ANNUAL EVENTS IN AND NEAR YACHATS, OREGON
In the mood for a festival or event? Find out what’s happening nearby. Overleaf Lodge & Spa is not only the perfect spot for rest and relaxation, but also the perfect place to stay as you explore our area’s signature festivals and events!
Upcoming Events
During your stay at Overleaf Lodge & Spa, you may enjoy these Oregon Coast events in and near Yachats.
Beach, Bikes & Blues Festival, Waldport
May 6
Listen to live blues music and wander along a vendor fair with handmade gifts. Plus, vacation getaways and food trucks. Festival welcomes bike racers attending the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic.
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Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, Yachats
May 6
Registration is open for the 2023 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, a premier bike race in Yachats area and Siuslaw National Forest. Try 37 miles or 60 miles. Stay at Overleaf Lodge & Spa and get 10% off.
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Rhododendron Festival, Florence
May 19-22
This year’s theme is Rip Roarin’ Rhodies, featuring a spectacular display of rhododendrons in bloom. Festival includes a vendor fair, classic car cruise, 5K run, carnival and parade. Plus, live music and delicious food.
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Waldport Beachcomber Days
June 18-23
Just up Highway 101 from us in Waldport, this feel-good festival features live entertainment, a car show, parade, vendor fair and one truly Oregon spectacle: a timber show! Don’t miss it.
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Perpetua Coast 50K
September 30-October 1
Escape to beautiful shoreline trails within the stunning Cape Perpetua Scenic Area during this premiere 50K running event. Registration opens March 1!
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Yachats Mushroom Festival
2023 Date TBA
Fans of fungi will enjoy educational talks, guided walks, themed menus in participating area restaurants, and workshops to learn everything there is to know about local mushrooms and mushroom harvesting.
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Yachats Celtic Music Festival
November 10-12
You’ll hear world-class Celtic music right here on the Oregon Coast. Celtic performers come from all over the world to perform at this favorite festival. Tickets are required.
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King Tides Oregon Coast
November 24-26, December 22-24
January 20-22, 2024
When the moon is closest to the Earth, or during a perigean, it’s King Tide season, when the high tides are highest, and the low tides are lowest. Wave action during these times is impressive, too, perfect for viewing from your oceanfront window at Overleaf Lodge & Spa!
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Victorian Christmas Open Houses, Heceta Head Lightstation, Florence
2023 Date TBA
Don’t miss the beautiful Keeper’s House decorated Victorian style for the holidays at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint. Local musicians perform, too. Fee is $5 for parking per vehicle at the site.
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New Year’s Day Peace Hike, Yachats
January 1, 2024
The Yachats Trails Committee organizes this annual hike at the start of the new year. The hike honors the memory of Amanda, a Native American woman forced to walk barefoot to a Yachats internment camp in 1864. The hike follows the Amanda Trail.
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New Year’s Day Peace Hike, Yachats
January 13-14, 2024
This event celebrates the beauty of agates, those treasured rocks found along Yachats beaches. Artistans craft jewelry and other fine goods to showcase the gorgeous color variety in agates. You’ll be amazed.
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Big Blue Film Festival, Newport
2024 date TBA
This one-of-a-kind film festival hosted by Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center features ocean-themed films, striving to raise awareness about marine issues and how we might solve them. Includes Q&As with filmmakers. Tickets are required.
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Seafood & Wine Festival, Newport
2024 date TBA
Enjoy delicious, locally caught seafood and locally produced Northwest wines at the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. Vendors also sell their handcrafted foods and arts. Tickets are required.
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