Baker County
Located in the Eastern Oregon Region

Established in 1862, Baker County covers over 3,000 square miles. 16,300 people live in Baker County. The average rainfall for Baker County is 10.6 inches. Baker City, the county seat, is the 17th oldest city in Oregon, incorporated in 1874.

Baker County's history is intertwined with the Oregon Trail, which passes across the heart of the county, and with the history of mining in Oregon. Baker County is the banner gold mining county in Oregon and there is also significant mineral wealth.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12 Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include: 25th Annual Historic Homes Parlor Tour Baker City December 12 Christmas Community Bazaar Gold Beach December 5 Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort Redmond November 26 thru January 1 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1