Annual Events
January
Robert Burns Day
Third Saturday; enjoy and experience traditional Scottish treats, pipers, fiddlers, poetry, song and merriment as we honor our Scottish heritage.
February
Nobel Laureate Day
William Parry Murphy, born Feb. 6, 1892, Linus Pauling, born Feb. 28, 1901.
March
Tumbleweed Tournament
Town team basketball at its best.
April
LB Arts Spring Arts Festival
Vittles & Fiddles
Barbecue and bluegrass concert in the Parish Hall.
Imagination Festival
Original art and poetry by students in the tri-county area. Hands-on art for the entire family.
May
Gilliam County Museum Opens
Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. through October.
Arlington Jackpot Rodeo
1st Weekend in May, since 1947.
High Desert 2 man golf Scramble
At Kinzua Hills and Condon Municipal Golf Courses.
ABATE Reunion
Memorial Day weekend in Wheeler County.
June
Big River Band Festival
3rd Weekend; Honoring Arlington native son, Doc Severinsen in Arlington.
Kinzua Reunion
3rd Weekend.
July
Allen Hamner Memorial Barbecue Cook-Off
July 3rd-4th
Fabulous 4th of July Celebration
Breakfast in the park, parade, soap box derby, golf and tennis tournaments, barbecue in the park and fabulous fire works display.
4th of July Bluegrass Festival at Fossil
August
Condon Harvest festival
1st weekend
Wheeler County Fair & Rodeo
First Weekend, in Fossil.
Ray Murphy Car Show and Shine
4th Saturday in Arlington
Gilliam County Fair and High School Rodeo
Runs through Labor Day week-end.
September
Fishing Derby
On the Columbia River at Arlington.
October
Fall Festival and Craft Fair
Hosted by the Condon Chamber of Commerce. October 22nd, 10am to 2pm at the Memorial Hall. Reserve a table for $10 by calling Chris Fitzsimmons at 541-384-4141.
November
Christmas Open House
By Country Flowers and Murray's Condon Pharmacy.
Christmas Bazaar
Hosted by the United Church of Christ.
December
Tree Lighting Ceremony
First weekend in Dec. at the city park.
Small Town America at its best.
The county seat of Gilliam County, Condon sits atop the high plateau of North Central Oregon. Originally known as Summit Springs, it provided a welcome respite for travelers journeying through the high desert of north central Oregon.
Condon mixes country lifestyle with the modern world advantages. We are just over two hours from urban Portland via the beautiful Columbia Gorge scenic highway.
Breathtaking scenery, a peaceful lifestyle and friendly neighbors are a few of the luxuries Condon boasts. Go from work, get a latte and on to golf in just minutes. Everything is centrally located and within walking distance.
Condon is a city of all seasons. Spring welcomes you with daffodils and goldfinches. Summer offers relaxed days, evening breezes and the sounds of outdoor summer fun. Dusty sunsets glow with spectacular rainbows of purple and reds. Clouds regroup after their trip over the Cascade Mountains to twist and curl into amazing formations in our big skies. Fall yields the bounty of the earth's harvest and the clear night sky exhibits stars to gaze upon, without light pollution or smog to cloud the amazing view. Winter is often accompanied with snow and a white Christmas complete with Santa.
People who value independent thinking and individuality are attracted to Condon. Our Pioneer heritage promotes strong leadership qualities in adults and children. Everyone makes a difference and has a say in Condon.
The Facts
Population: 770
Location: North Central Oregon
Incorporated: in 1893, Gilliam County (Gilliam County 1,223 sq. miles - 2 persons per sq. mile)
Nearest major highway and distance: I-84 - 38 miles
Nearest major city and distance: The Dalles - 69 miles
Distance to Portland: 150 miles
Climate: Elevation 2,844 feet
Temperature: Yearly average low: 35.7 degrees F
Yearly average high: 59.5 degrees F (averaged from 1926 to present)
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: November
Average annual precipitation: 13.27 inches
Humidity : Average July afternoon humidity: 34
Average January afternoon humidity: 77%
Principal industries of Gilliam County: Agriculture, recreation and tourism, livestock
Principal products of the area: Grains, cattle and calves, hays and forage
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Sources: Oregon Dept. of Transportation, State of Oregon Map, Oregon Blue Book, Oregon Climate Service, Center of Population Research and Census - Portland State University, Oregon Employment Dept., Oregon State University Economic Information Office
