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Calendar of Events

Welcome to the events calendar for the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Thousands of events take place each year. Music and ethnic festivals, Broadway performances, museums, sporting events and guided hikes are some of the exciting events that happen here.
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10th Annual Buffalo BBQ
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $12
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  • Location: St. Mark Catholic Church
  • Address: 1760 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.689.0725

Silent auction, raffle, great music and a delicious buffalo roast dinner. Both roast dinner and burger dinner available.

14th Annual Springfield Cruz
July 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $30 per vehicle entry, free to watch
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  • Location: Fin's Drive-In 4090 Main St; Briggs Middle School, 2350 Yolanda Ave.; Downtown Springfield
  • Address: Downtown, Springfield, OR 97477

"Hang-Out" at Fins Drive-In. First 500 cars - 1976 and older vehicles only. Cruise winds its way through downtown on Saturday night.

Baby Gramps
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Granary Pizza and Nightclub
  • Address: 259 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Baby Gramps is an amazing amalgamation of Mississippi John Hurt, Uncle Dave Macon, Charlie Patton, Blind Blake, Captain Beefheart, the Tuvan Throat Singers and Popeye.

Bad Mitten Orchestre CD Release Show
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $8 advance
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  • Location: WOW Hall
  • Address: 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.2746

Often described as "lyrical folk cabaret", Bad Mitten Orchestre's music features a blend of Americana and Gypsy roots. With special guests Water Tower Bucket Boys.

Beat the Heat Concerts
July 21, 2012 - July 28, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
  • Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.7529

Come to Three Rivers Casino this summer and enjoy concerts every weekend in July.

Bi-Mart Summer Clash
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 Saturday, $12 Sunday, $20 weekend pass
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  • Location: Dexter Reservoir
  • Address: , Lowell, OR 97452
  • Phone: 541.923.2323

Annual drag boat race at Dexter Reservoir.

Bohemia Mining Days
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coiner Park
  • Address: N 12th St & E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.5064

A historical celebration of the discovery of gold. Vendors, live entertainment, carnival and food. Gold panning, Grand Miners and Bloomers parades, Native American exhibition. Sunday morning pancake breakfast is not to be missed.

Coburg Golden Years
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coburg Community Grange
  • Address: 32663 E Mill St, Coburg, OR 97408
  • Phone: 541.343.9875

Experience a variety of arts and crafts, food booths, unique music and a celebration parade.

Cool at the Coast Summer Golf Spectacular
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $89
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  • Location: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
  • Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.3232

This is the third annual Florence Rotary Golf fund raiser. This fund raiser is used primarily to help eradicate Polio in the world. $25k Hole In One prize with many other great prizes. Price includes 18 holes, lunch and drinks. Shotgun start.

Eugene Emeralds Baseball
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 - $12
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  • Location: PK Park
  • Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.5367

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Boise Hawks.

Eugene Symphony in the Park
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free, ticket required
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  • Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater
  • Address: Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.9487

Enjoy the beautiful melodies of the symphony under the big summer sky for the groups fourth annual outdoor performance. Danail Rachev will lead the orchestra and guest soprano Laura Wayte in a performance including works by Copland, Joplin, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Williams and more!

Kidical Mass!
July 21, 2012 - October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: various locations around Eugene
  • Address: , Eugene, OR 97401

A family fun ride with trailers, trail-a-bikes, Xtracycles, tandems, oh my! We'll ride legal, safe, and hoot it up. Helmets are heavily encouraged (and legally required for the tikes). Location rotates per month. Check website for details.

Let's Go Camping
July 21, 2012 - August 25, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday, 4 p.m. - Sunday, noon
  • Event Admission: $20 per family
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  • Location: At various State Parks
  • Address: OR
  • Phone: 888.953.7677

Oregon Parks and Recreation District hosts fun filled camping weekends for novice campers and families at various Oregon State Park throughout the summer. With extra gear for you, there's plenty of fun for adults and children. S'more included!

