a Ducks vs. Beavers chipping contest. Entry fee includes golf, cart and BBQ dinner.
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Rods N' Rhodies Invitational Car Show
September 07, 2012 -
September 09, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Sunday
- Location: Old Town
- Address: Bay St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3128
Annual car show with over 150 top custom cars from around the western United States. Vendors, raffles, street cruise, street dance.
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Florence Indoor Yard Sale
September 15, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Is it trash or is it treasure? You decide with bargains galore at this popular event.
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17th Annual Chowder, Blues & Brews Festival
September 21, 2012 -
September 23, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday - Sunday
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3128
Annual festival mixing the sounds of blues and the taste of chowder. Then wash it all down with suds from some of the best area microbreweries.
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Eugene Ballet Company presents All You Need Is Love
September 28, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Eugene Ballet Company has grown to be one of the largest touring companies in the Western United States.
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Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show
September 28, 2012 -
September 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8 p.m. & Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Admission: $22.99, $18.99
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
Marking a half century since the original Rat Pack's legendary Las Vegas performances at the Sands Hotel, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show takes audiences on a journey back to the days of highballs, hi-jinks and happy hour with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin.
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Second Annual Florence Festival of Books
September 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
This is an opportunity for book lovers, writers and publishers to meet and interact. It hosts about 60 authors, who will have their books for sale, and several publishers who want to meet prospective writers. Celebrate amazing reads with this annual event.
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Pink Eye: A Pirate's Parrot in Peril
October 05, 2012 -
October 06, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Enjoy this comedy murder mystery show and movie.
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The Barrel Jumpers
October 09, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Nashville's hottest new Bluegrass group is coming to FEC for a night of fun and music.
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Halloween Party
October 27, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
Three Rivers Casino & Hotel is having a Halloween Party! Come join in the fun, there will be music by Michael Tracey. The party will be hosted by Amy Clawson, with cash prizes.
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Rich Little
November 09, 2012 -
November 10, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Admission: $19.99, $24.99
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Come to Three Rivers Casino & Hotel and experience Rich Little - everyone of him!
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Veterans' Day Parade
November 11, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 1 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
The 7th annual parade to celebrate all of America's Veterans. Experience a moving moment as the sound of 'Rolling Taps' echoes up Bay Street, accompanied by the silence of the crowd.
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Many Hands
November 16, 2012 -
November 17, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-PLAY
Three Rivers Casino & Hotel is hosting an Artisian Fair on November 16th & 17th. Come shop for holiday decor of all sorts, enjoy refreshments & music!
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Thanksgiving Dinner
November 22, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, Noon to 9 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-PLAY
Come to Three River Casino & Hotel this year for Thanksgiving dinner. With 3 great options you can't go wrong. You'll be Thankful no matter which you choose.
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Civil War Tail Gate Party
November 24, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, TBA
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-PLAY
Watch the Civil War football game between Oregon State University and the Oregon Ducks. Open buffet, cash drawings & free gift included in admission.
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Tom Cherones Book Signing
November 29, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Thursday, 6 p.m.
- Location: Florence Playhouse
- Address: 208 Laurel St. (in Old Town), Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-902-9091
Tom Cherones, Emmy Award winning director of Seinfeld, will read/sign his first novel, a spoof on the old Hardy Boys classics. Sponsored by Port Hole Publications.
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Art Fest
November 30, 2012 -
December 01, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 4 - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
Art Fest features a number of artisans from up and down the coast showing off their newest and best creations in pottery, intarsia woodworking, fractal art, scarves of hand printed silk and velvet, fine woodturning, original paintings and pyrography, creative jewelry, sea glass earrings, bead weaving, purses and pouches.
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Florence Holiday Festival
December 01, 2012 -
December 15, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Dec 1 - Santa arrives; Dec 8 - cookie contest; Dec 15 Candy Cane Treasure Hunt!
- Location: Historic Old Town Florence
- Address: Bay Street area, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3128
Enjoy holiday festivities in Historic Old Town Florence by lighting the Christmas Tree, Santa's arrival, a cookie contest, wreath contest and candy cane treasure hunt! December 1 - Santa arrives; December 8 - cookie contest; December 15 - Candy Cane Treasure Hunt! Watch website for details.
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Popovich Pet Comedy Theater
December 07, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
Straight from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, this family-oriented blends unique comedy, juggling, and the extraordinary talents of everything from rats to ducks. Each of the show's 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters.
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17th Anniversary of the Annual Victorian Christmas
December 08, 2012 -
December 16, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Saturday - Sunday, 4 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Heceta Head Lightstation
- Address: 92072 Hwy 101 S, Yachats, OR 97498
This holiday tradition is a great way to see the Heceta Head Lighthouse and go in the Keeper's House. Parking is available at the Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic View Point, just below the Keeper’s House, and a shuttle bus will take visitors from the park right to the front door.
