Welcome to
Bohemia Mining Days
A Cottage Grove tradition celebrating gold and silver mining heritage — three days of community, history, music, food, and family fun.
If you’ve been coming for years, welcome back — we’re glad you’re here.
Start Here
Think of this as your starting point for the weekend. Browse around, then jump into whatever you’re most excited about. First-timers: the Park Map is the fastest way to get oriented.
A weekend that feels like a hometown reunion
Coiner Park fills with music, food, vendors, and families — but what people remember most is the feeling. You’ll see neighbors catching up, kids pulling their parents toward the next activity, and visitors realizing they found a festival that still feels real.
History you can actually experience
Bohemia Mining Days honors the gold and silver mining heritage of the Bohemia Mining District — not as a museum piece, but as a living tradition. If you love Oregon history, you’ll feel right at home.
Main Events
These are the core festival pages. If you’re looking for something specific — start here.
Why People Come Back
The best parts of the weekend aren’t a checklist — they’re the moments. Here’s the heart of it.
Since 1959
A tradition kept alive by Cottage Grove, year after year.
Where the Community Gathers
For one weekend, Coiner Park brings Cottage Grove together—neighbors, families, and visitors in one shared tradition.
All Heart
Run by volunteers, partners, and a community that cares.
Plan Your Trip to Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove is the kind of place that surprises people — charming downtown, iconic covered bridges, and a weekend that can feel like a real getaway.
Food and Restaurants
Local restaurants, coffee spots, and festival eats throughout the weekend.
Covered Bridges
Scenic routes and classic Oregon photo spots. Cottage Grove’s covered bridges are worth the detour.
Outdoor Time
Trails, rivers, and forest roads nearby. Perfect for stretching the weekend into an adventure.
Get Involved
If you’d like to be part of what makes this weekend special, these are the best ways to jump in.
Vendors
If you love meeting people and sharing what you make or sell, you’ll fit right in. Expect friendly crowds, steady browsing, and a true small-town festival vibe.
Parade
This is the moment Cottage Grove lines the streets and cheers. Clubs, businesses, families, and community groups all show up—classic, joyful, and hometown proud.
Volunteer
The festival runs on good people. Even one short shift makes a real difference, and you’ll meet great folks while you’re at it.
Live Music
Help bring the soundtrack of the weekend to life — great bands, great energy, and a stage that feels like pure hometown summer.
Keep the Spirit Alive
This weekend is powered by volunteers, partners, and a community that cares. Your support keeps the tradition strong — not just during the festival, but all year long.