Events

Thursday, September 24th through Saturday, September 26th

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Clair Kehrberg is a master leatherworker, gear maker, and saddle maker in John Day. She will be demonstrating her craft in the Wagon Box Theater as a part of our Oregon Folklife Residency all day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with special presentations throughout the day.  She grew up in eastern Oregon’s ranch country and continues to ranch with her husband in John Day. Kehrberg is well-known for her intricate leather work and brings her skills to chinks and chaps as well as to elegantly hand-tooled leather briefcases, handbags, earrings, and more. Clair, an experienced teacher, is extremely articulate about her craft, how she learned, from whom she learned, and the intricacies of leatherwork.

Thursday, October 15th through Saturday, October 17th

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We welcome Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris from Pendleton to the Wagon Box Theater for three days of demonstrations in traditional beadwork, sewing and embriodery. Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation the sisters are Nimiipuu, Cayuse, Umatilla & Karuk. They create traditional Regalia to preserve their tribal heritage. Come learn the historical and ceremonial significance of traditional dresses while observing the expert craftsmanship preserved by these culture keepers. In addition to demonstrating, Katie and Mary will offer special presentations three times a day.

Saturday, December 12th 11am to 4pm

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Come shop for the holidays with a curated selection of local vendors selling fudge, jam, cards, knitwear, ceramics, hand sewn treasures, and more! Crossroads will have a craft suitable for all ages and Ginger will have a Christmas Liberty Puzzle in progress. Small treats, hot cocoa and gift wrapping will add to the festive atmosphere here on the Oregon Trail. 

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If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Caroline at giftshop@crossraods-arts.org.

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November 2026 through January 2027

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Explore the heritage and legacy of Eastern Oregon and the American West with two and three dimensional artwork on display inside the Flagstaff Gallery. Inspired by history, culture, wildlife, and the landscape of the West, this exhibition features the work of regional artists. Spirit of the West will be on display from November 12th through January 31st with an Artist Reception on December 12th from 3pm to 5pm.

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If you are interested in having your work included in the exhibit, please reach out to Caroline at giftshop@crossroads-arts.org.

Check back soon for more great events that educate, engage and celebrate our history at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. We have big plans for 2026 and hope you'll join us for some quality time on the Oregon Trail.