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Whether you’re noshing on Swedish meatballs at the Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, or enjoying a slice of post-bike-ride blackberry pie, August has plenty of delicious — and free — family-friendly events to cap off the summer.
Summer isn’t over yet.
You’ll find plenty of free festivals throughout August, including the 65th Scandinavian Festival in Junction City and the Aloha Festival in Eugene.
Lookout Eugene-Springfield has the full list.
It’s Oregon albacore season
Need an excuse for an Oregon coast trip? Grab your largest cooler, pack it with ice and head west for fresh-caught albacore tuna, which is in peak season. For folks heading to Florence, you can call the Port of Siuslaw Marina Office (541-997-3040) for daily updates on available seafood. Learn more about Oregon-caught albacore tuna by following the Oregon Coast Visitors Association and Oregon Albacore Commission on Instagram.
Oakridge Keg & Cask Festival
48318 E. First St., Oakridge
3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 8
Free admission
Enjoy craft beer, cider, wine, live music, art and delicious food while supporting hunger relief during Oakridge’s annual Keg & Cask Festival. The fundraising event, which is in its 18th year, supports the Oakridge-Westfir Food Pantry.
Scandinavian Festival
195 W. Fifth Ave., Junction City
Doors open at 10 a.m., Aug. 13-16
Free admission
The Scandinavian Festival, Oregon’s celebration of Nordic heritage, returns to Junction City for its 65th year. The four-day, family-friendly festival offers cultural traditions and legendary foods, from popular Danish fried pancake balls called aebleskivers to classic Swedish meatballs and lingonberry lemonade.
Aloha Festival
Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Road, Eugene
Noon to 9 p.m., Aug. 21-22
Free admission
Celebrate Pacific Islander culture at this year’s Aloha Festival, a free event boasting food and vibrant music, dance and storytelling of the Pacific Islands, including Hawaiʻi, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Enjoy interactive exhibits and activities, including a fire knife workshop from Rex Tiumalu, who will also perform the traditional Polynesian dance. Head to the marketplace for Pacific Islander-made goods.
Western Oregon Exposition Heritage Fair
2000 N Douglas Ave., Cottage Grove
Doors open at 10 a.m. Aug. 21-23
Free admission with food donation
The Western Oregon Exposition’s Heritage Fair will bring heaps of family-friendly activities to Cottage Grove, including live music, magic shows, a logging show, a livestock barn, a vendor fair, educational exhibits and delicious food. Admission is free with a nonperishable food donation.
Dry Farming Day
OSU Vegetable Research Farm, 34306 Northeast Electric Road
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 26
Free admission
Curious about dry farming? Researchers and farmers from Oregon State University’s Dry Farming Project will show you firsthand how low-water agriculture works, right on their vegetable farm. The field tour includes information on current trials that evaluate the performance and productivity of various plants grown with little to no irrigation, as well as a tasting of some dry-farmed produce. Register for this free event by Aug. 15.
Blackberry bRamble
Alton Baker Park
Start times vary, Aug. 30
Spots for the popular Blackberry bRamble are filling up fast. The annual bicycle excursion returns to Alton Baker Park for its 27th year, featuring fully supported route options along cyclist-friendly Willamette Valley roads. And of course, you’ll enjoy Mom’s blackberry pie and Prince Puckler’s Ice Cream at the post-ride celebration.
This year’s event benefits Twilight Operations and is also introducing a new bike sharing initiative to increase cycling equity. For routes, schedules and pricing, and to register, head here.
