2008 Sisters area events calendar
February
2008
Hoodoo
Winter Carnival — Saturday, February 9, 2008
Celebrate winter and all the recreational opportunities that
come with the season. Children’s games, annual dummy downhill,
barbeque and tube racing at the Autobahn are the highlights
of this annual event, now in its 27th year. Contact: Doug Ritchie
at 541-822-3799 or Hoodoo Ski Area, www.hoodoo.com.
March
2008
John
Craig Memorial Nordic Ski Race, Mail Carry — Saturday,
March 15, 2008
Come ski the Pacific Northwest’s most scenic and historic
Nordic event! The course traverses the beautiful McKenzie Pass
Highway just 9 miles west of Sisters and offers spectacular
mountain views. Backcountry over the top mail carry –
30K. Tour to Dee Wright Observatory or scenic viewpoint and
back, all levels and abilities can ski the road. Aid stations
and EMT support. Race info, www.onc.org.
April
2008
Americana
Art Stroll and Silent Auction
— Friday,
April 11, 2008
Art stroll and a benefit chili feed at Bronco Billy’s
Ranch Grill. For info, call 541-549-4979 or visit www.sistersarts.org.
“My
Own Two Hands” Americana Art Auction
— Saturday,
April 12, 2008
Proceeds from the sales of the donated artwork and services
go to strengthen the music and art programs in the Sisters schools
and the greater Sisters community. For info, call 541.549.4979
or visit www.sistersarts.org.
Farmer's
Journal Horsedrawn Equipment Auction — Friday-Sunday,
April 18-20, 2008
The Small Farmer’s Journal DRAFT HORSE & HORSEDRAWN
EQUIPMENT AUCTION and SWAP MEET held at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds
combines a huge auction, a vibrant jam-packed swap meet, and
educational demonstrations. This is the biggest event of its
type anywhere. Contact: Kathy or A.J., 541.549.2064 or 1.800.876.2893,
e-mail Auction@smallfarmersjournal.com.
May
2008
Sisters
Starry Nights Benefit Concert — Saturday, May 10, 2008
This is the 11th year of the benefit concerts that support the
programs and activities for kids in the Sisters School District.
Details for ticket sales have not been determined. For more
information, contact Shirleen Condiff at the Sisters School
District, 541-549-8521.
June
2008
Ray’s
Food Place/Kiwanis Club of Sisters Charitable Funds Golf Tournament
— Saturday, June 7, 2008
For more information or registration contact Bill Duehren at
whdmad@bendnet.com,
Jeff McDonald at macatak@outlawnet.com,
Location: Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Sponsor: Sisters Kiwanis.
Sisters
Rodeo and Parade — Friday-Sunday, June 13-15, 2008
Come to the "Biggest Little Show in the World!" Now
in its 68th year. Four performances sanctioned by the Professional
Rodeo Cowboys Association with a purse of over $100,000. Saturday
morning parade and Sunday pancake breakfast. Contact: 541-549-0121;
Ticket hotline: 800-827-7522. Sponsor: Sisters Rodeo Association,
www.sistersrodeo.com.
Be dazzled by over 40 displays — an acre of rocks, minerals
and fossils from throughout the world. A unique setting to view
and purchase these magnificent creations of nature. Sisters
Elementary School. Contact: Jean Miller, 503-829-2680.
74th
Oregon Open Invitational Pro Am Championship — Tuesday-Thursday,
June 24-26, 2008
The
Oregon Open brings in approximately 200 golfers from across
the Pacific Northwest. The tournament will be held at Aspen
Lakes Golf Course. Admission and parking are free. Contact Tarah
Cronquist, 1.800.688.4653 or visit www.pnwpga.com.
July
2008
Sisters
Roundup of Gems — Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6, 2008
Be dazzled by over 40 displays — an acre of rocks, minerals
and fossils from throughout the world. A unique setting to view
and purchase these magnificent creations of nature. Sisters
Middle School. Contact: Jean Miller, 503-829-2680.
Sisters
Summer Faire
— Saturday & Sunday, July 5 &
6, 2008
Over 100 vendors displaying and selling their arts & crafts,
flowers and much more. Join us for food, fun and entertainment
at Village Green Park. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 541-549-0251
for more information. Sponsored by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Around
The Block Saturday — July 5, 2008
5th annual fiber art stroll through Sisters. Local businesses
will host textile demonstrations, special quilting exhibits,
music and refreshments. 4-7:30 p.m. Contact The Stitchin’
Post/Ann Richardson at 541-549-6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
Sisters
Quilt Walk Saturday – Sunday, July 5-13, 2008
Quilt Show sponsoring businesses display quilts by local quilters
during their regular business hours. Contact The Stitchin’
Post/Ann Richardson at 541-549-6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
Sisters
Quilters’ Affair — Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 2008
Five days of quilting classes, lectures and evening programs
highlighting the diversity of the art of quilting. Contact The
Stitchin Post at 541.549.6061. www.stitchinpost.com.
Sisters
Garden Club's Garden Tour — Thursday, July 10, 2008
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are sold at The Stitchin Post at 541.549.6061
or visit www.stitchinpost.com.