Monty Python's SPAMALOT
July 21, 2012 - July 28, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show
  • Event Admission: $21 - $41.95
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  • Location: Actors Cabaret of Eugene
  • Address: 996 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.683.4368

Enjoy the Northwest premiere of this hilarious and award-winning theater show.

Mountain Bike Oregon
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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  • Location: Greenwaters Park
  • Address: 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.968.5397

Three full days of unequaled single-track riding with fully supported ride options that leave from camp. 500 miles of the world's best single-track trails, hundreds of cyclists, camping along the Willamette River, three meals/day, free beer garden, free demo bikes, clinics, mechanics and more. Also August 17-19. Register early.

Movie in the Park: The Mighty Ducks
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Trainsong Park
  • Address: Bell Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this outdoor film.

North American Model Boat Association District Race
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene Sand and Gravel
  • Address: 3000 N Delta Hwy, Eugene, OR 97408

NAMBA District 8 race for radio controlled model boats. Scale models of full size race boats that are powered by nitromethane, gas engines and fast electric motors, reaching speeds of 70 mph!

OASM Air Fair - Static Display Aircraft Show
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $5 kids 18 & under, $30 family with 2 or more kids
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  • Location: Oregon Air & Space Museum
  • Address: 90377 Boeing Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.461.1101

2-day event showcases several different aircraft including Douglas A-26 Invader, F-16 Fighting Falcon, Fairchild 24, Beech T-34 Mentor, and a 1937 Piper J-2 Cub. Admission includes museum self-tour privledges.

Poetry Open Mike
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene Public Library
  • Address: 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.5450

The reading will include featured poets C. Steven Blue, Jennifer Chambers, Ralph Salisbury, and Ingrid Wendt.

Ranch To River Run
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $20 - $35
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  • Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
  • Address: 205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

A scenic 5K (3.1 miles) run through filbert orchards and finishing at Island Park.

Run For The Kids
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 - $25
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  • Location: Holt Park
  • Address: 5th & A St, Creswell, OR 97426
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

The 8K course winds through country roads in Creswell and down its main street. The 5K course skips the Butte Road loop. No dogs in this event, please.

Sand Master Jam
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Sand Master Park
  • Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.6006

The annual Sand Master Jam is the longest running sandboard competition in the world. Come and watch the best of the best compete in this amazing sport. Everyone is welcome to participate or spectate!

Skate Competition @ Cal Young
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5, free to watch
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  • Location: Cal Young Skatepark
  • Address: 2555 Gilham Road, Eugene, OR 97408

All ages and abilities welcome. Register at 4 p.m. If under 18, a parent must register participant. Enjoy the competition along with hot dogs, prizes and music.

Slabtown vs. Lemati or The Feud That Made "Going Postal" Popular
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: Cottage Theatre
  • Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.8001

This family-friendly melodrama features youth actors ages 9 – 14 and takes place during Cottage Grove’s annual Bohemia Mining Days Festival. Back in the 1880s, the towns of Slabtown and Lemati occupied opposite sides of the Willamette River in what is now Cottage Grove. They argued about a lot of things, including where to site the new post office.

Springfield SummerFair
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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  • Location: Island Park
  • Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.736.4544

Fourth annual summer festival featuring PetFair, FamilyFair, BroilerFair and more. Enjoy live music each day along with fun family activities and delicious food.

The Dirty Dash
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $45 - $50
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  • Location: Mount Pisgah
  • Address: 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405

You can't be afraid to get a little dirty at this 4-mile obstacle course type race. Look out for mud pits, water balloons and more twists and turns with each step. Fun for all ages. Little one's can join in the mess with the Piglet Plunge.

The Fantasticks
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $25 season tickets
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  • Location: Florence Playhouse
  • Address: 208 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.1675

The world's longest running musical with a total of 17,162 performances over 42 years. The charming story of two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.

The Silver Spurs Saloon
July 21, 2012 - August 11, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Thursday - Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $18, $16, $12
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  • Location: The Red Cane Theatre
  • Address: 1075 Chambers St, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.556.4524

A country musical about prodigals, old flames, and hilarious new characters who meet, brawl, and find love in the true tradition of song and dance! Matinee July 21 at 2 p.m.

