Festivals & Events
Function 4 Junction – Junction City, OR
Connect and celebrate with Oregon communities at one or more of the many festivals and events happening throughout the year.
January
| Winter Music Festival A two-day folk music festival and artisan craft fair. Florence Events Center, Florence www.wintermusicfestival.org |
Oregon Truffle Festival Dinners and activities dedicated to celebrating Oregon’s native truffles. Eugene and surrounding areas www.oregontrufflefestival.com |
February
| Oregon Asian Celebration Enjoy two-days of Asian food, entertainment, demonstrations and art. Lane Events Center, Eugene www.asiancelebration.org |
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Premier seafood and wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. South Beach Marina, Newport www.seafoodandwine.com |
| Seaside Jazz Festival Spend the weekend and have a grand time enjoying the sounds of this American art form from top performers of traditional jazz and traditional jazz inspired music. Various venues, Seaside www.jazzseaside.com |
Mt Angel Wurstfest Celebrate Mount Angel’s German with the best handcrafted German sausages as well as local and German beers. Great food, live German music, dancing, games and demonstration. Mt Angel Festhalle, Mt Angel www.mtangelwurstfest.org |
March
| Daffodil Festival View mile after mile of daffodils and enjoy a day of family activities. Long Tom Grange, Junction City www.junctioncity.com/news/daffodils |
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Stroll through 40 acres of stunning beauty. Fresh flowers, food and fun for the entire family. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn www.woodenshoe.com |
April
| McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival A parade and celebration of the history of wooden river boats. Eagle Rock Lodge, Vida www.mckenziechamber.com |
Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival Celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy great coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, wine tasting and more. Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center, Astoria www.astoriacrabfest.com |
May
| Eugene Marathon Premier 3-day event. Full and Half-Marathon, 5k and Kids Run, and a health expo. Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, Eugene www.eugenemarathon.com |
Oakridge Tree Planting Festival Parade, dinner theater, food, music, festival and kids’ events. Oakridge www.oakridgetreeplantingfestival.com |
| Rhododendron Festival Oregon’s second-oldest flower festival. Parades, a car show and many other events. Florence www.florencechamber.com |
Mount Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Annual celebration of Oregon wildflowers. Displays, live music and plant sale. Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene www.mountpisgaharboretum.org |
| Prefontaine Classic Premier track event ranked first among all annual U.S. meets by IAAF. Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, Eugene www.preclassic.com |
Memorial Day Weekend with the South Willamette Wineries Enjoy beautiful venues, specials on wine, live music and wonderful food. Various South Willamette Valley Wineries www.southwillamettewineries.com |
| BBQ, Blues & Brews by the Bay A free, three-day celebration of lip-smacking barbecue, locally-crafted beers and sizzling hot blues. The Mill Casino Hotel and RV Park, North Bend www.themillcasino.com |
June
| Function 4 Junction Take a step back in time as hot rod classic cars take over the town. Junction City www.function4junction.com |
Sisters Rodeo Three days of rodeo performances, gatherings and activities for the entire family. Sisters Rodeo Grounds www.sistersrodeo.com |
| NCAA DI Men and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships The top Division I college Track and Field athletes compete at Historic Hayward Field. Hayward Field, Eugene www.gotracktownusa.com |
Astoria Music Festival This festival has become one of the most active summer musical events in the Northwest. It’s a feast for the senses. Various venues, Astoria www.astoriamusicfestival.org |
| Sandcastle Contest The oldest competition of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Dozens of teams compete each year. On the beach in Cannon Beach www.cannonbeach.org |
World Beat Festival Oregon’s largest multicultural event. 125 performances, 70 cultures, 2 days, 1 world. Riverfront City Park, Salem www.worldbeatfestival.org |
| Black Sheep Gathering Celebrating natural-colored sheep, Angora goats and the fibers they produce. Lane Events Center, Eugene www.blacksheepgathering.org |
July
| Oregon Bach Festival Grammy Award-Winning Classical Music Festival. Hult Center for the Performing Arts and various locations, Eugene www.oregonbachfestival.com |
Art & The Vineyard July Fourth weekend family fun. Fireworks, art, wine and entertainment. Alton Baker Park, Eugene www.artandthevineyard.org |
| Butte to Butte Eugene’s most popular road race with 10K, 5K and 4.5-mile walk. 43rd & Donald, Eugene www.runnerspace.com/ButtetoButte |
Creswell July 4th Celebration Breakfast, parade, entertainment, food and fireworks. Holt Park, Creswell www.creswellchamber.com |
| Springfield Utility Board’s Light of Liberty Fun Fourth of July family event and fireworks. Gates open at 4pm. Island Park, Springfield www.subutil.com/community |
Oregon Country Fair A feast for the senses with 14 stages, over 800 artists and food vendors. Oregon Country Fairgrounds, Veneta www.oregoncountryfair.org |
| Oregon Lavender Festival For just a few days, enjoy the Oregon countryside at its fragrant best! McKenzie River Lavender, Walterville www.mckenzieriverlavender.com |
