SUMMER ALMOST HERE!! The weather is finally warming in spectacular Newport on the Oregon Coast. THINGS TO DO: Fireworks on the Bay Date:  July 4, 2013 Event Description:  Beautiful Fireworks display on the Bay in Lincoln City. Located at SW 51st  Street in the Taft area of Lincoln City. 10th Annual Dog Agility Show Date:  July 5-7, 2013 Event Description: Sponsored by WAG (Willamette Agility Group). Food, Vendors, Free Admission! Agility = Fun, Fast, Entertaining! Barrel to Keg Relay Date: July 13, 2013, 3:30-7:30pm Event Description: Sponsored by the Rogue Brewery, Harris Bridge Vineyard and Community Services Consortium, this 69.5 mile running relay starts near Philomath, runs along scenic back roads of Benton and Lincoln County, through Toledo, and finishes in Newport at the Rogue Brewery on the South Bay.  In support of CSC and its mission to help people, teams of 2, 4, and 6 members run/walk 12 legs of the relay, finishing with cheers and beers.  Watch for runners crossing the Yaquina Bay Bridge between 3:30pm and 7:30pm. Toledo Summer Festival Date: July 25-28, 2013, all day Event Description: Sidewalk Chalk Artists! Kid's Parade! Toledo Idol Karaoke Competition! Mrs. Claus' Breakfast! Festival 5K Walk! Grand Parade! Local Logging Show! Best Fireworks of the Summer! For additional information on upcoming events, visit www.newportchamber.org

While visiting Newport, be sure to dine at our famous oceanfront family-friendly restaurant, Georgie's Beachside Grill.  We offer fresh northwest coast cuisine and spectacular oceanfront views!