Fourth of July in Port Orford is what everyone imagines a small town celebration should be.
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Congratulations!
Click on the links in red below to find out more about four of our favorite community members, who will be leading the parade.
Jubilee Merchandise
Last chance to get your commemorative 2025 Port Orford Jubilee merchandise! Hoodies, short- and long-sleeved t-shirts, and mugs for sale at the corner of 101 and 9th Street on July 4th.
Congratulations to Helen Stonhill, winner of the 2025 Jubilee Theme Contest, who also came up with the concept for the theme design. Many thanks to Campfire Sign and Design (our friends from The Dive), who provided the merchandise.
Thank you, 2025 Sponsors!
The Port Orford Jubilee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations to support Port Orford's annual July 4th celebration. Please support us!
2025 Schedule of Events
The addresses in red are links to Google Maps directions.
Friday, July 4, 2025
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
7 – 10 am. Skuttlebutts, 557 9th Street. All you can eat! Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, juice, milk, coffee. Adults: $10. Children 6 to 13: $6. Children under 5: free. Benefits local scholarships.
The Great Rock Hunt
7 am on. Search for painted rocks around town. Bring Jubilee Prize Rock to Coastal Swag, 1717 US 101 to collect prize. Hosted by Rock on Port Orford #ROPO.
Paddle Parade
8 am line-up, 8:30 am launch. Pinehurst boat launch to 12th Street boat launch. Kick off the 4th of July celebrations with a trip around the lake. Welcoming kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, catamarans and other non-motorized vessels. Hosted by Port Orford Yacht Club.
Pickleball Open Play
9 – 11 am. Buffington Park.
Rummage Sale
9 am – 2 pm. 1536 US 101. Hosted by St John’s Women’s Guild.
Chalk Art Contest
10 am - 12 pm. US 101. Pick up chalk during business hours or before parade at ’Neath the Wind Realty, 736 US 101. Winners posted at 1 – 2 pm. Prizes available for two weeks.
Fourth of July Parade
11 am. US 101 from 19th to 8th Street.
Shopping and Dining
Cafe 2.0 ~ Coastal Swag ~ Cook Gallery ~ Dragonfly Nursery ~ Golden Harvest Herbal Farm and Bakery ~ Hawthorne Gallery ~ Mr. Ed's Underground Pub ~ Nicki's Knick-Knacks ~ Octopus Herb Garden ~ Pinnacle 365 ~ Point.B Studio ~ POPS Dispensary ~ Portside Market & Cafe ~ Redfish ~ Sea Wolf Books and Community Writing Center ~ Shoreline Inn Bistro ~ Tasty Kate's ~ The Crazy Norwegian's Fish and Chips ~ The Galley @ Port Orford Sustainable Seafood ~ The Wooden Nickel ~ Uptown Frames
Community Meals Free BBQ
1 – 4 pm, 1738 US 101. Donations go to Meals for Neighbors and Fire Department.
Dinghy Races
1 pm, Battle Rock Beach. Two-person teams row out to a flagged marker and back. Two laps per person, four laps per team. Hosted by the Ashdown Boats.
Pet Show
1 pm, 557 9th Street. No entry fee. Prizes. All animals welcome. Hosted by Beaver Rickel.
Live Music
1 - 3 pm, Mr Ed's Underground Pub. Russell Johnston
Land and Sand Art Contest
2 – 4 pm. Dock Beach. Award baskets for Best Sand Art, Best Kid’s Art, People's Choice Award and Best Stone and/or Driftwood Sculpture. Judging starts at 4 pm. Hosted by the Hoffmann Family and Friends.
Jerry Can Races
2 pm, Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum. Two-person relay teams compete on 50-yard course. Men, 42-pound cans. Women, 22-pound cans. 16 years and older. Honors Coasties who served at the rescue station from 1934 to 1970. Hosted by Cape Blanco Heritage Society.
Keg Toss
2 pm, Buffington Park. Entry fee, adult participants only. Toss an empty keg the furthest and win a prize. Hosted by Amity Valet.
Cornhole Tournament
2:30 pm sign-up, 3 pm start, 1738 US 101. Gift basket from Rogue Credit Union.
Live Music
6:30 - 9:00 pm, Mr Ed's Underground Pub. BB Gunn.
Port Orford Jubilee Fireworks
Dusk, Battle Rock Wayside Park. Fireworks program by the Port Orford Volunteer Fire Department. The beach from Battle Rock to Hubbard Creek is closed on July 4th from 3 pm on. This closure is strictly enforced.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Town Wide Yard Sales
9 am – 1 pm. Search local yard sales for treasures throughout Port Orford. See below for locations.
