Calendar of Events
Experience a little bit of agriculture at these events and
activities offered throughout Oregon. Events are listed by
date.
To see a list of ongoing ag experiences, click here.
Oregon State Fair,
August 22 - September 1, 2008
With more than 9,000 things to do, see and taste, the 2008
Oregon State Fair is too big to miss. It truly has something for
everybody, with events and activities that are classic and
cutting-edge, wholesome and hip, rockin’ and refined, and
uniquely Oregon. Where else could you, in one day, go to a draft
horse driving competition, enter a watermelon spitting contest,
ride a Ferris wheel, try your hand (and feet) at rock climbing,
taste Oregon’s finest wines, and see teen sensation Vanessa
Hudgens, star of the High School Musical movies, in concert?
So come and visit. Better yet, participate in the
fair. It could be a talent or skill you find rewarding or maybe it's
a group activity the whole family can get involved in.
To
enter an Oregon's Best contest, click here.
Oregon County Fairs, various dates
Oregon fairs have been an important expression of our culture
and heritage even before statehood in the mid-1800s. Each year we
gather together in our communities to showcase our unique talents
and share our common heritage.
So visit YOUR Oregon fair this year. Better yet, participate in the
fair. It could be a talent or skill you find rewarding or maybe it's
a group activity the whole family can get involved in.
To
enter an Oregon's Best contest, click here.
Upcoming Fairs
Gilliam Co., Aug 28 - 31
Harney Co., Sept 2 - 7
Lake Co., Aug 28 - Sept 1
September
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Tour des Plants, September 13 - 21, 2008
Celebrate September at Al’s Garden Centers as we participate in
“Le Tour des Plants.” From Saturday, September 13th 2008 through
Sunday, September 21st 2008 you’ll enjoy special savings at all
three Al’s Garden Centers. Attend exceptional seminars and learn
about the latest information on gardening in the Northwest.
Celebrate September and the beauty and color that is Fall in
Oregon! More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Dividing Perennials, Sept. 6,
27, 2008
Al's Garden Center
September 6th - 16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood at 10:00am
September 27th - 1220 N. Pacific Hwy, Woodburn at 10:00am
Join Judy Alleruzzo, Al’s Expert and Co-Host of the TV
show “Garden Time,” as she shows us some simple steps on how to
divide perennials. Improve the performance, health and look of
your perennials while adding more plants without cost! More
info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. The Oregon Trail Iris
Sale , Sept 13, 2008
Al's Garden Center
1220 N. Pacific Hwy, Woodburn from 9:00am-4:00pm
Come to this special sale and shop for iris rhizomes at the
great price of $2.00 each. The rhizomes are from the Oregon
Trail Iris Society. Members of the Oregon Trail Iris Society
will be in the garden center to answer your questions about the
rhizomes. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. All About Iris, Sept. 13,
2008
Al's Garden Center
1220 N. Pacific Hwy, Woodburn at 11:00am
Attend this special seminar and learn how to grow
spectacular Iris from one of the world’s top Iris growers.
Speaker will be Steve Schreiner from Schreiner's Iris Gardens.
The Schreiner family has grown Iris for three generations, more
than a quarter century of experience growing and breeding the
finest Iris in the world. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. My Favorite Conifers. Sept.
13, 2008
Al's Garden Center
16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood, at 11:00am
Join us as garden writer Lisa Albert shows us some of
her favorite conifers. Conifers add year round texture and depth
to a landscape. Attend this seminar and learn about some
beautiful possibilities for your yard. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. The Essence of Japanese
Style, Sept. 13, 2008
Al's Garden Center
7505 SE Hogan Rd, Gresham at 11:00am
The calm serene landscape of the Portland Japanese Garden is
internationally famous. Attend this seminar, featuring Ed
McVicker from the Portland Japanese Garden, and learn how to
incorporate Japanese Garden Style into your yard. Learn about
the basic elements of Japanese Gardening, and what you can do in
small steps to create a peace and serenity in your yard.
