Southwest Washington Festivals and Events - October 2005

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October 2005

Date TBA
Great Columbia Crossing
This is your chance to be a pedestrian on the amazing 4.1-mile-long Astoria-Megler Bridge, which spans the Columbia River near its mouth.
Participants are shuttled from the Port of Astoria to the Washington side of the river and runners and walkers return across the bridge to the finish line.
Contact: Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber 503-325-6311 or 800-875-6807

October 7-9
84th Annual Cranberrian Fair
Head to the Ilwaco Heritage Museum to celebrate the harvest with artisans, music, dancing, the 'Bog Bus' and more.
Contact: Ilwaco Heritage Museum 360-642-3446

October 8-9
One Sky, One World Kite Carnival
One Sky One World gatherings will be held annually around the world to promote protection of the planet, peace, friendship and understanding between all people.
Contact: World Kite Museum 360-642-4020

Oct 15 - Nov 15
Wild Mushroom Festival
Participating restaurants, inns and bed and breakfast establishments offer daily wild mushroom specials. Wild mushroom workshops, field excursions and prix-fixe dinners are also offered. October 15 - November 15.
Long Beach
Contact: Carol Zahorsky 360-704-3020

October 20-23
Water Music Festival XXI
The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality chamber music to the Lower Columbia River Region.
Contact: Patti Jacobsen 360-642-3254

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