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August 23-25, 2024

 
 

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Free community FESTival

Presented by WaFd Bank, this fun festival includes loads of live music, interactive art, car shows, delicious food and beverages, kids’ activities, vendors and so much more! Bring your friends, kids, partner, neighbors, co-workers, book club members, and fellow foodies for this one-of-a-kind event.

 
 

live music & entertainment

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local food & drink

 

Kids Activities

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vendors

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2024 Schedule of Events

 
 
Fri Sat Sun

Friday | 4:00PM

WaFD Bank Main Stage and Community Stage Performances

Experience a variety of live music, art and other entertainment throughout the day. Click here for performance schedules.

4:00PM - 6:00PM

Gail Simone Signing at Books with Pictures

Gail Simone is the award-winning writer of Deadpool, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman and the Uncanny X-Men, as well as dozens of TV shows and games.

4:00PM - 8:00PM

Cornhole Games

Let’s kick off Market Fest 2024 with some good old-fashioned fun! Join us for cornhole games on 5th Ave.

Face Painting

Visit Art with Alejandro in the Market Alley to get your face painted by Paisley.

Touch-A-Truck Interactive Exhibit

Get up close and personal with the BIG toys! Kids and Adults alike can explore various types of construction equipment with a hands-on experience and don’t forget the GINORMOUS sandbox!

Kid Zone

Check out the bounce house, face painting and more! There’s plenty to do and explore.

Healthy Moves

Get active and have fun with Healthy Moves, a local nonprofit organization who brings movement, fitness and fun to elementary students.

Community Art Project

Help create this year’s community art project!

Meet the Slug Queen

Keep an eye out as Eugene’s own Slug Queen graces us with her presence around The Market.

4:00PM - 9:30PM

Vendor Booths

Be sure to check out our amazing community of vendors! From delicious food and drinks to handcrafted items, you’re sure to find something for everyone.

Wills Leather Goods

Join us for refreshments and free hand-embossed keychain station at our booth near the kiddzone.

7:00PM - 10:00PM

Dancehall Days

Astonishing musicianship with a repertoire that is wildly diverse and authentic. Dancehall Days has been thrilling audiences all over the world with their wide array of covers.

Saturday | 10:00AM

9:00AM

Eugene Marathon Community Run

Join the Eugene Marathon team for a free community run or walk departing from 5th Street Market Alley at 9am. You can join pacers running at a 7-minute mile, 9-minute mile, or walking pace, or set your own speed for the 3-mile route. Be sure to stick around afterward for some free giveaways.

WaFD Bank Main Stage and Community Stage Performances

Don't miss this fun mix of music, art and entertainment taking place on both stages throughout the day! Click here for performance schedules.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Little Critter Crew

Come snuggle some cute critters with Little Critter Crew - a small animal rescue here in Eugene. Come meet the critters and learn about the animal's care, fostering and adoption process!

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Community Art Project

Help create this year’s community art project!

11:00AM - 8:00PM

Touch-A-Truck Interactive Exhibit

Get up close and personal with the BIG toys! Kids and Adults alike can explore various types of construction equipment with a hands-on experience and don’t forget the GINORMOUS sandbox!

Kid Zone

Check out the bounce house, face painting and more! There’s plenty to do and explore.

Healthy Moves

Get active and have fun with Healthy Moves, a local nonprofit organization who brings movement, fitness and fun to elementary students.

11:00aM - 9:30PM

Wills Leather Goods

Join us for refreshments and free hand-embossed keychain station at our booth near the kiddzone.

12:00PM - 9:30PM

Vendor Booths

Be sure to check out our amazing community of vendors! From delicious food and drinks to handcrafted items, you’re sure to find something for everyone.

12:00PM - 3:00PM

MECCA Make and Take Crafts

Head to the second floor of the Market Core from 12-3pm to do a make and take craft perfect for kids of all ages!

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Sit and Stitch with Cozy

Knit, crochet, and socialize, or contribute to a collaborative loom art piece. Pick up a take-home loom and yarn goodie bag, for all ages, to keep the fun going!

Face Painting

Visit Art with Alejandro in the Market Alley to get your face painted by Paisley.

