Saturday May 15th, 2010~ Lincoln City, Oregon

If you love dogs & entertainment… here’s a fun Oregon Coast event you won’t want to miss!  Come watch the show or be part of it…  let your canine companion be at star at the Annual Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics.  This is a “for fun” show for all breeds, sizes and ages, so pack up Bowser and bring the whole family… you can enjoy the entire weekend at the beach as there is plenty of pet friendly lodging in the Lincoln City area!

Some of the categories include: Tail Wag Champ, Sweetest Smoocher, Fabulous Frisbee Catcher, Best Dressed &  Dog/Human Look-a-Like Contest (costumes are encouraged:-)

There will be food booths for humans, as well as booths offering  pet-related information, unique treats and gifts! Raffles will occur throughout the day… prizes include gift certificates, doggie and human goodies, glass floats and more.  You can take part in a 5K Dog Run & Walk at 8 a.m if you wish as well!

Location: at the OLD Taft Elementary School – 1545 SE 50th St, Lincoln City Oregon

Spectator Fee: suggested donation – $5 per person (kids 12 and under get in for free!)  A bag of dry pet food will also get spectators in for free!

Showtime: 12:00 noon

Registration: begins at 11:00 am

Registration Fee: $2 per dog per category or $15 per dog for unlimited categories (One handler gets in with each registered dog)

For more information on Categories, Rules, Prizes & Registration visit: www.OregonCoast.org (You can download registration forms and vendor forms too!) Or call 1- 800-452-2151.

*All proceeds will go to support the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital which is opening a clinic in Lincoln City.

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!

New Exhibit this Summer 2010!  Crossing the Bar: Perilous Passage

While on your Oregon Coast vacation this summer… be sure to add this to your list of  things to do…  This new exhibit promises fun for the entire family!  It’s an exciting look at the legendary Columbia River entrance, where the forces of the mighty Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean meet… creating one of the most dangerous crossings on the planet. Nothing can compare to the extreme forces of the Columbia River Bar…  waves can exceed 40 feet in height during the worst winter storms!

“You will experience never seen before video of rough water passages, captured while working with the US Coast Guard and the Columbia River Bar Pilots during fierce winter storms” says Museum Senior Curator Jeffrey Smith.

The building itself is a site to see…  located on the Columbia River, displaying a full size Coast Guard Ship amongst a wall of windows… it is truly amazing!

*This information is from the Columbia River Maritime Museum website, where you’ll find all the details needed to plan a most  memorable visit.

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!

~ April 23-25, 2010 ~

The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival will celebrate its 28th Anniversary in 2010.  Enjoy a great spread of northwest cuisine, myriad arts and crafts, a selection of Oregon and Washington’s finest wineries, the beer garden and more…

The Rotary Club of Astoria will be serving their traditional crab dinner all weekend long (price TBD based on Market Value).  Live music will be on the stage in the exhibit hall all weekend!

The Festival is located at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, on Hwy 202 about 4 miles from the junction with Hwy 101 in Astoria.

HOURS
Friday, April 23 4 – 9 pm $8 general admission
Saturday, April 24 10 – 8 pm $10 general admission
Sunday, April 25 11 – 4 pm $5 general admission

Children under 12 years are free all weekend.  They encourage you to take advantage of  less crowded times on Saturday morning and Sunday when bringing small children to the Festival.  A weekend pass may be purchased for $18 on Friday at the Festival or at the Chamber during the month of April.

Taking the Festival shuttle is encouraged as parking is limited. Parking is $5 per car.

Astoria area lodging  includes a great selection of River View Hotels and lovely Victorian B&B’s.  If you’d like to visit the beach during or your stay…  Seaside and Long Beach are just a short drive away offering vacation rental lodging  with ocean views!   

For more information on Festival Shuttle Service, Location, Entertainment and Vendor Info,  please visit the Astoria Chamber of Commerce website at OldOregon.com.

Event information provided by the Astoria Chamber of Commerce~ Thank you!

*Logo Design by Jeff Miller, Red Dwarf Graphx