October is a great time of year to visit the Washington Coast during it’s quiet season… so come & celebrate the Long Beach Peninsula’s bounty at this special event during it’s 90th year!  You will want to plan lodging in Long Beach area for this popular festival now.

The Cranberrian Fair, A Harvest Festival celebrates the history and harvest of America’s native fruit and all of the rich food resources of the Long Beach Peninsula.  While cranberries take center stage for this event oysters, fishing and garden harvests will also be presented.

There will be plenty for all to see and do… the Cranberry Trolley will whisk visitors from from the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to the Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation & Cranberry Museum. Browse the Museum’s gift shop which is stocked with cranberry goodies and watch the harvest on Friday October 8th through Sunday October 10.

Silver & Bronze Medal Winner, KW Cellars of Walla Walla, WA  holds a  wine tasting of their 100% cranberry juice wine. Snacks and lunch can be purchased from Beach House Catering from 11:00 – 3:00 on Friday Saturday and Sunday. While you eat enjoy jazz, classical and just plain fun music by local pianist Tom Trudell.

• ~Cranberry Trolley
• ~Bog Tours
• ~Wine Tasting
• ~Art
• ~Music
• ~Local Foods
• ~Vendors & Crafters

If you are planning to visit the North Oregon Coast, don’t miss this great little Farmers Market featuring a variety of locally grown produce, music and hand made goods. While you are browsing be sure to check out our “Featured Vendor“  Wilson River Pottery, they create beautiful functional pottery that you will love!

You can shop for Wilson River Pottery year around online!  “COME ON IN… Relax, grab a cup of tea, and take a look around” says owners Andy & Tami… Every piece is created with care, its lovely & functional and it’s food and dishwasher safe.

Wilson River Pottery on the Oregon Coast

Andy Toth has been a potter since 1976, he attended college at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts for two years and now creates pottery in his home art studio. He works side by side with his wife Tami (who creates some great pieces as well)  Andy is also known for his articulate and beautiful tile setting work which he does full time as Andy Toth Tile Setting. This guy truly loves what he does and it shows! Go meet them both & see for yourself at:

Tillamook Farmers Market

When: Saturdays 9AM – 2PM
June 12 – Sept 25, 2010

Location: Downtown Tillamook, Oregon 97141 – On HWY 6 between 2nd Street and Laurel Avenue

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!