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Please take the downtown Dayton survey

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Oregon Main Street is conducting an assessment of the Dayton Community Development Association. The assessment team will provide feedback to guide future efforts in sustaining and enhancing downtown Dayton. This is a service we provide to designated programs that are part of our statewide network. Responses to this survey will be used as part of the process to identify community priorities for downtown Dayton and provide recommendations to the Dayton Community Development Association.

In working with communities, Oregon Main Street uses the Main Street Approach tm which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Main Street Approachtm is a process communities can use to sustain and enhance traditional downtown districts by building on the history, character, and assets unique to each community. Oregon Main Street is part of Heritage Programs in Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. We appreciate your time in answering these questions.

Update: The survey is now closed. Thank you for participating!

Dayton’s Caravan of Lights

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Deck the Halls… errr… CARS!!! DCDA is bringing back the ever popular “Caravan of Lights” Parade for the 4th year in a row on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, starting at 5:30pm from the Grade School parking lot! We’d love for you to participate by decorating your car, truck, tractor, 4-wheeler, trailer, bike, or float, and join us for two hours of bringing lighted joy to the community of Dayton!! Prize ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place! 

Online Rules and Application can be found here: https://forms.gle/STuTNe81YY4j7xxG7
Paper Participant Rules and Application can be picked up at Alacrity Salon Spa.

Caravan will proceed throughout Dayton via a mapped route over two hours. Map of route will be emailed to participants and posted online on Wed, Dec 6th. *We will not be able to go down every street

Dayton Friday Nights Sponsorship Opportunities

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The Dayton Community Development Association (DCDA), like many other nonprofit organizations in our community, depend on sponsorships and donations from businesses and friends like you to carry out a large part of its mission. The DCDA is a volunteer led, volunteer driven 501(c)(3) that works to revitalize Dayton’s downtown and is a participating member in the Oregon Main Street program.

The DCDA plans and executes several events in Dayton throughout the year, our most attended being the Dayton Friday Night Concert series. This event was named “2014 Best New Event Series” by the Oregon Main Street Program, and enjoys 300-500 visitors each night, with over 555 volunteer hours contributed by community members. This family-friendly party during the Summer months is designed to draw hundreds of people to our downtown square on Friday evenings to socialize, shop, eat, play, and support our local businesses. Each night includes cruise ins, musical performances, and vendors in the downtown park.

There are many ways your organization will benefit as a sponsor of the DCDA and Dayton Friday Nights.

Identification & Exposure

Create identification with a major community attraction which draws from 300-500 visitors to the downtown streets of Dayton every Friday night throughout the Summer months.

Perform a lasting and important community service

Dayton Friday Night sponsors help promote healthy, positive family activities that are available to all citizens regardless of age, status or income.
The event series is becoming a valuable economic asset to Downtown Dayton by drawing customers to local stores, restaurants, and vendors in the park.

Sponsors are encouraged to play an active role in the Festival

The Dayton Friday Night experience offers sponsors team building and volunteer opportunities, with the option to test market, demonstrate, or sample your product. It’s also an excellent venue to develop new business relationships and expand current contacts.

Download a Sponsorship Application here:

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Dayton’s Caravan of Lights

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Update: The parade is over, but you can view it online at https://youtu.be/CIJsP2z9Fs0!

Deck the Halls… errr… CARS!!! DCDA is bringing back the ever popular Caravan of Lights Parade for the second year on Saturday, December 10th starting at 5:30pm! We’d love for you to participate by decorating your car, truck, tractor, 4-wheeler, trailer, bike, or float, and join us for two hours of bringing lighted joy to the community of Dayton!! Prize ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place! 🎄⛄️🚗🚜🏍

Online Rules and Application can be found here: https://forms.gle/MMQ6P5K76uynxSYg8

**** Due to the darkness at the time of the Caravan, and potential for accidents… we have directed our participants that there will be NO CANDY TOSSED. The last thing we want is for a child to dart out in front of or behind a vehicle for a piece of candy. Please help us minimize the risk of injury by keeping your children (and adults who are still children) off the roadway as we pass by. Thank you! ****

Check our Facebook page for updates.

2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest

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Dayton Community Development Association is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest! This event is FREE and open to any and all residents and businesses in Dayton. We hope to foster a fun, creative contest for Dayton Township to grow our population… one scarecrow at a time!

Register BY October 1st! Scarecrows will be photographed on Oct 2nd-3rd starting at 8am, so don’t place them until the night before/early morning of to capture their best features! Do read the rules on the flyer as we don’t want to have to disqualify anyone.

Paper registration forms and rules are on the flyer below, or a physical form can be picked up at Alacrity Salon or The By-Pass Bar & Grill and return it to PO Box 237, Dayton, OR 97114.. To register online, click this link:  https://forms.gle/eUYxyuVf9aBocgPt5

Major Supporters

Contribute now: Your tax deductible gift & sponsorship to DCDA supports our vibrant community.