Events

12 2021 Summer and Fall events

New and exciting things are always happening in Cottage Grove

JAW HARP FESTIVAL

June 28th & 29th Opal Theatre

72nd ANNUAL COTTAGE GROVE RODEO

July 12th & 13th, Rodeo Grounds

SWIFT FLY-IN

July 13th-15th, Public Viewing Aug. 14th. Gathering of antique planes at Cottage Grove Airport. info: 541-767-0244.

BOHEMIA MINING DAYS

July 17th-18th Festival celebrates Cottage Grove’s mining heritage, offers family fun. Coiner Park. Info: 541-942-5064

GOLD RUSH 5K RUN/ WALK

July 18th, 9 p.m. Downtown Cottage Grove. Info: 541-731-9284

MINER’S BREAKFAST IN THE PARK

July 18th, 6am Info: 541-942-9044

TRI AT THE GROVE TRIATHLON

July 27th, race begins at 8 a.m. Cottage Grove Lake info: www.triatthegrove.com.

ROCK, ROLL & RUMBLE CAR CRUISE

July 27th Show & Shine downtown, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The crusie begins at Cottage Grove High School at 6pm Dance 8:30-11:30 p.m., 5th and Main

MAIN STREET CHILI COOK OFF

Saturday, July 27th, noon-4 p.m. Main Street. Fun and friendly chili cooking competition with tasting by the public and awards for people’s choice and judges’ choice chilis.

JIM WRIGHT MEMORIAL STEARMAN FLY-IN

Aug. 3rd-5th. Cottage Grove Airport info: 541-767-0244.

WOE-HERITAGE FAIR

Aug. 16th-18th Fri-Sat: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WOE Fairgrounds info: 541-942-6150 www.woeheritagefair.com

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND

Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. Free concert at Bohemia Park. info: 541-942-2411.

THE GREAT OREGON HOMEBUILT FESTIVAL

Aug. 31st - Sept. 2nd Cottage Grove Airport

COTTAGE GROVE HALF MARATHON & 10K

September 14th, 9 a.m. 13.1 miles from Dorena School to Bohemia Park in CG, bus departs from Bohemia Park at 8:30 a.m. The 10K starts from Trailhead and Runs to Mosby Creek and back for an excellent run on the Row River Trail. info: cottagegrovehalf.com, 541225-7946.

BUSTER KEATON DAY

Oct. 19th

JINGLE RUSH 5K RUN | WALK

Dec. 7th, 9am Cottage Grove High School

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY (Christmas in Cottage Grove)

Dec. 7th 5pm All America Square

14 Campsite safety tips

The appeal of camping is undeniable. According to The Business Research Company, a market research and intelligence company, the global camping and caravanning market is expected to grow from just under $40 billion in 2020 to more than $45 billion in 2021. Estimates suggest the market will grow even more in the coming years, reaching $56.6 billion by 2025. Camping has long been a popular pastime for outdoor enthusiasts, but it may have developed an entirely new group of devotees in 2020. Traditional vacations may not have been possible in 2020, when governments across the globe urged citizens to avoid conventional travel as the world found itself in the throes of a global pandemic. In an effort to overcome cabin fever, many people viewed camping as a safe way to get out of the house while still limiting contact with people from other households. That no doubt inspired new generations of camping fans, many of whom will continue to pitch their tents and sit around campfires long after the pandemic has ended. The National Park Service recognizes the popularity of camping and urges people to stay safe. Veteran campers and novices alike can benefit from reviewing these safety tips, courtesy of the NPS. • Plan ahead. Camping trips may not require hours of scouring travel websites in an effort to find the best deals on flights and hotels. But camping trips still require ample planning. When planning a trip, take into account who’s coming along. Assess their camping skills and physical fitness to determine the most appropriate place to camp. Campers with limited mobility may be best suited for accessible campsites. The NPS urges campers to consider if everyone in the group will be able to make a long hike from the parking lot to the campsite. If not, choose a site that you can pull right up to or is just a short, easy walk from the parking lot. • Research the campsite and surrounding area. Know as much as possible about the campsite prior to embarking on your trip. Learn about everything from the local wildlife you may