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💫 Let's go to the fair

💫 Let's go to the fair

The fair kicks off today, Oregon Bach Fest comes to a close, and your weekend event lineup

Derek Carlson
July 11, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

Good morning, Eugene! Let’s see those photos of your best fair attire!

In today’s Eugene Buzz:

💫 The fair starts today
🥒 Local park is in a pickle
🎹 Last weekend of Oregon Bach Fest

Let’s get to it.

-Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

💫 Oregon Country Fair kicks off

Ok, I promise I’ll get all the typos fixed this time! The Oregon COUNTRY Fair kicks off today, and while it may feel like every person in Eugene is headed that way, I promise there are at least 5 or 6 folks who are staying behind. But if you’re making the trek, now’s the time to throw on your best fair regalia and dance the days away in the forest.

🐻 Are you a believer?

Want to take in a different mythical event in the forest? How about Sasquatch Summerfest in Oakridge? Here you can hear from researchers and believers who will leave you convinced that these creatures walk amongst us in the woods.

The event runs Friday & Saturday with live music, presentations, and vendors.

🥒 Local park is in a real pickle

Pickleball is all the rage these days, but for some local residents, that growth has hit (literally) a little too close to home. Westmoreland Park and its nearby residents are butting heads over the constant sound coming from the pickleball courts. As someone who has walked by many a pickleball game over the last few years, I could certainly see the consternation that 11 straight hours of that sound could bring. Read the whole story here.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🌼 Get your tie-dye on at The Hippy Closet: Want to pick up some new hippie/bohemian clothes or, even better yet, make your own tie-dye without staining half your kitchen purple and yellow? Well then, you’re in luck, as a new boutique that offers both has just opened this week. The Hippy Closet carries premade clothing and accessories and is home to a color lab where you can create your own tie-dyed gear. They officially opened for business on Wednesday, so swing by to say hello! 1801 Willamette St, Suite 100

🏷️ Summer sidewalk sale at 5th St Market: Looking to score some deals from retailers at 5th St Market? Head down all weekend for their summer sidewalk sale. Participating retailers will be offering special deals, and as a special perk, you can score some free samples from Cafe Yumm if you swing by on Saturday.

PHOTOS FROM AROUND TOWN

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 7.11

🪶 Family Fun in the Sun: Bring the family to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History for a hands-on learning experience with indigenous technologies. 10 AM - 5 PM Museum of Natural and Cultural History

👱‍♀️ Church of the 80s: Pull out your fanciest 80s fashion for a night of dancing, hot dogs, and games. 9 PM Blairally

🎥 Movies in the Park: Bring the family to Petersen Park for movies in the park. This week’s showing will be Inside Out 2. 9 PM Petersen Park

🔥 Ring of Fire: If you’ve put off catching a performance of Ring of Fire by the Actors Cabaret of Eugene, then you only have two nights left before this show departs for good. 7:30 PM 996 Willamette St

🧑‍🎨 2nd Friday Art Walk: Thought all the artists headed over to the fair? Think again, as Springfield is hosting their monthly second Friday art walk. 5 PM Downtown Springfield

🦉 Night at the Raptor Center: Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Raptor Center with a snack and beverage in hand at this monthly event. 6 PM Cascades Raptor Center

🎹 Bach - Markus Passion: Listen as the OBF Baroque Orchestra performs Bach’s Markus Passion. 7:30 PM Soreng Theater

Saturday 7.12

🎹 Passion for Bach and Coltrane: There are only two nights of performances left at the Oregon Bach Fest! Head to Soreng Theater for Jeff Scott’s Grammy-winning oratorio with inspiration from two giants of music – Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane. 7:30 PM Soreng Theater

✈️ Uncovering the Taraia Object: Could a Eugene archaeologist be the one to unravel the mystery of Amelia Earhart? Come learn more at this presentation on the mystery of the Taraia Object with the Archaeological Legacy Institute. 6:30 PM 372 W 12th Ave

📕 Book Talk & Signing: Join author Jennifer Chambers at the Lane County History Museum to talk about her new book, The Murder of Sheriff W. W. Withers and other Historic Eugene Cases. 2 PM Lane County History Museum

☕️ Coffee with A.B. Spellman: Join acclaimed poet and music critic A.B. Spellman for a morning of poetry readings and conversation (over a cup of coffee, of course). 10 AM Tsunami Books

🧘 Free Outdoor Fitness: Want to get up and move but don’t feel like dropping $35 on a yoga class? How about a free class in the park? Choose from Ashtanga yoga at 9 AM or Hatha yoga at 10 AM. 9 & 10 AM Dorris Ranch

🦫 Living River Exploration Day: Come see the incredible biodiversity at the intersection of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The McKenzie River Trust will be leading the way as you explore the wonders of Green Island. 8 AM - 6 PM Green Island

🍷 Wicked Wine Run: Head out to wine country for an event that is part running/part wine tasting. Along the 5k course, you’ll stop by three different wine tasting stations and finish with a fourth that comes with a souvenir wine glass. 2 PM King Estate Winery

📽️ Movies at the Market: Brush up on your lines from Karate Kid before attending this weekend’s movie at the market at the 5th St Market Alley. The movie starts at 6 PM sharp and, as always, is free to attend. 6 PM 5th St Market

Sunday 7.13

🧹 Witch Walk: Join a few (or a lot) of your witchy friends at this casual stroll through Owen Rose Garden City Park. Dress to impress! 7 PM Owen Rose Garden City Park

🧶 Cozy Crafting Sunday: Need a relaxing day after a weekend at the fair? Head to Portal Tea for an hour or two of low-key crafting over a cup of chai. 10 AM - 1 PM Portal Tea

🧘‍♂️ Yoga & Mimosas: Conversely, if you’re looking to keep the party going, how about a poolside morning of yoga and mimosas at the Edgewood Pool & Community Center? BYO yoga mat! 11 AM Edgewood Pool & Community Center

🧺 Whiteaker Sunday Market: Take a stroll through Whiteaker for the weekly Sunday market. Because what better place is there to pick up your weekly loaf of bread and other knick-knacks that you didn’t realize you needed? 10 AM - 3 PM Scobert Park

🎹 Carmina Burana: Join OBF and Eugene Ballet for a thrilling performance of one of classical music’s most electrifying works - Carmina Burana. 2:30 PM Silva Concert Hall

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 weekend.

⚾️ Springfield Drifters - Tickets

Friday - Drifters vs Pippins @ 6:35 PM
Saturday - Drifters vs Pippins @ 6:35 PM
Sunday - Drifters vs Pippins @ 4:05 PM

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 7.11

Saturday 7.12

Sunday 7.13

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