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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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Pre's Trail X-C Challenge
August 24, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 - $20, $5 discount for OTC members
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  • Location: Alton Baker Park
  • Address: Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

The cross country event you've been waiting for. Experience Pre's Trail in a unique event that features age and ability divisions, hay bale obstacles and the most scenic race around.

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Always...Patsy Cline
August 19, 2012
  • 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

Always...Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight.

Annual Coin Show
August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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  • Location: Florence Events Center
  • Address: 715 Quince St, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.1994

Close to 50 vendors from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and as far away as Connecticut will participate. Exhibitors will display coins from the U.S. and around the world, including Greek and Roman coins, territorial gold coins and hundreds more.

Cabela's Fall Great Outdoor Days
August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Cabela's
  • Address: 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.349.5760

Bring the family to Fall Great Outdoor Days. Kids can shoot a bow in the Diamond Archery Shooting Trailer and don't miss seminars on elk hunting, fall chinook fishing, dutch oven cooking and more.

Concours D'Elegance
August 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5; children 6 and under Free
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  • Location: Village Green Resort & Gardens
  • Address: 725 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

An annual event featuring cars of exceptional quality and stature. Set in the beautiful gardens of the Village Green Resort, this is one event you don't want to miss. Fine food and beverages available without leaving the grounds.

Creswell Airport Fun Days Fly-In
August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday
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  • Location: Creswell Airport
  • Address: 83501 Melton Road, Creswell, OR 97426
  • Phone: 541.895.2913

Enjoy free airplane rides, pancake breakfast, aircraft displays, an auction, golf tournament, prizes and more!

Kelly Butte Classic
August 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $15 - $25
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  • Location: Eastgate Woodlands Park
  • Address: 512 Aspen St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

The 8K and 5K courses will start on the bike path, hit the streets for an ascent and descent of Kelly Butte, with a final section in the eastern portion of Alton Baker Park.

Lane County Fair
August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $9, $7, $6, Free kids 5 and under
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  • Location: Lane Events Center
  • Address: 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.682.4292

Here Comes The Fun! One of the Northwest's finest fairs, offering outstanding concerts, thrilling rides and games and exhibits showcasing Lane County's best.

Let's Go Camping
August 19, 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!

Mountain Bike Oregon SOLD OUT
August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • 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. Register early.

Music in the Park: Junction City Polka Band
August 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 6: 30 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Washburne Park
  • Address: Agate & 20th, Eugene, OR 97403

Grab a partner and dance the polka at this fun outdoor concert.

Roving Park Players present Five Children & It
August 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Island Park
  • Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.686.2738

When five adventurous children meet a sand fairy near their vacation home, their fondest wishes are granted; but they soon learn the truth of the saying "be careful what you wish for." Come join in the fun and surprises of this park play.

Shakespeare in the Park presents Henry VIII
August 19, 2012 - August 26, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Amazon Center
  • Address: 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR 97405

Take in the majestic pageantry, political intrigue and romance of England’s most infamous King.

The Spitfire Grill
August 19, 2012 - August 26, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $21, $19 senior/student
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  • Location: Cottage Theatre
  • Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.8001

Released on parole after 5 years in prison, a young woman makes a clean start in a small town in Wisconsin in this heart-warming 2001 musical about finding hope in the unlikeliest of places.

Triathlon Eugene: The Oregon Challenge
August 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 7 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $75 - $300
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  • Location: Richardson Park, Fern Ridge Reservoir
  • Address: 25950 Richardson Park Rd, Junction City, OR 97448

A challenging tour showcasing Lane County offering an Olympic, Sprint and youth course for participants of all ages and skill levels. Come out to swim, run & bike through beautiful countryside.

University of Oregon Soccer
August 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 1 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $2 - $5
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  • Location: Pape Field
  • Address: 1235 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97403

Come see the Ducks in their home opener against UAB.

Western Oregon Exposition Family Fair
August 19, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3
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  • Location: Western Oregon Exposition Fairgrounds
  • Address: 2000 N. Douglas St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.2411

Free games for the kids with cash prizes, hay rodeo, logging competition, livestock competition, complete with pony rides and a midway of games. Bingo, live entertainment, and terrific food.

Science Factory Children's Museum: Grossology
August 20, 2012 - August 24, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Monday - Friday, 1 - 4 p.m.
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  • Location: Science Factory Children's Museum
  • Address: 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401

Discover the science behind all of your favorite gross things! Create a wide variety of slimes, dissect a pellet of hair and bones coughed up by an owl, learn what makes your body create gas, and more. Ages 5-7.

