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Martial Arts Demonstration

Saturday, July 18  -  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Coiner Park Gazebo Main Stage - See Map
Cottage Grove’s local martial arts academy students demonstrate traditional Taekwondo forms, with weapons, sparring and board breaking. Spectators will also have the opportunity to learn some basics, too!
For additional information call [541] 942-0215
To visit Baker’s ATA Martial Arts Academy website [...]

Oregon Aviation Museum

Friday, July 17  &  Saturday, July 18  -  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2475 Jim Wright Way (Formerly Thornton Lane) - See Map
Flight… the dream of mankind throughout recorded history became a reality in the 20th century. Oregonians established their place in the history books as this new form of transportation developed and that tradition of [...]

Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In

Friday, July 17  &  Saturday, July 18  -  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Oregon Aviation Museum
2475 Jim Wright Way - See Map
Look up in the skies over Cottage Grove during Bohemia Mining Days on Friday and Saturday to see antique and classic aircraft flying around. For a closer look, head to the Oregon Aviation Museum where [...]

Youth Talent Show

Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m.
Coiner Park Gazebo - See Map
Talent shows have been a staple of community gatherings since before Oregon became a state. With the advent of TV shows such as “Star Search,” “American Idol,” and “America’s Got Talent,” the popularity of using local talent shows to gain performance experience has increased significantly [...]

Civil War-Era Living History Demonstration

Friday, July 17/Saturday, July 18/Sunday, July 19  -  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bohemia Park - See Map
Oregon’s statehood history is a story tightly intertwined with the political controversy regarding slavery. The balance of power in Congress between the opposing viewpoints sparked smoldering fires that would soon erupt into the American Civil War [1861-65] . [...]

Pan for Real Gold!

Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19  -  11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bohemia Mining District’s Christa Countessa Mine
See Map (Additional Directions Below)

The Bohemia Mining District has a long, colorful and rich (pun intended) history that dates back to pre-statehood days.  Here’s your chance to relive an important part of The Grove’s past and its [...]

Reptile Man Demonstration

Tuesday, July 14 -  6-7 p.m.
Coiner Park Gazebo - See Map
If you like animals that creep and crawl, you won’t want to miss the demonstrations by Reptile Man and his dazzling display of our reptile friends.
Cost: Free

Mayor’s Yodeling & Whistling Contest

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 [...]