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Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend
March 13-14, 2010
Nye Beach
On March 13 and 14, it's the Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend, where the public is the detective. Participants visit various locations throughout the beachside village, interviewing local residents and merchants who are dressed up in costume, all of whom are suspects. Prizes are then awarded to the winning sleuths.
Things begin at 11 on Saturday, March 13, in Nye Beach (just follow the signs!). Participants purchase their Mystery Packets for $5, and may choose to work alone or in groups.
For more information, contact Linda Neigebauer at lindaraen@charter.net.
The Blessing of the Fleet
March 20, 2010
http://www.newportfishermenswives.com
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.
Newport's 2nd Annual Restaurant Week
March 25-April 1, 2010
www.newportchamber.org
Come enjoy 3-course prix-fixé meals at your favorite Newport restaurants during Newport’s 2nd Annual Restaurant Week March 25-April 1, 2010. Sample new restaurants you haven't yet experienced, and explore exciting new dishes at your old favorites.
Spring Whale Watching Week
March 20-27, 2010
www.whalespoken.org
Join the California gray whales on their spring trip past Newport! Throughout the week, trained volunteers from Oregon State Parks will be available at key sighting points to answer questions and help visitors spot whales. Also available will be whale watching charters.
54th Annual Loyalty Days
April 29-May 2, 2010
www.loyaltydays.com
Loyalty Day was originated by the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) on the East Coast, with Newport's veterans starting our local Loyalty Day celebration in May of 1956. As the celebration continued to spread throughout the nation, Congress wrote a Joint Resolution and President Eisenhower signed the Bill into law designating the First of May as Loyalty Day, a special day set aside for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.With Newport's strong support of the Loyalty Day tradition and its designation as a Coast Guard City USA, we invite you to share in this years celebration.
Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest
May 21-23, 2010
Rogue Headquarters at South Beach
http://www.brewersalefest.com/
The festival was created in memory of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier's faithful companion Brewer, who passed away on May 20th 2006. Brewer grew up in the brewery and eventually rose to the rank of chairman of Rogue Ales. The dog-friendly festival is held inside the Rogue Ales Brewery and includes 30+ microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing and celebrity dog look-alikes (Rin-Tin-Tin, Lassie, Benjy, and of course, Brewer).
Clambake and Seafood BBQ and Pet Parade
July 3, 2010
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m,
NW Beach Drive at the Nye Beach Turnaround
The eighth annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ will include food and fun on the beach, all with a historical theme that recalls the days when Nye Beach was actually a separate village from Newport, connected by a muddy set of wooden planks. The event will begin with a pet parade at the Performing Arts Center at 9:30 a.m., ending at the turnaround at 9:45 a.m. A free shuttle to the event will be available at the courthouse, on Olive Street, one block from Highway 101.
