Event Schedule July 14, 15, 16, 2022
2022 CELEBRATION
in Coiner Park
The Prospectors & Gold Diggers Miner’s Breakfast on the Mountain event will take place on Sunday morning, as in previous years.
Festival Executive Staff will randomly pass out collectible buttons, wooden nickels, gold nuggets, and free cotton candy coupons!
Thursday, July 14
3:00pm Carnival Opens
4:00pm Venue Opens, Music Begins on the Starfire Lumber Co. Main Stage
4:00pm Les Schwab’s Kid’s Zone Opens
4:00pm Helena Saloon Opens in Kid’s Zone (free root beer floats & crafts, sponsored by Point S Tire)
6:00pm Bloomer’s Parade #1 (stage & line-up at tennis courts inside Bohemia City)
8:00pm Les Schwab’s Kid’s Zone closes
8:00pm Helena Saloon Closes
10:00pm Venue, Carnival Closes
FRIDAY, JULY 15
11:00am Venue Opens
11:00am Kiddie Parade (stage & line-up at tennis courts inside Bohemia City)
11:00am Les Schwab’s Kid’s Zone Opens
11:00am Helena Saloon Opens in Kid’s Zone (free root beer floats & crafts, sponsored by Point S Tire)
12:00pm Carnival Opens
12:30pm Lil Miss/Miss/Ms. Bohemia City contest – Main Stage – sponsored by grove411.com
2:00pm-8:00pm Western Oregon Express Railroad (Hop Aboard! Train operates between parking areas, festival, and downtown Cottage Grove)
2:30pm Music Begins on the Starfire Lumber Co. Main Stage
3:00pm Jay the Magician Magic Show at the Gazebo
4:00pm Bloomer’s Parade #2 (stage & line-up at tennis courts inside Bohemia City)
4:00-4:30pm Trivia with Gerald + Cash Prizes – Main Stage
5:00-8:00pm Miner’s Dinner inside Bohemia City by basketball court ($4)
6:00-6:30pm Trivia with Gerald + Cash Prizes – Main Stage
6:00pm Jay the Magician Magic Show at the Gazebo
6:30pm Old West Shootout Reenactment (randomly selected spot)
8:00pm Helena Saloon Closes
10:00pm Venue, Carnival Closes
SATURDAY, JULY 16
7:00am-9:30am Breakfast in the Park with VIP parade seating ($5, inside Bohemia City by basketball court)
8:30am Service in the Park (non-denominational) – Gazebo
10:00am Grand Miner’s Parade (10th St to Main St to Gateway)
11:00am Venue, Carnival Opens
11:00am-3:00pm EPUD’s 25¢ Ice Cream Event
11:00am Helena Saloon Opens in Kid’s Zone (free root beer floats & crafts, sponsored by Point S Tire)
12:00pm Ore Cart Races – 10th St (sponsored by D&D Auto)
12:00pm One More Time Band (Americana Marching Band) – Gazebo
12:00-6:00pm Western Oregon Express Railroad (Hop Aboard! Train operates between parking areas, festival, and downtown Cottage Grove)
12:30pm Music Begins on the Starfire Lumber Co. Main Stage
1:00-1:30pm Kids Dance, Hosanna Performing Arts Foundation – Gazebo
1:00pm-4:00pm Balloon Artist – Les Schwab’s Kid’s Zone
1:30pm Pie Baking Contest (Grand Prize, $500 value) – Gazebo
2:30pm The Elvis Show – Starfire Lumber Co. Main Stage
3:00pm Jay the Magician Magic Show at the Gazebo
4:00-4:30pm Trivia with Gerald + Cash Prizes – Main Stage
6:00-6:30pm Trivia with Gerald + Cash Prizes – Main Stage
6:00pm Jay the Magician Magic Show at the Gazebo
6:30pm Old West Shootout Reenactment (randomly selected spot)
8:00pm Helena Saloon Closes
8:00pm Ore Cart Races Winners & Awards – Main Stage
8:30pm Music Resumes – Starfire Lumber Co. Main Stage
10:00pm Venue, Carnival Closes