Aufderheide Bike Tour
August 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Tuesday, 8:45 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $40
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  • Location: Campbell Community Center
  • Address: 155 High St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.6393

Enjoy this scenic ride on part of the High Cascades Scenic Route on this full-day paved ride. Experienced staff will lead this tour of this stunning scenic corridor. Helmet, a bicycle in good condition, and some riding experience required. Ages 30 and up.

Camp Putt Invitational
August 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Tuesday, 2 - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $7.50; $30 for family of 4
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  • Location: Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park
  • Address: 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403

Think you're good at mini golf? Test your skills at Camp Putt. Each registrant entered into a raffle for great prizes. Benefit for middle school sports scholarship fund.

DIVA presents Behind The Lens
August 21, 2012 - September 04, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday
  • Event Times: Tuesday, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $12, $9, $5
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  • Location: UO Baker Center Auditorium
  • Address: 325 E. 10th, Eugene, OR 97401

The Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) hosts "Behind the Lens", a weekly film seminar that explores the relationship between classic feature films and the culture in which they appeared.

Friday Night Live in the Wine Room
August 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
  • Address: 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Come enjoy a glass of wine and the music of Tim McLaughlin & Emily Jenson.

Laurie Morvan Band
August 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Tuesday, 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $7
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  • Location: Mac's Restaurant & Nightclub
  • Address: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.344.8600

Come enjoy the red-hot, blues rock of the Laurie Morvan Band.

Rock Climbing Basics
August 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Tuesday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: REI
  • Address: 306 Lawrence St., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.465.1800

Join REI for an in-store, introductory class in rock climbing. Participants will leave with an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started.

Bike Maintenance Basics
August 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: REI
  • Address: 306 Lawrence St., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.465.1800

This class is an informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle.

Cottage Grove Concert in the Park
August 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coiner Park
  • Address: 1319 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.2411

Enjoy live music outside in the park by The Vipers featuring Deb Cleveland. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Jazz By The River
August 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Roaring Rapids Pizza Co.
  • Address: 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.988.9819

Dana Heitman, of Cherry Poppin' Daddies fame, leads jazz big band Swing Shift, playing outside on the patio.

Wine, Jazz & Variety with Gus Russell and Paul Blondi
August 22, 2012 - August 29, 2012
  • Event Times: Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m.
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  • Location: Mac's Restaurant & Nightclub
  • Address: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.344.8600

Enjoy this all ages show which also features local wine tastings.

Youth Mountain Biking and Camping Adventure
August 22, 2012 - August 23, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Wednesday & Thursday
  • Event Admission: $25 - $50
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  • Location: Salmon Creek Trail
  • Address: , Oakridge, OR 97454
  • Phone: 541.485.1495

Biking & hiking through the trails, jumping in the river, spending the night around the fire & under the stars will all be part of this adventure. Guides & all necessities provided. Register online.

2012 Mayor's Art Show - Opening
August 23, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts - Jacob's Gallery
  • Address: 7th & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.5000

Come out to see this annual art show presented by the Mayor of Eugene.

Coburg Concerts in the Park
August 23, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coburg Community Grange
  • Address: 32663 E Mill St, Coburg, OR 97408

Enjoy a summer concert from Cimmeron in the park! Hot dogs, chips, corn on the cob & beverages will be sold on site. Sponsored by the Coburg Chamber of Commerce.

Michael Franti & Spearhead
August 23, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $40, $45
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  • Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater
  • Address: Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 800.992.8499

Enjoy this great show at this wonderful outdoor amphitheater with Trombone Shorty opening.

Music in the Park: The Cheeseburgers
August 23, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6: 30 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Skinners Butte Park
  • Address: Cheshire Rd, Eugene, OR 97403

This group takes on the laid back island philosophy of Jimmy Buffett. Perfect music to sit and smile to in the sun. The Cheeseburgers are a local band, playing all over the Northwest and have opened twice for Jimmy Buffett. A mix of Caribbean, Country, and Rock & Roll.

Patrick & Giri
August 23, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6 p.m.
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  • Location: Mac's Restaurant & Nightclub
  • Address: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.344.8600

Come enjoy the rock, blues and jazz fusion of Patrick & Giri.

