Discover events on the Southern Oregon Coast

Summer is a great time to spend time on the Southern Oregon Coast for its glorious sunshine and outdoor fun. It’s also the season of music festivals and concerts, where you can listen to bluegrass in a boathouse or classical piano in a park. Here’s what you need to know to chill out with sweet sounds or jam out at a local pub in 2025.

On Oregon’s Adventure Coast — Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston — a verdant, forest-covered land meets the bay, river and sea. It’s a place where you can immerse yourself in nature and wildlife, feel the adrenaline surge as you cruise down a mountain bike trail, chill out while paddling peaceful waterways or tap into culture, arts and athletics. And this year, it’s also where you can celebrate 150 years of Coos Bay history with a summer packed full of parties, history lessons and other fun events. You’ll also have plenty of chances to commemorate regional icons and community institutions. Here’s a look at the festive events happening across Oregon’s Adventure Coast this summer.

With built-in entertainment, local eats and a unique link to the area, a local festival can be the perfect centerpiece for your next getaway. In Curry County on Oregon’s South Coast, you’ll find festivals celebrating everything from pirates to fungi, plus colorful displays of floral bloom or literally millions of holiday lights. Here’s a rundown of the best festivals on the Southern Oregon Coast to add to your calendar.

Ready to start a new holiday tradition? Every year, Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park brings the sparkle and cheer of the holiday season to a gorgeous garden setting on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean. Come experience the magic for yourself and see why this beloved display on Oregon’s Adventure Coast keeps visitors coming back year after year.

Experience the best views, stays and eats during October’s annular eclipse. The Southern Coast of Oregon is lovely any season of the year, but one very specific moment happening this fall stands out above the rest. At a few minutes...

Attention Mushroom Lovers!  Travel Southern Oregon Coast is partnering with WildCraft to offer six mushroom-hunting adventures exploring the natural beauty and ecological wonders of the Southern Oregon Coast this coming fall.   What is WildCraft? A studio school based in Portland,...