January
“Stitches in Bloom” Quilt Show
Friday, January 11 & Saturday, January 12; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Garden themed quilts on display inside the J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion. The Oregon Tea Garden will offer specialty concessions. Free lectures hosted by Jean & Valori Wells. More than 30 vendors, including The Stitchin’ Post in Sisters.

February
Oregon Garden Invitational Car Show
Saturday, Feb. 2 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  The Oregon Garden 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
View vintage & non-vintage autos, sports cars, street rods, muscle cars, customs, imports & classics inside the J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion. Enjoy food, beer & music at the exhibit.

Bobbie Day
Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. at Bobbie’s mural on Water Street. 
Contact Vince Till, 503-873-6572.
Bobbie “The Wonder Dog” traveled more than 2,800 miles from Walcott, Indiana where he was lost on August 15, 1023 to Silverton where he arrived to the delight of his family on February 15, 1924.  Silverton celebrates Bobbie’s amazing feat by honoring him with a mural and a special day of fun events. 

First Citizen Banquet
Saturday, February 16 at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St.  503-873-5615
Celebrate the volunteers who make Silverton a wonderful place to live and work.

Silverton Bridal Faire
Saturday, February 23, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. 503-873-5615
The second annual Silverton Bridal Faire will highlight everything Silverton and the surrounding area has to offer to prospective brides and grooms to make their wedding memorable.

March
Oregon Garden Harley Show
Saturday, March 8, 10 am - 4 pm at The Oregon Garden 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
For the first time, The Oregon Garden will rumble with the sound of Harley-Davidson motorcycles rolling into place for an exciting display of metal inside the J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion. Take a tour of two-wheelers and enjoy a day of food, music, and beer.

A Taste of Frank Lloyd Wright
Saturday March 22. A food, wine & auction event benefiting The Gordon House held at Ashley’s Furniture in Salem.  For information call The Gordon House, 503-874-6006.

Silver Falls Conference Center Easter Buffet
Sunday, March 23 Treat yourself and family to holiday dinner. Call the Conference Center at 503-873-8875 for information and recommended reservations. The Silver Falls Conference Center is located at Silver Falls State Park.

April
Ladies Night Out Spring Groove
Thursday, April 3, 7-10 p.m. at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St.
The third annual fun night out with the girls features shopping, pampering, appetizers, desserts, adult beverages and a groovy time. Tickets on sale February 1 at the Silverton Chamber of Commerce, 426 S. Water St.  503-873-5615

Celebration of Cultures Day
Friday, April 4, 6 – 9 p.m. sponsored by Silverton Together, 503-873-0405
Enjoy displays of art and dance from different cultures and heritages in downtown Silverton.

Poetry Celebration in the Gordon House
Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. in The Gordon House, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-6006
The Gordon House and the Silverton Poetry Association host the kick-off event for the eighth annual Silverton Poetry Festival with readings and book signings.

Silverton Poetry Festival
April 5 - 13 at various venues throughout Silverton. Silverton Poetry Association at 503-936-6158 or Silverton Arts Association at 503-873-2480
Throughout the week there are fun events including children’s sessions, read your favorite poem and open microphones. Poet Kim Stafford is the special guest for the festival. The festival ends with the Feast of Poets at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 13 at the Silverton Arts Association.

Earth Day Celebration at The Oregon Garden
Saturday, April 19, 10 am - 4 pm at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Theme: Green Footprints. The Oregon Garden is going green. Our theme for Earth Day 2008 focuses on methods and meanings for lessening our impacts on the environment and our natural resources, thereby ‘walking with green footprints’. Free admission.

Oregon Garden Brewfest
Friday, April 25, 5 – 11 p.m., and noon to 11 pm Saturday, April 26 in the J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Learn about your favorite breweries while sampling their handcrafted beers. This event is held indoors and complemented by great food and live music. The $10 admission includes entrance to The Oregon Garden, a commemorative mug, and 4 script.

May
Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
Friday, May 9 at Evergreen Golf Club, Mt. Angel 503-873-5615
A fundraiser for the Chamber includes golf tournament, dinner and auction.

Farmers Market
Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 10 through mid-October at Town Square Park on Main Street. 503-390-7276 
Discover the abundance of fresh produce, plants for the garden, fresh flowers and more grown or made by local farmers.

