1. Charleston Merchants’ Annual Crab Feed
City: Charleston, OR
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (541) 888-2311
Address: 5200 Seven Devils Rd.
Description: Join the fun at the annual Charleston Merchants’ Crab Feed held in mid-February. The local Charleston Merchants sponsor a dinner of a whole or half crab, fresh green beans, fluffy French bread, and a beverage. The dinner is held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and proceeds from this event benefit the Charleston Visitors Association.
2. Oregon Shorebird Festival
City: Charleston, OR
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (541) 867-4550
Description: Learn about Oregon’s shorebirds at this annual festival sponsored by the Cape Arago Audubon Chapter. You can participate in boat birding trips, land field trips, and informative lectures. Call for specific dates and times.
3. Betty Kay Charters
City: Charleston, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (800) 752-6303
Address: P.O. Box 5020
Description: Betty Kay Charters offers several different charter fishing trips where you may catch blue rockfish, black sea bass, cabezon, yellow tail, rose thorn, turkey rock, vermilion, or china rock. Bait and tackle are included, and you also have the option of purchasing a one-day license from this outfitter. They also offer whale-watching trips. A 50 percent deposit is required with your reservation and group discounts are offered. Call for visit the Web site for current trips, times, and rates.