Upcoming Events
Mushroom Treasure Hunt
🍄 Mushroom Treasure Hunt Season is Back!
📆 From October 18 – February 28, we’re hiding 4 mushrooms every Saturday around Yachats!
Agate Festival
The Agate Festival is an annual coastal celebration inspired by the natural treasures of the Oregon Coast. The event brings together artists, makers, rock enthusiasts, and families for agate hunting, local crafts, live music, and hands-on activities. Rooted in community and creativity, the festival invites visitors to slow down, explore the shoreline, and discover the beauty found in small, meaningful details.
Peace Hike
peace hike
The 16th Annual Peace Hike: A Commemoration of Resilience and Remembrance by View the Future
New Year’s Day 2026, Yachats, Oregon, will host the 16th Annual Peace Hike, a meaningful event that honors the legacy of the indigenous peoples who endured immense suffering under government-sponsored genocidal policies during the 19th century.
The Peace Hike commemorates the tragic history of the Alsea Subagency (1860–1875), highlighting the story of Amanda, a blind Native American (Coos) woman who was forcibly separated from her daughter and marched barefoot with other captives over 80 miles of rugged terrain to the Alsea Subagency prison camp in Yachats in 1864. This annual gathering serves as a solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives and a celebration of the resilience of their descendants, many of whom participate in the event each year.
A Time for Reflection and Education. Learn More at View the Future
Schedule of Events January 1, 2026
The day will be filled with ceremonies, reflections, and guided trail walks designed to honor the past and bring community together:
8:30 – 9 AM – Doors Open at the Commons– Welcome - Yellow Bear (Yachats /community Drum) story.
9:00 AM – Mayor’s welcome Greeting -Origin of Hike – Physical Safety - Emotional Support Instructions.
9:30 AM – Opening Prayer – Story Telling -Amanda Story.
10:30 AM – Ceremonial cedar distributed - a fire will be lit at the Commons Park - the longer 2.2-mile Amanda Trail hike commences.
10:45 AM – Shorter trail walk commences, followed by the offering of cedar to the fire.
12:00 PM – Fire closing at the Commons Park.
12:00 PM – Amanda Gathering Area ceremony begins with a second fire, and cedar offering, prayers, songs, and stories from Tribal members.
DURING THE ENTIRE CEREMONIES, PLEASE ADHERE TO NO PHOTOS, AUDIO NOR VIDEO
winter festival
YACHATS WINTER festival
Celebrate the magic of the season in Yachats!
Join us for a weekend full of holiday cheer with our Holiday Vendor Fair — open Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Yachats Commons.
Enjoy holiday wreath-making, sip your way through town on our Hot Cocoa Trail, and end Saturday with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony around 5 PM.
Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Mushroom Festival
Yachats Mushroom Festival
Mark your calendars for a weekend full of fungi, forest, and fun! The Yachats Mushroom Festival returns with a celebration of the incredible world of wild mushrooms.
Friday, October 17
Kick off the weekend with a captivating keynote speaker exploring the wonders of mycology.
Saturday & Sunday, October 18–19
Join us for guided walks, engaging talks, and hands-on workshops led by mushroom experts, foragers, and nature lovers.
Whether you’re a seasoned mushroom hunter or just curious, there’s something for everyone.
annual Events
Explore Yachats through its annual events, where community, creativity, and coastal charm come together all year long.
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