By Mary Owen
Stayton Style 4th of July
Stayton’s old-fashioned celebration is presented by the Stayton 4th of July Celebration Committee and the Stayton Lions Club.
Kicking off the celebration is the second annual Stayton Eagles Fun Run Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Stayton Community Center, also the check-in point for the event. Stayton firefighters
will help cook the breakfast. All
proceeds will go to the Stayton High School graduation class of 2020 to help fund their senior events. Cost per person is $7. Pay in advance to save $1 and skip the payment line at www.staytonfunrun.com.
The 37th Stayton Old Time Fourth of July Fun Run & Walk, organized by Stayton Boy Scout Troop 50 with help from the Stayton Roadrunners, will have a 3K walk/run, 5K trail run and 10K run.
Registration and check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. at the Stayton Community Center. Fee is $10 if you register early. Participants not pre-registered by June 26 will pay a $15 entry fee at time of registration. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for purchase on race day. Ribbons will be given to the top male and female finishers. Proceeds will benefit Troop 50, whose members donate yearly over 250 hours of community service in Stayton.
The Grand Parade, presented by the Stayton Loyal Order of Moose, begins at 4 p.m. starting at and returning to Regis Street. All floats will reflect the theme, and registration opens at 1:30 p.m. in front of Regis High School. The entry fee is $15, and entry forms are available at the Stayton-Sublimity Chamber of Commerce, staytonevents.com, Stayton city hall, or e-mail stayton4thparade.com. Entries that are lined up by 2:30 p.m. will be judged and ribbons will be awarded before the parade begins.
The Santiam Gallery of Photography Exhibit of images from local photographers will take place from 5 p.m. until dark in the activity area on the Stayton High School grounds.
Evening events start with live music and kid’s games, including a bouncy house, begin at 6 p.m. and run until dark. A variety of treats will be sold from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., including dinner fare and snack concessions.
At 10 p.m., the Stayton Lions Club fireworks display will dazzle the crowd. The 30-minute display is funded by group and individual donations, collected at cans displayed at Rotary Fireworks booths through July 4. Donations can also be made at the registration desk for the parade.
No personal fireworks, alcohol or pets will be allowed on the school grounds. Viewers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to the event.
The patriotic celebration is sponsored by the Stayton Fourth of July Committee, with support from local businesses and organizations. For more information or to get involved, send an e-mail to stayton4thparade@wvi.com.
Hometown Family 4th, Mill City
Mill City celebrates 63 years of festivities on July 4-6 at Kimmel Park with Life Flight helicopter rides from 1: 30 to 3:30 p.m., plus festival grounds with crafts and food booths.
The Festival Grounds open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. Vendor booth setup is 7-9 a.m. on the Fourth, opening at 10 a.m.. with some vendors open until 10 p.m. Travelin Taphouse hosts this year’s Beer Garden, which runs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and vendors will be on site to sell food.
Festivities on the Fourth kick off with
the Lions Club Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. at the Santiam Jr./Sr. High School Commons. Adults are $6, children 12 and under, $4, and children 2 and under, free. Proceeds go to local scholarships.
Other fun festivities include the Santiam Canyon Scavenger Hunt and family activities, booths, crafts, food and displays.
The Rick Posekany Memorial 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk takes place at 9 a.m., with check-in an hour earlier at Santiam JSHS. Adults are $25 and youth under 18, $25. A T-shirt is included with advance registration.
The Grand Parade begins at noon with a line up of equestrians, floats, cars, emergency vehicles and big rigs. The theme this year is “Hometown Family Fourth.” José Francisco Moreno Jr. will be honored posthumously as this year’s Grand Marshal.
The parade starts at the intersection of SW Linn Place and SW 8th Avenue and ends at Kimmel Park so that people can take part in the activities. Check in and late registration are at 9 a.m. with judging at 11 a.m.
