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Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) HOOD RIVER OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY

July 4; Hood River, OR

Port Marina Park is the scene for a parade, barbecue, fun run, entertainment and fireworks. Info: (800) 366-3530.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) TURKEY RAMA

July 8-10; McMinnville, OR

Community, once the Turkey Capital of the World, celebrates its historical tie to the turkey. Traditional turkey BBQ, Biggest Turkey Contest. Also carnival, car show and entertainment. Info: (503) 472-6196.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) TALKEETNA MOOSE DROPPING FESTIVAL

July 9-10; Talkeetna, AK

Parade, booths, entertainment, and a Moose Dropping Toss Game. Info: (907) 733-2487 or (908) 733-1478.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) SIERRA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

July 15-17

Three days of storytelling in a woodland setting in this annual event. Includes workshops and performances. Info: (530) 265-2826.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL

July 22-24; Gilroy, CA

Midsummer harvest celebration in "The Garlic Capital of the World". Garlic Alley, garlic cooking competition, music, arts and crafts and more. Info: (408) 842-1625.

 

 

 

EDITOR'S NOTE: Events are listed by date and location as submitted to OTR Travel Information Services, Inc. Dates for this publication were provided by event chairpersons, local chambers of commerce, or convention and visitors bureaus and are subject to change. Please confirm the date and location of events with the you are planning to attend in case an activity has been canceled or rescheduled.