Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets as the summer events continue and bring events to the grassy stage. As July bleeds into August, the monthly markets, museum tours, and art walks collide in a single weekend. Celebrate our local artisans and check out the annual Shakespeare in the Park, which returns to Amazon Community Center for this year’s performance of “The Winter’s Tale.” Also this weekend, Eugene’s anticipated Porchfest will take over participating neighborhoods for this two-day music festival.
Top Events This Week:
July 30
Relief Nursery Taste of Oakway | This event showcases local food, wine, and live music within the Oakway Center Courtyard. | 6 – 8 pm | Oakway Center Heritage Courtyard
July 30 – July 31
Thistle National Championships | This competition highlights the national sailing regatta race and is hosted by Eugene Yacht Club. There will be live music, raffles, and a banquet at Deepwoods to conclude the racing. | Times Vary | Fern Ridge Reservoir
July 30 – August 2
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Tri-City Dust Devils | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
August 1
Maude’s 150th Birthday Party | Celebrating the legacy of artist Maude I. Kerns, the Maude Kerns Art Center is hosting an event to showcase works from their permanent Maude I. Kerns collection. This event also features art activities, birthday cake, and other refreshments. | Free | 2 – 4 pm | Maude Kerns Art Center | mkartcenter.org
August 1 – August 2
Eugene PorchFest | During this two-day event, 140 bands will perform in this community-run music festival. Bands will perform on the porches and lawns of participating neighborhoods. Be sure to bring your lawn chair. | eugeneporchfest.com
August 1 – August 23
Shakespeare in the Park: “The Winter’s Tale” | Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.” This is a family friendly event. | Weekly Saturdays and Sundays 6 – 8:15 pm | Amazon Community Center’s Outdoor South Lawn Amphitheater and Park
August 4 – August 9
World Athletics U20 Championships | The World Championships return to Track Town USA to celebrate the 21st edition of the event. This athletic experience showcases rising track and field stars from across the world. | Times Vary | Hayward Field
Recurring Events:
July 31
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
Cottage Grove Last Friday ArtWalk | Walk through downtown Historic Grove for a showcase of local art with light refreshments provided. The Cottage Grove ArtWalk is celebrating over 10 years of highlighting the creativity of its community. | 6 pm – 8 pm | The Axe and Fiddle, Cottage Grove
August 1
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
Pop-up Artisan Craft Market | Just a couple of blocks away from the Saturday market, Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile is hosting a market event with a selection of local artisans and makers. There will be complimentary tea and featured vendors such as Firn Handcrafted and GypsyBleu Arts & Florals. | 11 am – 4 pm | Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile
Eugene Warehouse District Art Hop | The Art Hop is Eugene’s newest open studio event, held on the first Saturday of every month. Featuring 14 venues, the event will host live music, gallery and studio access, and artist demonstrations. | 10 am – 9 pm | Eugene’s Warehouse District, West Eugene | warehousedistrictarthop.com
First Saturday JSMA Tour | Enjoy a gallery walk through of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art led by an exhibition interpreter every first Saturday of the month. | Free with admission | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | jsma.uoregon.edu
August 2
Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Makers Market | Every first Sunday, this market provides a space for Native and Indigenous artists to share and sell arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, body products, and more. | Free Admission | 10 am – 5 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion
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. This week features Farmers Market Week Food Demos & Squash Derby. | 10 am – 3 pm | Scobert Park | whiteakercommunitymarket.com
August 3
First Monday Hult Center Tour | Come get a backstage glimpse of the Hult Center with a guided tour. Be sure to reserve your tickets online ahead of time. Every first Monday. | Free | 11 am – 12 pm | Hult Center | hultcenter.org
August 4
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
August 6
The Golden Hour Night Market | On the first Thursday each month, the Golden Hour Night Market is a summer series that turns the Farmers Market Pavilion into a lively evening market. There will be live music, roller skating, food vendors, small businesses, and artists. | 4 pm – 8 pm | Farmer’s Market Pavilion
