Rockaway Beach Oregon 4th of July Event
Named one of the best fireworks displays in the United States
The display is presented by the Rockaway Beach Oregon Volunteer Fire Department and is so spectacular that it has been named one of the best in the United States by USA Today and Coastal Living magazine and is recognized as one of the most magnificent Independence Day celebrations on the northern Oregon Coast.
The parade starts at 11am
The day kicks off with Rockaway Beach Oregon’s Independence Day Parade at 11am. After the parade there are several activities, including the Annual Weiner Dog Races at Phyllis Baker City Park, a fundraiser for local animal shelter; the Rockaway Lioness bake and plant sale; a flyover by the National Guard; and more.
Come spend your Fourth of July at Rockaway Beach and make new memories or celebrate traditions.
Rockaway Beach Oregon Kite Festival
Live music, food and, of course, kites!
The annual kite festival, held in May or June depending on weather, features live music, vendors, delicious food, and much more. For those who are feeling a little bit competitive, there are contests for best kite, which kite can drag on the ground longest before taking flight, and more.
Learn how to build a kite
Children can learn to build kites during special classes. The Kite Festival is an annual tradition here in Rockaway Beach and is an amazing site to behold. Hundreds of kites soar into the air in a dazzling array of colors.
Open to both amateur and professional kite fliers
This event is sponsored by the American Kitefliers Association, and is open to both amateur and professional kite fliers. We’ll see you at the Wayside!
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous
Every year on the last full weekend in April, Neah-Kah-Nie Coast Art, Music & Cultural Foundation (NCAM) presents the Rockaway Writers Rendezvous. The three days are filled with workshops, a keynote speaker, open mics, consulting sessions, networking breakfast and more. Best selling authors, award winning screenwriters, playwrights and publishers share their knowledge and pro tips to help writers hone their craft. Additionally, the Rockaway Writers Rendezvous sponsors both a writing contest and an art contest for students and adults. The winning writing entries will be published in an Anthology. NCAM sponsors several events annually to raise scholarship money for Neah-Kah-Nie High School students pursuing the arts.