Calendar of Events

A celebration of lavender grown in the Pacific Northwest. During this glorious summer weekend, area lavender farms open their fields for tours, photography and painting, shopping and lectures. The McKenzie River Lavender farm, just outside Springfield offers a Lavender Labyrinth, specialty lavender products from oils to pillows, u-cut lavender and lavender refreshments.

Spend an afternoon in the valley taking in the sights and sounds of the farms. Great jams & jellies for sale along with Cedar Creek Botanicals selling herbal creations, dry medicinal herbs and live medicinal plants. Farm fresh produce will be offered at each location.

Bring a picnic dinner for the family and enjoy the alpacas in the field. As time allows there will be training demonstrations and you can see the new cria (baby) alpacas.

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!

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

Enjoy live music outside in the park. Grab a blankets and your friends and family for a fun summer evening.

As the members of Bach's congregation filed into the pews of the St. Thomas church on Good Friday 1727, little could they imagine that the music they were about to hear. Relive that profound performance with the whole Oregon Bach Festival musicians.

Artistic Director Helmuth Rilling leads international musicians in orchestral, vocal and contemporary concerts and educational programs at this Grammy-winning festival.

Celebrate with delight the world-class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprise at every turn at this unusual fair in the woods.

Fiero, Lyrica and members of Aria take the stage with the Oregon Bach Festival Chorus, Orchestra and soloists to sing Bach's masterwork under the baton of Maestro Helmuth Rilling.

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.

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Vancouver Canadians.

REI will take the mystery out of backpacking. The event will cover backpacking essentials: choosing a pack; selecting clothing; and footwear; and understanding basic gear needed to reach your destination.

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Vancouver Canadians.

Enjoy live music outside in the park by Mood Area 52, a Piazzola inspired neo-tango ensemble. Presented by Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Vancouver Canadians.

Favorite local band mixes it up with eccentric beats and bold lyrics. The musical style is “Bohemian Dub" -- broadly alternative rock, with a large number of influences including dub, electronica, folk, hip-hop, funk and pop. Enjoy this fun concert outside in the community square.

These meets are low-key and offer a variety of events. Place ribbons will be awarded to 1st-5th place finishers; all others will receive participation ribbons. Wednesdays (ages 1-12) and Thursdays (ages 13 & older). On-site registration.

A perfect alternative to a summit hike when time is short! This 2 mile route loops around Swing Hill from the north trailhead.

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.

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

Join an REI Outdoor School instructor, Brian Chenoweth, as he leads you through the basics of GPS navigation. Learn how to use your pocket-sized navigator to pinpoint your location, mark waypoints and navigate to distant points.

The second leg in the Butte Triple Crown Series. The 5k and 10k races start and finish in Skinner Butte Park in Eugene and winds it's way up and back down Skinner's Butte.

A fantastic 3-course meal featuring local producers such as Circle H Organic Farm, Fern's Edge Goat Dairy, Camas Country Mill, Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm and Tesoaria Winery.

John Mayall returns with his new band in support of back-to-back CDs, Big Man Blues (March 2012) and Smokin’ Blues (April 2012).

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.

Rob Tobias & Friends

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

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

A celebration of our local food and dessert scene with a focus on sustainability. Entertainment includes local music, cooking classes, family/children's area and a live local “Iron Chef” competition.

Blind to Reason brings their mix of roots, rock and blues to Eugene.

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

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

Chico Schwall trio. Third Friday BBQ

Bring your dinner basket and join them for old fashioned fun, wine and music!

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.

Event featuring the best quilters in Lane County and some of the best ice cream and cakes. Part of the Cottage Grove Bohemia Mining Days Celebration.

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

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.

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

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.

Enjoy a slow paced 3 mile ride through town ending at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center for ice cream treats and free bike tune ups from Hutch’s in Springfield.

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

Enjoy a beverage and free music on the patio.

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

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.

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.

Annual drag boat race at Dexter Reservoir.

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.

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