Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕒 10:00 AM
Join us for a full day of community fun and support the future of Cottage Grove’s new Community Space, Public Market, Food Co-op, and Incubator Space.
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Cottage Grove Public Market, 926 E. Main Street
Enjoy food trucks, ice cream, a wine bar, kids’ activities, artisan vendors, music, and more! A fun, family-centered event to raise awareness and build excitement around the new space.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A special evening catered by Branch Road Farm with live music and keynote speakers who will share exciting updates about the new Community Space and Public Market.
Twinberry Commons is a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for learning, sustainable food access, and local entrepreneurship. We’re also helping transition Coast Fork Farm Stand into a community-owned co-op and laying the foundation for a new Commons Market space where people can gather, share, and grow together.
📍 Cottage Grove Public Market
Friday, May 9, 2025
🕒 12:00 PM
Partnering with Opal Center for Arts & Education, we’re thrilled to bring you three evenings of inspiring films to raise funds for the Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days.
The Opal Center vitalizes the regional community by offering culturally enriching and educational programming—from theater, fashion, and parades to fitness, tech, and crafting classes. Located in the beautifully restored Lawson Building in the heart of downtown Cottage Grove, Opal is more than a venue—it’s a community hub for creativity.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, their mission is to create a diverse community through artistic discovery, empowering individuals through workshops, performances, and cooperative art projects. Their philosophy: art should be playful, accessible, and for everyone.
Join us as we celebrate this creative spirit and raise support for our town’s most cherished heritage festival.
Check out Opal Center at https://opalcentercg.org/
📍 Opal Center Cottage Grove
Friday, May 23, 2025
🕒 1:00 PM
Hosted by Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days in partnership with Family Relief Nursery, the Kids Heritage Fair is a fun, family-centered event designed to spark curiosity and celebrate our local history.
Children and families will explore hands-on activities, heritage-themed games, crafts, storytelling, and community booths—all centered around the rich cultural roots of Cottage Grove and the surrounding region.
This event serves as a kickoff to the Bohemia Mining Days season and supports youth programs like Future Bohemia City Citizens and Bohemia City Leaders. Join us as we blend education, play, and tradition into one unforgettable afternoon!
📍 Family Relief Nursery 720 N 14th St Cottage Grove
I got my start at Bohemia Mining Days in 2019 with the Jail Cell Photobooth and helped with the Art Show we hosted that year. Each year since, the Jail Cell Photobooth has been a favorite among the citizens of Cottage Grove. In 2024, I stepped up to lead the Spirit of BMD celebration to ensure the event continued. Now, I am the Executive Director of Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Cottage Grove's history, fostering community engagement, and inspiring future leaders through the annual festival and year-round initiatives.