CBDA release - The Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) is excited to announce the date of the 2025 Blackberry Arts Festival as August 23rd and 24th.  The Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried art and craft festival that has been happening consecutively for 40 years. It was started to highlight the works of local artists and crafters during the annual harvest of the blackberry. It features an impressive array of metalwork, jewelry, quilts, candles, hand-painted clothing, wine, carved wood, and much more available for purchase. The festival also includes food vendors. It is not hard to find food and craft featuring the blackberry. The Coos Bay Downtown Association will hold the fourth annual “It’s All Berry Good” recipe contest during the 2025 Blackberry Arts Festival. This year recipes will be accepted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Coos Bay Elks No. 1160, located at 265 Central Ave. in downtown Coos Bay. Look for the Berry!  Judging begins at Noon, Winners will be announced at 2pm, The Blackberry Festival is a free event with activities centered on Central Avenue in downtown Coos Bay.   For more information, contact Harv Schubothe at (541) 404-7271 or follow the Coos Bay Downtown Association on Facebook.