Elephant Garlic Festival
North Plains is probably most well known for its Garlic Festival, held each year in early August. This festival grew out of North Plains Day's, and first took on the "Elephant Garlic" theme. Now, besides providing fun for the town's citizens, the event draws thousands to our small town to sample all sorts of garlic treats, including garlic ice cream! The festival also features games, music, and craft vendors. For more information about previous Garlic Festivals and schedule for this year's upcoming festival, check out the Garlic Festival page on the Chamber of Commerce web site. The Eleventh Annual Elephant Garlic Festival is scheduled for August 7, 8, and 9, 2009.
Other Yearly Events
North Plains has many other events throughout the year, some for citizen's and some open to the general public. These events are announced in our Monthly Newsletter and dates will be shown on the schedule below as they become known.
Volunteer Recognition
The City holds a volunteer recognition event each year at the Jessie Mays Community Hall. Besides being a fun way to catch up with neighbors, these occassions are also used to formally recognize individual's who have volunteered their time to making improvements in the community. The Volunteer Recognition has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., April 23, 2009. For more information, click here!
May Garage Sale Madness
The City encourages citizens to hold their garage sales the first Saturday in May (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009). The Chamber of Commercey pays for advertisement in the local area so you're guaranteed a good turn-out. This day is probably almost as popular as Garlic Festival with the general public. If you want to have your property listed, please contact the North Plains Chamber of Commerce by calling Patti Burns at (503) 647-2619 or by e-mail at
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. To have your garage sale address listed, please sign up at City Hall. Garage sale signs may be picked up from City Hall on April 30 and May 1, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
May Clean-up Day
Held on the second Saturday in May (8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009), this day gives everyone a chance to clean-up their yards and get rid of that junk! Volunteers help those who do not has transport, and Garbarino Disposal and Recycling Service graciously provides dumpsters for the event. Metro also provides funding for this event. This service is available to citizens only. For more information click here!
St. Edwards Annual Dinner and Auction
St. Edward's Catholic Church conducts this annual dinner and auction the first Friday in June. This year the dinner and auction will be held June 5, 2009. For time and ticket information please call (503) 647-2131.
Ice Cream Socials
The City holds Ice Cream Socials at the Jessie Mays Community Hall at various times during the year. Besides being a fun way to catch up with neighbors, these occassions are also used to gather citizen's input into future City planning.
Chili Cook-off
Get your best chili recipe out and compete! Not a cook? Come enjoy your neighbor's efforts and say thank you to the many volunteers who help make our City such a great place to live. The Chili Cook-off has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., October 21, 2009.
Senior Citizen Center Events
Occasionally throughout the year, the Senior Center sponsors fundraising events such as pancake breakfasts, dinners and sales, check the schedule for these events. The City Council proclaimed Saturday, June 21, 2008, as the first annual City of North Plains' Elder Appreciation Day.
Golf Tournament
The North Plains Chamber of Commerce sponsors an annual golf tournament. The 23rd Annual Chris Olson Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the Sunset Grove Golf Course. For more information, please visit the North Plains Chamber of Commerce web site.
St. Edwards Christmas Bazaar
St. Edward's Catholic Church conducts this bazaar. Usually held the first weekend in December (Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, 2009), its a great way to pick up those holiday gifts and enjoy the season's festivities.
North Plains Jingle
The fifth annual North Plains Jingle is cheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jessie Mays Community Hall. For more information, please visit the North Plains Chamber of Commerce web site.
CITY OF NORTH PLAINS EVENT CALENDAR
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