Upcoming Events and Points of Interest at the Oregon Coast
We were completely booked for this year's 33rd Annual Seafood and Wine Festival in February. It is not too early to book a stay for next year's always wonderful event!
http://www.newportchamber.org/seafood_wine.htm
The Blessing of the Fleet March 20, 2010
Tradition runs deep at Newport’s annual Blessing of the Fleet: a community ceremony honoring local fishermen and their families.
The event is open to all vessels wishing to ask for protection at sea, bountiful catches, and peace of mind for families at home. Parade begins at 12:45 pm on Yaquina Bay, near the Port’s international terminal. Boats will pass in front of the lifeboat Victory, where local ministers onboard will ask blessings as each vessel passes.
A full day of events. Other same-day events include Survival Suit Races at 9:30 am at the Newport Tradewinds dock, a service honoring the fishing community and its families at the Fishermen’s Memorial Sanctuary at Yaquina Bay State Park, and The Great Newport Seafood Cook-Off—20 teams creating delectable dishes with crab, cod, sole and shrimp, 6 pm at Newport Middle School.
http://www.newportfishermenswives.com
