About The Festival
Held the first weekend in July, this little festival is the best kept secret in Oregon. Wheeler County, with three incorporated towns, is the only county in Oregon with more horses than people. Life marches to a different drummer here, a welcome relief from the hectic pace of the rest of the world! The Festival takes place in the old pioneer town of Fossil, the county seat, in front of the beautiful historic courthouse, now over 100 years old. The town is nestled in a beautiful valley. Life here is peaceful, quiet, and the residents are full of small town hospitality.. Besides the Festival itself, there's a variety of small but wonderful "museums" but you can also get modern coffee if that's what turns your wheels. There's no admission charged for attending the Festival but you will need to bring your own chair and/or blanket. There's dry camping and RV parking available at the fairgrounds, about a 5-minute walk from the courthouse, and at nearby parks. Local vendors sell a variety of food and treats. |
2023 FESTIVAL and JAM/CAMP
FRIDAY June 30 - SUNDAY July 2, 2023 FREE! REGISTER This Year: Extended Workshops Open Mic Bluegrass Karaoke Fossil Songwriting Contest Hosted Jams 
Limited number of posters for sale at the festival. Artwork by Fossil resident Dan Robinson
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Jay Bowerman
Festival Creator and Producer
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Wheeler County Cities of Fossil, Mitchel and Spray Wheeler County Courthouse Wheeler County Fair-board Fossil Motel & RV Park Hyatt House Bed and Breakfast Wilson Ranches Retreat Haven House Fossil Museum Pine Creek Schoolhouse Fossil United Methodist Church Festival Poster and Art by Dan Robinson EH and ME Bowerman Advised Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation |
