Saturday, June 22nd 8AM Pioneer Dam Run The Pioneer Dam Run 10K Run is fast flat run starting next to Linn County Historical Museum, following Kirk Ave and Northern Drive up the scenic Calapooia River valley out to the historic site of the Brownsville Dam on the Calapooia and back along the same route. The 5K Walk/Run starts in the same spot and follows the same route then spits from Northern Drive continuing with a loop through Brownsville's Historic Pioneer Cemetery and back to the start line. Proceeds from this event will be donated toward refurbishment of the Central Linn High School Track. Learn more about this event

Saturday June 22nd, 7am-9am & Sunday June 23rd, 7:30am-10am Pioneer Picnic Breakfast Don't miss the Pioneer Picnic Breakfast - sponsored by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. June 22/ Saturday 7am-9am June 23/Sunday 7:30am-10am

Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd Pioneer Picnic 2013 Linn County Pioneer Picnic is Oregon's oldest continuing celebration. The first Picnic consisted of a reunion of Oregon Trail pioneers in 1887. With the passing of time and the passing of the original pioneers, the Picnic has transformed to include other entertainment and activities. Today’s picnic focuses on family fun with games, food booths, a logger jamboree, equestrian events, talent shows and more! The theme for this year is “Pioneer Treasures.” Grand Marshals will be the descendants of Linn County Pioneers. Anyone who is a descendant of a Linn County Pioneer family is invited to participate in the Parade as a Grand Marshal. The schedule will be announced in March and is expected to remain much the same as the previous years. One change to be noted is that the Pioneer Dam Run will be Saturday Morning before the Grand Parade. Look for more information on our Facebook page, Linn County Pioneer Association. (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Linn-County-Pioneer-Association/129925490354612?ref=ts&fref=ts)

July 4th, 2013 - all day Fourth of July breakfast and fireworks Fourth of July in Brownsville is all you imagine a summer holiday in rural America to be. The morning begins at 7am, with a pancake breakfast at the pavilion in Pioneer Park until 10am. Pancakes, eggs, ham, syrup, hot coffee, all served with the entertaining antics of the volunteer fireman pancake flippers and the dancin' grooves of the serving chicks. $7 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. Many people spend the day in the park anticipating the fireworks display put on by the Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department. Bring your change as the boot is passed and help us continue a wonderful tradition. 3rd Annual Pre-fireworks Celebration at Randy's Main Street Coffee: Beer Garden starts at 4pm, Barbeque starts at 5pm, and Live Music starts at 5:30pm, with Leif James doing soulful blues, followed by the Main Street Band at 7pm. Meals on the grill: Pork $10, Chicken $9; Hamburger $8; Hot Dog $7. Learn more about this event

Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Citywide Garage Sale Every July, Brownsville residents haul down the clutter from their attics, drag out treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns in anticipation for the Brownsville Citywide Garage Sale. All of the usual garage sale items can be found throughout the city as well as some unusual items and a treasure with your name on it! Garage sale maps will also be available in town. The proceeds from the $10 you pay to be put on the map benefit Brownsville activities and the community. Additional spaces will be available in the Spaulding parking lot next to the bathroom. Many of these spaces are shaded. Sellers can rent pop-up shelters for $10 from Laura Meckle. Please reserve yours on the application form early, supplies are limited. For more information, please contact Laura Meckle at (541-731-7316) or AFP4You@ Gmail.com. Click link below for more information and to download application form. Learn more about this event

July 23rd, 2013 First Annual Stand By Me Day The first annual Stand By Me Day will be on Tuesday July 23rd. Because it lands midweek it will be a low key event. The inspiration for having an annual day came from our friends in Astoria where they have an annual Goonies Day. Fans from all over the country fly in and enjoy each other and the scene locations from the movie. We plan to do a similar event here in Brownsville. Fans are welcome to come in costume, arrange picnics in Pioneer Park, take the Stand By Me walking tour and visit locations where the film was shot. We are working on a trivia treasure hunt and other fun things for the fans to do while they are here. A hospitality room is being arranged where the fans can connect and share stories. The Pioneer Picture Gallery has a brand new Stand By Me display and will be open for viewing. The Brownsville Saloon is planning a few things for us too, possibly including breakfast with blueberry pancakes especially for the fans. Stay tuned for more to come.

July 28th, 7-11 PM The Calapooia Food Alliance presents Moonlight & Music: A Night in Casablanca Join your friends for A Night in Casablanca. Your Moonlight & Music crew has laid out everything but the camels to transport you to the exotic kasbah and souks of Morocco. The evening is an oasis of delights with the scent of spices wafting on the summer breezes. And if you've never been to Sanctuary at Washburn Heights you may well believe you've been whisked away by a benevolent genie on his magic carpet as you step onto the terrace. Is this the whole of the Willamette Valley spread before you or are we really on the edge of the Sahara, with undulating dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Paradise comes to mind. The word is derived from the Persian for a scented garden with fountains flowing--and that is what the evening will be like. You will be treated to the traditional foods of the Mediterranean including dates, pomegranates, cous cous and tabouli--complete with ambience to match. LBCC's Chef Scottie is making flatbread in the traditional way—unchanged for over a thousand years. Visit Omar’s tent for a souvenir photograph of yourself and your best beloved relaxed on Persian rugs and pillows, dressed in finery fit for a sheik and princess of old Araby. There will be belly dancers swirling their veils to mesmerizing music, dancing as if to entertain the Sultan. Ask our DJ to play your favorite song and dance the night away, too, while enjoying wonderful foods, spirited drink, great friends and the exotic entertainment--not to mention the view. Only 200 tickets are sold and this fundraiser for the Calapooia Food Alliance is a sellout every year so purchase your tickets today at Brownsville's Key Bank. Tables for eight can be reserved, too, by calling Tricia at 541 466 3035. A Night in Casablanca is for adults 21 or over. Tickets will not be available at the door. The Calapooia Food Alliance promotes healthy eating and sustainable local foods. Visit the Calapooia Food Alliance website at www.gocfa.org for additional information. Learn more about this event

Friday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival The Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival is Oregon's largest outdoor country music and camping event, located in the historic and quaint community of Brownsville. This year's headliners are: Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker. Other artists in the lineup are Hunter Hayes, Chris Young, and Eli Young Band. General Admission tickets are $95, $85 for Bi-Mart members. Call 541-345-WCMF (9263) or visit www.willamettecountrymusicfestival.com for more information. This year, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce will provide a shuttle with trips from the concert to Historic Downtown Brownsville and back, with stops along the way. Donations accepted. Plan to spend some time downtown, between concert events, to visit our museums, shops, Randy's Main Street Coffee and the Brownsville Saloon, or to follow the Stand by Me Walking Tour, all in an historic setting. Learn more about this event

Saturday, August 3, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique Fair The Brownsville Antique Fair draws antique dealers, collectors and browsers from the entire Willamette Valley. Over fifty vendors sell their antiques and collectibles at the event in Brownsville's Pioneer Park. Don't miss the Classic Car Show and new this year, the Chicken Swap! Food will be available for purchase in the Pavilion during the event, while music fills the park. Call Nell at 541-466-3245 with questions. Learn more about this event

December 26 - 31, 2013 Moyer House - Open House Join us as the Moyer House opens its doors for public viewing. The Moyer House will be adorned for the holidays and members of the Brownsville Women’s Study Club will serve as your hostesses. For more information, call the Linn County Historical Museum at (541) 466-3390.