Rivers, Rails, and Reels

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Plan your festival weekend with the full Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days schedule. Main events are featured first each day, with music, festival happenings, and offsite events listed underneath.

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Festival Schedule

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Here is what is currently scheduled for this day, from opening moments to closing highlights.

Main Events: 2 Festival Events: 3 Live Music: 5 Offsite Events: 0

Opening Main Event

Main Event

Bohemia City Opening Ceremony

12:00 PM
Location: Main Stage
Welcome by Celebration Coordinator Matthew Hewlett, aka The Jailer, as we officially open Bohemia City for the festival!

Explore 85+ food, commercial, and nonprofit vendors, live music, Kid Zone activities, the Art Show and Historic Art Exhibit, Booth Decor Contest, and living history demonstrations featuring hit & miss engines, gold panning, Native American culture, and blacksmithing.

Festival fun also includes the bounce house area with mechanical bull riding, Coast Fork Saloon Beer & Wine Garden, Bohemia City Jail Cell Photobooth, Silent Auction Fundraiser, and the daily Info Booth for festival handouts, Feud Games registration, volunteer information, merchandise, and general questions.

What’s Happening Today

Festival Event

Coast Fork Saloon Opens

12:00 PM
Location: Bohemia City, Coiner Park
Wet your whistle with adult refreshments from local favorite Coast Fork Brewing at the festival’s very own Coast Fork Saloon.
Live Music

Jimmy and Friends

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Stage: Main Stage
Live Music

Cowboy Buck and Windy Ridge Joe

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Stage: Heritage Stage
Live Music

Geoffrey Koch

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Stage: Main Stage

Geoffrey Louis Koch is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Eugene, Oregon. He’s been writing songs and performing across the U.S. for over twenty-five years. Many of his songs are guided expeditions deep into the invisible wounds, the battles you’ve waged alone. His music offers listeners a safe place to remember the wins and make peace with the wars.

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Geoffrey Louis Koch is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Eugene, Oregon. He’s been writing songs and performing across the U.S. for over twenty-five years. Many of his songs are guided expeditions deep into the invisible wounds, the battles you’ve waged alone. His music offers listeners a safe place to remember the wins and make peace with the wars.
Festival Event

Miners Dinner

5:00 PM
Location: Chuckwagon Area
Gather ‘round for a hearty Miner’s Dinner featuring grilled steak, baked potato, cornbread, baked beans, and a cookie. Served hot in true frontier fashion, with every ticket helping support the Bohemia Mining Days festival.
Live Music

The Regulars

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stage: Heritage Stage

The Regulars are a popular Cottage Grove, Oregon cover band known for delivering energetic performances featuring rock, country, and classic favorites. A familiar face at local festivals, breweries, and community events, they've built a reputation for getting audiences singing and dancing while supporting the local music scene.

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The Regulars are a popular Cottage Grove, Oregon cover band known for delivering energetic performances featuring rock, country, and classic favorites. A familiar face at local festivals, breweries, and community events, they've built a reputation for getting audiences singing and dancing while supporting the local music scene.
Live Music

Skip Jones

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Stage: Main Stage

Skip Jones & the Spirit of New Orleans blends vintage rhythm & blues, early rock & roll, and authentic New Orleans piano boogie-woogie into an energetic, dance-friendly show that celebrates musical roots and live-music tradition. Their soulful sound draws inspiration from legends such as Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Art Neville, and James Booker, along with a sprinkle of originals in the same vein.

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Skip Jones & the Spirit of New Orleans blends vintage rhythm & blues, early rock & roll, and authentic New Orleans piano boogie-woogie into an energetic, dance-friendly show that celebrates musical roots and live-music tradition. Their soulful sound draws inspiration from legends such as Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Art Neville, and James Booker, along with a sprinkle of originals in the same vein.
Festival Event

Coast Fork Saloon Last Call

10:00 PM
Location: Bohemia City, Coiner Park
Saddle up for Last Call at the Coast Fork Saloon and enjoy one final round of adult refreshments from local favorite Coast Fork Brewing before the festival rides off into the night.

Closing Main Event

Main Event

Bohemia City Closes

10:30 PM
Location: Coiner Park, Cottage Grove
Bohemia City Closes for the night. Join us again tomorrow at 10:00 AM!
Festival Schedule

Friday, July 17, 2026

Here is what is currently scheduled for this day, from opening moments to closing highlights.

