Come Celebrate Oregon's 150th Birthday at the 2009 Pioneer Family Festival!
The 2009 Pioneer Family Festival is proud to be working with Davis Shows Northwest. The Davis Amusement Company was started in 1950 by Mannie & Melba Davis and has been passed on in the family making this a fitting Carnival for a family festival. Now owned and operated by Pat and Geraldine Davis, Davis Shows NW, Inc. is truly a family oriented carnival.
The 2009 Pioneer Family Festival Main Stage will offer a large variety of entertainment all weekend long. Visitors to the Pioneer Family Festival will enjoy local entertainers and bands. Mid-day entertainment will include performances by local dance groups such as Studio One. When the sun goes down, enjoy some great Portland bands including Tribe of the Outcast. During transitions on the stage, special guest speakers from around the community will address the audience.
KID'S CORRAL
The Kid's Corral is the place for Kids. At the Kid's Corral kids can visit the Petting Zoo and the Pony Rides. If animals are not your thing try climbing the Rock Wall!
If History is your thing- you will love the Pioneer Family Festival History Area. The Pioneer Family Festival will be celebrating National Heritage Preservation Month and Oregon's 150th Birthday! We have invited Living History Interpretors, Historians, Heritage Organizations and Museums to share the History of Oregon with the public.
SELF PROTECTION AREA
"Unveil Your Life-Protection fair" , was created by Rebekah Burton, to promote the awareness of domestic violence. Years ago, when Rebekah herself became a victim and her neck was broke by her ex-husband, she wanted to come up with a way to spread the word regaurding domestic violence. She is a victims advocate for Clackamas County.
The Oregon City Teddy Bear parade is a fun community event, that has been held on Main Street in Oregon City, for the last 12 years. The parade ends in Clackamette Park, home of the Pioneer Family Festival!
The Oregon City Skate Competition presented by the Oregon City Optimist Club and Skate Legion will take place on Saturday, May 9th at the Oregon City Skate Park. The event kicks off at noon following the Oregon City Teddy Bear Parade. Skaters of all ages will compete in three events based on the skater's skill level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and third place skater in each event.
After visiting the Carnival, stroll through the grounds of Clackamette Park and visit the Vendors Area. Here you will find many booths with all kinds of items. This area is a great place to buy special one of a kind gift and/or souvinir. Booths include everything from local artists and crafters to commercial booths.
Don’t miss Aeroswal, another great new addition to the Pioneer Family Festival. Aeroswal is a live aerosol art show and demonstration by some very talented urban artists. Watch several artists including Oregon City artist’s Dizzy and Jabiru attack a huge white wall with aerosol cans creating an amazing work of art. Watch the artist’s May 9th-10th from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Oregon City BMX JAM presented by the Oregon City Optimist Club will take place on Sunday, May 10th at the Oregon City Skate Park. The event kicks off at noon. Prizes will be awarded for Best Trick and Best Run.