Brownsville readies for busy summer of fun
BROWNSVILLE — Lots of fun things happen in the historic town of Brownsville every summer and two of them are sponsored by the Linn County Historical Museum — Stand By Me Day and Hands on History.
The museum is operated and maintained by the Linn County Parks & Recreation Department.
The Pioneer Picnic Association manages the Linn County Pioneer Picnic and the Volunteer Firefighters host a pancake breakfast and fireworks display on the 4th of July. The Chamber of Commerce organizes a Citywide Garage Sale and the Brownsville Antique Show.
First up is the Linn County Pioneer Picnic founded in 1887 and recognized as the longest continuously running celebration in Oregon. The event kicks off Friday, June 21, with the children’s parade down Main St. followed by the crowning of the court and an evening concert with the band “Pendleton Hwy”.
Saturday starts early with the Pancake Breakfast in Pioneer Park before the big parade down Main Street and around town. Activities in the park follow through Sunday with music, food, vendors and games. More details can be found at pioneerpicnic.com.
July 4 opens with the annual Pancake breakfast hosted by the Brownsville Volunteer Fire Association in Pioneer Park from 8-11 a.m. In the evening you can return to the park for one of the more spectacular fireworks shows you will experience at dusk. To help support the fireworks show you can send donations to the Association at PO Box 189, Brownsville, OR 97327
The Citywide Yard Sale always includes loads of homes across town, be sure to mark your calendar for July 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce creates a map you can pick up anywhere in town and join hundreds of treasure seekers from all over to shop over 50 yard sales! Brownsvillechamber@gmail.org for info or to get your sale on the map
Next up is Stand By Me Day on Tuesday, July 23. Fans of this very special movie have the chance to walk the streets, hear the stories and rub shoulders with fans from all over the world, as well as eat lots of blueberry pie. Walking tours and the pie eating contest are always a highlight. The whole event takes place next to the Museum and along Park Avenue. Activities run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Check the website for information at linnmuseum.com or follow the Facebook page Linn County Historical Museum.
Then on August 3, head down to Pioneer Park for the annual Brownsville Antique Faire. There will be more than 70 vintage and antique vendors selling everything from furniture to collectibles. You'll also get to enjoy the car show, delicious food trucks and music.
Bringing the summer to a close is the extremely popular Hands on History event put on by the Museum Friends. The activities will take place on August 24 in Library Park next to the Linn County Historical Museum and along Park Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event features pioneer era activities, chores and skills that you can try your hand at, as well as music and stories of the Pioneers, the Black settlers and the Kalapuyan People.
Follow the Linn County Historical Museum’s Facebook and website (https://linnparks.com/museums/linn-county-historical-museum/) for more info, or call 541-466-3390.
There is always something happening in Brownsville, the town that time forgot where you will always find a welcome.
