Annual Membership Meeting
The Annual Membership Meeting is a mandatory yearly meeting usually held the third Thursday in January. It’s purpose is to elect board member positions that are up for re election along with any business that needs to be handled including amendments to the bylaws. This meeting is open to the membership along with the interested public.
This year’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29th at Black Market Gourmet, 495 Central Ave at 5:30pm.
To become a member or for more information visit here.
Established in 2000, The Farmers Market was formed to help bring the local farmer and the community together. It opens the first Wednesday in May and runs every Wednesday to the last Wednesday in October. During the peak season, the three blocks of Central Ave are filled with produce, farm to table, arts and crafts and a food court. EBT and SNAP program are available during the season.
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Thousands of visitors come to Downtown Coos Bay on the fourth weekend in August to seek out all things Blackberry and all things local. From jams and jellies to baked goods, candy, and wine; it’s all about the Blackberry. The festival hosts over 100 artists, artisans, and vendors. So, bring the entire family. Walk around and experience our unique blackberry culture! This is a great event for everyone – tourists, locals, and sellers.
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The Bay Area Fun Festival, also known as the greatest last party of the summer, happens here in Coos Bay and surrounding areas on the third weekend in September! Thousands of locals and visitors from afar come to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of beautiful downtown Coos Bay and surrounding areas for this popular festival. Highlights include live entertainment, the famous Cruz The Coos and Show N’ Shine featuring nearly 500 vintage automobiles, the Prefontaine Memorial Run and the Bay Area Fun Festival parade.
For more information click here.
Downtown Coos Bay Trick or Treat
Hundreds of businesses in the Downtown district, Front Street and the Coos Bay Village roll out the Trick or Treat mats and on Halloween from 3pm to 5pm the streets are filled with kiddos all dressed in their favorite costume. It truly is a family affair with parents joining in to dress up and even the family dog shows up dressed for the occasion. The Trick or Treaters scurry from store front to store front. We are not sure of the total poundage but there is a tremendous amount of candy that is handed out those two hours. All are welcome!
For a list of participating businesses click here.
Downtown Holiday Open Houses
Get into the holiday spirit and work on your gift-giving lists at the Annual Downtown Holiday Open Houses. Participating businesses will open their doors on the second weekend in November for the Holiday Open Houses. Browse participating shops for gift-giving inspirations and holiday home decor while entering to win door prizes.
Shop Small Saturday and the Cider Walk
The Coos Bay Downtown Association invites you to spend Saturday November 29th in downtown Coos Bay for Shop Small Saturday. Start your Saturday at Jennie’s Shoes on Central to pick up your map and commemorative mug for the Cider walk. Participating business will be providing cider along with specials to celebrate Shop Small Saturday. Stick around to see Santa arrive and stay for the lighted parade and tree lighting. We encourage shoppers to support their neighborhood businesses and to embrace the day as a holiday shopping tradition.
Santa, Walking Light Parade, and the Tree Lighting!!
Santa Claus is coming to Coos Bay on Saturday, November 29th for the day to spend it with all the children. He will arrive in style to the Visitor Center at 2:30 and will spend the next two hours visiting with kiddos, getting their wish lists and handing out candy canes. Then meet Santa at Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue at 5pm for the first annual Walking Light Parade. Santa and his elves will hand out lighted glow sticks and necklaces to all that want to follow Santa down Central to the tree lighting. The Parade will start at 5:30 and Santa will lead the parade. Once Santa and the parade reaches the Visitor Center, they will be joined by the mayor and Coos Bay’s Tree will be lit to start the holiday season. Cider and cookies will be provided by Farr’s True Value and Banner Bank and music will be provided by Bi Coastal Media. Be a part of this new tradition on Saturday, November 29th
