Northeast Oregon's North Powder Huckleberry Festival takes place annually, the last Saturday in July. It was launched in 2008 to celebrate community and the tasty wild berry that grows in the surrounding mountains and is a part of the area's heritage. Huckleberries were a staple in the diets of Native Americans, Oregon Trail pioneers and settlers, and continue to delight residents and visitors alike. Berry picking is a family tradition and favorite patches are best-kept secrets.
The Festival is a classic small town event, with crafts, food, music, games, a Huckleberry Dessert Contest, a fire station barbecue, a car show-n-shine, a fun run/walk and, new in 2013, a street dance and mud volleyball tournament.
The Union County Museum in Union, Oregon, features the Cowboys Then & Now Collection and exhibits that highlight area social and natural history. The Agriculture, Timber & Transportation Building holds a variety of professional quality exhibits. The museum hosts Pioneer Days every September.
