Local Events
Events for 2001
July
4
A Family Affair. A day of fun, filled with games for all ages, an ATV Rodeo,
a community potluck, and
fireworks at dusk. Come join the fun with all of Harney County.
Contact Harney County Chamber of
Commerce at (541) 573-2636.
July 21
Oregon Hunters Association. A banquet, auction and raffle to be held at
the Memorial Building at the
Harney County Fairgrounds beginning at 5:00 p.m. For more information,
call 573-5656.
August 4
Annual Chris Miller Memorial Steens Rim Run. 10K run or walk course follows
the east rim of the
Steens Mountain. Starting at an elevation of 7,835 feet and finishing
at above 9,700 feet. For a
registration form or more information, contact Gary Miller at (541) 573-6341
or the Chamber of Commerce
at (541) 573-2636. Always the first Saturday of August.
August 18
Demolition Derby. Begins 6:00 p.m. at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Contact
Brady Ellis at (541)
573-6014 for more information.
September 4 - 9
Harney County Fair--Rodeo--Racemeet. 4-H activities begin on Tuesday.
Carnival, rodeo and
exhibits open on Friday and run through Sunday. For more information,
contact Don Slone at (541)
573-6166. Always begins first Tuesday after Labor Day.
Septermber 21- 23
Steens Mt. Black Powder Rendezvous to be held at Whorehouse Meadows on
Steens Mountain. For
more information, contact Schelly Daugherty at (541) 573-7934.
December 2
Harney County Homemakers Christmas Fair. Located at the Memorial Building
at the Fairgrounds.
For full details or to reserve space, call the Extension office at (541)
573-2506. Always the first Saturday in
December. |