Curry County April 29 -May 1, 2022
Taste
Experience the Southern Oregon Coast through a variety of events tailored to those looking for a food and drink journey.
Create
This Experience is perfect for those wanting to discover specific creative events highlighting the Southern Oregon Coast
Explore
Experience the Southern Oregon Coast through events that are designed for the explorer. The rugged coastline will and sheer beauty will bring you to your center
South Oregon Coast
Join us in our celebration of everything the Southern Oregon Coast has to offer.
Let us be your guide to Experience the South Coast!
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Yoga + Hike on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific
Yoga + Hike
WHAT IS SOUTH COAST CULTURE TOUR?
South Coast Culture Tour takes you on a journey to Taste, Create, & Explore the Southern Oregon Coast. Two weekends of activities to explore new places, create delicious foods, art, & friendships, and taste the bounty of the area.
The event will span from Brookings to Reedsport on two separate weekends and we will be your Guide to Experience the best of the South Coast.
The Southern Oregon Coast has many gems that you are free to explore on your own. A few area highlights are the Whiskey Run Mountain Bike Trails, the Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail, the Coquille River Water Trail, the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway, and the Oregon Coast Trail.
The Experiences are as diverse as the landscape of the South Coast!
Featured Events
South Coast Culture Tour Geocaching challenge
This spring’s South Coast Culture Tour aims to put the 134-mile stretch of the Oregon Coast from Reedsport to Brookings on the map — quite literally.
Spanning two weekends in April and May, the event offers the chance to taste the bounty of the coast, create everything from cocktails to sculpture, and explore new areas.
One of the event’s headliner activities is a geocaching challenge that combines high-tech mapping with a good old-fashioned treasure hunt to showcase some of the most beautiful parts of the Southern Oregon Coast.
Once a niche pursuit for enthusiasts with specialized GPS devices, geocaching has gone truly global thanks to the explosion in smartphone ownership. Now, all it takes to start ’caching is to download the app to any smartphone, lace up some sturdy shoes and start walking.
From Friday, April 29, through the end of May, anyone taking part in the South Coast Culture Tour will be able to fire up their Geocaching app and search for caches at 20 stops along the way, each containing a secret code. The first 100 people who turn in a completed geocaching passport with all 20 codes will receive a limited-edition souvenir geocoin.
Geocaching challenge passports can be downloaded at www.oregoncoasttoday.com as well as at www.southcoastculturetour.com.
To download the geocaching app and watch an introduction to this fun passtime, go to www.geocaching.com.
And geocaching is just one option among many on the South Coast Culture Tour, with a full slate of activities planned throughout Curry County from Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1; and throughout Coos County from Friday, May 6, through Sunday, May 8.
“We have put together two weekends of experiences to highlight the best of the South Coast,” said Event Director Daniella Crowder. “This is just the tip of the iceberg and you will want to return again and again to enjoy all that our region has to offer!”
The experiences on offer are as diverse as the landscape and there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Those looking for outdoor adventures can sign up for scenic hikes to hidden beaches, whale watching, clamming, fat biking on the beach, kayaking, trail-building sessions, disc golf and cornhole tournaments and the chance to do yoga on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Or, let your taste buds guide you, with opportunities to try your hand at gathering and cooking shellfish, cocktail making, cider tasting, coffee roasting, pizza making and a three-course Sea To Table dinner from the Nest Café in Port Orford.
And for those wishing to be inspired by the South Coast’s unmatched natural beauty, creative opportunities abound, such as screen-printing, guided painting, making your own decorative wood sign, or helping create pieces for the next sculpture from Washed Ashore, a program that transforms marine debris into durable works of art.
For full details of all activities and to plan your South Coast Culture Tour experience, go to www.southcoastculturetour.com.
South Coast Classic ~ Disc Golf Tournament
Friday, May 6th, 2022 4-6pm ~ familiarize yourself with the course
Saturday, May 7th ~ 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 8th ~ 10am-4pm
Bandon City Park Disc Golf Course & John Topits Park, Empire Lakes (Coos Bay)
Enjoy this C-TIER PDGA-sanctioned singles weekend long tournament. 2 rounds on 2 great courses with Pros Cash Payout and Ams players pack.
Tickets: $75 Pros & $65 Amateurs
Schedule:
Saturday, May 7, 2022
7:30am-5:00pm: A Pool Players (Pro/Advanced) @ John Topits Park/Empire Lakes, Coos Bay.
B Pool Players (MA40+, MA2, and FA1) @ Bandon Disc Golf Course, Bandon.
Player check in from 7:30 to 8:30
First Round Start: 9 AM
Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
2nd Round Start: 1:30 PM
Sunday, May 8, 2022
10:00am-2:00pm: A Pool Players (Pro/Advanced) @ Bandon City Park, Bandon, OR
B Pool Players (MA40+, MA2, and FA1) @ John Topits Park/Empire Lakes, Coos Bay, OR
Player Check In: 8:30 to 9:30 AM
3rd Round Start: 10 AM
4pm finish
5pm final awards & party @ 7 Devils Brewery & Tap Room – located at 247 S. 2nd St. in downtown Coos Bay.
Locations:
John Topits Park/Empire Lakes, 298-284 Hull St, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Bandon Disc Golf Course, 11th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411
To Register: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/South_Coast_Classic_2022
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Surfrider Events
The South Coast Culture Tour has joined up with the Surfrider Foundation, Coos Bay for a day of events both on & off the water.
Ocean Paddle
Saturday, 5/7 ~ 9 am
Surfrider Coos Bay
Description: *This experience is for experienced ocean paddlers only* Join us for an ocean paddle, leaving from Sunset Bay! Launch @ Sunset Bay, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR 97420, north end of bay.
Purpose: Get out and enjoy the water. Paddle on the ocean
Vibe: Adventure
Location: Coos Bay, OR 97420 (sign up to see exact location)
Free Registration: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/opportunities/LvEwqAJxGm
Paddle on the Bay
Saturday, 5/7 ~ 11am
Surfrider Coos Bay
Description: Bring your kayak, SUP, canoe, or other vessel and join us for a paddle on the Bay! Launch from East side boat ramp, Coos Bay.
Purpose: Get more connected with this special place that we all love.
Role: Paddle and have fun!
Vibe: Laid back
Location: Coos Bay, OR 97420 (sign up to see exact location)
Free Registration: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/opportunities/onZRZz7Zhk
Bay Cleanup
Saturday, 5/7 ~ 11am
Surfrider Coos Bay
Description: Help us show some love to the Bay by removing trash! Meet at East side boat ramp, Coos Bay.
Purpose: Join us in protecting our Bay and keeping our playground clean.
Role: By taking practical action to protect the environment, your collection efforts allow Surfrider to use data to influence laws and reduce waste at the source!
Vibe: Active teamwork, education and fun!
Location: Coos Bay, OR 97420 (sign up to see exact location)
Free Registration: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/opportunities/dbvnGNuIZC
Film Festival
2022 World Tour Paddling Film Festival
Saturday, 5/7 ~ Doors Open 6pm
Film Festival 7pm-9pm
Egyptian Theatre, 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420
A showcase of the very best paddling films at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay. Enjoy delicious food from Elkhorn BBQ & Food Truck, beverages from 7 Devils Brewing, information on local Surfrider events & prizes.
A benefit for Surfrider Foundation, Coos Bay.
Tickets $10 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-coast-culture-tour-tickets-259706859207