Eugene Events for May
April 30 - May 2
4th Annual Eugene Marathon
Where: Hayward Field, Amazon Park, Springfield
When: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday | 6:45 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday
It's A Running Weekend!
Bring your energy and get ready to cheer for thousands of runners and walkers, from all across the country, as they speed their way along the 26.2 and 13.1 mile courses. Starting outside the University of Oregon’s famous Hayward field (15th & Agate), the courses run through 9 miles of Eugene’s streets and 5 miles of Springfield’s streets. The marathon course winds the rest of the way along the Willamette River bike path ending on the track at Hayward Field. Some specific spectator locations include: Alton Baker, Amazon, Maury Jacobs, Skinner Butte and Willamalane Parks. Or dine along the river/course at Valley River Inn’s Sweetwaters and Northbank’s McMinnemins restaurants.
The 26.2 mile race starts on the corner of 15th Avenue and Agate Street, in front of historic Hayward Field. The course runs the first 9 miles through south Eugene around Amazon Park and the University of Oregon. Runners then cross the beautiful Willamette River on the Main Street Bridge into downtown Springfield. This 5 mile loop ends with a scenic pass by the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium and the new baseball park on Leo Harris Parkway.
At the Eugene Marathon Health & Fitness Expo you can shop cool vendors, collect freebies, learn about new products, listen to local running icons and get excited to run on Sunday! The expo is also your only opportunity to pick up your race packet - this includes your bib number, timing tag, t-shirt, event information, and other great offers and coupons from event sponsors.
Contact Info:
-877-345-2230
info@eugenemarathon.com
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May 7 - 9
The 2nd Annual Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention
Where: Lane Events Center - 796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR
When:
Friday | Saturday | Sunday
The 2nd Annual Oregon Ink Tattoo Convention is bigger and better than ever! We’ve grown to over 160 booths, 200 of the most respected tattoo artists in the country, and some of the best vendor shopping in the Northwest! There are incredible artists seminars from world re-knowned artists and tattoo contests featuring the best of show award; a one of a kind custom engraved, diamond encrusted tattoo machine built by the legendary machine builder Danny Dringenberg!
There will be on-going contests Friday, Saturday & Sunday for the best shop assistant. Some contests are quite embarrassing, while others are not. There will be four rounds of single elimination competition until we have a winner. Contestants can sign-up Friday by 4 pm at the Oregon Ink Information Booth located next to the stage. Only one representative per studio.
Live Entertainment
Belly Dancing: All three days TBA
Burlesque Dancers: Friday & Saturday night. TBA
After Parties:
Our after parties will once again be at Diablo's Downtown Lounge. Artists and Vendors get in free with their lanyards. For everyone else there will be a small cover charge.
Friday: Johnson Unit- Eugene's premier party band will play all night.
Saturday: Live music TBA
Ticket Pricing: Single Day Pass- $15 |
Three Day pass- $30
Contact Info:
541-682-4292
796 W. 13th Avenue - Eugene, Oregon 97402
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May 8
willamette valley music fest
Where: EMU - University Of Oregon
When:
10:00 AM to Midnight Saturday
Music, Film, Art!
For over 40 years, the University of Oregon Cultural Forum has produced an annual, free music festival. This year's WVMF features over 30 musical acts from a variety of music that ranges from bluegrass, blues and jazz to rock, indie and alternative. This year’s event will Showcase Oregon by incorporating many of the artistic assets of campus. Art exhibits at our museums and art exhibit spaces, film works by UO students through the Cinema Pacific, and of course music. In addition, the 2010 features the food and craft vendors of the ASUO Street Fair and we have recreational areas in The Village – spaces for tie-dye making, media swapping , and the playground for Frisbee, hacky-sack, climbing the rock wall, or bouncing in the Frog House.
The Main Stage will be located in the EMU Amphitheater and will be powered by the Bike Music Fest. Students and members of the Outdoor Program will pedal power to provide energy for the stage, and we will also have EWEB’s Sun Rover for additional solar power. Ride your bike to campus and join the Live On Bike parade as the Bike Music Fest takes off from the main stage and rides through campus with live musicians performing from 4 pm – 4:30 pm.
In addition to the main stage in the EMU Amphitheater, a full program of bluegrass and acoustic folk will be presented in the Ben Linder Room and the Buzz Café will feature contemporary and classic singer/songwriters. The main stage acts will be broadcast live on the campus radio station, KWVA 88.1 fm.
Because of the financial support provided by the student body, the in-kind community support and the many volunteers that make the event successful, the Willamette Valley Music Fest is free to all - showcasing our Oregon campus and all the unique artists we have in the NW!
Ticket Pricing: Free to public
Contact Info:
541-346-3705
1228 University of Oregon - Eugene, OR 97403
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May 8
5th Annual Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival
Where: Near Veneta, Oregon
West Eugene
When: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
The Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival for 2010 will be held this year on May 8th with off-site birding trips beginning as early as 7 a.m. Festival grounds are open from 10 am - 4pm. Join us at Domaine Meriwether or at one of the many offsite birding or wine events!
Bird watchers, wine lovers, and nature enthusiasts are invited to the Fifth Annual Fern Ridge Wings and Wine Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2010 near Veneta, Oregon, west of Eugene. A wide array of activities will be held throughout the day at Domaine Meriwether’s new winery and nearby Fern Ridge Reservoir, one of Oregon’s best birding areas. The day’s schedule includes bird and nature walks, hands-on workshops, educational talks, children’s activities, and a wine-tasting bus tour. Many activities are free, but some require pre-registration and a fee.
