Eugene Events for August
Oregon Festival of American Music
The Music of America In Hard Times, 1929-45
Oregon Festival of American Music 2008 revolves around the theme "The Music of America in Hard Times, 1929-45" and proposes that the great songs of "the Greatest Generation" were both a reflection and an inspiration to that generation's indomitable spirit. Travel with Ken and company through a broad swath of the wonderful music of that 15-odd years from New York's Cotton Club in the late 1920s and early '30s to the swinging 1940s sounds of the USO and Stage Door Canteen shows during World War II.
July 23-August 9
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August 12-15
Scandinavian Festival
Where: Downtown Junction City - OR
When:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday - Saturday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 
Since 1961, the people of Junction City Oregon have been celebrating their rich Scandinavian heritage by transforming the downtown area into a charming old world town. Offering cultural entertainment and activities in the authentic Scandinavian spirit, this four day event pays homage to the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland.
Whether you prefer to participate or spectate, the Scandinavian Festival offers a variety of events for the whole family. Colorful costumes are highlighted during the fashion show, and storytellers and actors bring to life the tales of Hans Christian Andersen; and the ever-popular folk dancers are commonly caught with both feet off the ground. Noted as one of the festival's most spectacular features, these folk dancers travel from all over the Pacific Northwest to perform and instruct. Choral and instrumental groups, numerous stage events, and the historical museum tour add color and diversity to the Scandinavian festivities.
Featuring:
DANCING: Throughout each day on two stages.
DEMONSTRATIONS: Given in the shade outside the Art Show
OL HAVEN (BEER GARDEN) Located at 7th & Holly St: Live music, food, and beer in a less-traditional atmosphere. Open daily during Festival Hours. Featured this year:
The Valley Boys - The Valley Boys have been a part of the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon, area scene for over two and a half decades now. They play an eclectic blend of '50s and '60s rock, disco, blues, top 40 and basically anything that will keep an audience moving and having fun. Catch them Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:30 to midnight. There is a $5 cover charge after 8:00 pm except Thursday.
SCANDINAVIAN MEATBALL DINNER: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 4:00-8:00
OREGON WINES & MICROBREW TERRACE
ANNUAL PAGEANT:
The Pageant for 2010 is "Fifty Years of Festival, Family and Friends"
Ticket Pricing: Free to public
Contact Info:
541-998-9372
jamie@junctioncity.com
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August 16 - 29
Free Shakespeare in the Park
Where: Outdoors on the South Lawn at Amazon Community Park - Eugene, Oregon
When:
Saturdays & Sundays 6:00 PM
Now celebrating our TWELFTH year!
Free Shakespeare in the Park presents the thrilling, action packed drama of William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Bring a picnic, blanket, family, and friends, and join us for an evening of fun in beautiful Amazon Community Park, 2700 Hilyard Street in Eugene, Oregon.
Macbeth plays weekends in August beginning August 7th & 8th and running through to August 28th & 29th Show begins at 6:00pm
For more information call the Amazon Office phone at 541-682-5373
Directed by Sharon S`elove with Fight Direction by John Elliot III
& featuring a multi-talented cast and crew from throughout Lane County, performances of Macbeth are FREE.
Ticket Pricing: Free
Contact Info:
541-682-5373
sharonshakes@juno.com
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August 18-22
Lane County Fair
Where: Lane Events Center -
796 W. 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR
When:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday - Thursday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 
We have loads of great entertainment FREE with admission.
FREE Music: Uncle Kracker: Wednesday, August 18 @ 7:00pm
Though many know him from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker (whose real name is Matt Shafer) has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock's blockbuster hits "Smile," "Bawitdaba," "Cowboy," "Forever," "Only God Knows Why," and 2008's No. 1 "All Summer Long," as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 "Follow Me" (from his 2001 double-platinum debut Double Wide).
Draw The Line, the Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Band: Thursday, August 19 @ 7:00pm
The bands career, now spanning almost eighteen years, has taken them all over the world. Draw The Line has performed in all but two U.S. states. They have also been to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. They have toured to other countries such as the UK, Canada, Hondorus, Columbia, Mexico and Japan just to name a few. Draw The Line performs over 100 shows a year.