Silverton Hospital Fun Run
Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m. at Silverton Hospital, 342 Fairview St. 503-873-1786
Whether you walk, jog or run - don’t miss the chance to get some exercise and have fun.  Kids 12 years and younger can participate in the one-mile Fun Run or join adults in the 5 kilometer race. Arrive early for breakfast and stretching. A Health Fair follows the race from 9 am to 12pm.

Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 10, noon - 9 p.m. at various venues in downtown Silverton www.silvertonwineandjazz.com (503) 845-9362
The second annual Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival features wines of our own East Valley Wine Region, food and live jazz performances throughout downtown Silverton.

Mother’s Day Wildflower & Birding Weekend at Silver Falls State Park
Saturday and Sunday, May 10 & 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area. 503-873-8735 or 503-873-8681 ext. 21
Learn about the native wildflowers and the many birds at Silver Falls State Park. Participate in hands-on displays and activities, birding & plant walks, photography, hikes and presentations. View plant displays and take home your own native plants from our plant sales. Co-sponsored by Silver Falls State Park and Friends of Silver Falls. $3 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge.

Mother’s Day Tea & Tour at The Gordon House
Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11 at The Gordon House, 879 W. Main St. Tickets $40 for nonmembers, $30 for members. 503-874-6006
Enjoy tea and tours at the Frank Lloyd Wright designed home.

Mother’s Day at The Oregon Garden
Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Treat your mother to fun, flowers, and food from our Oregon Garden Café while you tour The Oregon Garden –a perfect day for your wonderful mother. The first 100 mothers will receive a free flower.

Silver Falls Conference Center Mother’s Day Dinner
Sunday, May 11 Treat yourself and family to Mother’s Day dinner. Call the Conference Center at 503-873-8875 for information and recommended reservations. The Silver Falls Conference Center is located in Silver Falls State Park.

The Gordon House celebrates “Take Care of Oregon Day.”
Friday, May 16 at The Gordon House, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-6006

Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. at Eugene Field School, 410 N. Water St.  503-873-0405
Local organizations including Silverton Hospital, Silver Falls Family YMCA and Silverton Together present information to keep your family healthy.  Free.

Pet Day at The Oregon Garden
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Oregon Garden. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
This year following the annual Silverton Pet Parade continue the fun with your pet at The Oregon Garden. The Oregon Garden presents its first Pet Day celebrating your furry friends and promoting our pet-friendly garden. Explore all of our specialty gardens, including one especially for your pet showcasing pet friendly plants.

Cooley’s Gardens Peak Bloom Festival
May 17 through  June 1 at Cooley’ Iris Gardens, corner of Silverton and Brush Creek Roads. 503-873-5463
Enjoy a stroll through Cooley’s display garden and enjoy cut flower arrangements. 

Best of Oregon Winemakers’ Dinner
Saturday, May 24. A Gordon House fundraiser with Rick Gustafson. 503-874-6006

Memorial Day Wine Tour
Saturday through Monday, May 24-26.  East Willamette Wineries open house.  503-873-8475 www.eastvalleywine.com.
Discover the East Valley wines and winemakers.

June
State Parks Day & Silver Falls Challenge Foot Race
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at South Falls Lodge and surrounding area. For information or to volunteer, call 503-873-8681, ext 21 or 503-874-0201.
Begin the day with a brisk dash over the creek and through the woods in our second annual 5K Footrace and Youth Development Run. Take advantage of our free one-night camping in regular tent and RV campsites. (Overnight reservation required; call 1-800-452-5687.) Day use fees are also waived this day only. Registration fee required for foot race.

Weaving Form and Function Basket Exhibition at The Gordon House
June 7 – 29 at The Gordon House, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-6006
Co-sponsored with Basket Makers Association and Silver Falls Bank and MCDC.

Free Fish Day
Saturday, June 14. 503-873-0405
Silverton Together, the Izaak Walton League and the City of Silverton invite you to drop a line in the Silverton Reservoir. Shuttles are available and volunteers are eager to teach children what they know about fishing. Worms included.

Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 15 at Coolidge McClaine Park 503-873-5615
Celebrate Father’s Day with fresh strawberries, shortcake and ice cream.  Join family and friends for music and all the berries you can eat.

