Toledo Oregon Chamber of Commerce Chamber

TOLEDO TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, UMBRELLA PARADE & COMMUNITY PARTY
2025-11-29 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Saturday, November 25thTOLEDO CHRISTMAS TREE
5:00 PM Umbrella Parade at top of Main Street
5:30 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony
at the end of Main Street in front of Cobblestone Pizza.
Community Party is planned after the tree lighting to be held at the Toledo Elks Lodge 123 SE Alder

Street
Free cookies, cider and hot chocolate will be available.
Santa Claus will be in attendance. Crafts for Kids and Face PaintingGoody bags will be given to the children. (while supplies last).

Garlic Festival
2025-10-11 11:00 - 17:00
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Garlicpalooza Festival 2025
Presented by Sodexo & the Lincoln County School District
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Memorial Field, Toledo, OR
Free Admission
(Suggested donation: canned food to support the LCSD Food Pantry – not required)

Festival Highlights

Live Music
Garlic Braiding
Fall Photo Booth
Cider Pressing
Face Painting
Garlic Poem Contest
Chili Cook-Off
Scarecrow Building Contest

Free Kids Activities
Great Food & Local Vendors

Ways to Get Involved

Vendor Booths (arts, crafts, food, info) – $20
Chili Cook-Off Entry – $20
Scarecrow Competition – $20
Scarecrows displayed throughout the festival for public voting!

Cash Donations welcome to support:

Live Music
Cooking Competitions
Watermelon Eating Contest
Apple Cider Pressing

All sponsors will be recognized on event signage and announced during the festival.

Why Garlicpalooza?
This festival is a fundraiser for the Lincoln County School District’s School Garden Program and Food Pantry (The Compass Cupboard).
Your support helps us provide healthy, fresh food for students and families while building hands-on learning opportunities in our school gardens.

How You Can Help
We welcome:

Donations of hay bales, corn stalks, apples, pumpkins, and watermelon
Financial contributions to support event activities
Local business sponsorships

100% of proceeds benefit the LCSD Garden Program & Food Pantry.

Contact Us
For vendor sign-ups, sponsorship, or more information:
Email: patty.graves@lincoln.k12.or.us
Call: 541-270-2146 (Patty Graves)
LCSD Nutrition Services: 541-336-2156
Visit: www.lincoln.k12.or.us

Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for a fun, food-filled, and community-centered day at Garlicpalooza!

Toledo Waterfront Market
2025-06-05 10:00 - 2025-08-28 15:00
Vendors selling fresh fruits and veggies, crafts, merchandise, and more!
Contact: Toledo Chamber of Commerce Kathy Crane 541-336-3183 or email director@toledooregon.org

Be a Vendor
2023 Waterfront Marke Vendor Contract

Toledo Waterfront Market
Toledo Chamber of Commerce
Kathy Crane, Executive Director
Tel: (541) 336- 3183
Address: Physical Address 311 N.E. First Street Toledo, Oregon 97391
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 249 Toledo, Oregon 97391

Food Pantry Cook-Off – Looking for Teams! Rotary Fundraiser
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00
Have you ever wondered what you’d cook if your pantry was limited to what’s found at your local food pantry?
Now’s your chance to find out and make a difference!
Grab a friend and join the challenge!
Each team will receive a typical food pantry food bag and will have 3 hours to prepare a delicious dinner for a family of four.

Sign up:
https://toledooregonrotary.org/the-great-food-pantry-cook-off/

Support a team:
Mail check to

P.O. Box 552
Toledo, OR 97391

Meeting Information
Timbers Restaurant (541) 336-5012
181 South Main Street Toledo, OR 97391 Wednesday, 07:00 AM

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 17th
Team Check-In & Bag Reveal: 9:00 AM
Cooking Ends / Judging Begins: 12:00 PM
Public Admission: 11:00 AM
Location: Former Moose Lodge
161 SE 2nd St, Toledo, OR 97391

Competition Info:

All cooking will be done on-site
Judging begins promptly at noon
Recipes must use only what’s provided (plus standard pantry basics)

Entry Fee: $100 per team
Public Entry: $10 per person
Includes: Tastings, Recipes, and a Drink!

Rules:

Rules

Team Structure

Each team must consist of two participants.
Teams will work collaboratively to create their dish.

Ingredients

Each team will receive a mystery bag of food pantry ingredients.
Teams may only use ingredients provided in the bag.

Exception: Basic pantry staples—salt, pepper, oil, and water—will be provided to all teams.

Unused Ingredients Rule:

For each unused ingredient, 2 points will be deducted from the team’s final score.

Cooking Equipment
Teams may only use the following appliances, which will be provided on-site:

Cooktop (Stove)
Microwave
Instant Pot

All other cooking equipment or appliances are prohibited.
Time Limit

Teams will have 3 hours to plan, prepare, and present their dish.

Dish Requirements

Teams must prepare one complete dish suitable for a family of four.
Dishes will be evaluated on creativity, taste, and presentation.

Judging Criteria

Category Points
Taste 40
Creativity 30
Presentation 20
Time Management 10
Unused Ingredients-2 per unused item

Safety & Cleanliness

Teams must maintain a clean and safe workspace at all times.
Proper food safety practices are required throughout the event.

3rd Annual HABITAT for HUMANITY HOME & GARDEN SHOW
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery Street, Newport, OR, 97365, United States
