August 24-25 Kool Coastal Nights Classic car enthusiasts from around the Northwest cruise to Beach Blvd. Smith River Country Fair Old-Fashioned Family Fun is a tradition at this annual event. Kids love the greased pig chase, chicken scramble, sack race and egg toss. A traditional pit BBQ Beef dinner is served at noon. Giant vegetable contest, exhibits and a raffle round out the day.
Parking is limited, so please take the free shuttle to the Smith River site.
A free bus runs every half-hour from the Safeway parking lot. Daily prizes awarded for biggest salmon. All local tackle shops have registration forms and rules. Centered downtown at the Umpqua River and Discovery Center with activities focused on watershed restoration and salmon recovery. Lots of children's activities, food and crafts booths and a traditional alder smoked BBQ Salmon dinner.