Did you know that the camellia is the official flower of the city of Newberg? Or that the city has its own registered variety of the lovely pink flower, called the “City of Newberg”, and is among the nearly 300 species and 3,000 varieties?
Did you know the city’s annual celebration of all things camellia is nigh? Well, you do now.
The annual Camellia Festival is set for April 12 at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg. This year, attendees will see a slightly expanded version of the festival. The 2024 event was limited to only a couple of attractions as the cultural center was in the midst of a major reconstruction effort…