Silver Falls Conference Center Father’s Day Dinner
Sunday, June 15. Treat dad to a wonderful dinner. Call the Conference Center at 503-873-8875 for information and reservations. The Silver Falls Conference Center is located in Silver Falls State Park.

Summer at Havenhill Lavender Farm
Fridays & Saturdays, June 20 through July 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 582 Drift Creek Rd. S.E.
503-873-0396 or visit havenhilllavender.com
Visit the French Market Gift Shop, stroll the farm and pick your own lavender in season.

Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration and Vintage Car Show
Sunday, June 21 at The Gordon House, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-6006
The Gordon House is the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in the Northwest. Celebrate his birthday with cake, house tours and a classic car show. Fee $2 per person.

The Oregon Garden Birthday
Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at The Oregon Garden. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Join us in celebrating our birthday marking seven successful years for The Oregon Garden. Experience the growth that has happened since our grand opening on June 29, 2001. All guests enjoy free birthday cake.

Saturday Night Sunsets at Havenhill
June 28; July 12; and July 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Havenhill Lavender Farm, 582 Drift Creek Rd. S.E., 503-873-0369 or havenhilllavender.com for details.
Live music, wine tasting, food available for purchase. Bring a picnic and enjoy the view. Admission $10, kids under 12 are free.

July
Concerts at The Oregon Garden
Every summer, musical artists entertain guests at The Oregon Garden.  Visit The Oregon Garden’s website at www.oregongarden.org for information on entertainers, times and dates.

Silverton Day Concert & Fireworks
Thursday, July 3 at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St.  Silverton residents receive free admission to The Oregon Garden and fireworks. Admission charged to concert. Visit www.oregongarden.org for information on the concert and more.  The grove of ancient oak trees set the backdrop for breath-taking fireworks that look like glitter dancing in the sky.  The enchanting setting, music, food, and people make for a memorable day.

Old Stuff on Main Street 
An American Antique Fair
Friday, July 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Silverton.
For a booth or information, call Donna Snyder, 503-873-6555
Discover treasures from the past at the fifth annual antique fair on Main Street.  There’s something for everyone’s taste.

Al Faussett Days (Historic Silver Falls Days)
Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver Falls State Park, South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area. 503-873-8735.
Commemorate daredevil Al Faussett’s plunge over South Falls in a canoe in 1926, during the Silver Falls City era. Activities include living history demonstrations, live music and presentations given by Al’s grandson, Mike Faussett, featuring original footage of the stunt.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park.  $3.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. 

Red Hat Day
Friday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Oregon Garden. Ladies with red hats are invited to visit The Oregon Garden. All Red Hat ladies will enjoy a discounted garden admission along with free punch and cookies.

Silverton Heritage Home Tour
Saturday, July 19, sponsored by Silverton Country Historical Society. 503-873-7070
Here’s your chance to tour six historic homes, the Silverton Country Museum, and one downtown business building. A great way to explore historic houses in Silverton.

August

Lions' Harvest Breakfast
Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, 7 a.m. to noon at Coolidge & McClaine Park pavilion.
A Silverton tradition, meet your family and friends to enjoy ham, eggs and pancakes. 

Silverton Fine Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, 10 a.m. to dusk at Coolidge & McClaine Park.  503-873-2480 or www.silvertonarts.org Sponsored by the Silverton Art Association, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the juried work of many talented artists working in a variety of mediums. There are hands-on activities for children and adults as well as food and entertainment.

Celebrate Families Picnic
Friday, August 22, 5 p.m. at Coolidge & McClaine Park  503-873-0405
A perfect ending to the summer, join family and friends for a picnic and games hosted by Silverton Together and several local organizations.

Silver Falls Star Party
Saturday, August 23, 9 p.m. to midnight at Silver Falls State Park – specific location to be determined.
503-873-8681 ext. 21
Join park staff and astronomy club members for a night of stargazing. Learn about constellations, nebulas, and other heavenly sights. View them through many different sizes and styles of telescopes.  Co-sponsored by Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club and Silver Falls State Park.  $3.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge.