Main Events: 2 Festival Events: 15 Live Music: 4 Offsite Events: 2

Opening Main Event

Main Event

Bohemia City Opens

10:00 AM
Location: Coiner Park, Cottage Grove
Food, Live Music, Kid Zone, Bohemia City Saloon & Vendors

What’s Happening Today

Festival Event

Coast Fork Saloon Opens

10:00 AM
Location: Bohemia City
The Coast Fork Saloon swings open for the evening! Mosey on over, grab a cold beer, and enjoy a laid-back western saloon atmosphere right in the heart of Bohemia City.
Festival Event

Dana Merryday History Presentation

11:00 AM
Location: Heritage Stage
History Presentation by Mayor of Bohemia City: Dana Merryday
Festival Event

Wag-on Walk Kiddie Parade with Cowboy Buck

11:00 AM
Location: Bohemia Park
Bring the kids, wagons, costumes, and wagging tails for the Wag-on Walk Kiddie Parade with Cowboy Buck! This fun, family-friendly Bohemia Mining Days tradition gives children and families a chance to be part of the festival in their own special way. Signup begins at 10:30 a.m. in the gravel parking lot south of Bohemia Park, with the parade starting at 11:00 a.m. through Bohemia Park.
Live Music

Cowboy Buck Show

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Stage: Heritage Stage
Festival Event

Ripples the Clown Magic

12:30 PM
Location: Heritage Stage
Ripples the Clown brings interactive roaming entertainment that sparks creativity and Joy for all ages, transforming every event into a playful adventure.
Feud Games

Pie Eating Contest (Feud Games)

1:30 PM
Location: Gazebo
Grab a seat at the Gazebo and cheer on the messiest, tastiest competition of the festival—the Pie Eating Contest! Contestants will dig in face-first as Lemati and Slabtown battle for another Feud Games point. It is fun for all ages and packed with Bohemia Mining Days spirit.

Special Thanks: A huge thank-you to Slabtown Coffee for sponsoring the Pie Eating Contest, donating the pies, and supporting Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days through fundraising efforts all year long!
Festival Event

Creative Chaos Play

2:00 PM
Location: Heritage Stage
We’re excited to welcome Creative Chaos to Bohemia Mining Days 2026 with their special production:

The River, the Railroad, and the Fishing Hole
Written & Directed by Ian Miller

Join us on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM for this family-friendly show during Bohemia Mining Days.

Creative Chaos is also celebrating 10 years, so come help us support local creativity, live performance, and the next generation of storytellers.

Bring the kids, bring the family, and enjoy the show!
Feud Games

Fuse Winder (Feud Games)

3:00 PM
Location: Gazebo
Test your steady hands and festival grit in the Fuse Winder Feud Game at the Gazebo. Cheer on the contestants as they race to wind the fuse and claim bragging rights!
Feud Games

Costume Contest (Feud Games)

3:30 PM
Location: Heritage Stage
Dress in your best frontier, mining, or festival-themed outfit and join the Costume Contest! Show off your Bohemia spirit and cheer on the best looks of the day.
Feud Games

Outhouse Cornhole (Feud Games)

4:00 PM
Location: Gazebo
Take your best shot in Outhouse Cornhole, a hilarious Feud Game with a Bohemia twist. Toss, cheer, and compete for festival bragging rights!
Live Music

The Coast Fork Ramblers

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Stage: Main Stage

The Coast Fork Ramblers joined up with Eugene’s Porch Band to form the Porch Ramblers. Rich Spence along with Corrina and Dan Bilderback joined with Gregg Biller and Johnny Schiller to play some choice songs new and old.

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The Coast Fork Ramblers joined up with Eugene’s Porch Band to form the Porch Ramblers. Rich Spence along with Corrina and Dan Bilderback joined with Gregg Biller and Johnny Schiller to play some choice songs new and old.
Feud Games

Cherry Pit Spitting (Feud Games)

5:00 PM
Location: Gazebo
Step up to the Gazebo and see how far you can launch a cherry pit! This classic festival challenge is quick, funny, and full of Bohemia spirit.
Festival Event

Chuck Wagon Stew

5:00 PM
Location: Chuckwagon Area, Coiner Park
Come back Friday evening for warm Chuck Wagon Stew, served with corn bread, iced tea, and lemonade. This simple, affordable festival meal is $7 per person and will be available Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM during Bohemia Mining Days.
Festival Event

Rock Painting

5:00 PM
Location: CGAC Art Show Booth
Come over to the CGAC Art Show Booth and add your own creative touch to the festival! Guests can paint a rock to take home, share, or leave behind as a little piece of Bohemia Mining Days art.
Feud Games

Beard & Mustache Contest (Feud Games)

5:30 PM
Location: Heritage Stage
Show off your finest facial hair at the Beard & Mustache Contest! From rugged miner beards to polished mustaches, come compete or cheer on the best whiskers in Bohemia City.
Live Music

Inner Limits

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stage: Main Stage

Inner Limits dips into traditional energetic rock and roll and blues influences. They also weave 60's and 70's rock covers into their sets but played with a modern twist. In addition they play a long list of original songs with edgy rock sensibilities as reflected in their new album Rise to the Top.

