Reflecting the Coast, Inspiring Community

January 2026

JANUARY 1-3

Lincoln City Glass Float Drop – New Year Event

Lincoln City beaches from Roads End to Siletz Bay
Start the year with Lincoln City’s famous glass float treasure hunt featuring 100 special commemorative floats hidden along the beaches. This beloved Oregon Coast tradition offers the thrill of discovery and beautiful handcrafted art.


EARLY JANUARY

Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge

Newport Waterfront

Popular New Year fitness tradition featuring a run and bracing Polar Bear Plunge into Pacific waters. Join hundreds of brave souls for this invigorating Newport tradition.


January 9, 2026

Local and visiting musicians perform a free concert at the Tillamook Fairview Grange, featuring Eric Sappington and other musicians and artists monthly. Relax and take in music in one of the best local performance halls.



MID-FEBRUARY

Newport Seafood and Wine Festival

Port of Newport, near Rogue Ales Brewery
Oregon Coast’s premier winter festival featuring 150+ wines and fresh Pacific seafood. This legendary event attracts 15,000+ visitors annually for tastings, chef demonstrations, and celebration of Oregon’s coastal bounty. One of the longest-running wine and food festivals in the nation.


Lincoln County Historical Society Crab Feed

FEBRUARY
Lincoln County Venues

Traditional Oregon Coast Dungeness crab dinner supporting local history preservation. Enjoy fresh-caught crab while supporting the preservation of Lincoln County’s rich coastal heritage.


FEBRUARY 8-17

Lincoln City Retro Expo and Antique Festival

Lincoln City Antique Shops and Vintage Stores

Annual celebration featuring 100 special glass floats and vintage shopping throughout the city. Explore Lincoln City’s thriving antique scene with special deals, displays, and hidden glass float treasures.


MARCH 22-30

Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week – Spring Migration

Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats, and Lincoln City Viewing Stations

Trained volunteers at prime Oregon Coast locations help visitors spot migrating gray whales during their spectacular spring journey north. Depoe Bay, the “Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast,” offers exceptional viewing opportunities along with Newport, Yachats, and Lincoln City stations.