SEPTEMBER

Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 11 - 14 in Mt. Angel.  503-845-6882 or www.oktoberfest.org            Visit the 43rd annual Mt. Angel Oktoberfest.  The festival features delicious food, craft booths, music, dancing, a car show, and a fun-filled, free children’s area.  The folks of Mt. Angel do a fantastic job welcoming thousands of guests for this annual event.

OSU Traveling Art About Agriculture Exhibition
Sept. 13-28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at The Gordon House, 879 W. Main St. 503-874-6006
Exhibition is co-sponsored with OSU College of Agriculture. Fee $2 per person.

Best of Oregon Winemakers’ Dinner
Sept. 24. A Gordon House fundraiser with Rick Gustafson. 503-874-6006

October
Mayor’s Ball
October 18 at The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St.  503-551-3577
Silverton Mayor Ken Hector and his wife Darby join with volunteers, friends and local sponsors to host the town’s annual charity ball and silent and oral auction.  Music by High Street.  Money raised is donated to local organizations.

Fall Festival at The Oregon Garden
Saturday and Sunday October 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Oregon Garden. 503-847-8100 or oregongarden.org
Enjoy a traditional fall festival with fun-filled activities for the entire family. Activities include pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin seed toss, corn-husking races, fall floral arranging and more. Tour the Haunted Rediscovery Forest and meet Cameron the Caterpillar. Children and pets are invited to wear costumes and participate in the costume parade at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

Silverton Art Association’s 22nd Annual Auction
Late October or early November, date to be determined. Contact the Silverton Arts Association, 503-873-2480 or www.silvertonarts.org for date and further information.
Local artists put their work on the block to help fund programs for the Silverton Arts Center and Borland Gallery. 

November
Christmas in Historic Silverton
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8. Bazaar maps: 503-873-5615
Start your holiday shopping in Santa’s second home. Delight in unique gifts made by local crafters and visit Silverton’s boutique shops and great restaurants.

Autumn Market at Havenhill Lavender Farm
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 582 Drift Creek Rd. S.E., 503-873-0396 or visit www.havenhilllavender.com for details.
Enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and browse the gift shop for lavender gifts and other local goodies.

Oregon Garden Craft Festival
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Oregon Garden. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Get in the holiday spirit by visiting The Oregon Garden’s first Craft Festival held indoors at the J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion. The Oregon Garden invites local crafters and artisans to display their merchandise for guests’ viewing and shopping pleasure.

Silver Falls Conference Center Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 27. 503-873-8875 for information and reservations.
Celebrate Thanksgiving dinner with your family at the quaint and welcoming Silver Falls Conference Center located at Silver Falls State Park.

Thanksgiving Day Weekend Wine Tour
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 28 - 30.  503-873-8475 or www.eastvalleywine.com           
Enjoy the fall scenery and great local wines.

The Oregon Garden’s Holiday Lights
Open every evening Nov. 28 through Dec. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday at The Oregon Garden. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Enjoy a nightly display of holiday lights throughout The Oregon Garden. Gift shop and café will be open for holiday treats and shopping. Explore the lights on foot or in the garden’s tram.

December
Hospital Auxiliary Dinner Dance
Silverton Hospital Auxiliary hosts an evening of dining and dancing.

Oregon Garden Winter Fest
Every Saturday in December, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Oregon Garden. 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org
Guests are invited to visit The Oregon Garden to experience holiday themed activities for children and adults. On Dec. 6, adults design a centerpiece and children create ornaments; Dec. 13, adults make wreaths and children make clothespin reindeer; Dec. 20, events to come; and Dec. 27 build a birdhouse.

Silverton Hospital Auxiliary Dinner Dance
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. 503-873-1789
Silverton Hospital Auxiliary hosts an evening of dining and dancing.

Christmas Festival at Silver Falls State Park
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area. 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-873-8735
Visit the workshop at Silver Falls State Park while learning how to make various Christmas crafts. Enjoy storytelling for kids and music from the RoundHouse Band. Special appearances by JR Beaver and Santa. Co-sponsored by Silver Falls State Park and the Friends of Silver Falls.  $3 per vehicle day use fee.  Some crafts may have a material fee. 

Community Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 20, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Silverton Community Center, 421 S. Water St.  503-873-0405
Lots of crafts for kids to make & take, and an opportunity to visit with Santa are only a few of the things that make this free community event memorable.  Fun for the entire family.