Astoria, Oregon: The Goonies House + Celebrate the Anniversary-Events June 6-8

My husband has been reciting quotes from The Goonies movie since we met 22 years ago.  His favorite has got to be “Baby Ruuuuth!” and he’s shown the film to the kids so many times they too now recite movie quotes.  This is 90% of the reason he was so excited to visit Astoria, Oregon with me last month!  With recent news of a potential sequel, fans of The Goonies across the world are renewing their excitement about the beloved 1980s film. Filmed on location in Astoria, the community celebrates the theatrical release date each year in June.

We had a chance to visit the house, but not enter it.  Set in a beautiful area, high on a hill with views of the Astoria-Megler bridge, we walked up to the house for some photos.  We reminisced about the window where Data zip-lined through and were amazed on this mid-week day that we were among about a dozen other fans walking about checking out the property!This year, Friday to Sunday, June 6 to 8, 2014, the celebration in Astoria includes showings of The Goonies, tour of the house used in the film and a special gathering of fans in a record-breaking group “truffle shuffle.”

HOUSE TOUR, Saturday, June 7, 9:30am to 3:30pm
The house made famous in The Goonies as the residence of the Walsh family is an iconic location. Each year, thousands of fans make the trek to the house to stand where the kids did in the movie and snap a photo in front of it. The private home will be opened in honor of Goonies Day and fans will have the opportunity to step inside and take a tour on Saturday.

Advanced reservation required. Tickets are available for $15 online or day of while supplies last.

TRUFFLE SHUFFLE GROUP RECORD, Saturday, June 7, 5:00pm
Join with other fans of the film and help create a record for the most people doing the Truffle Shuffle together as a group in Astoria! This event will take place at Warren Field, the Astoria High School football field, seen in the film’s opening sequence.

THE GOONIES QUOTE-A-LONG MOVIE SHOWINGS
Relive The Goonies on the big screen at the Columbian Theater and yell out your favorite lines with hundreds of other fans. Costumes are encouraged. The Goonies will also be shown for a 21+ audience at the Columbian Theater featuring the limited edition Truffle Shuffle Stout from Fort George Brewery which will be available at the theater in addition to other locations around town all weekend.

• ·         Friday, June 6 at 10:30 pm            21+, Fort George Brewery special release showing

• ·         Saturday, June 7 at 7:00pm          All ages welcome – Quote-A-Long showing

• ·         Sunday, June 8 at 3:00pm             All ages welcome

TREASURE HUNT, Friday through Sunday, June 6-8
Join a city-wide Treasure Hunt where fans are encouraged to visit more than a dozen Goonies-enthusiast businesses and filming locations. Those that complete the hunt will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes. Some businesses will also offer specials for Goonies weekend including a variety of 80s- and Goonies-themed activities.

As a part of The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2010, Mayor Willis Van Dusen declared June 7 to be officially recognized as Goonies Day in Astoria, Oregon. This date is special to Astorians because it is the anniversary of the day the film was released into theaters in 1985. The Astoria-Warrenton Chamber encourages fans, both local and abroad, to celebrate the anniversary.

Next year is The Goonies 30th Anniversary, and we’ll be celebrating in style. The cast came out for a riotous reunion in 2010 for the 25th anniversary, and we hope to have some of them out again. Start planning now for June 2015!

CONTACT: For more information about the region, the event and local lodging options, visit TravelAstoria.com or call the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 875-6807 or join the community at facebook.com/gooniesday.