Astoria Uppertown Business Association

03/11/2026

WE DON’T MIND THE RAIN
Other towns complain about rain.
We celebrate what comes after it.
Join us March 17 at Pier 39 as we officially celebrate the light that follows the storm.
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03/11/2026

So fun. Going to be a big June again! Short Circuit 40th Anniversary Celebration

Johnny 5 robot and its puppeteer Tim Blaney, Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg are among the starts who will return to Astoria this summer for the 40th anniversary celebration of the iconic '80s movie “Short Circuit.”

Read more at https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/03/ally-sheedy-is-returning-to-the-oregon-town-where-she-filmed-this-iconic-80s-movie-40-years-ago.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Ftheoregonian%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F649214332

03/11/2026

Yay - we ♥️ the Astoria Trolley "Old 300" Welcome back, ding ding!

All aboard! The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is back for the season, starting March 20th. 🚃 For just $2, you and your furry sidekick are invited to a day of adventure along the Columbia.

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03/10/2026

Astoria Rainbow Connection, a St. Patrick's Day celebration on - will even have some flower fun! Join and create a pipe cleaner flower from 3-8pm that day. They are newly located on the east side of the pier, to the right of (Event runs 11-8pm with a beer & pretzel garden, crafts & face painting from 3-8, live music from 5-8, foods, beverages, scavenger hunt with prizes and more) Family-friendly and free. Extra parking at Hampton Inn. ☘️🌈🌼🍺🌦️

03/10/2026

🌧️ Astoria has a weird relationship with rain.
Other towns complain about it. We 😍 romanticize it.

Because we know:
Rain here is a promise.

It means:
River mist
Sunbreaks
Neon arches across the sky
That surreal glow over the bridge

People already stop their cars.
Already post them.
Already text friends:
“LOOK OUTSIDE!”

Astoria doesn’t just see rainbows.
We collect them.

Let’s see those rainbows!

03/10/2026

🌈Astoria’s basically a rainbow factory.

Our moist marine air, fast-moving 💨 weather systems, and the open sky over the Columbia River make this town one of the best places to spot rainbows.

Which is exactly why we’re celebrating them.

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03/07/2026

☘️St. Patrick's Day — but make it rainbow. ☘️🌈

Join us Tuesday, March 17 | 11am–8pm on Pier 39 for the Astoria Rainbow Connection — a colorful celebration of Irish cheer, local businesses, and the rainbows we love so much around here.

🍷 Vineside Wine Bar will be open 2-9pm pouring wines and serving charcuterie boards.

Plus plenty of fun on the pier:
🍺 Beer & soft pretzel garden
🎨 Crafts & games
📸 Rainbow photo ops
🖌 Face painting
🎶 Live music
🗺 Scavenger hunt with prizes

Family friendly and free!

📍 Pier 39 – Astoria

Sea Lion Face Paint
Hanthorn’s
Ghost Ship Trading Post
Coffee Girl
Hanthorn Cannery Foundation-Museum
Vineside Wine Bar
Athena Mediterranean Kitchen
Botanical Wild

03/07/2026

Our volunteers are out on Highway 30 in Uppertown picking up trash this morning. Guess what they find most often...

03/07/2026

It's beer time at Hanthorn’s 🍺

Look what is On and Behind the Bar at Hanthorn’s, “Housed in the 1875 Hanthorn Cannery, the oldest surviving cannery building on the Columbia River.” , , Pier 39 - Astoria

The “Gas Lab” is a special feature that takes stouts and cider to a whole new level of quality.

You Blow a Keg, “that Beer is Free”!

Only at Hanthorn’s…….at

03/06/2026

Welcome to Uppertown 😄 Repost from
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We made it onto the Pier! We are not exactly where we thought we'd be but we are next to Coffee Girl! Come see us and get some stunning "Mistral Pinkie" anemones! Anyone who can say the word "anemone" without getting tongue tied gets a high five 😆

03/04/2026

🎉 Lobby Construction Complete at Clatsop County Animal Shelter! 🐾

Great news! Lobby construction is now complete at the Clatsop County Animal Shelter, and back to normal hours.

The dogs and cats have missed seeing everyone and would love nothing more than to find their forever homes.

To celebrate and make up for lost time, please join us for a Meet & Greet Open House:

📅 Sunday, March 8th
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Come meet the cats, kittens, and dogs currently available for adoption.

No appointment necessary.
🐶 Please leave any pets you have at home.

We look forward to seeing you and helping our shelter pets find loving families!

03/04/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Oregon native Jason James Richter will be joining us in June!

Best known for his breakout role as Jesse in the iconic Astoria-filmed Free W***y franchise! 🐋

Jason continues to be an advocate for Orca whales in real life, supporting marine-life non profits around the world. 💙

He also appeared in The Little Things, Last Call, The NeverEnding Story III, Bones and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. He recently produced the horror film Natty Knocks and directed his short film The Quiet Loud.

This is a very rare appearance so don't miss your chance to meet Jesse!! 🐋 Ticket link in comments! 🎟️