Upcoming Events 2008 :
Quality not quantity here. For more shows go to Jambase.com, barterfaire.org, or check the local chamber of commerce calendar of events. Look for the * to find The Pink Bus! "W"=
wholesale available
MAY
2 – 4: *One
Family Gathering in central in Oregon.
This festival intends to unify the cultures involved in other peaceful gatherings. It
will manifest as a weekend long "barter fair/music festival/rave/reggae show" with a free camping area. For more
information visit www.OneFamilyGathering.org
30-31:*Love your Mother Earth Festival- Lolo Hot Springs,
MT
A festival to celebrate Mother Earth! Music, workshops, vendors,
art, children’s activities. Hot Springs and camping included in ticket price. www.loveyourmotherfestival.com
June
7-8: * CD'A Rock n Gem Show- COEUR d'ALENE, ID: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral
Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Kathleen and Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; contact
Bob Bockman, 1750 N. Havichur Loop, Post Falls, ID 83854, (208) 773-5384 W
JULY
3-6:
*Sisters Roundup of Gems- Sisters, OR Be dazzled by an acre of rocks, minerals and fossils from throughout the
world. A unique setting to view and purchase these magnificent creations of nature. Contact: Jean Miller, 503-829-2680.
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11 –
13: * Oregon Country Fair - Veneta, OR.
It’s huge, indescribable. Art, music,
children, circus. . . And around 100,000 people. Information at www.OregonCountryFair.org.
11-13:
*Darlings Reunion-Veneta, OR
“Come and enjoy the camaraderie of camping in meadows among the shade of douglas fir, oak, pine, and cottonwood.” Camping within walking distance to the
Oregon Country Faire. A lot of people try to sneak into the OCF at night. . . Unless they know about Darlings. www.darlingreunion.net
18 –
20: Emerald Empire Hemp Fest - Eugene, OR
The best thing here is the information
booths! Cookbooks, legal documents, brochures etc. . .Also a lot of neat merchandise. www.emeraldempirehempfest.com
18-20: * Tayberry Jam Reggae
on the Mountain- Cottage Grove, OR
Amazing outdoor ampitheater with over twenty bands and permaculture presentations
all weekend. Cafe and juice bar, Bakery, Garden grille, Camping, swimming pond. Set in the Cascades. Noah or Ana- 541-942-6143
See ya there!
18-20: Northwest String Summit-
North Plains, OR Horning’s Hideout
“The Northwest’s premier acoustic music festival.”
www.stringsummit.com
August
1 –
3: Reggae Rising Music Festival at Dimmick Ranch/French's Camp on Highway 101 in Piercy, CA. It’s big. It’s beautiful. It’s
Reggae. www.ReggaeRising.com.
1 -
3: *Pickathon Roots Music Festival-
Portland, OR
If you love music, you’ll love this festival. Camping
in the woods, great food. Too many stages to pick from. For more information visit www.Pickathon.com.
1-3: Faerieworlds- Veneta, OR
“In just five years, Faerieworlds has become the premiere mythic music
festival on the West Coast. Featuring world renowned fantasy artists, Grammy-award winning musicians, spectacular performances
and entertainers, an amazing arts and crafts vending village, thousands of fans from around the globe travel each year to
Eugene, Oregon to experience the magic of Faerieworlds.” We think this is a good festival to play dress-up at! http://www.faerieworlds.com
7-10:
*Flowmotion Summer Meltdown- Near Darrington, WA
We debated listing this. Like when you
have a treasure and you’re not sure if you want to share. That’s all we’ll say. www.summermeltdown.com
16 - 17: Seattle Hempfest- Seattle's Myrtle Edwards Park.
The biggest hempfest in the Northwest. . . and (we’ve heard) The World! Featuring live music, speakers, vendors, and
information. www.hempfest.org
23
-24: Oly Hemp Fest- Olympia, WA
Visit www.OlyHempFest.com.
September
5 - 7: *Santa Barter Faire- near Santa, Northern Idaho
Directions: The site is 75 miles
S.E. of Coeur D' Alene ID, 85 miles S.E. of Spokane WA, and 60 miles N.E. of Moscow ID. There will be signs from St. Maries
and the turnoff will be well marked. This is a free event. There is no entry cost for vendors or campers. If you have any
questions please email rainbowlove25@aol.com. (We love this family friendly barter faire- a wonderful trade circle and lovely location)W
19 - 21: *2nd annual Montana Harvest Festival -near Hot Springs, MT.
This was a wonderful family
event last year that gathered approximately 700 brothers and sisters. E-mail bigskycountryjamboree@yahoo.com for more information. (I
hate to be sensational, but this is a sensational festival. Super kid friendly, art, homeade goods, workshops- all w/in
walking distance to a Hot Springs soak!). W
October
third weekend(subject to change): *Okanogan Family Faire-
near Tonasket Washington. A family Faire centered around crafts, music, and trading. Around 25,000 in attendance. Camp out
all weekend or just enjoy the day. W
January
Come on down to Quartzsite, AZ for the Tyson Wells rock and gem show. We'll
be here all month. Look for us next to the food court. Primarily a wholesale show. W