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Inner Limits dips into traditional energetic rock and roll and blues influences. They also weave 60's and 70's rock covers into their sets but played with a modern twist. In addition they play a long list of original songs with edgy rock sensibilities as reflected in their new album Rise to the Top.
Festival Event

Wool Spinning Demonstration

6:00 PM
Location: CGAC Art Show Booth
Stop by the CGAC Art Show Booth for a wool spinning demonstration and see this traditional fiber art in action. Watch how raw wool is transformed into yarn while learning a little about the craft behind it.
Live Music

Rock N Roll Rewind

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Stage: Main Stage

Since forming in 2016, Rock ‘n Rewind has evolved into one of the Northwest’s most popular party and stage bands, covering beloved hits from the 1960s and 1970s with an emphasis on rock and blues classics from the San Francisco scene and the British invasion.

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Since forming in 2016, Rock ‘n Rewind has evolved into one of the Northwest’s most popular party and stage bands, covering beloved hits from the 1960s and 1970s with an emphasis on rock and blues classics from the San Francisco scene and the British invasion.

The Eugene-based ensemble features six veteran musicians known for packing dance floors and delighting audiences, from private parties and cozy bars to night clubs, park concerts and casinos. Fronted by two of Eugene’s most respected vocalists, the band offers up a vast repertoire ranging from the best of The Beatles and Rolling Stones to the timeless hits of Janis Joplin and Chrissie Hynde, all with a nod to the blues and soul classics of artists like Solomon Burke and John Lee Hooker. It all adds up to irresistibly great shows and energetic crowds at venues large and small throughout the region.

Rock ‘n Rewind members include Elizabeth Weiland (lead vocals, percussion), Richard Schminke (lead vocals, bass), Alex Huber (drums), Steve Bates (lead guitar) and founding member George Khier (harmonica, rhythm guitar, keyboards). Some performances feature guest musician Ed Gunther on sax, flute and percussion.
Festival Event

Coast Fork Saloon Last Call

10:00 PM
Location: Bohemia City
Last call at the Coast Fork Saloon! Grab one final cold beer, tip your hat to the night, and enjoy the last bit of western cheer before the saloon closes.

More Happening This Day

Offsite Event

The Legend Grows Round the Mystery Mine

7:00 PM
Location: Cottage Theatre

Original melodrama for Bohemia Mining Days Just in time for this year's Bohemia Mining Days celebration, we are staging an original melodrama by local playwright Keith Kessler: The Legend Grows Round the Mystery Mine . . . OR The Villains were Schooled by the Marm. Featuring 18 talented young teens, this family-friendly show will involve the audience in the old-time melodrama fun. Tickets on sale starting June 24.

Offsite Event

Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk

8:00 PM
Location: Cottage Grove, Oregon

The Gold Rush is a night 5k run or walk through lovely Cottage Grove. It starts in the center of town and travels to Main Street and and then River Road, along the Willamette South Fork River and where Buster Keaton shot some of his famous silent film "The General." The start and finish are located near places to find great food and drink to celebrate your run. Dig it! Visit runcgrun.org for more information.

Closing Main Event

Main Event

Bohemia City Closes

10:30 PM
Location: Coiner Park, Cottage Grove
Bohemia City Closes for the night. Join us again tomorrow at 10:00 AM!
Festival Schedule

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Here is what is currently scheduled for this day, from opening moments to closing highlights.