AC/DDC: Friday, August 20 @ 7:00pm
AC/DDC (pronounced: a~c~Double D~c) is quickly becoming one of the most popular live concert bands on the West Coast. AC/DDC captures the authentic massive sound of Australia's pioneers of rock AC/DC. AC/DDC is best known for their "in-your-face-rock-yer-socks-off" stage persona. Critics view the band as a class act that combines adrenaline pumping rock and roll with audience engaging entertainment. These ladies fill the stage as talented heavy hitters.
Stealing Angels: Saturday, August 21 @ 7:00pm
Lane County is about to get a visit from three heavenly ladies: Caroline Cutbirth, Jennifer Wayne, and Tayla Lynn-collectively known as Stealing Angels. If any of their last names sound familiar.they should. These young women are descended from American icons, including country icon Loretta Lynn, film legend John Wayne and American folk hero Daniel Boone. But it will be their music-not their background-that promises to make their names as well known as those of their famous family members.
Joan Jett: Sunday, August 22 @ 4:00pm
oan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, she's had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock 'N' Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," and "Crimson and Clover." She sits at the head of her own independent label, Blackheart Records.
Lots of rides, exhibits, special activities. Meet and greet Lane County authors and artisans in the Events Center. Pick up a good read and enjoy an art demo.
Ticket Pricing: General Admission - $9.00: Adults,
$6.00: Kids (ages 6-15) and Seniors (65+) and over
FREE: Kids (5 and under)! | Season Pass: $17.00: if purchased prior to August 20, 2010
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Contact Info:
541-682-4292
info@atthefair.com
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August 20-21
Beavergrass Bluegrass Festival
Where: Central Park in Corvallis, Oregon at 7th and Monroe Streets
When:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday
Corvallis' first summer bluegrass festival with an amazing lineup of top performers!
Bluegrass Festival in Corvallis, Oregon's Central Park with 17 great bluegrass acts on 2 stages. Concerts - Workshops - Square Dance - JAMS!
Featuring:
Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, Alex Hargreaves and Jake Jolliff, Tony Furtado, Joy Kills Sorrow, Alice DiMicele, Brokentop, Conjugal Visitors, Eight Dollar Mountain Band, Green Mountain Bluegrass Band, Gumbo, Manzanita, Jackstraw String Band, Jim Page, Roundhouse,True North Bluegrass, and Foghorn Stringband for the Friday night Square Dance!
And Much More!
Ticket Pricing: BEST VALUE - $55 ADVANCE ONLINE ADULT FOR TWO DAY WEEKEND PASS TO
All Music, All Workshops, Dance, & Jams!
Children 11 and Under FREE!!!
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Contact Info:
newworldproductions@comcast.net
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August 27 - 29
29th Annual Eugene Celebration
Where: Downtown Eugene
When:
5:00 PM - Midnight Friday | 11:00 AM - Midnight Saturday | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
This year's Eugene Celebration entertainment line-up includes outdoor as well as indoor stage entertainment, running as late as 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights so that you can dance the day AND night away! See our listings below to all the outdoor and indoor stages that are open to you with your Eugene Celebration wristband!
The Eugene Celebration Parade represents the best of Eugene in all its diversity. Not without controversy, this irreverent collection of left- and right, alternative and traditional, new age and conservative never fails to delight, entertain, stimulate and provoke the dialogue and interactions that define our community. Ever on the edge of appropriately behaved, Celebration Parade participants are eager to share their own particular ideology for the enjoyment of the community and their fellow citizens.
The Sustainability Village's mission is to highlight businesses, organizations and innovations that are making significant strides towards a more sustainable lifestyle in our area. This work includes decreasing our environmental impact, using green energy, and developing solutions to the over-consumption of natural resources. The Sustainability Village promotes choices that reduce the impact of Climate Change.
Some of the music includes: Blitzen Trapper, The Moondoggies, Beats Antique, Boy Eats Drum Machine, Hell's Bell's, Dirty Dozen Brass, Ty Curtis and more!
Ticket Pricing:
$1o - 3-day weekend pass, purchased in advance
$15 - 3-day weekend pass, purchased at the gates
Kids 12 and under: FREE $8
Sunday only (cannot be purchased in advanced, only Sunday at the gates)
Contact Info:
541-681-4108
1038 Willamette
Eugene, Oregon 97401
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