Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree
A 3-day immersive bluegrass event. Bring your instrument and play music with friends, or enjoy the talented lineup of bluegrass musicians. Food, craft, and instrument vendors throughout.
Tickets and information at https://tyghvalleybluegrass.com/
Demolition Derby
Information about signing up to participate here. Or just come and watch the fun from the stands :)
Wasco County Fair & Rodeo
The Wasco County Fair and Rodeo is a family friendly event held the third weekend in August. The Fair kicks off with Family FREE Day on Thursday (thanks to Waste Connection), so bring your family and enjoy the livestock, crafts, demonstrations, Circus Acts, Interactive Games, Godfrey The Magician. On Friday you'll find all kinds of the same interactive Games, Godfrey, Masters Family Circus, and Live music after the rodeo. On Saturday it will be all hands on deck with all the activities, games, with rodeo and beer garden in the evening and Live Band Music after that to dance the last night away. After the rodeo on Friday and Saturday night you'll want to stay in your seats for the Google Drone Light Show that will go up over the rodeo arena with 150 drones shining brightly!! Sunday we will have the Cowboy Church Service with Breakfast served up by Safeway and then Demolition Derby at 11am. So much fun to be had during this year's Fair and Rodeo that you won't want to miss it!
For tickets & information, click here.
Grass Car Race: Wamic
The schedule for the 2024 Grass Car Races at the Stockyard has been released. For questions or inquiries please contact Sportsman's Grass Car Racing at 541-980-8923. Make sure you are following their Facebook page for updates and announcements.
Dufur Threshing Bee
The annual Dufur Threshing Bee celebrates the harvest with demonstrations and exhibits offering a glimpse into the lives of early pioneers.
Dufur, a tiny town perched on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, is a center of dry-land wheat farming that began just after settlers arrived on the Oregon Trail, 175 years ago.
On the second weekend in August the quaint town just 13 miles south of The Dalles, celebrates its roots in Oregon agriculture with the Dufur Threshing Bee: a weekend of old-time activities. With so much of life and work busily focused on electronic media and on-line communication, this event is a hands-on opportunity to reconnect with a slower, easier pace.
“We’re keeping the old farming traditions and history alive before we forget and lose them,” said Dufur Historical Society President and Director, Nancy Gibson. “Regardless of where they come from, folks who come here feel a connection to their roots and the beauty of the land here.”
More information here.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Grass Car Race: Wamic
The schedule for the 2024 Grass Car Races at the Stockyard has been released. For questions or inquiries please contact Sportsman's Grass Car Racing at 541-980-8923. Make sure you are following their Facebook page for updates and announcements.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Simnasho Tribal Market
The Simnasho Tribal Market will create opportunities for tribal members and visitors to meet each other, purchase authentic native arts & crafts and traditional foods, and enjoy music, dance, stories and legend-telling.
Grass Car Race: Wamic
The schedule for the 2024 Grass Car Races at the Stockyard has been released. For questions or inquiries please contact Sportsman's Grass Car Racing at 541-980-8923. Make sure you are following their Facebook page for updates and announcements.
Grass Car Race: Wamic
The schedule for the 2024 Grass Car Races at the Stockyard has been released. For questions or inquiries please contact Sportsman's Grass Car Racing at 541-980-8923. Make sure you are following their Facebook page for updates and announcements.
Movement Matters | Live Cooking Demo and Preview of Walk With Ease
Walk With Ease is a FREE program for all Oregonians provided by Oregon State University Extension that can:
- Build confidence in being physically active
- Get you moving no matter your mobility or fitness level
- Reduce pain and improve overall health
Join us to learn more about why movement matters -- and enjoy a live healthy cooking demonstration!
Maupin Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 10th brings the 3rd annual Maupin Holiday Bazaar. Support local artists & makers while crossing off your holiday shopping list! Featuring a bake sale, craft booths, a clothing exchange and visit with Santa at 4 p.m.!
Click here to register as a vendor!
Dufur Hometown Christmas
Experience the small-town splendor of Dufur Hometown Christmas! This cherished tradition has grown into an enchanting, quintessential Christmas village celebration. Hometown Christmas offers a full day of fun activities throughout the community and hotel. In town, explore a holiday craft market and special activities offered by local businesses.
