Summer is in full swing across Lane County, and this week’s lineup offers something for everyone. Celebrate Pride Month, catch the opening performances of the Oregon Bach Festival, cheer on the Eugene Emeralds, explore the Florence Kite Festival, watch rowers compete at Dexter Reservoir, or head to Oakridge for Mountain Bike Oregon. From live theater and improv to art walks, farmers markets, baseball tournaments, and pirate-themed adventures at the Oregon Renaissance Faire, there are plenty of ways to get out and experience the best of Eugene, Springfield, and beyond.
June 25
Florence Kite Festival at Driftwood Shores | This is a four-day coastal celebration that showcases professional kite flying. There will also be opportunities for public kite flying along with nighttime light shows. | Times Vary | Driftwood Shores Resort
June 25 – June 28
Mountain Bike Oregon | This 3-day mountain bike festival on one of the pacific northwest’s best singletracks. There will be camping, bike vendors, and complimentary drinks. There will also be opportunities to demo the industry’s best mountain bikes. | 3-Day Event | Oakridge, OR | mtboregon.com
Emeralds Baseball Game | Eugene Emeralds vs Everett Aquasox | Times Vary | PK Park | milb.com/eugene
June 26 – June 28
US Rowing Northwest Masters Regional Championships | Watch local rowing clubs compete against rowing clubs from across the west coast. This competition will showcase athletes between the ages of 21-85+. Admission is free and there will be food and merchandise available on site. | 7:30 am | Dexter Reservoir
NSS Space Trek: A Scriptless Voyage | Presented by VLT’s No Script Society, this is a themed improv show that takes people on a voyage across space for an unscripted adventure. | Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm & Sunday at 2 pm | The Very Little Theater
June 26 – July 11
Chicago LIVE at the Actors Cabaret of Eugene | Murder and mayhem take the stage as Eugene’s Actors Cabaret presents the musical Chicago. Taking place during the roaring twenties, two women on death row compete for the headline spotlight as they go on trial and seek fame through infamy. | Fridays and Saturdays, Times Vary | Actors Cabaret and Annex | actorscabaret.org
June 27
Eugene Pride Festival | Eugene and Springfield’s annual Pride festival celebrates members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. There will be live music, performances, activities, and plenty of vendors to support the arts and culture of the local queer community. | 11 am – 7 pm | Lane Events Center
June 27
Pub Sing at Drop Bear Brewery | Family friendly singalong event of folk tunes, Irish music, and classic
pub shanties. | 7:30 pm – 9 pm | Drop Bear Brewery | dropbearbrewery.com
June 27 – June 28
Oregon Renaissance Faire: Pirate Weekend | The Vale of Dunrose opens its gates for a journey back in time and across realms. Don your pirate hats and stretch out your sea legs to join a crew of swashbuckling rogues for Pirate Weekend. | 10 am – 7 pm | Canby, OR | .oregonfaire.com
June 27 – July 12
Oregon Bach Festival | The Oregon Bach Festival is a Eugene based music festival that showcases and celebrates the work of Johann Sebastion Bach. | Various Times and Locations | oregonbachfestival.org
July 1 – July 5
Papa’s Pizza American Legion Tournament | This 50th annual invitational is a five-day baseball tournament featuring teams from across the West Coast. | Times Vary | Swede Johnson Stadium | eugenechallengers.com
RECURRING EVENTS
June 26
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
June 27
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
June 28
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/
June 30
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! Roller skating hosted by Roller Village will be available this week at the market. | Free | 9 am – 2 pm | Farmers Market Pavilion at 8th Ave & Oak St | lanecountyfarmersmarket.org
July 2
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
