| Sisters area events calendar
July
2010
Sisters
Roundup of Gems — Thursday-Sunday, July1-4, 2010
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.
Sisters
Summer Faire
— Saturday & Sunday, July 3 &
4, 2010
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 Fiber Arts Stroll — Sunday, July 4, 2010
7th annual fiber art stroll through Sisters. Local businesses
will host textile demonstrations, special quilting exhibits,
music and refreshments. 2-6 p.m. Contact Stitchin’
Post/Ann Richardson at 541-549-6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
Sisters
Quilt Walk — Saturday-Sunday, July 3-11, 2010
Quilt Show sponsoring businesses display quilts by local quilters
during their regular business hours. Contact Stitchin’
Post/Ann Richardson at 541-549-6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
Sisters
Quilters’ Affair — Monday-Friday, July 5-9, 2010
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
Outdoor Quilt Show — Saturday, July 10, 2010
The 35th 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 Stitchin’
Post at 541-549-6061 or visit www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
Sisters
Annual Library Book Sale — Saturday, July 10, 2010
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 17 & 18, 2010
The 9th Annual Metolius River Fly Fishing and Bamboo Rod Fair
to be held 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.
Sisters Arts & Crafts Street Festival — Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25, 2010
Arts, crafts, food, entertainment and winetasting. Silent Auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. Located on Oak Street between Cascade & Adams Avenues. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail ufo1555@aol.com.
August
2010
Sisters
Summer Faire #2 — Saturday & Sunday, July 31 & August 1, 2010
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 13 & 14, 2010
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 the church for more information: 541-549-7087.
Sisters
Bead Stampede — Saturday & Sunday, August 7 & 8, 2010
The 7th annual bead show at Barkley Park. Artists selling handmade
one-of-a-kind beads and jewelry from beads and buttons. Onsite
demonstrations. Contact: 541-549-0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Sisters
Antique Fair — Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15, 2010
Antique dealers selling quality antiques and collectibles at Village
Green Park. Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 541-549-0251 or e-mail jeri@sisterscountry.com for more
information. Sponsored by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pacific
Amateur Golf Classic — Monday-Saturday, August 30-September 4, 2010
Approximately 700 players are expected for the 14th 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.
September
2010
Sisters
Western & Native American Arts Festival — Saturday & Sunday,
September 4 & 5, 2010
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.
Sisters
Folk Festival — Friday-Sunday, September 10-12, 2010
The 15th annual celebration of American music from blues to
bluegrass includes performances by top folk artists and musicians.
Contact: Katie Yoder, 541-549-4979. Sponsor: Sisters Folk Festival, www.sistersfolkfestival.org.
Sisters
Fall Street Festival — Saturday & Sunday, September
18 & 19, 2010
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
Stride Into Autumn — Sunday, September 19, 2010
5k & 10k walks for competitive and non-competitive walkers.
Beginning and ending at Sisters Athletic Club you will pass
through the beautiful Sisters areas where you will get a further
appreciation of all the beauty Oregon has to offer. Organized
by Wonders of Walking. Register at www.wondersofwalking.com or Sisters Athletic Club, 541-549-6878.
Sisters
In Sisters Celebration — Friday-Sunday, September 24-26,
2010
The 13th 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.
October
2010
Sisters
Harvest Faire — Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10,
2010
Now in its 29th 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.
From Timber to Turned Wood –TBD
The event features a lumberjack exhibition, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, ax throwing, chainsaw carving and chopping, speed pole climbing and an obstacle pole relay race. There will be wood carving demonstrations and other demonstrations from wood artists. Musicians will gather for a “Log Jam.” Contact and sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 541-549-0251.
November
2010
Sisters
Holiday Celebration & Parade — Friday & Saturday,
November 26 & 27, 2010
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27 in
Barclay Park. Join us for this community event and help bring
in the holidays. The Christmas Parade is on Saturday, November
27 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.
January
2011 (Events subject to change)
Events to be announced...
February
2011 (Events subject to change)
Hoodoo
Winter Carnival
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 28th year. Contact: Doug Ritchie
at 541-822-3799 or Hoodoo Ski Area, www.hoodoo.com.
March
2011 (Events subject to change)
Events to be announced...
April
2011 (Events subject to change)
Americana
Art Stroll
Art stroll and a benefit chili feed at Bronco Billy’s
Ranch Grill. For info, call 541-549-4979 or visit www.sistersfolkfestival.org.
“My
Own Two Hands” Americana Art Party & Auction
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.sistersfolkfestival.org.
Central
Oregon Shootout Golf Tournament
Held at Aspen Lakes, Black Butte Ranch and Eagle Crest. For
more details call 541-549-4653.
June
2011
Ray’s
Food Place/Kiwanis Club of Sisters Charitable Funds Golf Tournament
For more information or registration contact Jeff McDonald at macatak@outlawnet.com,
Location: Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Sponsor: Sisters Kiwanis.
Sisters
Rodeo and Parade — Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 2011
Come to the "Biggest Little Show in the World!" Now
in its 71st 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.
Sisters Art in the Park
Arts, crafts, food, entertainment and winetasting. Silent Auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. Located at the corner of Hwy. 20 & Jefferson Avenue. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail ufo1555@aol.com.
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