The Balch Hotel is featuring festive food and beverages, hands-on holiday activities (think wreath-making and cookie decorating), and a holiday mixer with lively music in the lobby & parlor. After sundown, enjoy a twinkling lighted tractor parade that captures all the charm and magic of the season.
Cooking Up Fun!
Cooking classes for youth ages 9+. Let’s bake, create, and celebrate! This class is designed to teach kitchen safety and basic cooking skills while creating delicious dishes. Call 541-296-5494 to register. Classes are every Wednesday from Oct 18-Dec 6, 2023 from 2:30-4:30pm @ Southern Wasco County Library.
Maupin Holiday Festival
Gather family and friends and join the community for the Maupin Holiday Festival: Merry & Bright 2023!
During the event, kids and families can make holiday crafts at the Library. Santa will arrive at 2:30 p.m., and kids can visit and take pictures in the North Pole.
Buy a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine on the patio and receive a free commemorative mug. Nonprofits, businesses, sports teams, or groups of friends can join the lamppost decorating contest for a chance to win $250 (more details to come!). There will also be carols, Christmas music, and warming stations in the park.
The event culminates with the traditional Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. We hope you'll join the community for this festive event!
Thanks to Wasco Electric Co-op for brightening our holiday season with their sponsorship of this event.
For more information, contact City Hall at 541-395-2698 or cityhall@cityofmaupin.org
Cooking Up Fun!
Cooking classes for youth ages 9+. Let’s bake, create, and celebrate! This class is designed to teach kitchen safety and basic cooking skills while creating delicious dishes. Call 541-296-5494 to register. Classes are every Wednesday from Oct 18-Dec 6, 2023 from 2:30-4:30pm @ Southern Wasco County Library.
Wamic Thanksgiving Potluck
Our potluck Thanksgiving is back! We will host this special tradition once again in true Sportsmans Pub and Grub style. please sign up at the Stockyard with what you would like to bring. we will have a bonfire, games on TVs and games to play. this is family friendly and we hope to see anyone wanting a meal and some friendly faces to hang with on Thanksgiving.
Potluck dinner at 3pm but we will be open at noon for anyone wanting to come by and help set up or enjoy the games. we will also have areas for anyone to play board games, the WII or pool. The Stockyard will be donating 2 turkeys and a ham for the event.
Cooking Up Fun!
Cooking classes for youth ages 9+. Let’s bake, create, and celebrate! This class is designed to teach kitchen safety and basic cooking skills while creating delicious dishes. Call 541-296-5494 to register. Classes are every Wednesday from Oct 18-Dec 6, 2023 from 2:30-4:30pm @ Southern Wasco County Library.
SWC School District Calendar Committee Meeting
South Wasco community members who are impacted by the school calendar are invited to join the SWCSD Calendar Committee for a meeting to discuss the SWC school calendar.
Cooking Up Fun!
Cooking classes for youth ages 9+. Let’s bake, create, and celebrate! This class is designed to teach kitchen safety and basic cooking skills while creating delicious dishes. Call 541-296-5494 to register. Classes are every Wednesday from Oct 18-Dec 6, 2023 from 2:30-4:30pm @ Southern Wasco County Library.
SWC School District Committee Meeting
South Wasco community members who are impacted by the school calendar are invited to join the SWCSD Calendar Committee for a meeting to discuss the SWC school calendar.
Entrepreneur Focus Group
The South Wasco Alliance, in partnership with OHSU, will be conducting its second entrepreneur focus group on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, 9 Am-11 AM hosted at Maupin Works small business hub and co-working space.
We'll have an appreciation gift for all participants. We would like to invite as many current or aspiring entrepreneurs in South Wasco as possible. If you’re in business now or thinking about starting a business — including part-time for extra income — please join us!
Cooking Up Fun!
Cooking classes for youth ages 9+. Let’s bake, create, and celebrate! This class is designed to teach kitchen safety and basic cooking skills while creating delicious dishes. Call 541-296-5494 to register. Classes are every Wednesday from Oct 18-Dec 6, 2023 from 2:30-4:30pm @ Southern Wasco County Library.
SWC School District Committee Meeting
South Wasco community members who are impacted by the school calendar are invited to join the SWCSD Calendar Committee for a meeting to discuss the SWC school calendar.
