The Southern Oregon Coast will be bustling with events and activity this Independence Day Weekend! From fireworks to sand dunes; from the speedway to casino thrills- there is no shortage of excitement here. Spend a day or the whole week with us- Oregon’s Adventure Coast is your guide to summer relaxation.
Here are a few event highlights that will be taking place the weekend of July 1-4, 2011.
- Jul 1, 2011 First Friday Wine Walk: Downtown Coos Bay, 5pm – 7pm, Wine walk starts at the Coos Bay Visitor Center located at Hwy 101 and Central Avenue. For more information, contact Cindy Rawlings at The World, 541-269-1222, ext289 Visit various downtown businesses to taste wine and shop. Commemorative wine glasses will be sold for $10 each with proceeds benefiting Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association. Maps are available. www.theworldlink.com
- Sandfest 2011 takes us to the dunes June 29 through July 3, 2011. This is 5 days of fun for the whole family and features dozens of vendors, activities, prizes, music, dancing….and the best part: FREE ADMISSION!
- Jul 2, 2011 Coos Bay Speedway Circle Track Races WMRA Midgets, Vintage Spring Cars Hwy 42, Coos Bay. Les Schwab Championship Series. Mini Outlaws, Hornets, Street Stocks, Late Models. Pit Gate 12pm, Front Gate 4pm, Time Trials 5pm, Racing 6:30pm Adults $10, Sr/Military/Student $8, Kids under 6 Free. Family Pass $25 (2 adults & 3 students). For more information call 541-269-2474 or visit www.CoosBaySpeedway.us
- Jul 2, 2011 Little Old Opry on the Bay Patriotic. FREE SHOW! Little Theatre on the Bay. 2100 Sherman Ave, North Bend. Call 877-756-4336 for more information. Sat 8pm Our 30th Birthday Gift to you, no admission but you still need to reserve your seats. Use Code “FREE” when you order your tickets. An evening of knee tappin, toe stompin songs and dance to start off the season. The comedy team will split your sides with their usual off-beat humor that Little Ole Opry has made famous. This event usually sells out, so make your reservations soon! www.ltob.net
- Jul 3, 2011 3rd of July Fireworks Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Coos Bay. Call 541-756-8800 for more information. Don’t miss this spectacular fireworks show over the bay at dusk. (approx 10pm) www.themillcasino.com
- Jul 4, 2011 4th of July in Mingus Park Family Fun Day Mingus Park and the Coos Bay Waterfront. Fishing ponds, face painting, FREE swimming, family competitions, clowns, kids entertainment, Boy Scouts, Monkey Bridge, Photos from the Heart, Furry Friends Therapy Dogs. Crafts and goodie bags, food available, and much more. Fireworks provided by the City of COos Bay at dusk by the waterfront. www.CoosBay.org
- Jul 4, 2011 22nd Annual Mayor’s Firecracker Run Mingus Park and the Coos Bay Waterfront, 10am. Call Rex Miller 541-269-1199 1M, 4km For more information visit www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com