Discover Newport

2013 Newport Marathon

Event Description:
Newport lies at the heart of Oregon's beautiful central coast. Blue water, crashing surf, and natural wonders abound in seemingly endless variety. Local residents love to share their special place with visitors giving Newport its motto "The Friendliest".

From quiet walks on the beach to deep sea fishing to visiting the numerous local attractions, there are a wide range of opportunities for recreation and inner reflection. It's the perfect setting for a marathon.

This year's Marathon is limited to 1200 entrants. in order to provide a quality marathon experience to all our participants. So please register early!

Athletes must pick up their race packets between 3:00 pm and 9:30 pm on Friday May 31st, 2013 at Race Headquarters located at the Embarcadero Resort Hotel.

There will be no packet or number pick-up on race day.

2013 Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games

Event Description:
Join us for the 3rd Annual Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds!

For details on individual event dates, times & locations, please visit our web page at newportcelticfestival.com and be sure to check our "Celtic Calendar" for other events hosted by the Celtic Heritage Alliance throughout the year.

The 50th Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Rock'n the Coast at Newport

Event Description:
Featuring dealers, and demonstrations of informational education on rocks, minerals, fossils, geology, and the earth sciences will be held Father's Day Weekend, at the Yaquina View Elementary School Gymnasium.

Samaritan House Garden Tour

Event Description: This annual fundraiser for the Samaritan House Homeless Family Shelter is a tour of seven beautiful gardens along the Yaquina Bay Road and in the Toledo area.

The tour features a variety of gardens, from a vegetable garden to a garden with lovely water features.
A shuttle is provided for part of the tour, with parking easily accessible.
Each garden will have music and a raffle, and two of the gardens will have food.
One will feature cheese/crackers and wine, and another will feature desserts.
It is always a fun day, and a great way to enjoy some of the natural beauty of our area.

Olalla Lake Off-Road Triathalon

Event Description: Advanced registration deadline is June 26th at 10pm. After that registrations will be accepted on the day of the event for an additional fee. See below for details.
(All athletes are required to attend the pre-race briefing at 8:30am)
NEW! This year we will have a longer course to go along with our sprint.

The Olalla Lake Off-Road Tri features a course that is hard to beat. This race is characterized by gnarly hill climbs, both the bike and the run course feature some seriously fun and challenging hills, and if we could add one to the swim, we would! The reservoir is a pristine lake surrounded by tree covered hills, and the view from the top of the bike course is nothing short of breathtaking.

The distances are approximately:
Sprint
Swim: 800m
Bike: 12k (Distance and route may change this year)
Run: 5k
Standard:
Swim:1500m
Bike: 20-30k
Run: 10kEntry

Yaquina Bay Fireworks

Event Description: Watch the sky light up over Yaquina Bay.
Helpful Hint: It's good to show up early to the Bayfront or surrounding areas as over 5,000 people watch the display.

The Aerial display will be launched from a new location on private property just east of the Port of Newport International Terminal on Yaquina Bay Road. With the new location, officials say the best fireworks viewing area will be from the Hatfield Marine Science Center in South Beach. The parking lot will be open to pedestrian traffic only.

This year many of Newport's boat charter services are offering bay trips during the fireworks celebration. Interested citizens are encouraged to contact a local charter service for further information.

10th Annual Dog Agility Show

Event Description:
Sponsored by WAG (Willamette Agility Group)

Food, Vendors, Free Admission ! ! !
Agility = Fun, Fast, Entertaining! ! !

Event Location: Newport Middle/Intermediate School
825 NE 7th Street in Newport

Date/Time Information:
Fri, Jul 5th, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm;
Sat, Jul 6th, from 8 am to 4 pm;
Sun, Jul 7th, from 8 am to 4 pm.

2013 Lincoln County Fair

Event Description $5 admission provides the entrance to our "Pacific Wonderland" featuring "Jungle Wonders", "Geek Land" an opportunity to share youthful talents, "Kiddie Land" with pony rides, twisty balloons and more, "Woodland and Garden Wonders" featuring information about outdoor wonders, and many more interesting displays. Enter your crafts in the fair, guidelines are on-line. The carnival is back with rides for all ages. Bull-O-Rama on Sunday afternoon.

Presenting Colling Raye; Saturday, July 13th at 7:30 PM on the Main Stage! "One of the true hit makers of the 1990's, Collin Raye still continues to crank out soulful, heartfelt material with the honest and richness that is signature to his vocals. His fiery delivery has made country standards of such searing ballads as "Love, Me", "In This Life", Not That Different" and "Little Rock". Always an electrifying showman, he has also blazed through such vivid rockers as "My Kind of Girl", "That's My Story", "I Can Still Feel You" and "I Want You Bad".

