JULY 4
la de da YACHATS!

Join our independence day celebration,
including our 16th, probably annual, Yachats "la de da" Parade
at noon on Sunday, JULY 4. Enjoy great food and music events all day.
At sunset watch a spectacular Fireworks Display
over the Yachats bay!

la de da Parade
Begins at Noon, Sunday, July 4, 2010

Parade:  Wacky, whimsical, unpretentious fun - with a small carbon footprint! Parade assembles at 11 am behind the Yachats Commons on W 4th St and Hwy 101. It begins at Noon, traveling west on 4th St to Ocean View Dr, then south and east to Beach St where it disperses just beyond the Yachats Post Office.

Best Place To Watch Parade:  The oceanfront lawn at Yachats State Park, west end of 2nd St. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Parade Rules & Application: Download rules & parade application here (PDF) or pick them up at the Yachats Visitors Center: 241 Hwy 101, 800-929-0477, 541-547-3530. Applications accepted until July 1.

The Yachats la de da Parade  & annual July 4 in Yachats events programs are sponsored by the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce.

BEFORE & AFTER THE PARADE

Yachats Ladies Club 11th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social
11 am to 3 pm, Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 5th St
The Ladies Club will wow you with an incredible variety of delicious pies.
Each slice is a generous 6th of a pie and costs $3. Add a scoop of ice cream for
an additional fifty cents. A variety of beverages will also be sold.
Come early for the best selection and before the pie is gone.

Yachats Farmers Market
9 am - 2 pm, Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 5th St
Peter Karassik, Market Manager (541)528-7192

5th Annual Duck for Kids Race
2:30 pm - Launching near the Yachats River Bridge,
just south of downtown Yachats.
1,200 + Rubber Duckies will race down the Yachats River!
Watch from the beach below the bridge at Yachats Ocean Road State Park.
The first ducks across the finish line will win fantastic prizes.
You may sponsor a duck for $5 or 3 for $10.
Buy your chance to win at the Yachats Visitors Center, 241 Hwy 101, 541-547-3530;
Chuck's Waldport Video, 520 Commercial St, 541-563-4898;
Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program, 541-547-4599, and the Yachats Sunday Farmers Market.
All proceeds will support Yachats Youth and Family Activities (YYFAP) Programming.

OUTDOOR GRILLS, DESSERT, WINE & CHEESE TASTING

Waldport Lions Club -- 3rd & Hwy 101 @ Shirley's, Sausages with All the Fixings

Yachats Volunteer Fire Dept. -- W 2nd St @ the Fire Hall, Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

Raindogs, A People Store -- 162 Beach St, Gourmet BBQ and Charity Raffle.
10th anniversary Party For The Pups fundraiser to benefit
the Central Coast Humane Society

Heidi's Homemade Food & Italian Specialties -- 84 Beach St
Red, White & Blue Triple-Berry Shortcake

Wine Tasting @ The Wine Place -- Hwy 101 & W 4th St. Tasting from Noon to 4 pm; open until 5 pm.
Tom Schaad of August Cellars will be here pouring wines from the family winery in Newberg.
There will be music on the deck with special guest Chris Lauer on guitar/vocals.

Cheese Tasting @ Cheese & Crackers  -- 238 W 4th St. Tasting from 1 pm to 4 pm; open until 5 pm.

LIVE MUSIC & more
IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING

The Drift Inn Historic Cafe and Pub
124 Hwy 101
CALAMITY JAZZ (Dixieland Jazz) 12:30 - 3 pm
CRC (classic rock, originals) 7 - 11 pm - hot combo of Lincoln County veteran musicians

The Green Salmon Cafe and Bakery
Beginning at Noon, 220 Hwy 101 N / All ages welcome
Outdoor Community Event to Showcase Local Artisans, Musicians and Dancers
Featured Artists
BURNING TRUTH - Firedance Theater  - TONY KALTENBERG - Mystical Guitar Voyage
Dance Performances by
YEMENA, ORGANIZED CHAOS, SIOBAHN, OCEAN OASIS DANCE
Music Performances by
ZEORA SAGE, JULIANA, THE HAMMERED BRASS BAND
Featured Artisans
Magic Carpet by Lynn, Zuna Beads by Kay, Enlightened Illuminations by Cheka
Scentsy with Amber, Qahira Lynn Dream Painter, Jirivil Wood Handmade Creations
FMI: click here or Email

The Adobe Resort Lounge
1555 Hwy 101, 1 mi N of downtown
A quiet oceanfront music-free retreat on July 4. (Music on Fri/Sat nights.)

at sundown over the Yachats Bay!




la de da GOODIES ABOUT TOWN
Handcrafted la de da Banners, aprons and screened la de da t-shirts (S-2x)
available @ Shirley's, E 3rd & Hwy 101, 541-547-3292

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