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Event Calendar

Event Calendar

Celebrate America Day

July 4, 2008
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

As we celebrate Independence Day, we will focus on the American athletes who have given us great performances throughout the years. The grand finale will be a fireworks display following the conclusion of the Men's 10K.
 
Festival Hours:                   3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
                                   Entry gates close 30 minutes before the end of the Festival 
                                   each day.
 
 
Hayward Field opens:       4:30 p.m.
 
On the Festival Stage:      
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.              On the Video Screen: Showcase of U.S. athletes and Butte to Butte highlights
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.             Bach Festival presents: Trio Voronezh
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.            On the Video Screen - live coverage of the meet simulcast from Hayward Field
10:00 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.          Fireworks
10:20 p.m.-11:00 p.m.            Samba Ja Marching Band (ending with march out of the Festival)
 
At The Starting Block:      Create a red, white and blue necklace or apply a temporary tattoo
3:30 p.m.                                Walking tour – Pre's Trail
 
Other Activities:                  Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Hayward Field opens at 4:30 p.m.)

Free Spectator Shuttles: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to midnight
Autzen Stadium, 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
South Eugene High School, 400 E 19th, Eugene
Shuttles will run every 10-15 minutes.
Information on events and activities is subject to change. Please check daily postings at event for up-to-date details.