Saturday August 1st, Coiner Park
Festivities start at 4:00pm
Dinner Served at 6:00pm
RSVP: Sharon 942-5064
thank-you-2009 (pdf)

Friday, July 17  -  4-8 p.m.
Cottage Grove First Presbyterian Church
216 S. Third Street - See Map
According to church records, the first community ice cream social hosted by the First Presbyterian Church was in 1892. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society meeting minutes recorded they would service ice-cream, strawberries, and lemonade (No small feat in the days [...]

Saturday, July 18  -  11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (or until the chicken runs out)
Trinity Lutheran Church
675 South 7th Street - See Map
Cooking chicken over an open fire has been a tradition in Oregon dating back to its territorial days as pioneers raised chickens for family meals. In that spirit, Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates its [...]

Thursday, July 16 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bohemia City in Coiner Park - See Map
Back in the days leading up to Oregon statehood and in the decades that followed, miners working in the Bohemia Mining District were hearty eaters after a long day’s work. Good mining camp cooks were highly sought after to provide the [...]

To capture the spirit of Oregon’s earliest days as a state there are a number of “themed” food events sprinkled throughout the expanded 10 day celebration this year. Below are highlights of the various food offerings, including the themed meals. (Click on the highlighted title for the details.)
SATURDAY, JULY 11

7 a.m Buckaroo Breakfast begins at [...]

Sunday, July 19  -  6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bohemia Saddle Park [See Map Below]

A Bohemia Mining Days tradition since 1964, Breakfast on the Mountain is sponsored by the Prospectors and Golddiggers Booster Club.
Located in Bohemia Saddle Park, 35 miles southeast of Cottage Grove, in the Umpqua National Forest. Club members camp out and set up [...]

Saturday, July 11 - Seating times at 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m.
Coiner Park - See Map

Tea time anyone? Bring big or little gnomes and faeries along for a magical tea party in Coiner Park. A special prize is given at each hourly seating for the best costume.
Limited Seating: Each seating time designed for [...]

Sunday, July 19  - 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Coiner Park - See Map
For those brave souls who traveled overland in wagon trains to the Oregon Territory they were accustomed to Chuckwagon fare. In that spirit, the Cottage Grove Kiwanis Club and the BMD Board of Directors invites you enjoy your own chuckwagon breakfast.
Festival Coordinator Sharon Jean [...]

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 [...]

Monday, July 13 & Tuesday, July 14
Dinner 6-6:45 p.m.  &  Revue 7 p.m.
Living Faith Church at 467 South 10th Street - See Map
What’s the recipe for a good ol’ country, down home get-together for fun, family and friends?  Well…
It begins with six of the funniest people you’ll ever see. Add in two cups of great singin’. [...]