Oregon 150 Celebration -
Illinois Valley
29-30 Aug 2009
This is the second of three events to celebrate Oregon's 150th anniversary
and will be located at Jubilee Park in Cave Junction, Oregon.
The day begins at 7:00am with a pancake breakfast featuring homemade
blackberry syrup, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy. There will be
food vendors, artists, and crafter displays with all participants
being from Illinois Valley. Pony rides will be available for kids
and Native American dances and stories will be presented throughout
the day.
Traditional games and races will be conducted to include the three
leg race, watermelon seed spitting contest, and frog jump context
(you need to bring a frog for the event). Other community service
and nonprofit organizations will also have displays set up. Music
will be played by various local musicians.
Kerby's unique businesses will also be open and within walking
distance of Rogue Community College extension building. This
includes the Kerbyville Museum, three furniture makers, a rock and
gem shop, and others.
Join us for the special Labor Day Oregon 150 celebration hosted by
the Illinois Valley Lions Club and nonprofit organizations in southwest Oregon.
Labor Day
Celebration of Oregon's 150th: September 5-6-7, 2009
Lions Club
Raffle - Harley Davidson FDLX Dyna Low Rider
Get the most out
of the day
Crescent City will have a low tide at 7:30am on
August 22, which is a good time to take a walk on the beach or visit
tidepools. Water will be low enough to start exploring tidepools at
7:00am and if you schedule your tour after 9:00, you will have
plenty of time to look around before the tour begins.
 The
Oregon 150 anniversary will be celebrated in Oregon's Illinois Valley
surrounded by wild and scenic rivers, wilderness areas, and home to
Oregon Caves National Monument, Great Cats World, and more. The handout on
things to do and
see around Cave Junction (pdf 300kb) points out 27 things you
might want to do as part of your visit to this area. If you decide you would like to
visit Oregon Caves for a cave tour, keep in mind that weekend crowds
can cause long waits for tours but these crowds typically dwindle
after 3:00pm. If you arrive after 3:00pm, you will have less
difficulty getting on a tour. The last tour of the day is at 6:00pm.
The Oregon Caves Lodge, one of the Great Lodges
of the West, is offering room discounts for tour participants, which
include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (541 592-3400 for
reservations - tell them you registered for the tour). If you spend
Saturday night at the lodge, keep in mind that the
Bigelow Lakes Loop Trail is an ideal early morning hike and is
located a short drive from the lodge. This is one of the most scenic
loop trails in this region. More information on the
Oregon Caves Lodge... |
