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The 2008 Festival will be the Seventh Annual Covered Bridge Festival and the first for being at the Timber Linn Festival in Albany. The Festival was started when several members from the Oregon Covered Bridge Society decided to put together a festival to share their love of history and the Covered Bridges.
The festival is admission free family fun for all with:
- Juried Arts and Crafts
- Living History Displays which include Civil War re-enactments and Blacksmiths
- Demonstrations such as woodcarvers, flint knapping, and artists
- Baking Contests for adults and kids
- Old Fashioned Childrens Games and Crafts
- Live Music
- Free Mini Train Rides
- Auction of Covered Bridge Commemorative Coins and Original Artwork
And we can't forget all the delicious food booths.
Take the guided bus tour and see six of the famous covered bridges in the area. Maps are also available for self-guided tours.
A Festival Poster and Wine Label Contest is held in the Spring of each year to be used at the Festival. The 2007 winning Festival Poster was designed and created by Barbara Seales of Aumsville. The 2007 Wine Label winner was Chris Leedham of Salem.
Click the following link to see the 2007 Winning Poster
Clikc the following link to see the 2007 Winning Wine Label
We hope you will mark your calendars and come out and see a part of our living history.
The Oregon Covered Bridge Festival is a (501-C-3) non-profit organization. Donations to further our covered bridge restoration efforts are greatly needed and appreciated. Donations are tax deductible and may be sent to Jerry Russell, Treasurer, Oregon Covered Bridge Festival, 4730 Dalke Ct. NE, Salem, OR 97305." Donations may also be designated in memory of Linda Cockrell. |