Main Events: 2 Festival Events: 17 Live Music: 5 Offsite Events: 2

Opening Main Event

Main Event

Bohemia City Opens

10:00 AM
Location: Coiner Park, Cottage Grove
Food, Live Music, Kid Zone, Bohemia City Saloon & Vendors

What’s Happening Today

Festival Event

Chuckwagon Breakfast by Urban Kitchen

7:00 AM
Location: Chuckwagon Area, Coiner Park
Start the day with a hearty Chuckwagon Breakfast by Urban Kitchen! Come hungry and enjoy a warm, festival-style breakfast before the day’s Bohemia City fun begins.
Festival Event

Gold Dash Fun Run

9:45 AM
Location: Main Street
Kids can kick off parade day with the Gold Dash Fun Run, racing up Main Street just before the Grand Miners Parade begins. A quick, fun burst of festival energy for our youngest Bohemia runners!
Festival Event

Coast Fork Saloon Opens

10:00 AM
Location: Bohemia City
The Coast Fork Saloon swings open for the evening! Mosey on over, grab a cold beer, and enjoy a western-style gathering spot in the heart of Bohemia City.
Festival Event

Grand Miners Parade

10:00 AM
Location: Main Street
Celebrate Cottage Grove’s heritage at the Grand Miners Parade! Enjoy floats, local groups, classic festival spirit, and a Main Street celebration honoring the history of Bohemia Mining Days.
Festival Event

Rock Painting

11:00 AM
Location: CGAC Art Show Booth
Come over to the CGAC Art Show Booth and add your own creative touch to the festival! Guests can paint a rock to take home, share, or leave behind as a little piece of Bohemia Mining Days art.
Festival Event

One More Time Marching Band

11:30 AM
Location: Gazebo
Enjoy the sounds of the One More Time Marching Band as they bring lively music and classic parade-day energy to the festival. A fun performance full of community spirit and Bohemia charm!
Festival Event

Blacksmithing Workshop

12:00 PM
Location: Heritage Hollow
From 12:00 to 4:00, stop by Heritage Hollow for the Blacksmithing Workshop and watch traditional ironwork come to life. See the sparks fly and experience a hands-on piece of Bohemia’s working history.
Festival Event

Ore Cart Races

12:00 PM
Location: Bohemia Gold Mining Museum
Cheer on teams as they race ore carts through a fast-paced mining challenge! The Ore Cart Races bring grit, speed, and old Bohemia fun to the streets of Cottage Grove.
Festival Event

Candace Solesbee History Presentation

12:30 PM
Location: Heritage Stage
Join Candace Solesbee for a special history presentation celebrating local stories, heritage, and the people who helped shape Cottage Grove and Bohemia Mining Days.
Festival Event

SVA Basketball Skills Competition

12:30 PM
Location: Basketball Court, Coiner Park
Test your skills on the court at the SVA Basketball Skills Competition in Coiner Park! Join the fun, show off your best moves, and cheer on local players as they compete festival-style.
Live Music

The Huckleberrys

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stage: Main Stage

Larry Barkemeyer and Jeff Boyle grew up in and around Cottage Grove, Oregon...

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Larry Barkemeyer and Jeff Boyle grew up in and around Cottage Grove, Oregon...

and played together for many years in country and blues bands in the area. Around 2005, Colleen and Tom Ellis moved to town and started playing in coffee shops and met Larry. The idea to play as a group soon took hold and The Huckleberrys came to be. Of course, it was the “I’m your huckleberry” from Tombstone that gave us the name! For years the band played all over the Willamette Valley having a great time, then in 2016, Jeff got in a serious accident and had to drop out. Nathan Smith joined to play bass and keep the music going... and have some fun with the Huckle folk. Nathan had played mandolin on the CD and knew most of the music. In 2018, Nathan left the Huckleberrys as his work as a music/recording teacher became his focal point. Our good friend, Neil Isaacson (who had done mastering on the original version of the Huck CD), who has played bass in many bluegrass, Celtic, and country bands… became the Huckleberry bass player. And on we go! 2024 came along, and The Huckleberrys started growing again! We asked Luke Lillard to come and play mandolin and sing with us... and Charles Sales with his wonderful harmonica. The Huckleberrys of Cottage Grove Larry Barkemeyer – guitar, vocals Colleen Ellis – vocals, ukulele, guitar Neil Isaacson – bass, vocals Luke Lillard – mandolin, vocals Charles Sales – harmonica Tom Ellis – trash can
Live Music

Annie Mae Rhodes Band

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Stage: Heritage Stage

Anniemae and her band brings lots of variety of music for your enjoyment. A little Blue Grass - Country - Oldies - Originals and a whole lot of fun. Come Enjoy

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Anniemae and her band brings lots of variety of music for your enjoyment. A little Blue Grass - Country - Oldies - Originals and a whole lot of fun. Come Enjoy

Anniemae Rhodesband
Anniemae - Lead Vocal - Mandolin Guitar
Kelly White - Leader Rhythm Guitar - Vocal
Hal Holbrook - Banjo - Vocal
Vic Allen - Bass
Feud Games

Junior Marshals Game (Feud Games)