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Let it Snow!
December 12, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: Tickets $12-$28
- Location: Concert Hall, Florence Event Center
- Address: 715 Quince Street, Florence, OR 97439
The Shedd’s 5th annual Christmas show.
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Game Show Mania!
December 15, 2012 -
December 29, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
Come enjoy Game Show Mania!
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100th Anniversary of the Depot Building
December 16, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Waterfront Depot Restaurant & Bar
- Address: 1252 Bay St, Florence, OR 97439
Join Marianne Brisbane and her staff to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Depot Building. The Open House will feature food like Brunswick stew, wine and history about the depot. In addition, Michael Baker who goes under the artist name "soulbake" will be playing classical, Spanish and contemporary guitar and vocals.
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Breakfast with Santa
December 21, 2012 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 9 a.m.
- Admission: $20 adults, $12 youth (ages 6-12), free under 5
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Just the thing to put the whole family in a holiday mood! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Events Center with surprises for everyone. Enjoy a great breakfast and tour the houses in the Gingerbread Village too.
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New Years Eve 2013
December 31, 2012 - Event Days & Times: New Years Eve starting at 8 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541997PLAY
Come to Three Rivers Casino & Hotel to celebrate New Years! With Amy Clawson in Aces & "The High Street Band Show" in the events center there will be plenty of fun to be had! So come dance your way into 2013!
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11th Annual Winter Folk Festival
January 26, 2013 -
January 27, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
Enjoy two days of music, arts, crafts, pie contest and concert performances. Proceeds from the festival go towards providing a folk music curriculum in local schools, free Kids Koncerts, and to support the Events Center.
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The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisom Matters in a Modern World
February 12, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m
- Location: 182 Lillis Hall, University of Oregon
- Address: 240 Oregon Hall, Eugene, OR 97403
- Phone: 541-346-3934
The 2012-2013 Cressman Lecture in the Humanities presents, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Wade Davis. Davis will discuss his book, "The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World." The lecture will be followed by a book sale and signing.
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Flying Home: The Best of Benny Goodman
February 15, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 7:30
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
What can one say about Benny Goodman that hasn't already been said? No one can compare in terms of the quality of his band, his versions of popular tunes of the time, and his instantly recognizable.
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Building Bridges to Business
February 22, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Friday, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
Each year, Building Bridges to Business EXPO is a highly-regarded and well-attended event that allows you to showcase your unique services and products. Learn about the Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour- Florence Edition launching March 9 at Driftwood Shores.
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Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour - Florence Edition Launch
March 09, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Location: Driftwood Shores
- Address: 88416 1st Ave, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-484-5307
Join us at beautiful Driftwood Shores on the Oregon Coast for the launch of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour - Florence Edition. Pick up tour passports and the list of new caches. On the tour you will visit giant dunes, long sand beaches, hidden trails, and historic Old Town gems before heading east through the coast range.
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Shamrock Run 5K Race & Fun Run
March 16, 2013 - Event Days & Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.)
- Location: Siuslaw High School track
- Address: 2975 Oak St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-3518
5K run and 3K walk plus a 100 m fun dash for ages 5 and under. Celebrate St Patrick's Day and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County and Siuslaw Middle School Cross Country.
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Exhibits & Shows
Celebrate Arts!
November 02, 2012 -
November 13, 2012
- Location: Florence Events Center
- Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-1994
Annual juried art show featuring painting, sculpture and photography.
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On-going
Backstreet Gallery After Hours
March 28, 2012 - Recurring monthly on the last Wednesday
- Event Days & Times: Wednesday, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Backstreet Gallery
- Address: 1421 Bay St, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-8980
Enjoy live music from rock, jazz, classical and more along with browsing the month's featured exhibit. Appetizers and wine available. The gallery is decked out with it's best work.
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Bingo at Three Rivers Casino
April 02, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Monday
- Event Days & Times: Monday, 10 & 11 a.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Come out for fun mornings with this popular numbers game. Great prizes!
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Game show Mania
April 06, 2012 -
April 14, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Friday & Saturdays, 7 & 9 p.m.
- Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel Event Center
- Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-997-7529
Every Friday and Saturday evening get your game. Enjoy a fun variety and great prizes!
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Markets
Florence Local Organic Farmers Market
May 26, 2012 -
October 27, 2012 - Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Event Days & Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Pro Lumber
- Address: 310 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
- Phone: 541-268-4712
Local, weekly farmer's market selling produce, goods and crafts.
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