Blessing of the Dory Fleet

At the annual Blessing of the Fleet, local clergymen bless both new and old dory boats for safety at sea, and offer prayers for all the dorymen. Families and captains of the dory fleet have the opportunity to remember the people who died at sea and start the upcoming season by saying a prayer to bless the fleet. Dory boat captains will bring their boats starting at 11am.

Event date is estimated based on the 2025 calendar. Please verify current information on the official event website.

Date

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time

Location

Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135

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Calendar of Events

Sep02
Coastal Chords & Corks: Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
A Portland-based Brazilian duo brings playful energy, vintage rock and indie charm to an evening of coastal dining and thoughtful pours.

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Sep09
Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
A suspense-filled theatrical experience that channels classic Hitchcock thrills through a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. Live performance just a half hour from Pacific City.

Date: September 9-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: The Barn Community Playhouse

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Sep09
Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia
Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Sep16
Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas
Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Sep18
Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic
The Pacific Northwest’s most iconic longboard surf contest. Catch the waves and coastal vibes.

Date: September 18-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

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Sep18
Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
A vibrant autumn spectacle as giant, colorful kites soar above the beach a half hour south of Pacific City.

Date: September 18-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: D-River Wayside State Park

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Sep23
Coastal Chords & Corks: Tevis Hodge Jr.
Settle in for coastal flavors and the music of Tevis Hodge Jr., whose blend of blues, jazz, folk and old-time tunes creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Sep30
Coastal Chords & Corks: Kris Stuart
Experience an evening with Kris Stuart, a singer and traveling troubadour whose west-wandering guitar work brings an easy warmth to the night.

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Oct01
Neskowin Ghost Forest
Explore this mysterious ghost forest where ancient Sitka spruce stumps rise from the beach at low tide.

Date: October 1-31, 2026
Time: Low Tide
Location: Neskowin Ghost Forest

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Oct03
Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, corn maze adventures and free family activities on the Oregon Coast.

Date: Weekends in October | 10/3/26 - 10/4/26, 10/10/26 - 10/11/26, 10/17/26-10/18/26, 10/24/26-10/25/26, 10/31/26
Time: All Day
Location: Tillamook

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