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Spring Fling Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2013 - May 26, 2013
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2nd Annual Pork Fest
May 27, 2013 - May 27, 2013

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News Releases

Travel Lane County's current and archived news releases for tourism in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region.  Peruse press releases for the visitor industry, conventions and sports in Lane County. In addition, view Lane County media coverage and media alerts.  

Industry Releases

05/06/2013 Tasting Tweetup
Social media and wine enthusiasts are invited to take part in a special Tuesday Tasting event designed to generate excitement about the region's wine industry and upcoming Memorial Day winery events.
05/03/2013 Duck Print Project
Local elementary students will celebrate the final phase of a two-year project that has created a new way to help residents and visitors explore and learn about some of Eugene's most notable historic sites.
04/09/2013 TV Contestants Join in Biggest Loser RunWalk
More than 1,300 runners and walkers will be taking part in The Biggest Loser RunWalk on Sunday, April 14 in Springfield.
04/08/2013 Lane Events Center Manager to Serve on Travel Lane County Board
Corey Buller, Interim Manager of the Lane Events Center, has been appointed to Travel Lane County's Board of Directors.
04/05/2013 Recreation Passes & Permits
Outdoor enthusiasts have access to even more resources at Travel Lane County's Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center in Springfield. The center now sells two additional passes/permits required to access public lands-Oregon State Park Passes and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Permits.
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Convention Releases

12/22/2011 New Inn at Fifth Hotel Set to Open
Travelers to Eugene will have a new lodging and meeting option unlike any other the city has seen in recent history. Incorporating the finest in high-end accommodations with the best in Northwest dining, shopping and spa amenities, the 70-room Inn at the 5th in the heart of downtown Eugene is set to open its doors in February 2012.
12/15/2011 Mobile Site Makes Planning Easy
Planners looking to host a meeting or event in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region now have access to planning tools and information all from the convenience of their smart phones.
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Sports Releases

01/30/2012 Sports Commission Launched
Before dozens of county and statewide area sports planners, venue operators, tourism leaders, public officials and University of Oregon representatives, Travel Lane County announced the official launch of the new Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports commission.
01/04/2012 SportsEvents Magazine Recognizes Eugene, Cascades & Coast
The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is among this year's recipients of the 2012 Readers' Choice Award Winners presented by SportsEvents magazine.
12/14/2011 Eugene to Host U.S. Olympic Trials and World Junior Championships
As preparations are under way to host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, Eugene continues to expand its impressive roster when it comes to hosting sporting events of the highest caliber. As preparations are under way to host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, Eugene continues to expand its impressive roster when it comes to hosting sporting events of the highest caliber.
03/08/2011 Lane County to Host New Triathlon
Lane County will be home to a new endurance sports event set for this summer in the Fern Ridge area. Pacific Sports LLC, a premier event production and sports marketing firm based in Anaheim, California, has announced that Triathlon Eugene the Oregon Challenge will be held Sunday, August 28, 2011.
06/28/2010 All American Red Heads Basketball Team Reunite
At least 20 former players of the nationally-famed All American Red Heads women’s basketball team will reunite in the local area and lace up for one more game at the 2010 FIMBA Pan-American Masters Basketball Championships July 2-10 in Springfield.
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In the News

05/01/2013 2013 April Media Mentions
Travel Lane County provided editorial assistance to a variety of media representatives resulting in destination coverage in the following publications, broadcast and online sources.
04/01/2013 2013 March Media Mentions
Travel Lane County provided editorial assistance to a variety of media representatives resulting in destination coverage in the following publications, broadcast and online sources.
03/01/2013 2013 February Media Mentions
Travel Lane County provided editorial assistance to a variety of media representatives resulting in destination coverage in the following publications, broadcast and online sources.
02/01/2013 2013 January Media Mentions
Travel Lane County provided editorial assistance to a variety of media representatives resulting in destination coverage in the following publications, broadcast and online sources.
01/01/2013 2012 December Media Mentions
Travel Lane County provided editorial assistance to a variety of media representatives resulting in destination coverage in the following publications, broadcast and online sources.
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What's New

02/07/2011 February 2011 Media Update
Update on the area's newest travel-related developments and story ideas.
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