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Calendar of Events

Welcome to the events calendar for the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Hundreds 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. Come join in on the fun. Please call or check the event website prior to arrival as information may change without notice.
 

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Bethel-Danebo Neighborhood Market
September 08, 2010 - October 20, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Event Times: 2 - 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Petersen Barn Community Center
  • Address: 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene, OR
  • Phone: 541.682.5521

Seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, local area information. First and third Wednesdays only.

Cottage Grove Grower's Market
September 08, 2010 - October 13, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Event Times: 4 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coiner Park
  • Address: between 12th & 15th on Main St, Cottage Grove, OR
  • Phone: 541.942.2411

Features a variety of local produce, art and crafts with special emphasis on sustainable and/or organic agriculture.

Cozmic Pizza's Free Family Night
September 08, 2010 - November 17, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Event Times: 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Cozmic Pizza
  • Address: 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.338.9333

Sit back parents, it's a young kids menu and fantastic entertainment that even you can enjoy. Funny performers, folk singers, dancing, diversity.

Ladies Night
September 08, 2010 - December 29, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Event Times: 5 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: LaVelle Club Room
  • Address: 296 E 5th Ave Ste 125, Fifth Street Public Market, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.338.9875

Offering ladies 50% off glasses of wine every Wednesday. There is a full menu of food available with weekly chef specials. Take advantage of this fun night out with your girlfriends. Call ahead for reservations.

LOL Laugh Out Loud
September 08, 2010 - December 29, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Event Times: 8 -10 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
  • Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.902.6609

Laugh Out Loud every Wednesday where they bring in paid professional to tickle your funny bone.

Tee-off Day
September 08, 2010
  • Event Times: Wednesday, noon
  • Event Admission: $3
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  • Location: Camp Putt Adventure Golf/Havin' Fun, Inc.
  • Address: 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.736.4444

If you’re 50 and older and would like to try your hand at playing 18 holes of golf without having to tackle the challenge of playing a major golf course, Willamalane has just ticket for you. Includes hot dog and a drink.

Boulevard Grill Cruise-in
September 09, 2010 - September 23, 2010
  • Event Times: 5 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: The Boulevard Grill
  • Address: 2123 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.686.2020

Open to all classic and collector car enthusiasts. People's choice award for best overall car, winner gets a $25 gift card to the Grill. Gather on the outdoor deck and talk about cars.

English & Scottish Country Dancing
September 09, 2010
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Veteran's Memorial Ballroom
  • Address: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.485.3503

Learn dancing as seen in Jane Austen movies. All ages welcome, no partner necessary. Find out about their classes and balls.

Group Cycling with Fearless Flyer Graham
September 09, 2010 - October 28, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Event Times: 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: A Taste Gourmet Bistro, Catering & Deli
  • Address: 270 W 6th Ave, Junction City, OR 97448
  • Phone: 541.998.2580

A group bicycle ride exploring the outskirts of Junction City. Return by 7 p.m. and enjoy a pint or dinner and a game of darts. Helmet required.

Mark Alan
September 09, 2010 - December 30, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Event Times: 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Sixth Street Grill
  • Address: 55 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.485.2961

Award-winning acoustic artist and local favorite Mark Alan is back. Come see him perform live.

Oregon Quarter Horse Association Fall Spectacular
September 09, 2010 - September 12, 2010
  • Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
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  • Location: Oregon Horse Center
  • Address: 90751 Prairie Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 503.539.7909

The American Quarter Horse Association-approved show will test the horse and rider's abilities in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Plus halter classes with judging based on balance, muscling and breed characteristics.

Science Pub
September 09, 2010
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Cozmic Pizza
  • Address: 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 503.797.4517

Learn about science and have a good time doing it. Topic is "The Stuff of Life." Raghu Parthasarathy, PhD, assistant professor in the UO Physics Department, asks what are you made of? Explore topics in biophysics.

Thursday Night Live
September 09, 2010
  • Event Times: Thursday, 5 - 11 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
  • Address: 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.684.9463

Enjoy the Cowboy Gypsy Party of Brook Adams and his Swinging Marmalukeys at 7 p.m. Famous free munchies.

Tiny Tots Open House
September 09, 2010 - September 13, 2010
  • Recurring every week day
  • Event Times: Thursday - Friday & Monday, 9 a.m. - noon
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Tiny Tots
  • Address: 2200 Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.343.1413

Come play at an indoor playground for families with children birth through 5. Also located at 834 Monroe St.

Wet Hop Ale Release
September 09, 2010
  • Event Times: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene City Brewery/Rogue Public House
  • Address: 844 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.345.4155

Taste fresh Willamette Valley hops from Rogue's hopyard, direct from farm to pint in two weeks.

Cozy Evening Concerts
September 10, 2010
  • Event Times: Friday, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: The Supreme Bean Coffee Co
  • Address: 2864 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.485.2700

South Fork performs contemporary vocal harmonies.

