Other Public Events at Champoeg

$5 day-use parking fee applies unless noted otherwise.

2012 Events

Earth Day: April 21, 10 AM – 4 PM (this is an Oregon Parks and Recreation Event, please call 503-678-1251 ext 221 for details)
Celebrate Earth Day with a variety of nature-related activities: Junior Ranger program for the kids; Guided nature walk focusing on the park’s wetland, dry prairie and oak savannah habitats; help restore Champoeg’s historic landscape; nature-related video presentation at the Visitor Center.

Fourth Annual Champoeg Quilt Show: May 12- May 13, 10 AM – 4 PM
Quilting Through The Ages, featuring over 50 beautiful quilts, plus a raffle quilt! Quilt demonstrations by costumed volunteers.

Founders Day: May 5, 1 PM – 4 PM
Oregon State history started on May 2, 1843 at Champoeg with the historic vote to create a government and territory. Celebrate this milestone where it all began at the Pioneer Memorial Pavilion, with speakers, music and refreshments.

Champoeg Art Lessons: June 2, 10 AM – 4 PM
As part of the Junior Ranger program during Oregon State Parks Day, youngsters will have an opportunity to take an informal art lesson.

Oregon State Parks Day: June 2 (this is an Oregon Parks and Recreation Event, please call 503-678-1251 ext 221 for details)
This annual event features a variety of activities to help visitors discover Champoeg: Tours of the 1860s kitchen garden and Old Champoeg townsite; Junior Ranger program for kids; refreshments. Free park admission, and free camping on Saturday night (regular campsites only)

Free Fishing Day: June 9, 2012     11:00 am to 3:00 pm
(this is an Oregon Parks and Recreation Event, please call 503-678-1251 ext 221 for details)
Try your luck at catching a variety of warm water fish in the Willamette River. Fish without a license in the Willamette River Saturday and Sunday, June 12 & 13. Free use of rods and reels (subject to availability) with free bait and fishing instruction Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. Junior Ranger program for kids. Free park admission.

Champoeg Bluebird Day: June 16, 1 PM – 4 PM (call 503-678-1251 ext 221 for details)
Park staff and Prescott Bluebird Recovery Project volunteers team up to celebrate the return of the Western Bluebird to the park with fun and educational activities to support their efforts. Build or purchase a nest box. See bluebird-related exhibits, video presentations and a Junior Ranger program for kids. Enjoy some old-fashioned bird watching.