Tuesday July 4
All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Free. Join this great Corvallis 4th of July tradition and celebrate our country’s birthday with an old-fashioned parade. The All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade will assemble on 8th Street between Jefferson Ave. and Monroe Ave. at 9:30 a.m. The Diva sings the Star Spangled Banner at 10 a.m. and then you’re off on the usual route up Monroe Ave. to First Street, turn south along First to Washington Ave., then turn right to Second Street, then left (south) along Second to the Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park where parade disbands. After the Parade, you can enjoy the After the Parade, you can enjoy the Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival beginning downtown at 11 a.m., and stay for the Corvallis Jaycees Fireworks Display at 10 p.m.
Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival. Riverfront Commemorative Park, 1st Street & Jackson Avenue, Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Celebrate the nation’s birthday on the downtown banks of the beautiful Willamette River. Bring your family and friends to the Riverfront Commemorative Park on First Street between Van Buren and Monroe Avenues for this fun-filled, family festival featuring live music, a fantastic array of food vendors, S&K Inflatables for the kids, craft booths and much more. This year’s music line up will include West, DRTR, the Incompatibles, Citizens of the Universe, and Sugarbeats. Local food carts and arts and crafts vendors, as well as a beer garden, will be sprinkled around the riverfront for all to enjoy. Be sure to show up early for the All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. and stick around until 10 p.m. for the Corvallis Jaycees Fireworks Display. Visit https://rwbcorvallis.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/RWBRiverfontFest for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278535072464/ for more info.
Concert in the Park: Celebrate America!, conducted by Jim Martinez. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band resumes its summer tradition of Concerts in the Park beginning Tuesday, June 20 and then weekly through the end of August. Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are themed and offer a variety of music suitable for enjoyment of the entire family. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather. Visit http://c-cband.org for more info.
Corvallis Jaycees Fireworks Display. Downtown Corvallis, Downtown, Corvallis. 10 p.m. Free. Enjoy the spectacular Corvallis Jaycees fireworks display beginning at 10 p.m. in beautiful downtown Corvallis, along the riverfront! Come early, and enjoy the Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival, happening along First Street in downtown Corvallis beginning at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 5
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Kids Day at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market for Kids Day events on June 21st, July 5th, August 2nd, and September 6th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Visit the Bookmobile and join the library for some crafts and games. There will be other fun booths with activities, giveaways, and free snacks for kids. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-day-corvallis-farmers-market-1 for more info.
Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89212916073?pwd=b2RBQUlZY0czTjhURncrcitwSG11dz… ID: 892 1291 6073; Passcode: 567642
By Phone: +1 253 215 8782; Meeting ID: 892 1291 6073; Passcode: 567642 . Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/benton-county-board-commissioners-meeting-wednesday-due-holiday for more info.
County Service District Meetings (Alpine, Alsea, South Third). 9:45 a.m. Meetings to take place immediately after the Tuesday Board Meeting. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/county-service-district-meetings-take-place-immediately-after-tuesday-board-meeting-alpine for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-61 for more info.
LEGO Day! Alsea Meeting Room, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations. All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-22 for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. Join the Hilltop Big Band at the present another summer of free concerts featuring the swing sounds of Basie and others. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. This year’s concert dates are June 21; July 5, 19; and August 2, 16, 30. The concerts are from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, the Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and the Average White Band. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com/ for more info.
Tunes, Brews & BBQ: Wild Hog in the Wood. Block 15 Tap Room & Brewery, 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Join Block 15 for a series of summer music each Wednesday outside on the patio at our Southtown Tap Room location. They will have weekly BBQ specials lined up with live music and beer. See the schedule and food specials below. Tunes will be performed by Wild Hog in the Woods an Oregon string band that plays a wild mix of old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes with honest verve and gusto. July 5ths Scheduled BBQ special is Smoked Nashville Hot Pork Belly Sandwich, Smashed Pickle & Potato Salad, Watermelon. Visit https://block15.com/tunes-brews-and-bbq-2023 for more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Virtual attendance only. Observe the meeting using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5054127730497002846. Those who would like to participate may register, before noon on July 5, by using this link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Community members may submit written testimony by use the following link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Written testimony must be submitted no later than noon on July 5. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-1 for the meeting agenda and more info.
Homerun Derby. Skirvin Park, 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 6:30 p.m. $10 The Frolic Home Run Derby is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Check-in will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the new PYAC Ballfields on the rodeo grounds. There are three brackets, men’s, women’s, and teens, for the home run competition. There is also a youth farthest hit competition for children 12 and under. $10 registration fee per batter. Winners get a $25 gift certificate to the Frolic souvenir hut and one (1) year of bragging rights. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/frolic-home-run-derby.html for more info.
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