Fast Forward: The Mayor’s Teen Art Show Opening Reception
September 10, 2010
  • Event Times: Friday, 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Maude Kerns Art Center
  • Address: 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
  • Phone: 541.345.1571

Mayor Kitty Piercy will announce the winner of the Mayor’s Choice Award. Artist Marianne Walker presents a special demonstration of copic markers.

Florence Rods 'n' Rhodies
September 10, 2010 - September 12, 2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Old Town
  • Address: Bay St, Florence, OR 97439

Old Town comes alive with the sights and sounds of some of America's best rods and custom cruisers 1972 and older. Rhody Cruisers poker run, car show, cruise and a street dance fill up your weekend.

Friday Night Flights
September 10, 2010 - December 17, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Event Times: 6 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: LaVelle Vineyards
  • Address: 89697 Sheffler Rd, Elmira, OR 97437
  • Phone: 541.935.9406

Come enjoy free wine tasting of selected flights of award winning wines. Live music by different artists every week, including Brooks Robertson, Gus Russell & Laurie Hammond, and Jackie Jae & Jason Cowsill. Meals available for purchase from Devour.

Friday Oregon Wine Tasting & Food Pairings
September 10, 2010 - November 19, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Event Times: 4 - 6 p.m.
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  • Location: SweetWaters on the River
  • Address: 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.341.3462

Sample a weekly choice of Oregon wines. A small plate menu is available to pair with the wines. At Valley River Inn.

Friday Swing Dance Practice
September 10, 2010 - December 17, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Event Times: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: BNWA Studios
  • Address: 1144 Willagillespie Rd #4, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.525.0255

If you are interested in becoming a better dancer, practicing and sharing what you learn with other dancers is the best way. All levels welcome. Swing era music will be played.

Glass Odyssey Opening Reception
September 10, 2010
  • Event Times: Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Kathleen Jensen Gallery in the Springfield Museum
  • Address: 590 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.726.2300

Opening reception for the exhibit of Kathleen Gaffney's exquisite private collection of fine art glass from more than seven countries. Classical guitarist Ricardo Cardenas will perform. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Let's Build It Together Block Party
September 10, 2010
  • Event Times: Friday, 3 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Address: E Broadway between Pearl St & Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401

Eugene's Historic Broadway & Pearl District is hosting block party to benefit LCC's downtown campus. Join them for a day of live music, food and drinks, educational classes and more.

Live Glassblowing
September 10, 2010 - December 18, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: 6 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Studio West
  • Address: 245 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.683.9378

Experience the exciting world of hot glass in motion, in addition to a multitude of contemporary art works. Demonstrations can be viewed directly from the main gallery floor.

Shedd Institute Community Music School Open House
September 10, 2010
  • Event Times: Friday, 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
  • Address: 868 High St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.6526

Free lessons, building tours, refreshments and a raffle for a $35 gift certificate to The Shedd Insitute.

Springfield Farmers' Market
September 10, 2010 - October 08, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Event Times: 3 - 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Address: between 5th & 6th on Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.345.7106

Fresh fruit and veggies, educational workshops, live music and fun for the kids. It'll grow on you.

Twilight Tasting
September 10, 2010 - November 19, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Event Times: 6 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Sweet Cheeks Winery
  • Address: 27007 Briggs Hill Rd, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.349.9463

Complimentary tasting of Oregon artisan cheeses paired with award-winning wines.

Veneta's Downtown Farmers Market
September 10, 2010 - September 24, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Event Times: 2 - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Address: Territorial Hwy & W Broadway, Veneta, OR
  • Phone: 541.409.9678

Cut flowers, eggs, locally grown meats, local and seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, baked goods, fresh herbs, plants and more.

Wine & Dine at the Dunes
September 10, 2010 - December 25, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: 3 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free, $6 - $12 wine flights
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  • Location: The Bistro at Ocean Dunes Golf Links
  • Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.3232

Each weekend enjoy a unique tasting flight of 3 to 6 wines from Oregon and around the world, based on a particular theme. The flights can be enjoyed with dinners by Chef Pat Teel, or alone.

64th Annual Singin'est Night of the Year
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $18, $14
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  • Location: Sheldon High School
  • Address: 2455 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.729.4630

Featuring the Cascade Chorus with an encore presentation of The Pirate Package. Plus Social Insecurity and It's About Time. Special tribute for 9/11.

Barn Dinner
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $65
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  • Location: Furrer Farms
  • Address: 82467 Howe Ln, Creswell, OR 97426
  • Phone: 541.895.5885

Foodies, farmers and winemakers all dine together in the 19th century restored barn. Paella is on the menu. Guest winemaker is Jonathan Scott from J. Scott.

Booked for the Evening
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday
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  • Location: Eugene Public Library
  • Address: 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.338.7018

An evening of celebration for the Eugene Public Library. Enjoy fine food, great conversation, music, art and several surprise authors and guests.

Cawood's Carnival for the Cure
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free, 12/$10 or 30/$20 game tickets
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  • Location: Cawood parking lot behind the building
  • Address: 1200 High St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.484.7052

Old-fashioned family carnival with food, games, raffles, cakewalk, a VIP dunk tank and much more. All proceeds to benefit the 2010 Komen Eugene Race for the Cure on October 10, 2010.

