Weekend Watch: Music, movies, rodeos and nudity
The Oregon Country Fair opens to the public Friday, one of many Weekend Watch events for July 9, 10 and 11.
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Philomath Frolic and Rodeo
July 8-11, 2010
Event Times: Thursday-Sunday
Event Admission: $5-$18 daily, $15-$35 weekend pass
Location: Philomath
Phone: 541-929-2611
57th Annual Rodeo and Dance, also includes barbecue, parades, and more.
Oregon Bach Festival: Tiempo Libre Dance Concert
July 10, 2010
Event Times: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Event Admission: $24, $35 reserved, $280 table of 8
Location: Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
Address: 66 E 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 800-457-1486
Tiempo Libre present their high-energy brand of timba, an irresistible mix of Latin jazz and the dance-inducing rhythms of son.
Concerts in the Park: The Streamliners
July 09, 2010
Event Times: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Event Admission: Free
Location: Island Park
Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: 541-736-4544
This jump blues, swing and R&B band features three-part harmonies and an infectious dance groove. Concessions available or bring a picnic.
Summer in the City: Movies
July 09, 2010
Event Times: Friday, 9 - 11 p.m. (approx)
Event Admission: Free
Location: Petersen Barn Park
Address: 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: 541-682-5333
Tonight's movie is "Son of Rambow," rated PG-13. Enjoy family entertainment under the stars. Bring your blanket or chair. Free popcorn. Subtitles for the hearing impaired. Treats from The Human Powered Smoothie Maker. No pets.
Summer in the City: Movies
July 10, 2010
Event Times: Saturday, 9 - 11 p.m. (approx)
Event Admission: Free
Location: Amazon Park
Address: 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR
Phone: 541-682-5333
Tonight's movie is "Legend," rated PG. Enjoy family entertainment under the stars. Bring your blanket or chair. Free popcorn. Subtitles for the hearing impaired. No pets.
Oregon Bach Festival: Elijah-Eugene
July 11, 2010
Event Times: Sunday, 3 p.m.
Event Admission: $59, $45, $35, $29, $15
Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 7th & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 800-457-1486
The Eugene finale: Mendelssohn's grand and mighty oratorio tells of the Old Testament prophet in a fast-moving story of faith, fearlessness, fight and flight.
Columbia Drag Boat Association Bi-Mart Summer Clash
July 10, 2010 - July 11, 2010
Recurring daily
Event Times: Saturday - Sunday
Event Admission: $10 Saturday, $12 Sunday, $20 2-day pass
Location: Lowell Marina, Dexter Reservoir
Address: off Hwy 58, Lowell, OR
Phone: 541-461-3545
CDBA features some of the hottest action in the entire country from 230 MPH Top Alcohol Hydros to super competitive bracket categories ranging from 7 seconds to 14 seconds. The fastest 1/4 mile water drag race in the Northwest. Test n Tune July 9th.
Oregon Lavender Festival
July 10, 2010 - July 11, 2010
Recurring daily
Event Times: Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event Admission: Free
Location: McKenzie River Lavender
Address: 40882 McKenzie Hwy, Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: 541-736-8575
Featuring handcrafted lavender products, lotion and soap making demonstrations, art, plants, sweet lavender treats and of course, fresh lavender from the field. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo.
Dark Sky Star Party
July 10, 2010
Event Times: Saturday, 9 p.m.
Event Admission: Free
Location: Dexter Reservoir
Address: Hwy 58, Dexter, OR
The Eugene Astronomical Society's second annual Dark Sky Star Party. See things you can't normally see at the monthly College Hill star parties.
Cottage Grove Rodeo
July 10, 2010
Recurring daily
Event Times: Friday - Saturday, 6:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Event Admission: $10
Location: Cottage Grove Riding Club
Address: 77954 Hwy 99 S, Cottage Grove, OR
Phone: 541-942-9234
Oregon Bach Festival Kids: Tiempo Libre for Kids
July 10, 2010
Event Times: Saturday, 11 a.m.
Event Admission: $5
Location: Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
Address: 66 E 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 800-457-1486
At this family-friendly fiesta you won't have to worry about your kids sitting still. They'll learn about Latin rhythms and instruments while moving their feet to Tiempo Libre's brassy beats.
The AANR Largest Skinny Dip Across North America
July 10, 2010
Event Times: Saturday, noon
Event Admission: Free
Location: The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort
Address: 37000 Parsons Creek Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: 541-933-2809
This second annual Guinness-sanctioned event is seeking to break the 2009 record of 13,674 simultaneous skinny dippers in 139 locations across North America.
Concerts in the Park: Satin Love Orchestra
July 11, 2010
Event Times: Sunday, 4 - 7 p.m.
Event Admission: Free
Location: River Road Park
Address: 1400 Lake Dr, Eugene, OR
Phone: 541-688-4052
Grab a blanket to sit on the lawn in the park for some great early evening entertainment. Gymnastics NorthWest will provide bar-b-que chicken and refreshments for sale.
Pioneer Picnic
July 11, 2010
Event Times: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event Admission: $5
Location: Greenwaters Park
Address: Hwy 58, Oakridge, OR 97463
Phone: 541-913-2055
Harken back to the days of yesteryear when hardy pioneers carved out paths into the Willamette Valley. Learn about the Lost Wagon Train. Enjoy BBQ and other favorites while gathering with descendents of the early pioneers.
Summer in the City: Music
July 11, 2010
Event Times: Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Event Admission: Free
Location: Washburne Park
Address: 20th & Agate, Eugene, OR
Phone: 541-682-5333
Calamity Jazz plays Dixieland, jazz and swing. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. No glass containers, alcohol, smoking or pets.
IF YOU GO: Wherever you go, whatever you do, share your videos and photos on KVAL.com - and we'll show them on KVAL TV.
MORE EVENTS: Check the KVAL Community Calendar
