by Isabelle Maggard
EUGENE, OREGON — Check out these fun events happening this weekend in Lane County!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – KLCC Brewfest
The 20th anniversary of KLCC Brewfest is happening February 10th and 11th at the Lane Events Center. The Brewfest is in benefit of KLCC 89.7 FM, with 200 craft beers and ciders being served from 80 different breweries. Admission tickets are available for purchase, the advanced price is $20 for single-day and $30 for double-day. Admission includes a souvenir glass and 2 beer tickets. Additional beer tickets are also available for purchase for $1 each on-site. Click below to support KLCC while enjoying a variety of great beers and ciders!
FRIDAY – Beats Antique at McDonald Theatre
This weekend David Satori, Zoe Jakes, and Sidecar Tommy – the members of Beats Antique, are performing at The McDonald Theatre. Beats Antique produces a blend of electronic and experimental world fusion music. Join Beats Antique with supporting act Nok Nok this Friday, February 10th– doors open at 7, and the show starts at 8.
SATURDAY – Valentine’s Pop-Up Market
This all-ages and (leashed) dog-friendly Pop-Up Market, hosted by Thinking Tree Spirits and Whiteaker Community Market is happening Saturday, from 12 to 5 PM. Browse and support the local community of vendors for Valentine’s gifts and goodies while sipping Chocolate Rum cocktail specials or delicious mocktails. Various food trucks will also be available on location throughout the event!
SUNDAY – Super Bowl Party at The O Bar and Grill
Looking for a place to watch the Super Bowl while enjoying great food and drink specials? The O Bar and Grill is hosting a Super Bowl party Sunday the 12th. There are quarterly drink specials, food specials, and many prizes! Kick-off is at 3:30 PM, and the doors open at 9 AM for pre-game breakfast. Reserve a table by calling beforehand.
FEBRUARY – The Grilled Cheese Experience
The 9th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience in support of FOOD for Lane County continues into its second weekend. On Friday, February 10th, Hop Valley Eugene is featuring a Pizza Grilled Cheese, on Saturday the 11th they’re featuring a Bourbon Caramelized French Onion Soup Inspired Grilled Cheese, and on Sunday the 12th they’re featuring a Gochujang Tomato Soup with a Kimchi Grilled Cheese. Try these sandwiches and many others in Lane County.
Isabelle Maggard is a Marketing Agent at Highlite. She currently is studying digital marketing at Lane Community College. Isabelle focuses on social media engagement and outreach for account growth. She also contributes a weekly article focusing on upcoming weekend events in Eugene.