Beer garden and "Wonderful" selection of food booths to satistify everyone's taste.
4-H Horse Fair on Friday along with Animal Science judging of animals.
Lots to do and see in our Pacific Wonderland.

"Barrel to Keg Relay"

Event Description: Sponsored by the Rogue Brewery, Harris Bridge Vineyard and Community Services Consortium, this 69.5 mile running relay starts near Philomath, runs along scenic back roads of Benton and Lincoln County, through Toledo, and finishes in Newport at the Rogue Brewery on the South Bay. In support of CSC and its mission to help people, teams of 2, 4, and 6 members run/walk 12 legs of the relay, finishing with cheers and beers. Watch for runners crossing the Yaquina Bay Bridge between 3:30pm and 7:30pm.

Newport Chamber Yo-Pro's: 3rd Annual "Amazing Race !"

Event Description: This is an adventure where two person teams will solve clues, find locations, complete challenges and race throughout Newport, in order to cross the finish line.

The completion of each challenge will earn you a clue to find the location of the next challenge.

Teams can be made of 2 Women, 2 Men or 2 Coed, must be 18 years or older.

Traveling by foot is the only mode of transportation allowed.

More information. contact Bobbi at the Newport Chamber of Commerce at: 541-265-8801.

QUILTS BY THE SEA !

Event Description:Now in its 22 year, 200+ quilts on display.
Charity small quilt auction, children's corner, demonstrations, unique vendors, member boutique.
Door prizes, refreshments, quilt display.
Lectures by our Special Guest - Jean Wells.
And a traveling quilt exhibit from the Association of Pacific West Quilters called Living Color.

Arrrrrrrghhhh! ! ! . . . . . .Buccaneer Rampage is Coming to Newport!

Event Description: The first annual Buccaneer Rampage will be Saturday August 24th 2013 in Newport Oregon, and will feature a number of challenging obstacles spread out over a few miles of muddy, steep terrain. Competitors will have to brave everything from flaming hurdles to mud crawls and rope walls. Prizes will be given for the best pirate costumes and top finishers in each age group. The event will also feature an after party, with music, food, and a beer garden.

This event is organized by the City of Newport Parks and Recreation, and all proceeds from the event go to help the youth sports scholarship program.
Registration Closing Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013 @ 11:59 PM PST

Oregon's 3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch

There will be approximately 1,000 hand blown glass pumpkins in a wide variety of colors, sizes and prices for you to choose from. Come see us for our 3rd Annual Oregon Coast event.

2013 Oregon Coast Jazz Party (formerly Jazz at Newport)

Event Description:, The 10th Annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party (formerly Jazz at Newport), is slated for Oct. 4th, 5th & 6th, 2013.

Oregon Coast Jazz Party (OCJP) celebrates 10 years of jazz with OCJP favorites Benny Green, Ken Peplowski, and Houston Person! As well as First-Time OCJP Artists: Bill charlap, Kenny Washington and Peter Washington!

Ticket prices are TBD for adults, TBD for students, and are available from the Newport Performing Arts Center box office, at 777 W. Olive Street in Newport. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday and one hour prior to performance time.

Free Flight Run 5K/10K at the Hatfield Science Center

     If Postmarked by 10/1/10
     5K/10K			$20.00
     Kids Run (10 and under)	$7.00

     If Postmarked after 10/1/10
     5K/10K			$25.00
     Kids Run (10 and under)	$10.00

     Pre-registered Coast Hills Club Members
     5K/10K			$14.00

Creatures of the Day at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Event Description: Creatures of the Day for younger Trick or Treaters. Games, face painting and a Wizard of Oz trail, bean bag games, candy and much more! Please bring 2 cans of non-perishable food as part of our reduced admission, and we'll also be donating all proceeds from our wonderful bake sale to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

Newport Chamber Presents its 5th Annual "Scary-Okie ! ! ! !"

Event Description: Once again, the Chamber will hold its Scary-Okie event this year!
Enjoy a spook-tacular dinner!
An eerie complimentary wine & beer social!
Come as you are or dress in your favorite Halloween costume!
Prizes for best costumes! Karaoke & dancing for those who dare!
Don't want to be put on the spot? Get-out-of-singing passes available upon arrival . . . . . . for those who don't dare!

"Trick or Treat in Nye Beach"

Event Description: Costumed trick or treaters visit participating Nye Beach Merchants between 3 and 5pm, for "treats" from our business community.

Bayfront Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treat ! ! !

Event Description: Along Newport's Historic Bayfront, businesses will have a sign posted. Last year, over 30 businesses participated.

8th Annual "Deco"-ween Trick or Treat

Event Description: Newport's Deco District event in City Center Newport, is for costumed kids under age 13.