Cow Pasture Golf
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $50 advance, $55 day of, free to watch
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  • Location: Bob Artz Memorial Park
  • Address: 7807 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
  • Phone: 541.736.4544

This nine-hole golf tournament in a cow pasture is a fundraiser. Twosomes, composed of one adult and one youth, will shoot through brush, rocks, gopher holes and cow pies. Anything can be used for a club; however, no golf bags are allowed. Includes BBQ lunch.

Crescent Village Market
September 11, 2010 - October 30, 2010
  • 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: Crescent Village Market
  • Address: Crescent Ave & Shadowview, Eugene, OR 97408
  • Phone: 541.206.4498

Featuring local and Northwest artists, crafters, farmers, vintage, antiques, collectables, imports, live music and food vendors. Come join the fun.

Emerald Valley Opry
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 6 p.m.; house band 5:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6, $5 seniors
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  • Location: Willamette High School Powers Auditorium
  • Address: 1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.514.1575

For your enjoyment on the country stage: Kerry Grombacher, Chris & Rudi Booher families, Larry Wilder, Up River Boys, Slow Ponies. Proceeds go to the Bethel Schools' Music Program.

Eugene Memorial Wall Re-Dedication
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Skinner Butte Park
  • Address: Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.338.4074

The Veterans Memorial Monument Wall, originally dedicated in 1996, now has the names of those Oregonians lost in battle during Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Please carpool.

Family Waldo Lake Canoe
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $15
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  • Location: River House Outdoor Program
  • Address: 301 N Adams St, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.682.5333

Explore the southern shore and coves of one of the purest lakes in the world in the 29-foot canoe Spirit of Eugene. Ages 9 and up.

Feartured Artist Reception: Denise Sanders
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Backstreet Gallery
  • Address: 1421 Bay St, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.8980

Reception for lampwork and jewlery artist, Denise Sanders.

Fern Ridge Library Celebration & Book Sale
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Fern Ridge Library
  • Address: 88026 Territorial Rd, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.935.7512

Chatfield Room rededication, Friends of the Library book sale, refreshments, prizes, scavenger hunts and author readings by Catherine Smith, Paul Semonin and Bruce Klepinger.

Florence Old Town Market
September 11, 2010 - October 30, 2010
  • 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.

Freedom Walk
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. (registration 8 a.m.)
  • Event Admission: $25
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  • Location: Maurie Jacobs Park
  • Address: Fir Ln, Eugene, OR 97401

A 7K walk/run to help women break free from abuse and addiction. Benefits Hannah's House Teen Challenge in their efforts to help women with children. Fee includes t-shirt and BBQ. Family friendly.

Grandparents Day Celebration
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Springfield Public Library
  • Address: 225 N 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.726.3766

Children are invited to bring the special older people in their lives to hear storyteller Mark Lewis tell a lively story, followed by crafts, refreshments and a photo opportunity.

Hideaway Bakery's Saturday Farmers Market
September 11, 2010 - October 30, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Behind Mazzi's & Hideaway Bakery
  • Address: 3377 E Amazon Dr, Eugene, OR
  • Phone: 541.868.1982

Featuring local organic produce. Fresh turkey, chicken, duck and goose eggs. Goat cheese, jerky and herbs. Fresh pork. Enjoy fresh organic coffee, breads and gourmet sandwiches from Hideaway Bakery.

Late Summer Harvest Cooking Class
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $50
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  • Location: McKenzie Orchards Bed and Breakfast Inn
  • Address: 34694 McKenzie View Dr, Springfield, OR 97478
  • Phone: 541.515.8153

Learn to use the bounties of late summer in easy and delicious ways. You'll enjoy Karen's many technique tips for roasting and preparing vibrant peppers into a soup and a main course, and ripe, juicy tomatoes into a sauce and a delectable salad.

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Show
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday - Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Lane Events Center, Home of the Lane County Fair
  • Address: 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.484.7350

Who will be best in show? Come check out a variety of dog breeds.

Oregon vs. Tennessee Watch Party
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $20, $10 age 13 - 17, free 12 & under
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  • Location: Peace Health Riverbend Annex
  • Address: 123 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 800.245.0245

Join the Docs & Ducks to watch UO play at Tennessee at 4 p.m. Meet UO President, Dr. Richard Lariviere; enjoy Football, Food, and Fundraising; big screen TV's; Kid's Fun Zone; cheerleaders and prizes.

Pears, Fabulous Pears
September 11, 2010
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $8
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  • Location: University of Oregon Urban Farm
  • Address: 1475 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403

Join Slow Food Eugene and Slow Food Corvallis in discovering and tasting a sample of the more than 2,000 varieties of pear cultivars. Plus USDA experts and an appropriate representation of wines, cheeses and chocolates.

Race: Cross Over SR
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday - Sunday
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  • Location: Lane Community College (LCC)
  • Address: 4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR

CCX stage race. All categories.

Saturday Market
September 11, 2010 - November 13, 2010
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Event Times: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Park Blocks
  • Address: 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.686.8885

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

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