Annual Events & Festivals in Florence Oregon
Looking for the best annual events in Florence Oregon? From music festivals and wine weekends to parades, art tours, and coastal traditions, Florence offers year-round reasons to visit Oregon’s Coastal Playground.
Plan your trip around these signature Florence Oregon festivals and make it more than a day trip. Shop, dine, explore Florence Oregon beaches, and discover unforgettable coastal experiences.
January
Florence Winter Music Festival
📍 Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
📅 Last Full Weekend in January | January 22–24, 2026
The Florence Winter Music Festival is one of the largest live music events on the Oregon Coast. Presented by Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment, this nationally recognized festival features bluegrass, Americana, folk, and roots artists from across the Pacific Northwest.
Enjoy live performances, jam sessions, workshops, food, and the Kiwanis Kids Concerts. Make it a winter getaway and explore Florence Oregon restaurants, local shops, and scenic Florence Oregon beaches.
Learn more and find places to stay in Florence Oregon at:
👉 https://wintermusicfestival.org
🎟️ Tickets: https://eventcenter.org
February
Wine, Chowder & Glass Float Trail
📍 Historic Old Town Florence and locations around town
📅 February 5-7, 2027
One of the most anticipated Florence Oregon events of the year, this three-day celebration includes:
• Community-wide Glass Float Hunt
• Wine tasting inside Old Town businesses
• Chowder Trail along Bay Street
• Live music and entertainment
This event brings visitors from across Oregon and beyond. Plan your stay at Florence Oregon hotels and enjoy incredible food in Florence Oregon while you’re here.
Learn more:
👉 https://WineAndChowderTrail.com
March
Spring Whale Watching
📍 Highway 101 turnouts between Sea Lion Caves and Heceta Head Lighthouse
📅 Peak migration around the third weekend in March
Volunteer guides help visitors spot thousands of migrating gray whales along the Oregon Coast.
More information:
👉 https://ORWhaleWatch.org
Spring Break is a perfect time to visit Florence Oregon.
May
Rhododendron Festival
📍 Throughout Florence
📅 Third Weekend in May
Florence’s biggest celebration and one of Oregon’s longest-running floral festivals. Enjoy:
• Kids Parade
• Grand Floral Parade
• Carnival
• Classic Car Show
• 5K Run
• Vendor Fair
• Food and drink
Stay in Old Town Florence Oregon and enjoy the charm, pageantry, and community spirit.
Details:
👉 https://rhodydays.net/
June
Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon
📍 Dunes City, Oregon
📅 Second Weekend in June
Swim in Woahink Lake, bike scenic coastal roads, run through Honeyman State Park, and finish with an epic climb up the Oregon Dunes.
The best lodging options are right here in Florence Oregon.
Learn more:
👉 https://www.OregonDunesTriathlon.com
July
Siuslaw Awards & Chamber Annual Meeting
📍 Florence Events Center
📅 Date TBA
Celebrate business excellence and community leadership in Florence Oregon.
More information:
👉 https://FlorenceChamber.com
Old Fashioned 4th of July
📍 Historic Old Town Florence
📅 July 4
Family fun, contests, food, music, and one of the most spectacular fireworks displays on the Oregon Coast, launched over the Siuslaw River.
Details:
👉 https://FlorenceChamber.com
August
August is peak summer season in Florence Oregon. With miles of Florence Oregon beaches, Florence Oregon sand dunes adventures, and vibrant downtown activity, every day feels like an event.
Plan your stay and explore:
👉 https://FlorenceChamber.com
September
Elements of Art Studio Tour
📍 Various Locations
📅 1st and 3rd Weekends in September
This self-guided open studio tour invites you to meet local artists, explore working studios, and purchase original art.
Tickets and details:
👉 https://ElementsOfArtStudioTour.com
Community Wide Garage Sale
📍 Throughout Florence
📅 Second Weekend in September
Treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and families fill Florence for this popular community event. Homes and businesses participate across town, creating a lively weekend that brings locals and visitors together.
Make it a weekend adventure. Stay at Florence Oregon hotels, explore Historic Old Town Florence Oregon, and enjoy local dining while you shop for hidden gems.
For participation details and event information:
👉 https://FlorenceChamber.com
November
Veterans Day Parade
📍 From Florence Events Center through Historic Old Town to Veterans Memorial Park
📅 November 11
An annual tribute honoring those who served our country.
More information:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceVeteransDayParade/
December
Florence Holiday Festival
📍 Historic Old Town Florence
📅 First Saturday in December
Celebrate the season with live music, Santa’s arrival, caroling, holiday shopping, and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting.
Details:
👉 https://FlorenceChamber.com
Winter Whale Watching
📍 Highway 101 between Sea Lion Caves and Heceta Head Lighthouse
📅 Between Christmas and New Year’s
Volunteer guides help visitors spot migrating gray whales along the dramatic Oregon Coast.
Learn more:
👉 https://orwhalewatch.org
Plan Your Visit
Florence Oregon offers festivals, outdoor adventure, Florence Oregon dunes, beaches, art, music, and community traditions year-round. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend event or planning a longer coastal getaway, there is always something happening in Oregon’s Coastal Playground.
Explore lodging, restaurants, and things to do at:
👉 https://FlorenceChamber.com