The second annual Santiam Canyon Scavenger Hunt is a three-day, family-friendly event where contestants earn tickets for a $250 cash prize plus over $700 in gift cards and prizes. Pick up a map at Kimmel Park before visiting local businesses to play and win. You must be present at the drawing at 6 p.m. on the 6th to win the grand prize, but not for prizes to be given away each day. All ages can play and win prizes at the hunt, sponsored by the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce.
On the Fourth, The Canyon All Stars will entertain from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and CottonFoot will play from 7 p.m. to dusk. Music on July 5 will be provided by Finding Dani from 1 to 4 p.m., and on the 6th, by local musician Sean Paul from 2 to 3 p.m.
Vendors, parade entries, runners, and horseshoe registration forms are available at staytonevents.com or www.facebook.com/groups/MillCity4thCelebration/files/
Return forms to Mill City 4th of July Committee, P.O. Box, 958 Mill City, OR 97360.
For more information, call 503-897-4943 or 503-871-4886, or visit the Mill City 4th Celebration Facebook page.
Fireworks Over the Lake, Detroit
The July 6 fireworks show over Detroit Lake is funded by local residents, businesses and clubs, including Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association and annual events such as the Cruise In and Fishing Derby.
On Friday, July 5, people can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks at the annual pre-fireworks extravaganza and fundraiser, held 5 to 11 p.m. at Forest Street and Detroit Avenue, at the old KC’s four-way stop. Live band, Never 2 Late, will be performing. The barbecue is children and family-friendly. Donations accepted. Questions can be directed to Sandi Elwood at 503-881-5226.
Oregon Department of Forestry will offer first come, first served opportunities for families to camp over the Fourth, organizers said. Organizers encourage viewers to dress warmly and carry a high-power flashlight to get around.
For more information, e-mail dlraba@hotmail.com or visit
detroitlakeoregon.org.
Aumsville Saturday Market
For the ninth year, Aumsville will hold Second Saturday Market events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14 at Porter-Boone Park.
Visitors will find a variety of fresh produce and garden products, yard art, photography, crafts and artisans, and food vendors. A list of vendors can be found on the city’s Facebook page. Vendor applications are available on the city’s website at www.aumsville.us under Saturday Market or by calling Rogers at 503-749-2030.
Also, summer Saturday Movies are back on July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3; and Aug. 10. Movies start at dusk, around 8:45 p.m., at Porter Boone Park.
For a full list of summer events, visit Aumsville.us.
Santiam Canyon Stampede
Held at Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, the Stampede celebrates its 23rd anniversary with thrills and spills with Professional Rodeo action on
July 19-20.
Activities on both Friday and Saturday nights kick off with the Stampede Pre Funk in the tent at 5:45-6:45 with games, music and prizes, ages 21 and over. The Grand Entry starts at 7 p.m., followed with NPRA Rodeo action, plus mutton busting, junior barrel racing, donkey races, and more.
Thanks to Sublimity Insurance on Friday night the Kids Corral will be free for kids with games, inflatables, pony rides, photo opportunities, prizes and lots of fun for all. To participate in mutton busting, donkey riding, or peewee and junior barrel racing, visit the Stampede’s website or Facebook page.
A Firefighters Cowboy Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday and from 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. on Sunday at the Sublimity Fire Station. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.
This year’s queen is Alexis Goughnour, who grew up “just down the road in the small town of St. Paul.” Goughnour is the daughter of Matt and Cori, who, she said, “have always had my back and challenged me to do my best.” She also has a younger sister, Ainsley.
Stampede organizers invite everyone to join in the Official Stampede After-Party for live music each night in the tent after the rodeo.
Stampede tickets per day are $13 in advance and $17 at the gate for adults, and $9 in advance and $13 at the gate for children ages 5-12, and children ages 4 and under are free. Tickets will be sold at Double H Western Wear in Salem; Riverview Bank in Aumsville; Wilco Farm Stores in Stayton, Silverton, Oregon City and Lebanon; and on the Stampede website.
For further ticket information and a full list of sponsors and activities, visit www.scsrodeo.com
