Clam chowder and tuna melt

The third installment of the Southern Oregon Coast Rural Tourism Studio presented by Travel Oregon will take place March 21st and 22nd in Bandon. The Rural Tourism Studio consists of a series of workshops focused on local economic development through tourism in the Southern Oregon Coast region.

How do you provide engaging opportunities for visitors to experience your local food and farm experiences? Culinary and agricultural tourism have great potential for improving the economic viability of regions with agricultural roots. Whether it’s visiting a working farm, eating a meal with locally raised ingredients, engaging in a salmon bake, or learning how to cook or cure local foods your way – this style of experiential tourism is booming, particularly in rural areas of the world. Do you or your community have a business that could offer or expand a culinary and agricultural experience? How can we better connect our farms and restaurants to keep value local? This workshop is for people who are interested in our local food system and offer experiences like farm visits, instruction on local fishing or harvesting, farm stands, tasting rooms, restaurants or experiential agricultural tours.

Let’s design a world-class experience around our unique food system – register today!

Farm Stand Delaware AgTravel Oregon Agritourism Handbook Webinar

Join Travel Oregon on Mar. 7 from 1-2 p.m. for a webinar to learn more about getting started or growing your agritourism business.

The webinar will offer a deep dive into the resources and information available through the Oregon Agritourism Handbook, crafted with support from Travel Oregon and agritourism leaders across the state. The Handbook covers topics ranging from assessing your agritourism business idea, to complying with legal and regulatory requirements, to marketing your venture. Contact Alexa@TravelOregon.com with questions or for more details.

Webinar Information:

On a phone or tablet, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: TravelOregonDDev

Join the audio conference:
Dial the phone number below and enter the access code, or connect via the internet.
By phone: +1.415.594.5500
Access Code 225-722-579#

By computer via the internet:
Join the meeting, click the phone icon and select ‘Call via internet’. A small download might be required.

South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival

Cultural opportunities abound on Oregon’s South Coast! Don’t miss one of the region’s premier events – the South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival – taking place March 10-12, 2017.

For nearly three decades The South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival has entertained thousands in the Northwest with a range of musical genres including toe tapping rockabilly jams, hot jazz, blues and get-up-on-your-feet swing dance music. This year’s festival lineup includes Dave Bennett and The Memphis Speed Kings, Blue Skies Big Band, Stompy Jones, Twice As Good, Red Skunk, Midnight Serenaders, Evolution, Gator Nation, High Street, The Young Bucs and
It’s About Time Big Band! Make sure you book your hotel and get your tickets early! You don’t want to miss a moment of this beloved music festival! For more information call (541) 756-8800 or visit www.clambakejazz.com

All performances are held at the The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park. Tickets on sale soon at KoKwel Gift Shop inside the casino or online at http://clambakejazz.com/tickets/