Tuesday, August 18, 2026 / Eugene / Alton Baker Park
Oregon Aloha Festival gets two days at Alton Baker
The free Pacific Islander-led festival runs noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday with music, dance, food, workshops and a marketplace.
The Oregon Aloha Festival is taking the unusual and welcome shape of a two-day free event this year. The fifth annual festival runs noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Alton Baker Park, with opening ceremonies at 3 p.m.
The program centers Pacific Island cultures through hula, fire-knife dancing, drumming, storytelling, food, art, workshops and children’s activities. Organizers say the festival is built by and for Pacific Islanders, with proceeds from food and marketplace sales supporting cultural preservation and local community programs.
Admission is free. The official page encourages biking and rideshare, and says both free and paid parking are available nearby. Bring money only if the food and marketplace make a persuasive case, which seems likely.
Field notes
What changed: The fifth Oregon Aloha Festival runs for two days, Aug. 21–22, at Alton Baker Park.
Why it matters: The free event gives Lane County a large Pacific Islander-led cultural program with performances, workshops and local community support.
Who may be affected: Families, Pacific Islander communities, performers, vendors and anyone planning to use Alton Baker Park Friday or Saturday.