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Exhibits, pie-eating contests, a famous track meet, pyrotechnics and more will entertain residents who stay local this weekend.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by attending one of these Fourth of July celebrations in Lane County. From running a 10K to watching race car drivers, options abound.
Eugene
Pro Rodeo and fireworks
Watch fireworks after the rodeo on July 2 and watch Lane County’s largest fireworks show on July 4. You can sign your kids up for a chance to win a new pair of boots through the mutton busting contest. General admission tickets start at $28.
The rodeo will have themes each day, opening with “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night” on July 2, followed by “First Responders Night” on July 3. July 4 will be “Military Night” and July 5 will be “Family Day,” with an earlier start time.
Where: Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Road, Eugene
When: July 2-4 at 7:30 p.m.; July 5 at 3 p.m.
Butte to Butte run and walk
Take part in the 10K run, 5K run or walk or the 4-mile Mayor’s Walk, followed by the Finish Festival at 5th Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave., Eugene, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The 10K and Mayor’s Walk begin at Spencer Butte Middle School, 500 E. 43rd Ave., Eugene, and the 5K run/walk starts on Fifth Street, between High Street and Pearl Street. The registration fee is $40 for adults (13 and up) and $20 for children.
Where: Location depends on race distance
When: July 4, with the first race starting at 7:15 a.m.
Prefontaine Classic track meet, plus light show
Watch top athletes compete in track and field events at Hayward Field and enjoy a light show afterward at 9:30 p.m. on July 3. Tickets range from $40 to $115.
Where: Hayward Field, 1530 Agate St., Eugene
When: July 3 and July 4
‘America at 250’ museum exhibit
“America at 250 — Before, Between, Beyond” shows the diverse history of America with accompanying text panels in English, Spanish and an Indigenous trade language from the Pacific Northwest, Chinuk Wawa. With both ancient and modern objects, the exhibit focuses on the history of Indigenous and other communities of color.
The exhibit is on display through March 2027. General admission is $7.
Where: Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave.
When: Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays until 8 p.m.
‘Love as Action’ protest
Sign a shared, art-based Declaration of Resistance to protest with community members.
Where: Eugene Federal Building, 211 E. Seventh Ave., Eugene
When: July 4, 11 a.m. through noon
Springfield
Light of Liberty celebration
Enjoy live music from Satin Love Orchestra, a fireworks show put on by the Springfield Utility Board and choose from more than 13 different food vendors. Tickets range from $5 in person at select locations before the event to $10 at the event.
Where: Island Park, Springfield
When: July 4, gates open at 4 p.m. Fireworks start at 10:15 p.m.
Drifters baseball and fireworks
Watch the Springfield Drifters take on the Marion Berries followed by a fireworks show after the game. Tickets start at $15.
Where: Hamlin Sports Complex, 326 Centennial Blvd., Springfield
When: July 2 at 6:35 p.m.
Coburg
Peaceful protest
Join Team Coburg and the brass band Democrasonic Response team for a peaceful protest outside of Coburg City Hall. Team Coburg encourages attendees to bring flags or posters.
Where: Coburg City Hall, 91136 N. Willamette St., Coburg
When: July 4 at noon
Cottage Grove
Car racing and fireworks
Watch professional race car drivers compete at the Dave Schmidt Memorial Freedom Cup finale throughout the weekend, with a fireworks show following the finale on July 4. General admission tickets start at $20 on July 4 and $16 July 2 and 3. On July 2, wear any racing shirt and get admission for $5.
Where: Cottage Grove Speedway, 2150 N. Douglas St., Cottage Grove
When: July 2-4, pits open at 2 p.m., racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
Creswell
Fourth of July festival, plus parade and fireworks
Start your day of festivities off with a pancake breakfast at Harry Holt Memorial Park and then watch the Creswell Chamber Fourth of July Parade, where snacks, vendors and live music will be set up along the route.
An Air Force flyover will also take place, and attendees will be able to meet three women who were Rosie the Riveters. They turned 100, 100 and 98 this year.
Fireworks will be set off at dusk on South Mill Street.
Where: Harry Holt Memorial Park, 127 N. Fourth St., and other locations in Creswell
When: July 4, all day at the park; parade at 11 a.m.; fireworks at dusk
Florence
Old-fashioned Fourth of July
Watch fireworks over the Siuslaw River and enjoy bicycle parades, pie-eating contests and live entertainment at the coast.
Where: Various locations in and around Florence, with the main celebration in Old Town
When: July 4 at 1 p.m for start of celebration; fireworks at dusk
Oakridge
Independence festival and fireworks
Where: Uptown Oakridge and Greenwaters Park, Oakridge
When: July 3 from 1 to 11 p.m.; July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The festivities begin July 3 in Oakridge’s Uptown District with slip and slides for children, an art walk and live music. The larger celebration will be July 4 at Greenwaters Park with even more activities, food options and the longest fireworks show in the county.
