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Summer Concert Series Brings Gregory Rawlins to Riverside Park
Gregory Rawlins will perform in the Summer Concert Series July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Park's big field.
View event detailsCity Budget Roundtable Scheduled for Sept. 10 at Cook Memorial Library
City Budget Roundtable — Sept. 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library. Learn about the budget process and share input.
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Gus’s Hot Dogs at Side A Island City Tasting Room this Saturday
Gus’s Hot Dogs is popping up at Side A Island City Tasting Room on Saturday, July 25, from 4 to 9 PM.
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Sidewalk roundtable - Aug. 19 at Cook Memorial Library
Sidewalk roundtable — Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6–7:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library. City of La Grande meeting for questions and public input.
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Last Friday Live featuring Sum People July 31 at Raul’s Taqueria
Live music — Friday, July 31, 8–11 PM at Raul’s Taqueria. Ages 21+.
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26th Annual Cove Cherry Fair - Aug. 15
Saturday, Aug. 15 at Ascension School Grounds in Cove: pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.; fair from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Free and family-friendly.
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Sketch and Release: Black Artists in Rural Oregon tour coming to La Grande
Touring multimedia performance and docu-series "Sketch and Release" visits Hood River, Boardman, La Grande, and Baker City Aug. 5–8. Free and open to the public. La Grande screening: Friday, Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library.
View event detailsUnion Grassroots Festival & Car Show set for Aug. 8
Union Grassroots Festival & Car Show — Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 on Union Main Street in Union. Time TBD; flyer/details to be added.
View event detailsCelebrate La Grande returns Sept. 10
Celebrate La Grande — Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Riverside Park in La Grande. Free food, kids activities and live music. Time TBD.
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Soroptimist Senior Breakfast set for July 30
Senior Breakfast — Thursday, July 30, 8–9:30 a.m. at Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. 2nd St., La Grande. Free breakfast and admission for seniors 60+.
View event detailsPokemon TCG Casual Trainer Battles
Pokémon TCG Casual Trainer Battles — Saturdays, July 11, 18 & 25, 2026, 5–9 PM PDT at Hobby Habit, 411 Fir St, La Grande. Free entry; all ages and skill levels welcome.
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Tree tour set for July 25 at Riverside Park
July 25, 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Park. Free tree identification walk for ages 12+.
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Quilter to Crafter Rummage Sale set for July 25-26
July 25-26 at Pleasant Grove Grange in Summerville. Quilts, fabric, craft items, yarns and salad bar lunch.
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Elkhorn Relay returns Aug. 8, 2026
Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, 5 a.m. at Hilgard Junction State Park; 80.6-mile, six-person relay. Registration closes July 11.
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RISE BBQ Bash at Riverside Park
Tuesday, August 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Riverside Park in La Grande. Games, lunch and raffle prizes.
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La Grande Farmers Market — Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 3–6 p.m., May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.
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La Grande Farmers Market — Saturdays
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.
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Summertime Mad Hatter high tea comes to Le Bebe Cakes Bakery
July 2–25 at Le Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave.; 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; adults $23.99, kids $14.99; some dates sold out; call 541-963-2253.
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Union County Fair Parade set for July 26
Sunday, July 26, 2026. Line-up 4:30 p.m.; parade starts 6 p.m. at Hemlock and Washington streets in La Grande.
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2026 Union County Fair runs July 29 through Aug. 1
July 29–Aug. 1, 2026 at Union County Fairgrounds. Daily admission $5 for ages 8+; kids 7 and under free; Thursday free for seniors 60+, disabled guests and veterans.
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Catherine Creek Classic Turns 40!
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Union High School. 1 mile, 5K, and half marathon options. Registration open now.
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HQ MusicFest 2026
July 30-Aug. 1 at HQ, 112 Depot Street, La Grande; passes at lagrandehq.com/musicfest.
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La Grande City Council Regular Session
First Wednesday of each month, generally 6 p.m. at La Grande City Hall Council Chambers; verify city agenda for changes.
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Mud Kitchen Kids summer series runs June through August
Blue Mountains Conservancy’s Mud Kitchen Kids summer series offers $25 drop-off outdoor play sessions for potty-trained children ages 3–7 from June 11 through August 27.
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Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer schedule
Free Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer programs include Wild Preschool for ages 0–6 and Wild School for ages 6–12, with dates from May 16 through August 8.
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Summer Concert Series Brings Gregory Rawlins to Riverside Park
Gregory Rawlins will perform in the Summer Concert Series July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Park's big field.