3:00 PM
Location: Bohemia City
Join the Junior Marshals Game and help track down the “wanted” characters hidden around the park! Kids can search for posters, solve the hunt, and earn their badge as part of the Feud Games fun.
Feud Games

Mining in the Dark (Feud Games)

3:00 PM
Location: Gazebo
Team up for Mining in the Dark, a wild Feud Games challenge where blindfolded miners follow their foreman’s commands to find tools and claim the gold nugget. Expect shouting, confusion, and plenty of laughs at the Gazebo!
Festival Event

Lil Miss Bohemia City Contest

3:30 PM
Location: Heritage Stage
Celebrate our young festival royalty at the Lil Miss Bohemia City Contest on the Heritage Stage! Cheer on the contestants as they show their Bohemia spirit from 3:30 to 4:30.
Live Music

Brew Kats

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Stage: Main Stage

Eugene's premier party band, playing your favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and more.

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Eugene's premier party band, playing your favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and more.
Feud Games

Two Towns Tug-O-War (Feud Games)

5:00 PM
Location: Gazebo
Get ready for Two Towns Tug-O-War, a classic Feud Games showdown where Slabtown and Lemati pull with all they’ve got. Cheer on your side as the teams battle to drag the marker across the finish line at the Gazebo!
Live Music

Cowboy Buck and Windy Ridge Joe

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stage: Heritage Stage
Festival Event

Awards Ceremony

7:30 PM
Location: Main Stage
Celebrate the close of the day at the Awards Ceremony on the Main Stage! Winners will be recognized for the Decor Contest, Silent Auction, Pie Eating Contest, and Feud Games from 7:30 to 8:00.
Live Music

Hank Shreve Band

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Stage: Heritage Stage

The Hank Shreve Band is an award-winning blues band based in Eugene/Springfield, Oregon, known for its high-energy blend of traditional and modern blues. Fronted by harmonica virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Hank Shreve, the band has become one of the Pacific Northwest's premier blues acts. Their performances feature powerful vocals, exceptional harmonica playing, and a mix of original songs and blues classic

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The Hank Shreve Band is an award-winning blues band based in Eugene/Springfield, Oregon, known for its high-energy blend of traditional and modern blues. Fronted by harmonica virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Hank Shreve, the band has become one of the Pacific Northwest's premier blues acts. Their performances feature powerful vocals, exceptional harmonica playing, and a mix of original songs and blues classic
Festival Event

Closing Ceremony

10:00 PM
Location: Main Stage
Gather one last time as we close down Bohemia Mining Days for the year. The Closing Ceremony is our chance to thank the volunteers, sponsors, vendors, performers, families, and community members who made the festival possible, celebrate the memories made in Bohemia City, and officially send the festival off until next year.
Festival Event

Coast Fork Saloon Last Call

10:00 PM
Location: Bohemia City
Last call at the Coast Fork Saloon! Grab one final cold beer, tip your hat to the evening, and enjoy the last bit of Bohemia City before the saloon closes.

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Offsite Event

Chicken BBQ

11:00 AM
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church

Head over to Trinity Lutheran Church for their offsite Chicken BBQ and enjoy a tasty community meal during festival day. A great stop for good food, friendly faces, and Bohemia spirit.

Offsite Event

The Legend Grows Round the Mystery Mine

7:00 PM
Location: Cottage Theatre

Original melodrama for Bohemia Mining Days Just in time for this year's Bohemia Mining Days celebration, we are staging an original melodrama by local playwright Keith Kessler: The Legend Grows Round the Mystery Mine . . . OR The Villains were Schooled by the Marm. Featuring 18 talented young teens, this family-friendly show will involve the audience in the old-time melodrama fun. Tickets on sale starting June 24.

Closing Main Event

Main Event

Bohemia City Closes for the year

10:30 PM
Location: Coiner Park, Cottage Grove
Bohemia City Closes for the year! Join us again next year, the 3rd weekend in July!
Festival Schedule

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Here is what is currently scheduled for this day, from opening moments to closing highlights.

Main Events: 1 Festival Events: 0 Live Music: 0 Offsite Events: 0

Opening Main Event

Main Event

Cottage Grove Prospectors and Golddiggers "Breakfast on the Mountain"

6:00 AM
Location: Bohemia Saddle Park (near Fairview Lookout) Bohemia Mining District (38 miles SE of Cottage Grove)
best pancake breakfast you can get this side of the Mississippi ! All you can eat pancakes, two eggs, a slab of ham, coffee and orange juice. 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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