Why Langlois is or should be world famous

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So are the citizens of Langlois delusional??

WE THINK NOT.

Reasons:

1) We take pride in the fact that the name Langlois stirs up so much interest in the pronunciation. The subject is a great ice breaker  and is often the first question asked by visitors.

Langlois is a variant of the French "L'anglais" meaning the Englishman which seems to indicate the family name started when some English showed in France post-Norman conquest era. The variations in pronunciation stem from Anglicization and then Americanization down through the years.  There are variations still among Guernsey (home of our founding family) and Jersey Islands The name is not quite on par with the Welsh town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwy rndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. So really, one might  we have it easy, but  is still up for debate.  One of most accepted version is Langless stemming from a phonetic version of the 1860 Federal census of our Founding Family

 

  

  

However, the citation in Oregon's Names; How to Say Them and Where They are Located? by Bert Webber ( a well respected historian) lists the pronunciation as LANG lois.

The locals have their own take on the name: Lang lois  Langwau, Lang o ise, Lang lewis , Lang lis , Lang loy and probably more. Here are some samples from us locals. 


The Mary McLeod Memorial Chili Feed and Dessert Auction Sat March 28 at the Langlois Lions Club

Date: 

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
To event remaining 15 days
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48136 Floras Lake Loop, Langlois

  • Why: Scholarship Fund
  • How much: $10.00 suggested donation Chili, coleslaw, vegetarian option available. Coffee, tea, punch, water Auction begins at 6 pm.
  • Community members cordially invited to bring their favorite desserts for auction. May just drop off if unable to attend.
  • For more information: call Esther Donaldson 541-348-2242

The Feathers and Boomscooter Sat March 14th 6:15 at the Cheese Factory!

Date: 

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
To event remaining 1 day

 

THE FRETLINERS are a 4-piece band that formed in the midst of the hugely talented Colorado bluegrass scene. Their songwriting, vocals, and harmonies capture the traditional feel of Appalachia bluegrass… the mournful, harrowing high lonesome tenor, the call of a freight train, springtime in Kentucky… but their instrumentation is a contemporary style reminiscent of Tony Rice, David Grisman, and Sam Bush. In 2023, THE FRETLINERS burst onto the Colorado scene, sweeping both the Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass band competitions. Since then they’ve opened for the likes of Leftover Salmon and Sam Bush and have expanded their reach to bluegrass festivals across the country https://youtu.be/Pg-k18j8vx4 . BOOMSCOOTER will open the night with mix of original songs and covers that highlight beautiful harmonies. Read more about The Feathers and Boomscooter Sat March 14th 6:15 at the Cheese Factory!

California Honeydrops at Langlois Cheese Factory May 20-21

Date: 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
To event remaining 68 days

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR Music Fans!!! Hopefully you enjoyed the holidays and are ready to kick off the new year with some great news. We are thrilled to announce that THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS are coming home to Langlois and will be playing at the Cheese Factory on Wednesday May 20th 2026!!

Wahoo! It’s about time! There’s no such thing as too many exclamation points in this case!!!!!!!

The Honeydrops were one of the first bands to play the Cheese Factory in its early days, winning us over with their world class talent and charm. Due to their huge success and fan base, they have outgrown any venue on the South Coast but, fortunately for us, the guys have a genuine fondness for Langlois and are excited to return for a SQUEEZE into our favorite dance hall

 

Due to the overwhelming response to The California Honeydrops coming to Langlois on May 20th (resulting in a sell out within 48 hours) we are very happy to announce that the band has agreed to stick around and play a second night on Thursday May 21st!
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!
 
This is a reminder that the ‘locals only' presale window for the Thursday May 21st Honeydrops show closes tomorrow morning, Tuesday 1/27, at 10am.
 
Sales will then open up to the larger public . This is your last chance to keep it local AND get a discount.
 
The promo code - ORLUV - will still work for locals after tomorrow but may expire soon. It offers an $8 per ticket savings on ticketing fees.
 
It’s hard to have to plan so far ahead but, because there are so few tickets available, timing is a big factor.
 
Another reminder is that every attendee will need a ticket regardless of age. : (
 
 
 
 
 

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