With clear skies and summer sun, the region is blooming with possibilities. This weekend, Market Fest takes center stage as 5th Street Public Market celebrates its 50th anniversary with live music, local vendors, family activities and circus-inspired entertainment. Elsewhere around town, Paranormal Cirque returns to Eugene on its Pacific Northwest tour, and PublicHouse continues its annual Pacific Northwest Fest. Beyond Eugene, the celebrations continue with Cottage Grove’s Bohemian Mining Days, Sherwood’s Robin Hood Festival, Leaburg’s Blueberry Festival and Silverton’s Canterbury Renaissance Faire.
Top Events This Week:
July 16 – July 18
Bohemian Mining Days | Join the 67th annual mining festival celebrating Cottage Grove history. This three day event features historical reenactments, exhibits, parades, vendors, and other educational activities. | Times Vary | Coiner Park, Cottage Grove | spiritofbmd.com
Wine Valley Best Ball | This is an annual team golf tournament at Wine Valley. This event will feature both open and senior divisions in golf. | Times Vary | Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, WA
July 16 – July 19
PublicHouse Annual Pacific Northwest Fest | Food vendors will be collaborating with Whisk(e)y Lab to feature locally sourced ingredients and curate a uniquely Pacific Northwest menu. This event will feature live music by all local artists. | 11:30 am – 9 pm | PublicHouse | publichousehub.com
July 17 – July 18
Robinhood Festival | Founded in 1954, this free festival combines modern and medieval activities. Join for food, vendors, live music, parades and more. | Times Vary | Sherwood, OR | robinhoodfestival.org
July 17 – July 19
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Hillsboro Hops | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
July 17 – July 20
Paranormal Cirque Voodoo | This is a horror circus event catering to adult audiences. Hosted in a pop-up striped tent, the circus will include classic circus acts with a scary twist. | Times Vary | Valley River Center
July 18
Oregon Asian Celebration | Produced by the Asian American Council of Oregon, this event celebrates Asian cultures and heritage. There will be performances, authentic street food, hands-on crafts, artisans, and more. | 10 am – 9 pm | Alton Baker Park
July 18 – July 19
Canterbury Faire | Join for the 16th annual Canterbury Renaissance Faire. Emulating Elizabethan era summer fairs, this event is an imaginative opportunity to go back in time and engage with historical recreations. | 10 am – 6 pm | Silverton, OR | anterburyfaire.com
Market Fest | Watch the 5th Street Market turn into a community festival with live music, interactive art, vendors, and more. | Times Vary | 5th Street Public Market
Blueberry Festival at Blueberry Patch Farm | Presented by Pacific Rim Art Guild, browse art, handmade goods, and live music at this Blueberry Festival. Donated art sales will contribute to Food for Lane County. | Times Vary | Blueberry Patch Farm, Leaburg, OR
July 22 – July 26
Lane County Fair | This family friendly event will host concerts, carnival rides, and more. There will be a large ferris wheel that will give a bird’s eye view of Eugene and the entire fairgrounds. | 11 am – 11 pm, Sunday closes at 8 pm | Lane Events Center
Recurring Events:
July 16
Amazon Farmers Market | Locally produced vegetables, fruit, honey, and baked goods are offered every Thursday this summer in South Eugene. | 10 am – 2 pm | Amazon Community Center
July 17
LTD Performances at the Plaza | Join LTD’s summer concert series. There is live music and treats for this family-friendly event. | Free | 2 pm – 5 pm | LTD Eugene Station
July 18
Lane County’s Farmers Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
Eugene Saturday Market | Coinciding with the Lane County Farmers Market, the Saturday Market showcases over 250 local artisans selling handcrafted goods with an assortment of food and music. Celebrating its 57th season, it is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. | Free | 10 am – 4 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | eugenesaturdaymarket.org
July 19
Springfield Sunday Market | Every Sunday, find local farmers, food producers, artisans, and community organizations at the new Springfield Sunday Market. Support the Springfield community by shopping locally to sustain regional agriculture and small businesses. From now through October. | 9 am – 2pm | Library Parking Lot at Springfield City Hall | springfield-or.gov
Whiteaker Community Market | Open every Sunday, the Whiteaker Community Market is a neighborhood farmer and arts market showcasing the community of the Whiteaker area. | 10 am – 3 pm | Scobert Park | whiteakercommunitymarket.com
July 21
Lane County’s Tuesday Market | Providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans, it is the largest farmers market in Eugene. EBT/SNAP users are welcome with the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at every market! | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
