Redeemable bottles and cans piling up? ReStore will take them! Join us for a drive-thru donation event in the Florence Habitat ReStore parking lot on January 15, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Can’t make it to the event? ReStore accepts bottles and cans at any time behind ReStore, off Spruce St. at the roll up door or the marked container.
Join us for our Chamber Business after hours event. Stop by and say hi to your local bankers to kick off the new year, and enjoy refreshments. This event is FREE and open to the public. It's time to mix, mingle and do some business!
Burn-out. Anxiety. Fear. Confusion. Depression. Lack of focus. Register below. These are just some of the words describing what many are dealing with in the midst of the pandemic. And we're doing something about it! On February 9, the Florence Area Chamber along with chambers across the state and other stakeholders are hosting a presentation by Cortney McDermott, an internationally-renowned motivational speaker who specializes in mental wellness and creating success. People who are feeling a lot of fear and anxiety right now will understand their negative triggers and learn how to turn them for positive results—for themselves, their business, their school, their family, and their community. McDermott has gone from being a deli waitress who couldn’t pay the bills to a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and expert mind-body coach who, in her words, “believes in human alchemy.” She uses her success principles and practices to help […]
Ready to rouse up your palette in preparation for the Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail? Come join Kim at Laughing Crab Gallery & Tasting Room, along with Beth, Finance of America Mortgage and Shaun, Florence Surf Co, for an evening of local business networking, while sipping on a nice glass of wine and taking in the remarkable works of art, offered by local artists. Gail, Vine to Table will be serving scrumptious snacks, we'll have raffle prizes and also discounts on certain merchandise throughout this event. We're excited to have you join in on the fun, from 4:30-6pm!
Join us for this fun filled three day weekend on the Oregon Coast! Friday, Saturday and Sunday search for and enter to win hidden glass floats around town, Saturday stroll through Old Town and sample wines from Oregon's finest wineries. Then Sunday be your own judge and let us know what your favorite chowder is from the dozen different samples available through out Bay Street. Glass Float Hunt & Chowder Trail participation cards will be available Friday at the Visitors Center (290 Hwy 101) and in Old Town at Gazebo Park (Corner of Bay St. & Laurel) Saturday and Sunday. They are $5 each. Hunt goes from Friday through Sunday at 3pm. All raffle tickets must be delivered to Gazebo Park by 3:30pm Sunday. Float give-away begins at 3:30pm. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Wine Trail - Saturday from 12-5PM. Glasses and tasting tickets are available online below and […]
Come join us the third weekend in May. Our Rhododendrons, that thrive along the Oregon Coast, are of course the stars of the Festival and we celebrate their beauty! The spectacular display of hundreds of Rhododendrons takes place at the Florence Events Center. Enjoy the Street Vendor Fair, Car Show, 5K run and the Carnival with rides, games and a few surprises. Join us Sunday for the 115th annual Rhododendron Floral Parade which starts at noon. The festival officially begins with the Rhody Showcase to crown “Queen Rhododendra” and "King of the Coast" Thursday May 19th. And while you are in the area, be sure to visit our fabulous shops, restaurants and the many adventures found only in Florence. CLICK HERE for the list of events so you can plan your weekend in Florence Oregon! The Florence Rhododendron Festival is the second-oldest flower festival in Oregon and third oldest on the […]
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Rhododendron Court The 115th Rhododendron Festival Court Coordinators would like to congratulate our 2022 Back in Bloom Rhododendron Court; Junior Court: 1st grader Princess Katelynn Riddle (not pictured), 2nd grader Princess Myla Streck, 3rd grader Princess Chanel Chatham, 4th grader Princess Giavanna Flosi, 5th grader Princess Lily Lewis with Senior Court Members. Senior Court; Princess Cameron Kentta, Princess Haylee Cole, Princess Alex Fuller, Princess Alexia Clark, Princess Alizabeth Norton, Prince Camp Lacouture, Prince Chad Hughes (not pictured), Prince Joseph Shepard, Prince James Smith, Prince Jason Garcia. Florence Events Center Tickets: $13 + FEC Processing Fee Save the Date!
Dust off your running shoes it is time for 43rd annual Rhody Run. 5K / 10K Run/ Walk USATF sanctioned race Start/Finish Line: Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street, Florence Registration begins at 7:30 am Awards Ceremony 10:30 am Course Description: Course is paved with gentle rolling hills Awards: Top three(3) male/female in five (5) year age groups for each will a receive medal. Proceeds Benefit: Florence Habitat for Humanity Entry fee prior to race day:* $25 ages 18 and older $20 ages 17-13 $15 ages 12 and under Shirts $15 each* *Add $5 for race day registration
Presented by Rods 'N Rhodies Inc, a 501 (c) non-profit, to support the Florence Transportation Solutions Program and the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Volunteers. See over 200 beautiful Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Trucks, 4WD, British Cars and Jeeps. Music all day, food service, Pine Wood Derby, Opportunity Drawings and many exhibitors/vendors. $25 participant entry fee payable at the day of show includes goody bag and dash plaque. Event T-shirts available for purchase at the show. Entry fee includes afternoon cruise through Florence Old Town. EVENT FREE TO SPECTATORS!
Family, Friends, Apple Pie, Parade and Fireworks - We've got it all going on in Florence for this year's Independence Day! Make your plans to celebrate today! The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Florence, and the Port of Siuslaw have come together to produce Florence’s annual 4th of July fireworks display. The fireworks will be shot over the Siuslaw River from the east end of the Port of Siuslaw Campground in Historic Old Town beginning at about 10:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4. The location provides a multitude of great vantage points for spectators with the colorful 30-minute program reflecting off the river. This year, Florence Habitat for Humanity is working with the City to organize a communitywide Porch Parade from June 27 to July 4, and a Bicycle Parade down Bay Street on July 4, along with the annual pie and watermelon eating […]