Welcome to Oakland!
While in the process of compiling more information, we invite you to keep checking as we continue to add to and improve this community resource...
“Looking to the Future with a Sense of the Past”
This site is owned and paid for by Oakland area businesses / sponsors & members of Oakland Economic Development, a non profit organization.
You too can help support Oakland's Economic Development by becoming a member / sponsor .. ONLY $35.00 annually!
For application and more information, please contact us.
Our Mission: “To stimulate the economy of Historic Oakland, Oregon by conducting activities that enhance the business climate for the existing business community, encourage the establishment of new businesses, and improve the livability of Oakland’s commercial and residential historic districts.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, would like to become a member, contribute / sponsor, or add your website link, click here
The Oakland Area
Oakland is a unique and charming little town in southwestern Oregon just 2 minutes off Interstate 5 (Exits 138 & 140) Amidst the rolling hills, forests, and rivers, Oakland has over 80 properties constructed between 1852 and 1890. The perfect day trip for history and antique buffs!
Business in Oakland
The Oakland area is rich in historic and natural beauty - assets that we are well aware of and strive to share. Learn more about our services and offerings, and if you would like to join our business community, feel free to contact us!
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR OF ALL UPCOMING Events
Every Saturday through October
Old Town Gardens
'OPEN AIR MARKET'
(8:00 am - 2:00 pm)
To be a vendor or for more information,
call Loni @ 541-459-0555
Sunday, August 8th @ 2pm
Second Sunday Speaker Series presents:
"Bugs in Your Garden: the good, the bad, the ugly .. and the very strange"
Bob Brindley is an Oakland resident & Master Gardener who specializes in insect identification. Come learn about the bugs that live in your garden, how to keep the good guys happy and how to send the bad guys packing.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. Sponsored by ROOT (Residents of Oakland Together)
@Washington School (City Hall upstairs) 637 NE Locust St, Oakland
Umpqua's Got Talent Contest
Thursday evenings @ 6:30 pm @ Oakland City Park
August 12
August 19
August 22
September 2nd
FINALS September 12th
at the Umpqua Valley Wine Art & Music Festival @ UCC
Food & drinks will be available for sale at the Park
by Residents of Oakland Together and Oakland Economic Development
Come eat and enjoy a family fun summer evening in the park!!!
Sponsored by Oakland Economic Development
Call MaryJo @ 541-459-1203 or 541-580-2058
for registration application and information, click here
If you would like to be a contestant, download, print and complete the application above!
September 10, 2010 @ 6 pm
Elegant Dinner & Auction
in Oakland City Park
Sponsored by Oakland Economic Development
for tickets and more information or call 459-1386
September 11-12, 2010
Umpqua Valley Wine Art & Music Festival
@ Umpqua Community College
Umpqua's Got Talent Contest finals will be held Sunday 9-12 @ Umpqua Wine Art & Wine Festival @ UCC
click here for more information and reservations / tickets
October 2, 2010
Annual Oakland Museum Historical Society .. Flea Market
Multi purpose room of the Oakland Elementary School behind the Oakland High School at the north end of Fifth Street.
Call 541-459-3087 if you would like to rent a booth and for more info.
A great place to enjoy the nostalgia of
an 'OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS'
the entire month of December every yearCOME SEE and ENJOY .. bring family and friends
Step Back in Time
View the slide show below
click here for Christmas in historic Oakland slide show by Wayne 
