BASICS
■ Where: Coiner Park, 1319 E. Main St., Cottage Grove
■ When: Thursday, July 16-Saturday, July 18
■ Website: Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days – Celebrating Cottage Grove’s Heritage and Family Fun!
THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS
■ Noon: Bohemia City Opening Ceremony, 12 p.m. at the Main Stage. Also enjoy over 85 vendors, live music, Kid Zone activities, an Art Show, Booth Decor Contest, and living-history demos including gold panning and blacksmithing.
■ 5 p.m.: Fill the belly with a hearty dinner of steak, potato, cornbread, and baked beans at the Miners Dinner at 5 p.m. at the Chuckwagon Area.
FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
■ 11 a.m.: History presentation with Mayor of Bohemia City, Dana Merryday (Heritage Stage)
■ 11 a.m.: Kiddie Parade / “Wag-on Walk” (Bohemia Park).
■ 1:30 p.m.: Feud Games: Pie Eating Contest (gazebo)
■ 3:30 p.m.: Feud Games: Costume Contest, 3:30 p.m. (Heritage Stage).
■ 4 p.m.: Feud Games: Outhouse Cornhole (gazebo).
■ 5 p.m.: Feud Games: Cherry Pit Spitting Contest (gazebo).
■ 5:30 p.m.: Feud Games: Beard & Mustache Contest (Heritage Stage)
■ 8 p.m.: Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk
SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS
■ 10 a.m.: Grand Miners Parade (Main Street)
■ Noon-4 p.m.: Blacksmithing Workshop (Heritage Hollow).
■ Noon: Ore Cart Races (Bohemia Gold Mining Museum)
■ 12:30 p.m.: Mayor Candace Solesbee History Presentation (Heritage Stage)
■ 3 p.m.: Feud Games: Junior Marshals Game (Bohemia City).
■ 5 p.m.: Feud Games: Two Towns Tug-O-War
WHERE TO PARK
■ Expect a short walk to Coiner Park.
■ Public parking is best on nearby side streets within walking distance.
■ Park at the Safeway lot across the street from Coiner Park.
■ Choose a nearby side street and enjoy the walk into the festival.
■ Meet up with a friend and carpool to reduce congestion.
■ The Basketball Parking Lot is closed to the public.
■ The Tennis Court Parking Lot is reserved for food vendors.
■ What to bring: Lawn chairs, sunscreen or hat, comfortable clothing, cash for vendor purchases, reusable water bottle.
■ What not to bring: Weapons of any kind, illegal substances, including drugs, fireworks or explosive, outside alcohol.
PROSPECTORS & GOLDDIGGERS
■ Where: Bohemia Saddle Park, near Fairview Lookout, Bohemia Mining District (38 miles SE of Cottage Grove)
■ When: Sunday, July 19, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.
■ The skinny: All-you-can-eat pancakes, two eggs, a slab of ham, coffee, and orange juice.
VISIT WITH ‘THE CHRONICLE’
■ Our team is a proud supporter of the Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days. Please stop by our booth on Saturday and chat with us. Our special $17.76 annual subscription ends July 31, so take advantage of this incredible offer!