Sisters
Outdoor Quilt Show — Saturday, July 12, 2008
The 33rd year of the largest outdoor quilt show in the country!
Over 1,100 quilts will be on display throughout town. Five days
of classes precede the quilt show. Join quilters from all over
the world for this wonderful one-day event. Contact The Stitchin’
Post at 541-549-6061 or visit www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
Sisters
Annual Library Book Sale — Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friends of the Sisters Library Annual Used Book Sale is held
on Library Grounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Zeta Seiple
at 549-6157.
Metolius
Bamboo Rod and Fly Fishing Fair — Saturday & Sunday,
July 19 & 20, 2008
The 7th Annual Metolius River Fly Fishing and Bamboo Rod Fair
to be held at the Black Butte School, in Camp Sherman. The two-day
event will be hosted by Roger and Kathy White of the Camp Sherman
Store. Visitors may talk with contemporary Northwest bamboo
rod builders, view examples of their work, and have a rare opportunity
to cast over 200 of these wonderful rods. Rods are available
for purchase at the show, or special order your own customized
rod. Contact: Camp Sherman Store, 541-595-6711 or e-mail: roger@campshermanstore.com.
August
2008
Sisters
Summer Faire #2
— Saturday & Sunday, August 2
& 3, 2008
Over
100 vendors displaying and selling their arts & crafts, flowers
and much more. Join us for food, fun and entertainment at Village
Green Park. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 541-549-0251 for more
information. Sponsored by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Country
Fair & Art Show — Friday & Saturday, August 8 &
9, 2008
Juried art show Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. is followed on Saturday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by a family fun-filled day with games for
kids, pony rides, homemade preserves, food booths, local music,
raffles, white elephant sale and homemade crafts and quilts.
The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 1/8 mile west of
Sisters on Hwy. 242. Contact Marcia Wood, 541-504-9358.
Sisters
Bead Stampede — Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10,
2008
Fourth annual bead show. Join us for food and fun at the Village
Green Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: 541-549-0251. Sponsor:
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sisters
Antique Faire — Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17,
2008
Booths selling furniture, textiles, jewelry, collectibles and
much more. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Village Green Park. Contact: 541-549-0251. Sponsor: Sisters
Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sisters
Western & Native American Arts Festival — Saturday & Sunday,
August 30 & 31, 2008
Vendors selling top-quality handmade traditional and Native
American wares. A variety of pottery, Western and Native American
jewelry, art work, clothing, metal art, log furniture and more.
Western music and Native American dancers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
located at Creekside Park, Hwy. 20 & Jefferson. Sisters
Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-549-0251, or www.sisterschamber.com.
September
2008
Sisters
Folk Festival — Friday-Sunday, September 5-7, 2008
The 13th annual celebration of American music from blues to
bluegrass includes performances by top folk artists and musicians.
Contact: Erin Deggendorfer, 541-549-4979. Sponsor: Folk Festival
Association, www.sistersfolkfestival.com.
Northwest
Pro Rodeo Finals — Friday & Saturday, September 19
& 20, 2008
The NPRA Finals will take place at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds.
Performances are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. with a
purse of $70,000. For more information contact Ryder Gauteraux
or Dan Wolfe at 549-588-5007 or visit www.outlawproductionslive.com.
Sisters
Fall Street Festival— Saturday & Sunday, September
20-21, 2008
Arts, crafts, food, entertainment and winetasting. Silent Auction
benefiting Sisters School District's Creative Departments. Located
on Oak Street between Cascade & Main Avenues. For more information
contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail ufo1555@aol.com.
Sisters
In Sisters Celebration — Friday-Sunday, September 26-28,
2008
The 10th annual celebration of the Sister-Sister relationship.
Nationally recognized sister celebrities, speakers, fun activities
and much more. Round up your sister, your mom, your best friend
and enjoy a casual weekend of foot-stomping fun and special
memories. Contact: Chamber at 541-549-0251. Sponsor: Sisters
Area Chamber of Commerce, www.sistersinsisters.com.
Pacific
Amateur Golf Classic — Saturday-Thursday, September 27-October
2, 2008
Approximately 700 players are expected for the 11th year of
this event. The multi-day Classic consists of daily tournament
play at courses throughout the region including Sunriver, Eagle
Crest Resort, Aspen Lakes Golf Courses and more. Contact COVA
at 888.425.3976 or www.pacamgolf.com.
October
2008
Sisters
Harvest Faire — Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12,
2008
Now in its 27th year, this faire brings together over 200 juried
vendors of handcrafted quality arts and crafts, plus food and
entertainment. Located on the streets of downtown Sisters. Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Contact: 541-549-0251. Sponsor:
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
November
2008
Sisters
Holiday Celebration & Parade — Friday & Saturday,
November 28 & 29, 2008
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 28 in
Barclay Park. Join us for this community event and help bring
in the holidays. The Christmas Parade is on Saturday, November
29 at 2 p.m. on Hood Avenue. This tradition is fun for the entire
family. Following the parade, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
at the chamber. Enjoy refreshments and holiday cheer. Contact
and sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 541-549-0251
or 866-549-0252.
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