The Silver Spurs Saloon
August 23, 2012 - September 01, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $14 - $18
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  • Location: The Red Cane Theatre
  • Address: 1077 Chambers St, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.556.4524

The ten member cast sings, dances and performs their way into your heart with a great western story of past regrets and new beginnings. Food available from the Ring of Fire.

Thursday Night Live in the Wine Room
August 23, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
  • Address: 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Come enjoy a glass of wine and the music of The Upstate Trio.

Drive-in Movie
August 24, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 per car in advance; $20 at gate
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  • Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation
  • Address: 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, OR 97478

Enjoy the movie "Footloose" (2011, rated PG-13) from the comfort of your own car. Limited to the first 100 cars. Concessions available; proceeds support the free summer movie program.

Eugene Celebration
August 24, 2012 - August 26, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday, 5 p.m. - midnight; Saturday, 11 a.m. - midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $8 - $15
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  • Location: Downtown
  • Address: , Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.681.4108

Raise the Roof! The southern Willamette Valley's largest and most celebrated civic event. Good times will return with music, family fun, food, a parade and more.

Friday Night Live in the Wine Room
August 24, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
  • Address: 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Come enjoy a glass of wine and the music of Shades of Blue.

Friday Night LIVE with Dreamdog
August 24, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Saginaw Vineyard
  • Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97455
  • Phone: 541.942.1364

Join Saginaw Vineyard for old-fashioned fun and entertainment. Delicious and reasonably priced BBQ dinners and snacks provided by Shady Oaks Catering from 6 - 8:30.

Friday Nite Fetes
August 24, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 4 - 9 p.m.
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  • Location: Sarver Winery
  • Address: 25600 Mayola Ln, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.935.2979

Sarver Winery is firing up the grill and tunes Friday evenings throughout the summer. Enjoy gourmet pizzas, delicious wine and music. No reservation necessary and you are welcome to pack your own picnic or order off the bar menu.

Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow
August 24, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 10 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10
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  • Location: Cozmic Pizza
  • Address: 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

This thrill packed stunt show features genuine human oddities, sword swallowing, the human block head, fire eating, bed of nails, the blade box , western bullwhip demonstrations, contortionists, and electrical death defying stunts. Ages 18 and up.

Musics Edge Summer Rock Camp Show
August 24, 2012
  • Recurring every 3 weeks on Friday
  • Event Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: WOW Hall
  • Address: 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.2746

Music's Edge Rock Camp ends with a full-blown, rockin' show, with all the lights and sound that would make any rock star proud.

2012 Food Toss Disc Golf Tournament fundraiser for Food for Lane County
August 25, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
  • Event Admission: Suggested donation $15-$25
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  • Location: West Alton Baker Park
  • Address: Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.915.3671

Step onto the rolling meadows of West Alton Baker Park and test your throwing skills in a disc golf tournament while raising money for a great cause - alleviating hunger in Lane County. 100% of the proceeds go directly to Food for Lane County.

3rd Annual Mother Earth Festival
August 25, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $22 - $44
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  • Location: Stillpoint Farm
  • Address: 86915 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.968.1999

Enjoy a day of celebration through music, healing arts, creative arts, ceremony, workshops, food and produce.

Big Dawg Golf Tournament
August 25, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $65 per individual, $250 per foursome, $150 for four Middlefield members, $40 juniors
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  • Location: Middlefield Golf Course
  • Address: 91 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.895.4396

Four person team best ball scramble. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Carl's Jr. lunch included.

Cabela's Big Game Classic
August 25, 2012 - August 26, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Cabela's
  • Address: 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97404
  • Phone: 541.349.5760

Gear up for fall hunting and fishing at Cabela's. There will be seminars, product demonstations and seminars by TV host and author Gary Lewis, and by local guide and expert fisherman Todd Harrington.

Coastal Community Classic
August 25, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $75
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  • Location: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
  • Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.3441

Gather your friends for a great day on the course. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, carts, and beverages on the course, a chance for prizes and a great barbecue to follow. Limited space available.

EWEB Kilowatt Klassic
August 25, 2012 - August 26, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday, 5 - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - noon
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Valley River Center, North West Parking Lot
  • Address: Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.554.3808

Willamette High School will host the annual Kilowatt Klassic electric car race where student built electric go carts race to see who can go the farthest in one hour using 72 lb. lead-acid batteries.

First Annual Driathlon
August 25, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: D Street and Aspen Street natural area
  • Address: 500 Aspen Street, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.915.2259

World's first Driathlon - you don't have to get wet. Event features 1000 meter stand up paddleboarding, 15 K bike and 5 K run.

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