Dog's, Microbrew & Music

May 17-19 2013

Why a brew festival for dogs?

Why not? The festival was created in memory of Brewer, the faithful companion of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier, who passed away on May 20th, 2006. Brewer grew up in the brewery and eventually rose to the rank of CEO of Rogue Ales. Brewer was, is, an integral part of the Rogue Culture and we miss him dearly. Nobody would have enjoyed a brew festival for dogs more so than Brewer.

It is in his honor that for two days a year we welcome dogs and their human companions to our brewery and celebrate with the best microbrew, music, and food that also benefits the Oregon Humane Society and other dog charities. Join us!

June 7-9 2013

Organized by the Celtic Heritage Alliance, the Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games is one of many year-round events which support its ongoing mission to promote and preserve Celtic culture on the Oregon coast.

Each summer, visitors from all over the Pacific Northwest flock to Newport, Oregon to join in this celebration of Celtic culture which spans the seven Celtic nations of Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland & Wales.

Come enjoy authentic Celtic dance and music performances, authentuc Celtic food like Scottish meat pies, Cornish pastry, and colcannon.

Highland games included caber toss, Scottish hammer, and stone throw among many others. 

NEWPORT -- Seeing the Blessing of the Fleet for the first time in this city was a thrill for the Hankins family of Bonanza, Oregon.

“Really informative -- it’s great learning about the history of the coast,” said Dan Hankins, after a boat tour Saturday to watch the event. “Our captain knew the history of all the boats.”

“And all the new babies,” added wife Vera, to the grins of her three daughters, aged 14 to 18.  “You get a much better view of the fishing community when you realize they all know each other, that they’re like a big family.”

The Hankins braved the chill and rain -- and for a short while, hail -- to watch the annual parade of fishing boats and other vessels at Yaquina Bay.

The event began with a red helicopter fly-by by the U.S. Coast Guard, followed by the blessing of each boat on the water by local clergy.

March 16, 2013

The Oregon coast welcomes spring with an old mariner’s custom this weekend -- Blessing of the Fleet.

The annual event has been held in Newport since the 1950s, and begins with a Fishermen’s Memorial Service Saturday (March 16) at 8 a.m.

The service is held at the Fishermen’s Memorial Sanctuary at Yaquina State Park.  It’s open to the public.

The sanctuary was commissioned by Newport Fishermen’s Wives, Inc., so that families would have a place of comfort when they’ve lost someone at sea.

Local clergy join in the Blessing of the Fleet, at 12:45 p.m., when an annual parade of fishing vessels, charter boats and pleasure craft begins near the port’s international terminal.

Newport Oregon is a popular Oregon Coast destination on any weekend, and doubly so on any sunny weekend. But, Newport serves up some great reasons why people love it. The beach is huge and perfect for playing in the waves, flying a kite, or running your dog. There are plenty of delicious places to devour the bounty of Oregon Coast's fresh seafood. And, from crabbing to fishing to shops and unique attractions like Undersea World and the sea lions, there is no shortage of things to do in Newport.

It is certainly one of our favorite places to to visit when we want a change of scenery. So, that's just where we headed for this past Valentine's Day weekend. We walked the shops on Bay street, watched the sea lions, spent time playing frisbee on Nye Beach and enjoyed plenty of great food at places like Rogue Ales Public House, the Chowder Bowl, South Beach Fish Market, and Local Ocean (one of our very favorite seafood restaurants on the Oregon Coast).

Fun, Food & Wine on the Oregon Coast

Feb 21-24, 2013

It wouldn't be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It's the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival.

Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. The 2013 festival promises to be packed with all of the fun, food and wine you've come to know and love at the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival!

Feb 9, 2013

Attend The 13th annual day-long Fossil Fest event on Saturday, February 9 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.

This is your chance to have an up-close look at some exciting fossils and the scientists who work with them! Activities will include a fossil swap and special displays staffed by the North American Research Group.

Bring in your fossils or other beach finds for identification by Oregon's preeminent paleontologist, Dr. William Orr. Dr. Orr will be giving a presentation in the Hennings Auditorium at 1:30pm entitled "Digging up the Kings Valley Groundsloth". He will also be available to sign copies of his book, Oregon Fossils. This program is open to the general public, and as always, admission is by suggested donation.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will observe Sea Otter Awareness Week, a week-long event to educate the public about the integral role that sea otters play in the marine ecosystem.

The week's activities will include a talk about sea otters, sea otter crafts and an abundance of information about sea otters' natural history and adaptations.

Public Sea Otter feedings at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm

For more information click on Sea Otter

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering activities to chase away the winter blahs this month, including Valentine's Day sea lion kisses, "Pop the Question" special for sweethearts, a birthday party for Hunter, the sea otter and special children's programs.

"Pop the Question" Special is a unique marriage proposal being offered to would-be grooms looking for a memorable way to pop the question. Two divers emerge from one of the Passages of the Deep tanks holding up a sign asking "Will You Marry Me?" The proposals are available February 12, 13 and 14 at the following times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Reservations can be made by calling 541-867-3474 ext. 2313.

THE CHOCOLATE CLASSIC BENEFITS LINCOLN COUNTY R.S.V.P. PROGRAMS, ASSISTS SENIORS

The ROARING 20’s 20^th Annual R.S.V.P. CHOCOLATE CLASSICS, Saturday January 29, 7pm at Newport’s beautiful Oregon Coast Aquarium.

You LOVE chocolate. WE love chocolate. And we all love making our homes and neighborhoods a better place for all of us.  And ALL YOU CAN EAT CHOCOLATE (guilt free, no less) is a fun and delicious way to help our communities! “What a fun and delicious way to help the community!” Says Tamara Rosser of R.S.V.P. “You’ve NEVER had a better reason to Indulge!”

Rescued after being injured by a boat and abandoned by his mother, a young otter joins the Aquarium's all-male raft. The young otter lived in a small pool while in quarantine. The rescued otter has been named "Mojo" and he's already become fast friends with an older otter named Hunter and he's spending most of his time rolling underwater!

Mojo is a young rescued Northern sea otter and he was introduced to the Sea Otter Exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium under close supervision of Aquarium mammalogists Yesterday (Tuesday December 21st) and "Mojo," goes on exhibit today!