Community & Special Events
Enjoy the community spirit and small town togetherness of Fossil during these Annual Events!
Community Clean Up Day:
Join us as we do what we can for our community
Annually in May between 10:00-11:30 am
(2025 Date TBD)
Business owners, residents, and community members are all encouraged to participate.
Bluegrass Festival 2025:
July 4th – July 6th
Location: 701 Adams Street Fossil, OR 97830
Bring a chair and come enjoy the fun.
A.B.A.T.E of Oregon, INC. (Memorial Weekend)
Help us celebrate the 48th anniversary! We will be celebrating our 48th annual Fossil Campout at Bear Hollow Campground. There will be camping, a bonfire, live music, Vendors, bike shows, tattoo contest, surprise door prizes, and
more.
Bear Hollow Campground Bear
Hollow Rd
Fossil, OR 97830
MORE INFO:
Dave and Cindy 360-366-6403
fossilinfo@fossilcampout.com www.fossilcampout.com
Wheeler County Fair and Rodeo (First Full Week in August)
2024:
A traditional small town, county fair complete with 4-H livestock exhibits, a parade, NPRA rodeo action, live music, and a whole lot of family friendly fun.
WHERE:
Wheeler County Fairgrounds
702 Third Street
Fossil, OR 97830
MORE INFO:
(541) 763-4560
wheelercountyfair@co.wheeler.or.us
www.wheelercountyoregon.com/fair-board
City of Fossil Volunteer Appreciation Dinner:
TBD:
Held annually in the month of October/November in the Isobel Edwards Hall.
The City of Fossil Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is held annually to show our appreciation to our City of Fossil Volunteers for the hard dedicated work they do for the City. City of Fossil are volunteers for the Ambulance, Firefighters, Museum, Cemetery, Library, and City Council. If you are interested in serving your community contact City Hall.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST:
The City of Fossil annually hosts a Christmas lighting contest with Columbia Basin Electric CO-OP. The Lighting Contest will be judged TBD and winners announced a week from the judging date. The City of Fossil will judge 1st- 3rd Residential and Commercial. The City of Fossil will also be presenting a fourth place winner for People’s Choice for Residential and Commercial. Cast your votes in before December TBD at 5:00 PM.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY:
Join the City of Fossil in our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
The City of Fossil presents a variety of activities during our annual tree lighting event. Stand by the a warm cozy fire pit, Caroling, write a letter to Santa or talk with Santa, listen to the City of Fossil Public Library read a story, and of course enjoy Soup, coffee or cocoa, and cookies before the lighting of our Christmas Tree.
City of Fossil
401 Main Street
PO Box 467
Fossil, Oregon 97830
Phone: 541-763-2698
Relay Service: 711
City Hall Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
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