Fairs/Festivals/Celebrations/Events
Eugene/Springfield Asian Council, 541-687-9600
Brent Tokita, PO Box 51117, Eugene, OR 97405, Fax: 541-687-8142
Website: www.asiancelebration.org
The Eugene/Springfield Asian Council produces and sponsors events such as the annual Oregon Asian Celebration (February). Activities showcase the talents of local artisans and performers that specialize in some aspect of Asian culture for the purpose of enhancing cultural understanding. Other events include the Japanese Obon & Taiko Drum Festival (July) and the Asian Kite Festival (September).
Junction City Scandinavian Festival Association, 541-998-9372
Sue Gabriel, PO Box 5, Junction City, OR 97448, Fax: 541-998-9869
Email: gabe488@aol.com, Web Site: www.scandinavianfestival.com
Since 1961, Junction City residents have been celebrating their Scandinavian heritage by transforming their city into a charming old-world town every August, offering cultural and entertainment activities.
Oregon Country Fair, 541-343-4298
norma sax, 442 Lawrence St., Eugene, OR 97401, Fax: 541-343-6554
Email: office@oregoncountryfair.org, Web Site: www.oregoncountryfair.org
Held in July in Veneta, Oregon. A cultural, musical, food feast in a wooded setting. Arts and crafts, information on sustainable & renewable resources and alternative living. Join the fun - wear a costume!
Saturday Market, 541-686-8885
Beth Little, Manager, 76 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401, Fax: 541-431-4912
Email: info@eugenesaturdaymarket.org Web Site: www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Eugene's weekly celebration of crafts, food and entertainment takes place rain or shine in downtown Eugene. It's a community of over 700 crafters, growers, cooks and performers active since 1970. 8th & Oak (April-November). Lane County Fairgrounds (Thanksgiving-Christmas).
SlugQueenEugene, Info about the Slug Queens, the Competition, Slug Trail, and next events. www.slugqueeneugene.com
Springfield Puppet Festival, 541-726-3767
Barbara Thompson, Contact, 225 N. Fifth St., Springfield, OR 97477
Email: bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us
The only festival of its kind in Oregon, held in February at Springfield Public Library. Nationally renowned artists perform puppet plays for the entire family. Also included are children's workshops and children's performances. All events are free.
Willamette Valley Music Festival, 541-346-0635
UO Cultural Forum, EMU, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, Fax: 541-346-4400
Email: cultural@darkwing.uoregon.edu, Web Site: darkwing.uoregon.edu/~cultural
The annual Festival features traditional and contemporary folk music. Join us for three days in May for great music, food, crafts and fun.