Eugene 08

Eugene is Track Town, USA and we will showcase the heritage of track and field in the local area. We will highlight some of the “Men of Oregon” as well as the athletes who participated in the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympic Trials.

  

Festival Hours:                   9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
                                   Entry gates close 30 minutes before the end of the Festival 
                                   each day.

Hayward Field opens:       10:00 a.m.

 

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.         On the Video Screen: 1972, 1976, 1980 Olympic Trials highlights; Bill McChesney, Jr. profile and history of University or Oregon/Track Town, USA

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.         On the Video Screen - live coverage of the meet simulcast from Hayward Field

3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.           The Party Tigers

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.           Comedy by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant and guests

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.           Marv Ellis and the Imaginary Friends

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.         Jubilee World Outreach Praise Team

 

At The Starting Block:      Ancient Olympics Amazing Facts Race

9:30 a.m.                                Walking tour – Willamette River North    

 

Other Activities:                  Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute 
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway
Author signing: Geoff Hollister – Windermere tent