More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Dazzling Dahlias, September
14, 2008
Al's Garden Center
1220 N. Pacific Hwy, Woodburn at 1:00pm
Learn how to grow and arrange dazzling dahlias from the
experts at Swan Island Dahlias, Nick Gitts and Heather
Gitts-Schloe. Swan Island Dahlias is the largest and leading
grower of Dahlias in the United States. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Timber Press Guide to
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, September 14, 2008
Al's Garden Center
16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood at 1:00pm
The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
has just been released.
Join Tom Fischer, Editor in Chief of Timber Press as he talks
about garden design, edible gardening, and how to be a
successful Northwest gardener. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Top Garden Design Challenges
and Solutions, Sept. 14 and 21, 2008
Al's Garden Center
Sept 14 - 7505 SE Hogan Rd, Gresham at 1:00pm
Sept 21 - 16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood at 1:00pm
Garden designer Jane Luthy shares with us the top garden design
challenges that she faces in her garden design business and the
solutions she has developed. If you have a challenging area in
your landscape, attend this class and discover some great
solutions to common landscape problems. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Tour Al’s Garden Centers
Greenhouses, Sept. 20, 2008
Bus departs from Al’s in Woodburn 10:00am-2:00pm
Hop on a free bus at Al’s Garden Center in Woodburn and take an escorted
tour of Al’s Garden Centers Greenhouses in Hubbard. The
greenhouses are not normally open to the public. The bus will
depart Al’s in Woodburn at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12 noon, and 1:00pm
and return from the Greenhouses at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and
1:30pm. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Hypertufa Troughs: Plant One
Yourself, Sept. 20, 2008
Al's Garden Center
16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood at 11:00am
Register for this seminar and watch as Donna Wright and
Becky Sell from Sedum Chicks show us how to make a hypertufa
trough, then select several succulents from Sedum Chicks and
plant your own trough. Soil, a pre-made trough, and a fixed
number of succulents will be provided.
Registration is required by Saturday, September 13th, 2008.
Register online at
www.als-gardencenter.com, or by calling Al’s in Sherwood,
503-726-1162.
Cost: $40.00 per person (one trough) Fall Favorites. Sept.
20, 2008
Al's Garden Center
7505 SE Hogan Rd, Gresham at 11:00am
Join us in Gresham as Laurin Davis shows us some of her
favorite plants for fall color and interest. Laurin owns a
landscape design business called “Natural Elements” and has a
wonderful eye for design and color. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Four Season Appeal, Sept. 21,
2008
Al's Garden Center
1220 N. Pacific Hwy, Woodburn at 1:00pm
Learn from garden designer Paul Taylor how to plant interest
and beauty into your landscape for all seasons. Listen as Paul
reveals some tips to creating “Four Season Appeal.” More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com. Fantastic Fall Containers,
Sept. 27, 2008
Al's Garden Center
16920 SW Roy Rogers, Sherwood at 10:00am
Join Al’s Expert Lora Keddie as she shows us some great
ideas for fantastic fall containers. Learn how to make the most
of the rich fall colors by planting containers filled with
gorgeous plant combinations. More info:
www.als-gardencenter.com.
4th Annual
Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 11, 12 and 19, 20
Saturdays: 10 am - 6 pm
Sundays: 12 noon - 5 pm
Join the fun, rain or shine at Oregon Hill! Pick your own
locally grown pumpkins and gourds from the pumpkin patch, enjoy
free hayrides, and enjoy children's games and activities, local
arts, crafts, gifts, food and refreshments. Admission is
free. All charitable parking donations benefit the Amani House,
Columbia County's Child Abuse Assessment and Treatment program.
The Oregon Hill Company Store will be open .
throughout the festival.
32861 Pittsburg Road – St. Helens, OR |
503-397-2791 |
www.oregonhill.com |
