BATTLE OF THE BANDS
First Place: Apprentice
Second Place: Broker’s Three
Third Place: Naked in Alaska
COSTUME CONTEST
First Place - Male: Richard Wilcox
First Place - Female: Pam Fanton
First Place - Child: Blake Pennington, 3
GOLDEN PIE BAKE OFF
Grand Prize Winner: Katherine Wamsley’s Four Berry Pie
All-American Apple Pie: Andrea Hummel
Use of Best Local Ingredients: Kathy [...]

Thursday, July 16  -  Saturday, July 18  -  11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 19  -  11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coiner Park - See Map

The Cottage Grove Moose Lodge #810 returns this year to provide bingo games in Coiner Park’s Bohemia City. Proceeds from this activity support the Lodge’s charitable activities in The Grove.
Contact Info: [...]

Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m.
Coiner Park Gazebo - See Map
A costume contest has been a feature of Bohemia Mining Days since its inception. Dressing up for BMD in Victorian or western-wear creates a wonderful spirit throughout the community and reminds festival-goers of the fashions of a by-gone era.
Women’s clothes in particular were so [...]

Saturday, July 18 - 1-5 p.m.
Coiner Park Horseshoe Pits in (SW corner of the park) - See Map
The game of pitching horseshoes has its roots in ancient Greece. A decade after Oregon became a state, in 1869, England set up rules to govern the game. Horseshoe tournaments date back to Oregon’s pioneer-era and were a [...]

Saturday, July 17 & Sunday, July 18
Coiner Park - See Map
Here’s a contest anyone can do! In fact, it’s been a perennial favorite contest for people of all ages at community gatherings since before the State of Oregon was born on Valentine’s Day in 1859.
There will be two per day during the second weekend of [...]

Sunday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Coiner Park -  See Map
What is a Box Social Auction???
Waaaaay back in 1859 when the State of Oregon was young, box socials served as the social networking tool of that era. Traditionally, a woman prepares a meal or special treat in a decorative box or basket and men bid on [...]

Saturday, July 18 at 6 p.m.
All America City Square in the Downtown Historic District
[VENUE CHANGED TO CITY HALL - 400 Main Street]  - See Map
Waaaaay back in 1859 it was common place to see miners dressed in new clothes and freshly bathed strolling along the street whistling the tune of a happy and satisfied heart. With [...]

Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m.
Bohemia City in Coiner Park — See Map
Calling all Backyard Burger Masters!  Do you receive compliments each time you fire up the grill and produce the world’s best burger?  Well then it’s time you earned a title for your grilling talents…
The Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Greeters are sponsoring this [...]

Tuesday, July 14th  from 4-6 p.m.
Coiner Park Gazebo  - See Map
What could be more old-fashioned fun than a spelling bee?  Hey Kids, are you a good speller?  The Cottage Grove Library invites you to use your spelling skill to earn some summer spending money!
CONTEST ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to youth ages 9-12.
PRIZES: Grand Prize $50|Second [...]

Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. & Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m.
Row River Trailhead Park — See Map
For the third year, the Cottage Grove Youth Advisory Council [YAC] hosts a battle of the bands competition. The Battle takes place at the Row River Trailhead Park Gazebo. Area bands [and soloists] of every style and experience [...]