Events
Expect Traffic Impacts during Bridge Event October 11, 2026
Expect Traffic Impacts during Bridge Event October 11, 2026 The Great Columbia Crossing 10K event is Sunday morning, October 11, 2026. The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to a great event weekend with more than 3,500 registered event participants supported by dozens of agencies and volunteers during this once-a-year opportunity to cross…
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Fireworks Delay on July 4, 2025
Fireworks Delay on July 4, 2025 Spectators watch fireworks over the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. Due to a technical malfunction, this year’s Independence Day fireworks display over the Astoria waterfront was delayed, going off an hour later than planned and advertised. “We appreciate the public’s patience while our vendor’s team and our shore-side crew…
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Tips for Promoting Events
Tips for Promoting Events One of the many roles you may find yourself in as a business owner or community volunteer is an event planner. Once you have the logistics for your event planned out, sometimes the hardest part is connecting with attendees. Here are some tips to help you spread the word and reach…
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