View event detailsCity Budget Roundtable Scheduled for Sept. 10 at Cook Memorial Library
City Budget Roundtable — Sept. 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library. Learn about the budget process and share input.
View event detailsGus’s Hot Dogs at Side A Island City Tasting Room this Saturday
Gus’s Hot Dogs is popping up at Side A Island City Tasting Room on Saturday, July 25, from 4 to 9 PM.
View event detailsSidewalk roundtable - Aug. 19 at Cook Memorial Library
Sidewalk roundtable — Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6–7:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library. City of La Grande meeting for questions and public input.
View event detailsLast Friday Live featuring Sum People July 31 at Raul’s Taqueria
Live music — Friday, July 31, 8–11 PM at Raul’s Taqueria. Ages 21+.
View event details26th Annual Cove Cherry Fair - Aug. 15
Saturday, Aug. 15 at Ascension School Grounds in Cove: pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.; fair from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Free and family-friendly.
View event detailsSketch and Release: Black Artists in Rural Oregon tour coming to La Grande
Touring multimedia performance and docu-series "Sketch and Release" visits Hood River, Boardman, La Grande, and Baker City Aug. 5–8. Free and open to the public. La Grande screening: Friday, Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library.
View event detailsUnion Grassroots Festival & Car Show set for Aug. 8
Union Grassroots Festival & Car Show — Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 on Union Main Street in Union. Time TBD; flyer/details to be added.
View event detailsCelebrate La Grande returns Sept. 10
Celebrate La Grande — Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Riverside Park in La Grande. Free food, kids activities and live music. Time TBD.
View event detailsSoroptimist Senior Breakfast set for July 30
Senior Breakfast — Thursday, July 30, 8–9:30 a.m. at Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. 2nd St., La Grande. Free breakfast and admission for seniors 60+.
View event detailsPokemon TCG Casual Trainer Battles
Pokémon TCG Casual Trainer Battles — Saturdays, July 11, 18 & 25, 2026, 5–9 PM PDT at Hobby Habit, 411 Fir St, La Grande. Free entry; all ages and skill levels welcome.
View event detailsTree tour set for July 25 at Riverside Park
July 25, 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Park. Free tree identification walk for ages 12+.
View event detailsQuilter to Crafter Rummage Sale set for July 25-26
July 25-26 at Pleasant Grove Grange in Summerville. Quilts, fabric, craft items, yarns and salad bar lunch.
View event detailsElkhorn Relay returns Aug. 8, 2026
Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, 5 a.m. at Hilgard Junction State Park; 80.6-mile, six-person relay. Registration closes July 11.
View event detailsRISE BBQ Bash at Riverside Park
Tuesday, August 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Riverside Park in La Grande. Games, lunch and raffle prizes.
View event detailsLa Grande Farmers Market — Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 3–6 p.m., May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.
View event detailsLa Grande Farmers Market — Saturdays
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.
View event detailsSummertime Mad Hatter high tea comes to Le Bebe Cakes Bakery
July 2–25 at Le Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave.; 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; adults $23.99, kids $14.99; some dates sold out; call 541-963-2253.
View event detailsUnion County Fair Parade set for July 26
Sunday, July 26, 2026. Line-up 4:30 p.m.; parade starts 6 p.m. at Hemlock and Washington streets in La Grande.
View event details2026 Union County Fair runs July 29 through Aug. 1
July 29–Aug. 1, 2026 at Union County Fairgrounds. Daily admission $5 for ages 8+; kids 7 and under free; Thursday free for seniors 60+, disabled guests and veterans.
View event detailsCatherine Creek Classic Turns 40!
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Union High School. 1 mile, 5K, and half marathon options. Registration open now.
View event detailsHQ MusicFest 2026
July 30-Aug. 1 at HQ, 112 Depot Street, La Grande; passes at lagrandehq.com/musicfest.
View event detailsLa Grande City Council Regular Session
First Wednesday of each month, generally 6 p.m. at La Grande City Hall Council Chambers; verify city agenda for changes.
View event detailsMud Kitchen Kids summer series runs June through August
Blue Mountains Conservancy’s Mud Kitchen Kids summer series offers $25 drop-off outdoor play sessions for potty-trained children ages 3–7 from June 11 through August 27.
View event detailsBlue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer schedule
Free Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer programs include Wild Preschool for ages 0–6 and Wild School for ages 6–12, with dates from May 16 through August 8.