Truck Stop Honeymoon & Jake's Big Mistake
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: Sam Bond's Garage
  • Address: 407 Blair, Eugene, OR 97405

Truckstop Honeymoon play tough, funny, hi-octane songs about interstates, pinball arcades and true love.

Veneta's 50th Anniversary Celebration
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Veneta City Park
  • Address: East Broadway, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.935.2191

Celebrate Veneta's 50th birthday! Live entertainment featuring the Sugar Beets. Free swim sessions at Veneta Community Pool, fun for the family, great food and much more.

Exhibits & Shows


Nick Sixkiller: The Man Behind the Mic
July 21, 2012 - June 23, 2013
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $2 - $8
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3024

Nick Sixkiller is a powwow MC, radio DJ and advocate in Eugene who seeks to connect native and non-native people through his service in the community. Learn more about this amazing local leader.

Out in Space, Back in Time: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope
July 21, 2012 - February 10, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3; $2 seniors & youth; $8 families; Free on Wednesdays & to staff, students, children, faculty
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.5083

The Hubble Telescope takes amazingly clear pictures of objects beyond Earth. From our close neighbors in space to the distant Rose Galaxies, discover the universe in this exhibit of photographs.

Russel Wong: The Big Picture
July 21, 2012 - August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Sunday, 11a.m. - 5p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5; $3 seniors; free students, members & UO faculty/staff with ID
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  • Location: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
  • Address: 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3027

UO graduate Russel Wong strives to distinguish his work by re-defining and re-styling glamorous figures with greater depth, texture, and imagination. He has photographed for Vogue, Nike and Time.

Tidewaters by Rich Bergeman
July 21, 2012 - November 04, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3; $2 seniors & youth; $8 families; Free on Wednesdays & to staff, students, children, faculty
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  • Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
  • Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3024

Bergeman's photographs document his exploration of the light, landscape and way of life that once flourished along the navigable rivers of Oregon's Coast Range.

Tough by Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West
July 21, 2012 - September 09, 2012
  • Event Times: Tuesday & Thursday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5, $3 seniors 62+; Free for members, students and faculty
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  • Location: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
  • Address: 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3027

A exhibition and accompanying publication by Eugene based artist, Lynda Lanker, presenting portraits and stories of the more than fifty women, from thirteen western states, who gain their sustenance and livelihood from the land.

Weird and Wonderful: Lane County Highlights and Footnotes
July 21, 2012 - September 15, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3
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  • Location: Lane County Historical Society and Museum
  • Address: 740 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.682.4242

An exhibit featuring the county's notable oddities, superlative scenery, cinematic moments, and surprising personalities.

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Hideaway Bakery Market
July 21, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Behind Mazzi's Restaurant
  • Address: 3377 E Amazon, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.686.1982

Year-round farmers' market featuring local organic produce, meats, cheeses, herbs and more. Also enjoy fresh organic coffee, breads and gourmet sandwiches.

University of Oregon Campus Tours
July 21, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Ford Alumni Center / UO Alumni Association 
  • Address: 1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.346.3201

Student Ambassadors offer 90-minute walking tours of the main campus. Available year-round except holidays.

Markets


Florence Local Organic Farmers Market
July 21, 2012 - October 27, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Pro Lumber
  • Address: 310 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.268.4712

Local, weekly farmer's market selling produce, goods and crafts.

Florence Old Town Market
July 21, 2012 - October 28, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Old Town Boardwalk
  • Address: 1499 Bay St, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.206.4498

Featuring local and Northwest artists, crafters, farmers, fishermen, imports, live music and food vendors. Come join the fun next to the Siuslaw River.

Spencer Creek Community Growers Market
July 21, 2012 - October 06, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Spencer Creek Grange
  • Address: 86013 Lorane Hwy, Eugene, OR
  • Phone: 541.341.1709

Weekly farmers' market featuring locally grown fruit, meat and fresh eggs. Also enjoy market crafts.

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