Contributed by Jim ProehlRepublished from the Bandon Historical Society newsletter The Chamber of Commerce fish fry was the highlight of the July Fourth celebration in
Excerpts and photos from “Bandon,” by Robert Miller and Reg Pullen with the Bandon Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing 2013, used by permission. Generations of Oregon
Southwestern Oregon is renowned for its sport fishing. “One of the greatest things about sport fishing in the Bandon area is that there’s something going
Sunshine, fresh air, and ripe fruit. What could be sweeter than a visit to a nearby U-Pick farm? Blueberries, strawberries, and loganberries all grow well on
License, bait, tackle & supplies Licensing is required for all fishing activity, including recreational fishing from the shore and shellfish harvesting. Buy a fishing license
A parade was not part of the first Cranberry Festival. The parade was added in 1948, the second year of Bandon’s Cranberry Festival. The first
“Bandon Beachmen will meet Friday evening at the city hall. Bring parasols,” reads a notice in the August 28, 1924 edition of the “Western World.”
“ONE CHEESE WEIGHS TON,” reads the headline of an article in the June 4, 1936 edition of the “Western World.” The article reports, “What is
Local flavor. Good to go. Hunt and gather your way to a made-in-Bandon meal that’s good to go. The flavors of Bandon are available year