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Summer Concert Series Brings Gregory Rawlins to Riverside Park
Gregory Rawlins will perform in the Summer Concert Series July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Park's big field.
View event detailsCity Budget Roundtable Scheduled for Sept. 10 at Cook Memorial Library
City Budget Roundtable — Sept. 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library. Learn about the budget process and share input.
View event detailsGus’s Hot Dogs at Side A Island City Tasting Room this Saturday
Gus’s Hot Dogs is popping up at Side A Island City Tasting Room on Saturday, July 25, from 4 to 9 PM.
View event detailsSidewalk roundtable - Aug. 19 at Cook Memorial Library
Sidewalk roundtable — Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6–7:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library. City of La Grande meeting for questions and public input.
View event detailsLast Friday Live featuring Sum People July 31 at Raul’s Taqueria
Live music — Friday, July 31, 8–11 PM at Raul’s Taqueria. Ages 21+.
View event details26th Annual Cove Cherry Fair - Aug. 15
Saturday, Aug. 15 at Ascension School Grounds in Cove: pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.; fair from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Free and family-friendly.
View event detailsSketch and Release: Black Artists in Rural Oregon tour coming to La Grande
Touring multimedia performance and docu-series "Sketch and Release" visits Hood River, Boardman, La Grande, and Baker City Aug. 5–8. Free and open to the public. La Grande screening: Friday, Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library.
View event detailsUnion Grassroots Festival & Car Show set for Aug. 8
Union Grassroots Festival & Car Show — Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 on Union Main Street in Union. Time TBD; flyer/details to be added.
View event detailsCelebrate La Grande returns Sept. 10
Celebrate La Grande — Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Riverside Park in La Grande. Free food, kids activities and live music. Time TBD.
View event detailsSoroptimist Senior Breakfast set for July 30
Senior Breakfast — Thursday, July 30, 8–9:30 a.m. at Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. 2nd St., La Grande. Free breakfast and admission for seniors 60+.
View event detailsPokemon TCG Casual Trainer Battles
Pokémon TCG Casual Trainer Battles — Saturdays, July 11, 18 & 25, 2026, 5–9 PM PDT at Hobby Habit, 411 Fir St, La Grande. Free entry; all ages and skill levels welcome.
View event detailsTree tour set for July 25 at Riverside Park
July 25, 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Park. Free tree identification walk for ages 12+.
View event detailsQuilter to Crafter Rummage Sale set for July 25-26
July 25-26 at Pleasant Grove Grange in Summerville. Quilts, fabric, craft items, yarns and salad bar lunch.
View event detailsElkhorn Relay returns Aug. 8, 2026
Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, 5 a.m. at Hilgard Junction State Park; 80.6-mile, six-person relay. Registration closes July 11.
View event detailsRISE BBQ Bash at Riverside Park
Tuesday, August 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Riverside Park in La Grande. Games, lunch and raffle prizes.
View event detailsLa Grande Farmers Market — Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 3–6 p.m., May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.
View event detailsLa Grande Farmers Market — Saturdays
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.
View event detailsSummertime Mad Hatter high tea comes to Le Bebe Cakes Bakery
July 2–25 at Le Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave.; 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; adults $23.99, kids $14.99; some dates sold out; call 541-963-2253.
View event detailsUnion County Fair Parade set for July 26
Sunday, July 26, 2026. Line-up 4:30 p.m.; parade starts 6 p.m. at Hemlock and Washington streets in La Grande.
View event details2026 Union County Fair runs July 29 through Aug. 1
July 29–Aug. 1, 2026 at Union County Fairgrounds. Daily admission $5 for ages 8+; kids 7 and under free; Thursday free for seniors 60+, disabled guests and veterans.
View event detailsCatherine Creek Classic Turns 40!
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Union High School. 1 mile, 5K, and half marathon options. Registration open now.
View event detailsHQ MusicFest 2026
July 30-Aug. 1 at HQ, 112 Depot Street, La Grande; passes at lagrandehq.com/musicfest.
View event detailsLa Grande City Council Regular Session
First Wednesday of each month, generally 6 p.m. at La Grande City Hall Council Chambers; verify city agenda for changes.
View event detailsMud Kitchen Kids summer series runs June through August
Blue Mountains Conservancy’s Mud Kitchen Kids summer series offers $25 drop-off outdoor play sessions for potty-trained children ages 3–7 from June 11 through August 27.
View event detailsBlue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer schedule
Free Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer programs include Wild Preschool for ages 0–6 and Wild School for ages 6–12, with dates from May 16 through August 8.
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