1:30PM - 2:00PM

Story Time with George

Visit Books With Pictures Eugene and join their shop dog, George, for a tail-wagging tale and plenty of puppy hugs. All ages welcome! Rhae and George will read from a selection of children's books in their cozy book nook.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Make Your Own Comics

Perfect for your budding artist or writer. Drop in to Books with Pictures Eugene and learn how to make a short "zine" (independent comic) using art supplies, recycled comics and your imagination. All materials will be provided; all ages welcome!

7:00PM - 10:00PM

Summer Groove Party Band

Enjoy the funky tunes of the Summer Groove Party Band. They'll have you partying to a variety of hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s making for an unforgettable show to ring in the perfect summer night.

Sunday | 9:00AM

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Eugene Yoga Class

Start your Sunday refreshed by joining us on the community stage for a session led by Eugene Yoga.

10:00AM - 2:00PM

N Touch Classic Car Show

A throwback to the past! From muscle cars to vintage classics, you won't want to miss this unique display of classic cars sponsored by NTouch Detailing.

Little Critter Crew

Come snuggle some cute critters with Little Critter Crew - a small animal rescue here in Eugene. Come meet the critters in the Market Core and learn about the animal's care, fostering and adoption process!

Face Painting

Visit Art with Alejandro in the Market Alley to get your face painted by Paisley.

Ceasar the No Drama Llama

Everyone's favorite llama is back! Find Ceasar the No Drama Llama around Market Fest and be sure to snap a pic with this local favorite.

Community Art Project

Help create this year’s community art project .

11:00AM - 2:00PM

Kid Zone

Check out the bounce house, carnival games, face painting and more! There’s plenty to do and explore.

Touch-A-Truck Interactive Exhibit

Get up close and personal with the BIG toys! Kids and Adults alike can explore various types of construction equipment with a hands-on experience and don’t forget the GINORMOUS sandbox!

Healthy Moves

Get active and have fun with Healthy Moves, a local nonprofit organization who brings movement, fitness and fun to elementary students.

Wills Leather Goods

Join us for refreshments and free hand-embossed keychain station at our booth near the kiddzone.

Vendor Booths

Be sure to check out our amazing community of vendors! From delicious food and drinks to handcrafted items, you’re sure to find something for everyone.

12:00PM - 2:00PM

SHELLEY JAMES & Agents of Unity

Bringing the feel good vibes of the 80s classic pop and soft rock, Shelley James and the Agents of Unity finish out Market Fest main's stage while effortlessly rolling through favorites from Burt Bacharach to Fleetwood Mac and so much more.

Looking for more? Click below for a full list of Market Fest acts and performers.

Community Art Project

Unleash your creative side and help create a community art project! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Find us on the second floor of the Market Core.

 
 
 

2024 Sponsors


Presenting Sponsor

 
 

WaFd Bank, whose common-sense, disciplined approach has stood the test of time and made them one of the strongest financial institutions in America, serving its neighbors since 1917. WaFd Bank believes that banking is more than a series of financial transactions. It is a commitment to building relationships with clients, shareholders, and the community at large. Each and every transaction holds a deeper meaning -- an opportunity to own a home, a deposit toward a future goal, an investment in a thriving business. They believe a good bank understands this and provides a secure financial foundation that helps their clients accomplish their goals so that all can benefit. That kind of business model takes a long-term perspective and a commitment to the communities they serve. It means they are truly "invested here."


 

Platinum Sponsors

 
 
 

Obie Companies develops and manages unique, community-focused projects - specializing in retail, multifamily, and hospitality. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, their roots run deep with 5th Street Public Market and the surrounding Market District as they continually strive to provide meaningful, memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike through engaging activations and events and genuine hospitality. With a local first mentality, Obie Companies is dedicated to improving and enhancing the communities they are a part of by providing unique places to live, work, play, and stay.


 

KIDZONE SPONSOR

 
 

Friend of the Market

 

 

 

Location

5th Street Public Market

 

The party is at the market and spills onto 5th Ave between High & Oak Streets, and Pearl Street between 6th Ave and the train tracks.