What’s Happening: July 12, 2023

Published 6:00 pm Monday, July 10, 2023

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

Puppet show

• 2:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall, 129 S. Washington St.

Dragon Theater Puppets will perform “Advanced Dungeons & Decisions,” a free, interactive all-ages show in which the audience helps shape the performance. Sponsored by the Grant County Library.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

Makers Market

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St.

Bring your crafts, produce and wares to sell. No table fee, but donations accepted if sales are strong. Food and drink available for purchase.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Third Thursday

• 5-7 p.m., various locations, downtown John Day

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce sponsors this group open house by downtown John Day businesses. Stop by the Chamber, 301 W. Main St., for sliders and beans and pick up you passport, then visit the participating businesses. Have them sign your passport, then turn it in at etc. to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Grant County Greenback.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting.

Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Wes Youssi. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Prairie City Fiber Fest

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m., various locations, downtown Prairie City

Vendors will be set up in the city park and various other locations around downtown Prairie City selling a variety of wares connected to fiber arts, from yarn to spinning wheels to finished garments and more. 

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Prairie City Fiber Fest

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations, downtown Prairie City

Vendors will be set up in the city park and various other locations around downtown Prairie City selling a variety of wares connected to fiber arts, from yarn to spinning wheels to finished garments and more. 

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

J.C. Oliver Goat Roping

• 7:30 p.m., Iron Triangle Outdoor Arena, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Open roping for all ages, starting right after the Grant County ICA Rodeo. Buckles for high money, header and heeler of the weekend, food vendors and beer garden. Unlimited entries, $5 each or $10 per team. For more information, call Whitney Finley at 541-228-4604.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

J.C. Oliver Goat Roping

• 7:30 p.m., Iron Triangle Outdoor Arena, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Open roping for all ages, starting right after the Grant County ICA Rodeo. Buckles for high money, header and heeler of the weekend, food vendors and beer garden. Unlimited entries, $5 each or $10 per team. For more information, call Whitney Finley at 541-228-4604.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

Second Saturdays

• 7 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents open mic night. Doors open at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 17

Third Thursday • 5-7 p.m., various locations, downtown John Day

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce sponsors this group open house by downtown John Day businesses. Stop by the Chamber, 301 W. Main St., for sliders and beans and pick up you passport, then visit the participating businesses. Have them sign your passport, then turn it in at etc. to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Grant County Greenback.

FRIDAY, AUG. 18

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

Lowdown Drifters in concert

• 6-9 p.m., Sels’ Brewery, 113 Washington St., Canyon City

Touring country band based in Fort Worth, Texas, will play a concert in the courtyard at Canyon City’s historic Sels’ Brewery. Tickets: $10.

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Skillethead. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Fog Holler. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Second Saturdays

• 7 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance Jeremy Wayne McKern and Whiskey Bound. Doors open at 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

Third Thursday

• 5-7 p.m., various locations, downtown John Day The Grant County Chamber of Commerce sponsors this group open house by downtown John Day businesses. Stop by the Chamber, 301 W. Main St., for sliders and beans and pick up you passport, then visit the participating businesses. Have them sign your passport, then turn it in at etc. to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Grant County Greenback.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Art opening

• 4-6 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St.

Opening reception for “Home Is Where I Want to Be,” an open exhibition by visual artists from throughout the John Day River Territory. All art forms depicting a sense of home are welcome. Artist submission forms available online at spraygeneralstore.com/art-shows/.

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Cheyenne West. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Cheyenne West. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Second Saturdays

• 7 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance by the Nevercanevers. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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