Linn County Fair Carnival rides, entertainment, familyland, animals, food and rodeo. Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany www.linncountyfair.com |
| River Rhythms Thursday evenings in July and August filled with diverse & unique music. Food, children’s activities, beer garden and more. Monteith Riverpark, Albany www.riverrhythms.org |
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Classes, garden tours and an outdoor show featuring nearly 1,000 quilts hung throughout town. Downtown Sisters www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org |
| Bohemia Mining Days Celebrate Cottage Grove’s colorful history of mining, logging and music, with fun, food and entertainment. Coiner Park, Cottage Grove www.bohemiaminingdays.org |
Coburg Golden Years Festival (no event for 2017) A community celebration with crafts, food, concerts, parade and more. Downtown Coburg www.coburgoregon.org |
| Lane County Fair Excellent family fun, concerts, carnival rides, games, exhibits, animals and entertainment. Lane Events Center at the Fairgrounds, Eugene www.atthefair.com |
Blackberry Jam Festival Crafts, food, music, fishing derby, parade, car show and quilt show. Free. Rolling Rock Park, Lowell www.blackberryjam festival.com |
| Children’s Celebration Entertainment, activities, balloon artists, ponies, inflatables and more. Island Park, Springfield www.willamalane.org |
Marion County Fair Promoting the diverse agricultural and cultural heritage of Marion County. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem www.co.marion.or.us |
August
| Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Fun, food, rodeo, carnival rides, concerts, vendors and more. An abundance of family fun. Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo – Expo Center – RV Park, Redmond www.expo.deschutes.org |
Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM) OFAM includes musicals, concerts, movies, lectures and camps. The Shedd & Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene www.theshedd.org |
| Junction City Scandinavian Festival Celebrate local Scandinavian heritage with food, crafts and entertainment. Downtown Junction City www.scandinavianfestival.com |
Oakridge Keg & Cask Festival Fundraiser for local nonprofits, featuring breweries, wineries and live music First & Ash Streets, Oakridge www.facebook.com/KegCaskFestival |
| Tap & Taste Food and beverage vendors from the community will be sampling their best. Downtown Springfield www.willamalane.org |
Northwest Art & Air Festival Hot-air balloons, concert, car show, beer garden, food, children activities and art. Timber Linn Park, Albany www.nwartandair.org |
| Oregon State Fair “Crazy Fun Since Day One.” Carnival, familyville, fair lift, vendors, animals, food and so much more. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem www.oregonstatefair.org |
Sand Sculpting Clinic Learn to sculpt like the pros at this free workshop. Everything you need is provided. Sand Master Park, Florence www.sandmasterpark.com |
September
| Essig Field Tailgate before or during University of Oregon home football games. Food, drinks (no host) and games. All ages, no entrance fee. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (across from Autzen Stadium), Eugene essigfield.com |
Veneta Harvest Festival 70+ vendors, food court, kids zone, pancake breakfast, quilt show and music. 25035 W Broadway St, Veneta www.midlanecares.org |
| Sisters Folk Festival Bringing blues to bluegrass in an intimate affordable setting. Village Green Park, Sisters www.sistersfolkfestival.org |
Coburg Antique Fair Antiques to peruse and purchase. More than 300 dealers. Music and food. Downtown Coburg www.coburgchamber.com |
October
| Colonial Harvest Days Relive the pilgrims’ voyage to America. Pumpkin patch, animals and hayride. Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, Pleasant Hill www.northernlightschristmastreefarm.com |
Mount Pisgah Arboretum Mushroom Festival Fall celebration with mushrooms, live music, hayrides and scarecrow contest. Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene www.mountpisgaharboretum.org |
November
| McKenzie Cider & Craft Beer Festival Cider and craft beer tastings from over 70 vendors. Great food and music. A fundraiser supporting children and families. Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation, Springfield www.mccbf.com |
Fern Ridge Holiday Bazaar 30 map locations of local crafters and artisans selling handmade gifts. Various locations throughout Fern Ridge, Veneta & Junction City www.facebook.com/CountryHolidayBazaar |
| Holiday Farmers Market Selling locally grown produce & food products, flowers and plants. Saturdays & Sundays, mid-November through December. Lane Events Center, Eugene www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org |
Saturday Market’s Holiday Market Nearly 200 booths feature locally handcrafted gifts, food and entertainment. mid-November – December. Lane Events Center, Eugene www.holidaymarket.org |
| Celebration on the Territorial Thanksgiving Wine Trail Enjoy beautiful venues, specials on wine, live music and wonderful food. Various South Willamette Valley Wineries www.southwillamettewineries.com |
December
| Choose ‘n’ Cut Hayride to tree fields to choose from a variety of cultured firs and pines. Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, Pleasant Hill www.northernlightschristmastreefarm.com |
Springfield Holiday Parade “The Oldest and Coldest Christmas Parade in Oregon.”. Downtown Springfield www.springfieldchristmasparade.org |
| Tuba Carol Concert Tuba, euphonium, baritone and sousaphone musicians perform holiday carols. Downtown Springfield www.springfieldchristmasparade.org |
