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June 30-July 4th at the Jefferson County Fair Complex. Come and enjoy kids activities and vendors with their rocks and minerals.
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July 2-4th. Celebrating La Pine’s 100th Birthday. Fun for one and all. Parade, Art Show, Lawn Mower Races, Horseshoe Tourney, Kids Games, Midway, Fireworks and much more. For more information go to www.lapinefrontierdays.org
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July 3rd. The city of Madras plans a full day of activities to celebrate the community’s 100th anniversary. The day-long city party will be held in downtown’s Sahalee Park, following the launch of hot air balloons at the fairgrounds at dawn. The event gets underway at 10 a.m., with the Madras Saturday Market. Official opening ceremonies begin at noon featuring live music, a classic car show, kid’s games and skits depicting memorable events in the city’s history. A heritage tent, sponsored by the Jefferson County Cultural Coalition, will include historical photos and displays. Other activities throughout the day are an Ugly/Cutest Dog Contest and a free ice cream social from 4-5pm, with Eberhard’s Dairy providing Centennial Crunch Ice Cream. The day’s events culminate with more live music and a beer garden, open to those 21-years-old and older. Bobby Sims takes the stage at 5:30pm, with the Substitutes at 7:30pm. Food vendors will remain at the park and all ages are invited to stay for the music. The Centennial Celebration will be followed on Sunday, July 4 with an old-fashioned Fourth of July, also at Sahalee Park. www.madraschamber.com.
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July 3rd and 4th. Begins with the “Independence Celebration” Parade at 10am and will honor recent and active members of the military. Lion’s Club will hold it’s annual “Buffalo Feed” from 11AM-2PM. Crooked River Ranch Artists and Crafters’ Guild will offer handmade, unique items for sale from 10AM-4PM. The Ranch Chapel Quilt Show will also take place from 10AM-5PM. Also there will be a performance by the “Sunshine Exchange Cloggers,” a llama petting coral, a classic car display, children’s jump tent and more. New to the event this year is the 1st Annual Lion’s Club Barn Dance.begins at 6PM Saturday and will feature a Beer Garden, lots of fun and music by the popular band, “Hanger 52”. Admission is $5...certain discounts will apply. For more info. call the Ranch office at 541-548-8939. On July 4th, the Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District will sponsor the Family generated fireworks display at the Ranch Chapel Parking lot.
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At Sahalee Park in Madras – come and enjoy free entertainment and homemade wares from around Central Oregon. 9-2pm every Saturday in June, July and Aug.
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This is a wholesome Family Friendly event. Buy-Sell-Trade. Local artists and crafter’s, collectors and bargain hunters...don’t miss this. La Pine Grange is a non-profit organization, vendor fees are used to educate and enrich our local population, reach out to the needy and make changes where they matter most. Call 541-536-3007 to reserve a booth space. www.lapine.org.
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July 3-4th, 10-4pm both days. At the Village Green Park. Vendors selling their quality handcrafted arts & crafts. Live entertainment Saturday is The Prairie Rockets and Sunday will be Michael Kevin Daly. Food court, children’s play area and free admission. Contact: 541.549.0251. Additional activities to be determined. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. www.sisterscountry.com.
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10am-4pm. Look for the canopies and come enjoy the arts, crafts, food and music. Indulge yourself and buy gifts for friends and family. There is something for everyone at the Central Oregon Saturday Market. The COSM has been active since 1974 and getting larger and more diverse each year. Our show season runs from Memorial Day weekend (a two day affair) through mid-September.
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June 26 - Sept. 25, 10am-2pm. Sponsored by NorthWest Crossing & Clear 101.7. This exciting outdoor market will host live music and a variety of vendors and artisans. Everything from fresh, artisan cheese and eggs, to orchard-fresh fruit and berries, herbs, meat, organic skincare products and so much more!
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7th St. and Evergreen Ave., Redmond. Come and enjoy the Centennial Festival at Centennial Park! Activities include: Rockchuck Ramble, sponsored by Joe A. Lochner Insurance Agency, Inc. - State Farm; Box Social , sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Central Oregon; Pie Social, sponsored by the High Desert Society of the Arts; Pony rides from Cline Falls Ranch; Draft Horses; Childrens Games; Antique, Food and Retail Vendors; Historic Cooking Demos; Live Music and Dancing.Web: www.ci.redmond.or.us.
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July 3-4th at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds. The time for both days is 1:00pm for the rodeo and 12:30pm both days for the Mutton Busting’ (a huge crowd favorite). The rodeo will be joined by several other events, the High Lakes Car Show, the Quilt Show and La Pine Frontier Days at the Midway, all taking place on the same weekend. Ticket prices are $10, General Admission, $8, for seniors and children 6-12. Children 5 and under, free. www.lapine.org.
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Bend’s Independence Day Celebration begins with a performance by the Cascade Horizon Band, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local civic leaders and media personalities, and an exclusive showing of the musical “1776”. Sponsored in part by Deschutes Country, this patriotic evening salutes our founding fathers and highlights many of the nonprofit groups who assist and support today’s military veterans. Tickets: General Admission $8 Adults/ $5 Children. www.towertheatre.org.