J.R. Allison Memorial Salt Water Open Beach Golf Tournament
8:30 am. Tee off at Hubbard Creek Beach. Finish line at Battle Rock Beach. Nine holes. One club. One tennis ball. One rule: No visible cheating. $10 donation to scholarship fund. Hosted by Tim Hunter.
Pickleball Tournament
8:30 am warm-up, 9 am start, Buffington Park. Hosted by Port Orford Pickleball Club.
Port Orford Summer Market
9 am – 12 pm, Corner of US 101 and 9th Street. Outdoor market of food, crafts, and produce.
Beach Clean Up
9:30 am, Dock Beach, then Battle Rock Beach. Bags, snacks and drinks provided by POPS.
Live Music
1 - 3 pm, Mr Ed's Underground Pub. Heather Carpenter.
Skate Jam
1 – 3 pm, Buffington Park. Come see some of the best on the coast rip it up! Music and prizes by South Coast Skateboarding.
Park Concessions
1 – 7 pm, Buffington Park. Hot dogs, nachos, chips, drinks and otter pops by the Rowdy Wranglers 4-H Club.
Port Orford Sluggers Softball Match
5 – 7 pm, Buffington Park. Come cheer on your favorite local players!
Live Music
7 - 9 pm, Mr Ed's Underground Pub. Antique Dog.
Town-Wide Yard Sales
Saturday, July 5, 2025
9 am - 1 pm (unless otherwise indicated)
Click on map to enlarge the town. Click on each location for directions and description of locations.
The addresses in red are links to Google Maps directions.
Tools, clothing, furniture, dishes, cookware, complimentary coffee.
Your newest treasures await including tools, household items, furnishings, crafts, and much more, with all proceeds to support Rotary Club projects.
Household, lamps, books, guitars, oak table.
9 am - 3 pm. Collectibles, stones, jewelry and some antiques.
Drum Set. Honda 450 Dirt Bike. Maple Table and Chairs. Futon. Rocking Chair. Coffee Table. Miscellaneous household items
Miscellaneous ethnic, vintage and handmade, unique things.
Plants, housewares, fabric, collectibles, clothing, toys, sleeping bags, art supplies, children's books, adult fiction/non-fiction, cookbooks, art objects and misc.
Media, tools, household, downsizing.
Miscellaneous.
9 am - 12 pm. Kaercher high pressure washer; KitchenAid stand mixer w/multiple attachments; Don MacMichael framed art; storage cubes; planters; misc. household items; books, etc.
Corner of Hamlet Place and California Street
Multi-family Hamlet Treasure Sale * Tools,Household goods, bicycles, books, tiles, fishing gear, kitchenware and lots of great eccentric treasures!!
2435 Deady Street
Vintage linens, lace, succulents, vintage lamps, Emerson radio and more.
9 am - 6 pm. Men & women clothes, stuffed animals, dvd's, books, &* much more.
Craft supplies and handmade décor.
Huge sale! Gonna take us days to set up. Will be a little bit and a lot of everything. Definitely a must stop to check everything out.
Sleeper sofa; albums/vinyl; 45s; misc. hardware: nails, screws, etc.; some home improvement items/hardware; nice bedding: quilts, comforter, matching pillows, shams, gently used sheets Q & full; plants, housewares, fabric, collectibles, clothing, toys, sleeping bags, art supplies, children's books, adult fiction/non-fiction, cookbooks, art objects and more!
Lots of household stuff, art & garden supplies, Plants and more!
Toys, plants, stereo, 1980s guitar, katana sword, rock tumbler, twin tub washing machine (no hookups needed), dehumidifier, microwave, home air filter, shelves, computer desk and ergonomic chair, lamps, storage tubs, column heaters, mason jars, bed, massage chair pads.
Miscellaneous.
Fishing & crabbing gear, tools, 8' boat & trolling motor, good condition small oak round dining table & 4 upholstered rolling chairs, new still in box metal queen bed frame, like new full size white metal bed frame with head & foot board, various furniture, large wood framed mirror, massage table, men & women clothing, misc. kitchen, large heavy duty cot, bike seat, metal detector, fans & heaters, large dog kennel & dog stuff, and more.
All Gods Children figurines, furniture, appliances, clothing, misc. items.
9 am - 4 pm.
Port Orford Jubilee
PO Box 365
Port Orford, OR 97465
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