Jim Anderson
The 20th Annual EUGENE CELEBRATION
Downtown Events Management, Inc. is proud to present the 20th Annual Eugene Celebration on September
20, 21 & 22, 2002. The Eugene Celebration is the largest and most celebrated civic event in the
southern Willamette Valley, attracting over 70,000 participants during the three-day event. The
theme for the 2002 Eugene Celebration is again " Northwest of Normal."
The Eugene Celebration has six live entertainment stages featuring over 50 acts during the three-day
event. A few headliners include Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Austin Lounge Lizards, Perla Batalla,
Guarneri Underground, Swing Shift with Cami Thompson, Lloyd Jones, Satin Love Orchestra, Dahlia,
Tempest, Henry Cooper, & many more! The Celebration is located throughout the streets, parks and
open spaces of downtown Eugene. New this year is the Wine Stage located on top of the Parcade. The
entertainment stages are linked by street performers; food vendors; beverage gardens; the
Marketplace; the Community Causeway, a special venue showcasing 100 non-profit organizations; and an
extensive KidZone. Other main events during the Eugene Celebration include a community Parade
starting at 8 am, a Pet Parade, the Mayor's Art show, Bicycle Race (Eugene Celebration Cycling
Classic Cycling Classic 9/21-9/22) and Run.
The admission button is $8 prior to the event or $10 at the gate, for all three days! A daily
sticker priced at $7 will be sold at the gate on the day it is used. Buttons are available at
various local businesses prior to the event as well as on-site during the event. Children 12 and
under are free.
Downtown Events Management, Inc. invites you to join us for three days of fun and excitement as we
celebrate our unique community. For more information on the 20th Annual Eugene Celebration, please
contact DEMI at (541) 681-4108
Eugene Celebration Pre-Sale Button Outlets
The 20th Annual Eugene Celebration Buttons are now for sale! Save $2 off the 3-day admission price
by purchasing a button prior to the event for only $8!
The following area businesses are button outlets this year: Albertsons (all Eugene and Springfield
stores), Backstage Dancewear, Barnhart Associates, Book Mark, Centennial Bank (downtown branch),
Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon (CVALCO), Downtown Eugene Inc., Downtown
Athletic Club, Evergreen Film Service, EWEB, Eugene Weekly, Eugene Chamber of Commerce, Footwise,
Candy Baron (5th St. Market), Urban Garden (5th St. Market), Jerry's Home Improvement, Lane Council
of Government, Lane Transit District, New Frontier Broadway Market, Wild Oats (both stores), Oregon
Metro Federal Credit Union, Pacific Cascade Credit Union, PC Markets (all), Ray's Food in Pleasant
Hill, Ray's Food in Creswell, Ray's Food in Veneta, REI, the Saturday Market, SELCO Credit Union, U
Lane O Credit Union, U of O Bookstore, and Wood Products Credit Union.
Hurry out to one of these outlets and get your button today!
Other Eugene Celebration Events
The 20th Annual Eugene Celebration is proud to announce these sanctioned events taking place during
the Eugene Celebration.
? The Eugene Rugby Football Club, Ltd. presents Rugby Celebration 10's Tournament, on Saturday,
September 21st. Contact Mike Arnold at 344-2791 for more information.
? The Oregon Association of Rowers Junior Crew on Sunday, September 22 presents the second Annual
Crew Canoe Regatta. Contact Steve Gab at 501-3980 for more information.
? The American Institute of Architects Southwest Oregon Chapter presents the AIA People's Choice
Awards running all three days of the Eugene Celebration. Contact Paul Dustrud at 683-8661 for more
information.
? The 12th Annual Salon de Refuses will be presented by the New Zone Arts Collective. This is a
special exhibit of works that are refused by the Mayor's Art Show, and will be attended by the
artist and public, on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 22 at noon,
depending on location. For more information contact Steve LaRiccia at 935-4308.
? The 2002 Mayor's Art Show presented by The Jacobs Gallery, will be held Thursday, September 19 at
6:00 p.m. It will run through October 24, 2002, in the Hult Center lower level gallery. Contact
Barbara Harris at 684-5635.
A New Mayor's Art Show Activity will be held in conjunction with the Hult Center's 20th Birthday
Celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, September 22 from 11am-1 pm. Two professional
artists will lead participants in a large-scale birthday card decoration outside of the Jacob's
Gallery.
? The EWEB Kilowatt Klassic Electrathon Race presented by Electrathon America, EWEB, and Willamette
High School, will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. Also on Sunday, September 22 at
noon, depending on location. Contact Mike Hogert at 688-1404.
? During the weekend of Eugene Celebration, button holders can enjoy free admission and tours at the
Shelton-McMurphy Johnson House. Call Kathy at 484-0808 for more information.
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Jim Anderson
spa-@teleport.com
503-975-8229
Race Director
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic (Sept 21-22, 2002)
Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women PIR Race Series