2010 FESTIVAL EVENTS:
Birding Walks
Live Raptors
Educational Speakers
Slide Show
Wine Tasting & Tours
Children's Activities
Crafts
Ticket Pricing: Various Prices
Contact Info:
Fern Ridge-
Eugene, OR
541-935-8443
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May 15
The Sasquatch Brew Fest
Where: Eugene Hilton Ballroom - 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR
When: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM Saturday
The Sasquatch Brew Fest Beer Dinner, which pairs select cuisine with craft beer, will also be held at the Eugene Hilton this year on Friday, May 14, 2010. Cost is $40 per person. Online reservations are available this year.
The Sasquatch Brew Fest is managed and produced by the Northwest Legends Foundation, a Eugene-based non-profit organization staffed by friends of Glen Hay Falconer.
The beer festival will run from noon to 10:30 p.m. and will showcase the vibrant Pacific Northwest brewing industry by offering an opportunity to taste unique craft beers chosen specifically by each brewery’s head brewer.
Tickets will be available when the festival gates open at 12 p.m. for $10. Entrance will include a commemorative glass and two taste tickets. Additional taste tickets will be available for purchase.
The Sasquatch Homebrew Contest will be administered by the Cascade Brewers Society, a local homebrew club. Sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program, the contest will be offered nationally for 2010. Any homebrewer in the country may participate
Music Line-up:
Emily Afanador & Molly Ziegler -1 pm to 1:45 pm
Strange Brew - 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Reeble Jar - 4 pm to 5:30 p.m.
Eleven Eyes - 6 pm to 8 pm
Ty Curtis Band - 8:30 pm to close
Ticket Pricing: Tickets will be available when the festival gates open at 12 p.m. for $10
Contact Info:
N/A
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May 15
8th Annual Eugene Scottish Festival
Where: Peace Presbyterian Church - 3060 River Road
Eugene, OR
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
Singers, Dancers, Pipers, and more performing throughout the day!
Historical swordsmanship demonstrations.
Scottish Vendors and Clans selling authentic Scottish merchandise.
Free Children's Activities.
Free Horse Cart Rides.
Scottish Dog Parade and Photo Contest.
A variety of delicious Scottish Food.
Event Line-up:
10:00-10:30 Noah Brenner, Celtic Harp
10:30-10:45 Kitchen Ceilidh
0:50-11:10 Eugene Firefighters Pipes and Drums
11:10-11:35 Color Guard/Clan Parade (w/Wylie McKinnon, piper) &
National Anthem sung by Kaliyah Wood
11:35-12:00 Dog Parade led by Wylie McKinnon
12:05-12:20 Sword Demo by Basket Hilts and Kilts
12:20-12:45 Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band and Highland Dancers
12:45-1:35 Rebecca Lomnicky and Peter Willis
1:35-1:55 Kitchen Ceilidh
1:55-2:35 Scottish Country Dancing
2:35-3:00 Janet Naylor, Celtic Harp
3:05-3:25 The Songspinners
3:30-4:30 Rebecca Lomnicky and Peter Willis
4:30-5:00 Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band
Our wonderful vendors offer a wide variety of Scottish items,
from Scottish antiques to jewelry, pottery, kilts, and toys to haggis.
Stop by the food booths and sample freshly-made goodies, Scottish bangers (sausages), soup and other goodies all made to tempt your palate.
Rebecca Lomnicky is the reigning
champion of the Glenfiddich Fiddle
Competition in Scotland!
Ticket Pricing: Admission is $2.00, and 2 cans of food, to benefit FISH
Contact Info:
3060 River Road -
Eugene, OR
541-688-2218
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May 16
Wildflower Festival
& Plant Sale
Where: Mount Pisgah Arboretum -
Eugene, OR
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
Set aside Sunday, May 16th for a day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes! You don’t have to be a plant expert to love our upcoming Wildflower Festival. The festival is loaded with fun things to do for everyone in the family. As many as three to four hundred species of wildflowers will be on display, from Anemones to Vancouveria! Collected and organized for attendees to get a close look, top botanists of the region will be on hand to answer questions. For an even closer look, guests can use on-site microscopes. Nectar glands at the base of the petals really glisten at 100X magnification! There will also be live music to amplify this festive frolic in the meadow. A wide variety of plants, baked goods, and crafts will be on sale, with proceeds supporting the Arboretum’s work in habitat restoration and environmental education. Bring the entire family (except the dog) to enjoy the festival as well as explore nearby nature trails. Expert nature guides will weave folks through the trails, providing more information about the Arboretum’s ecology and history.
Event Line-up:
10:00 - Anticipate Pie
11:00 - Opal Creek
12 noon - Macaco Velho
1:00 - Mood Area 52 &
2:00 - Conjugal Visitors
3:00 - Bad Mitten Orchestre
Join our three delightful experts on the natural history of Mount Pisgah for guided walks during the wildflower festival! This is a great opportunity to learn about the plants, animals, and other wild creatures that abound along the trails.
Ticket Pricing: Suggested donation $5 per person, children under 12 free.
Please leave your dogs at home!
Contact Info:
34901 Frank Parrish Rd -
Eugene, OR
541-741-4110
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