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Cherry Fair 2008

Come join us in Cove's annual historical Cherry Fair filled with fun and activities for all ages!

Saturday, August 16th Cherry Fair Schedule
Click on an event for more information
Morning    
7:00-8:00 Fun Run Registration Ascension School
8:00 Fun Run Start Time
7:00-11:00 Sourdough Pancake Breakfast Founders Hall
9:00-11:00 Cove Library Book Sale Founder’s Hall
9:00-9:45 Parade Assembly
Walkers & Bicyclist
Artesian Blue
Methodist Church
10:00 Parade
Grand Marshal – Alice Alexander
Jasper & Main
10:45 Kupenga Marimba Band Main Stage
11:00 Opening Ceremonies
Main Stage
  Cherry Fairy Court  
  Fun Run Awards  
11:00-12:00 Cherry Fair Events  
  Art & Food Booths Ascension Lawn
9:00-11:00 Cove Library Book Sale Founder’s Hall
  Cove History Display Founder’s Hall
11:30 Delectable Cherry Contest Founder’s Hall
  Lane’s Cherry Orchard Tour  
  ~Misc & More~  
11:30-12:00 Arts Festival Performances  
12:15-1:00 Hewitt Family  
1:00-2:00 Cove Song Circle  
2:00-3:00 To Be Announced  
Afternoon    
12:00-5:00 Cherry Fair Events  
  Art & Food Booths Ascension Lawn
  Cove Library Book Sale Founder’s Hall
  Cove History Display Founder’s Hall
2:00-5:00 Gilstrap Brothers Winery  
3:30-4:00 Children's Old Fashioned Games West Lawn
  Gunny Sack & 3-Legged Races  
  Water Balloon Toss  
  Wheelbarrow Races  
4:00-4:30 Cherry Pie Eatin' Contest  
Cherry Pit Spittin’ Contest  
4:00-4:30 Open Mic Registration  
4:30-5:30 Open Mic Performances  
Evening    
4:00-6:30 Cherry Glazed Chicken BBQ Dinner Founder’s Hall
6:30 Community Softball Game  

 

Cove Philly Trip
Silent Auction, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
Live Auction Saturday @ 6:30 pm - French Hall

Cove Truck Show-All Pickups and Trucks
Register Saturday – No Fees – Kimsey Commons
*Awards for Viewers Choice
Contact Richard Thew at 568-7413

Don Gray-Painter's Showcase
Saturday-Beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Watch Northwest artist Don Gray as he paints

Spinning Circle Demo
Marlis Rufener & Friends
Saturday 10:00 – 5:00
Bring Your Own Spinning Wheel or Use Ours

Quilt Quester’s
18th Annual Quilt Show
Fri & Sat 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - Cove HS Gym & Cove Baptist Church
Adults $4 / Children & Seniors $3 / 2-Day Pass $5
For Information Call 568-4302

Cove Souvenirs

Custom designed festival and fair souvenirs are available for purchase to commemerate the annual festivities.
Festival & Fair T-Shirts ($18), Cove Belt Buckles ($20), Historical Cherry Fair Notecards ($6), Key Tags ($7.50)

For more information call the Cove Ascension School 541-568-4514
         Vendor or booth information contact Marlis Rufener 541-568-4274

Sponsored by the Cove Community Association and the Oregon Arts Council.