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🎟️ Get ready for the fair

🎟️ Get ready for the fair

Get ready for the fair, world records fall in Eugene, and your event lineup

Derek Carlson
July 08, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

Good morning, Eugene! Who’s ready for the fair this weekend?

In today’s Eugene Buzz:

🎟️ Get ready for the fair
🏃 World records fall
📆 Your event lineup for the week

Let’s get to it.

-Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

🏃‍♂️ Records fall over the weekend

The Prefontaine Classic lived up to the hype once again as one of the premier track meets of the year, as two world records fell at Hayward Field over the course of Saturday’s events. Faith Kipyegon lowered her own 1,500m world record while Beatrice Chebet took the top spot on the all-time list in the 5,000m.

💫 Get ready for the County Fair

Dust off your fairy wings and pack your glitter as the Oregon Country Fair is back, and it’s every bit as wild, whimsical, and delightfully weird as you remember. Just a short drive west of Eugene, the fair runs Friday through Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM each day, with nonstop music, parades, puppet shows, aerialists, art installations, food stalls, and the best people-watching around.

Tickets must be purchased in advance as there are no sales at the gate. Daily passes are $60, and a full weekend pass will run you $150. Kids 12 and under get in free with an adult, and there are discounts for seniors and folks with disabilities.

Expect 17+ stages with everything from folk and funk to fire dancing and street theater, over 300 artisan booths full of handmade treasures, and all your favorite county fair eats.

Parking costs $15, but free shuttle buses will run regularly from Valley River Center and Eugene Station to help you skip the stress.

More info and tickets at oregoncountryfair.org.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

🔭 Opening of Cosmic Illuminations: An Astrophotography Odyssey: Cosmic Illuminations is lighting up the walls at Community Cup Coffee all month long, and it’s worth a visit. The show pairs stunning astrophotography, actual images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, with dreamy watercolor interpretations that turn deep space into something soft, colorful, and a little bit surreal.

From the Heart Nebula to the Andromeda Galaxy, each piece invites you to pause, sip your coffee, and drift a little further into the stars. Prints and watercolors are available if you feel like taking a piece of the universe home.

If you want to meet the mind behind the magic, artist Genevieve Ma’yet on hand to talk about her art on Saturday, July 20th.

💛 Hearts for Hospice: If you’re not familiar with Hearts for Hospice in Springfield, now’s the time to change that. This local nonprofit runs a stellar resale shop and a warehouse full of gently used medical equipment, furniture, clothing, and more—all donated, all affordable, and all supporting an incredibly good cause.

Need a hospital bed, walker, or wheelchair, and insurance isn’t covering it? They’ve got you. Want to snag some stylish secondhand finds or score a new favorite mug? Head to the shop. Inventory changes constantly, and everything sold helps fund hospice and palliative care programs, grief support, and end-of-life education right here in Lane County.

Resale Shop: 444 Main St. | Wed–Sat, 10am–4pm
Warehouse: 177 S. 14th St. | Tues 10am–1pm & Thurs 12–3pm

They’re always looking for more volunteers, too!

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday 7.8

🐸 July Wetland Wander: Learn all about dragonflies and damselflies at this month’s wetland wander with WREN. 9 AM Mt. Pisgah Arboretum

🌮 Bingo & Tacos: Bingo and tacos go together like peanut butter & jelly. That’s probably why The Bier Stein hosts their bingo and tacos night every week! 7 PM The Bier Stein

🫶 Friendship Bracelet Party: Get together with your besties at Abby’s Legendary Pizza for a friendship bracelet-making party. 12 PM Abby’s Legendary Pizza

🤝 Networking Meetup: Build those business connections at this free networking meetup hosted by ONE. 3:30 PM Dickie Jo’s

🎶 Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy: Have you put off hitting up any of the Oregon Bach Fest shows? Well, you’d best get on it before they’re done until next year. This performance will be by the Strangeland Family Youth Choral. 7:30 PM Beall Concert Hall

Wednesday 7.9

🙃 Priceless Bad Advice: The doctor is in. Ever wanted to visit a stand where all your life’s questions could be answered…poorly? Now’s your chance at this pop-up advice stand. 6 PM Owen Rose Garden

👪️ Walk It Off with the Y: Get out and get moving with the Y. This week, you can bring the whole crew as the theme is family day. 5:30 PM Alton Baker Park

🎶 Rahel Rilling & Friends: Join Rahel Rilling (daughter of the co-founder of the Bach Fest) and an ensemble of first-class musicians for a diverse crossover performance of music from J.S. Bach and Ravel to Sting and Dizzy Gillespie. 7:30 PM Beall Concert Hall

♟️ Rainbow Game Night: Swing by the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House for a night of friendly competition at their rainbow game night. Feel free to bring your favorite games and snacks. 6 PM SMJ House

🕺 Bollywood Bhangra Dance Party: Get ready to shake those tail feathers at the Bollywood dance party. DJ Prashant will provide the tunes while you learn the synchronized dance moves that will leave you feeling like a Bollywood star. 10:30 AM City Hall Fountain Plaza

🏃 All Comers Track Meet: Kids of all ages have the chance to show off their track skills at this week’s All Comers track meet. Kids 12 and under will hit the turf on Wednesday, while 13 and olders will get their chance to shine on Thursday. 4:45 PM (Wednesday) & 4 PM (Thursday) Hayward Field

🚶 Group Run/Walk: Join Run Hub NW for their weekly 3 or 5-mile group run/walk. This is a great chance to mix up your workout routine and make some new active friends. 6 PM Run Hub NW

Thursday 7.10

🏴‍☠️ Muppet Treasure Island Sing Along: Sing along to your favorite muppet tunes with a group of your favorite treasure island friends at the Muppet Treasure Island sing along. 6 PM Sparrow & Serpent Pub

💎 Festival Jewelry Workshop: Get your festival look dialed in at this fun and creative upcycled festival jewelry and accessory workshop. 3:30 PM Mecca

🗻 Bikepacking Through Japan: Learn the ins and outs of bikepacking in Japan with this presentation at Shift Community Cycles. 6 PM Shift Community Cycles

🐭 Disney Themed Trivia: Can you wow your friends with useless Disney knowledge, like the fact that Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy? If so, then this trivia night is for you. 6:15 PM PublicHouse

🎶 Grant Us Peace: Pianist Awadagin Pratt joins the OBF Chorus and Modern Orchestra for a thrilling and haunting performance of Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds. 7:30 PM Silva Concert Hall

🤓 Nerd Night: Nerds unite! Come talk black holes, quantum physics, and forgotten history over a pint or two. 7 PM Drop Bear Brewery

🐱 Paint with Cats: Come hang out with some kitties and paint your own cat figurine. Kitty snuggles included. 5:30 PM Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge

ON THE FIELD

Want to hit up a game at the ol’ ballpark, pitch, court, or course? Here’s who’s playing in Eugene this week.

⚾️ Springfield Drifters - Tickets

Tuesday - Drifters vs Yakima @ 6:35 PM
Wednesday - Drifters vs Yakima @ 6:35 PM
Thursday - Drifters vs Yakima @ 6:35 PM

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday 7.8

Tuesday Night Bluegrass | Oakshire Brewing | 6 PM
Patricia Wolf | Art House | 7 PM

Wednesday 7.9

Thursday 7.10

WHO’S HIRING IN EUGENE

Looking for your next job? Here are some local listings that have popped up over the past week.

Payroll Specialist at BBSI
Senior Accountant at University of Oregon Foundation
Sales Associate at Torrid
Business Operations Manager at the University of Oregon
Leave Manager at Roseburg Forest Products

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