Eugene 08: Full Schedule!

Here's a sneak peek at the most up-to-date listings of what's going down at the Eugene 08 Festival and the events being contested at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, starting this Friday at Hayward Field.

Find the FULL SCHEDULE after THE JUMP.

FRIDAY JUNE 27

Theme: 1980's Team Day

The opening day of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field will bring the past to the present by honoring the last Olympic Team decided at Hayward Field which was unable to compete because of the US boycott of the Moscow Games. The Opening Ceremony will feature 1980 Team members. The Eugene 08 Festival will showcase 80's music and highlights from the 1980 Olympic Trials.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Festival Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 12:00 p.m.

On the Festival Stage:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. On the Video Screen: 1980 Trial Highlights and testimonials, Vin Lananna Welcome, History of Hayward Field
11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Opening & welcome by government officials – Olympic Trials ticket giveaway
12:30p.m. - 1:00p.m. Fan Dancers
1:00 p.m. Live coverage of the meet: Simulcast from Hayward Field
3:00 p.m. Welcome of the 1980 Team Members on the Festival Stage (athletes will be available for autographs and photographs in the Festival afterwards)
5:00 p.m. Simulcast of Opening Ceremonies from Hayward Field
10:00p.m. - 11:15p.m. G Soul ‘80s (disco band) aka God Soul

At The Starting Block: Trivia Questions – I’m a Track Fan
11:30 a.m. Walking tour to Pre’s Rock
10:00 p.m. Fire on the Track, The Prefontaine Story movie.

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition Schedule:
1:00 p.m. 100m Hurdles women heptathlon
1:55 p.m. High Jump women heptathlon
4:20 p.m. Shot Put women heptathlon
5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony
5:30 p.m. 100m women qualifying
5:40 p.m. Triple Jump women qualifying
5:50 p.m. Pole Vault men qualifying
6:00 p.m. 200m women heptathlon
6:30 p.m. 400m Hurdles women quarterfinal
7:05 p.m. 400m Hurdles men quarterfinal
7:30 p.m. Long Jump men qualifying
7:40 p.m. 100m women quarterfinal
7:50 p.m. Discus Throw women qualifying
8:00 p.m. 800m women quarterfinal
8:20 p.m. 800m men quarterfinal
8:40 p.m. 5000m men semifinal
9:00 p.m. Shot Put men qualifying
9:20 p.m. 10,000m women final

SATURDAY JUNE 28

Theme: Beautiful Oregon

We will highlight the beauty of Oregon through aesthetic footage of the state. This footage will air inside Hayward as well as at the Festival, with support from TravelOregon.com and the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 11:30 a.m.

On the Festival Stage:
11:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m. PICCFest Choir
12:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Live coverage of meet on the jumbo video screens
6:00pm - 7:00pm Misty River
7:30pm - 8:00pm Bajuana Tea (duo)
8:30pm - 9:00pm Volifonix
9:30pm - 11:00pm Lafa Taylor

At The Starting Block: Create a miniature Oregon driver's license plate.
10:30 a.m. Walking tour to the University of Oregon Knight Library

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition Schedule:
12:45 p.m. Javelin Throw women qualifying
2:00 p.m. Long Jump women heptathlon
2:30 p.m. 100m men qualifying
3:05 p.m. Wheelchair 1500m men exhibition
3:20 p.m. Javelin Throw women heptathlon
3:25 p.m. 100m women semifinal
3:45 p.m. Paralympics Ambulatory 100m men exhibition
3:55 p.m. 400m Hurdles men semifinal
4:10 p.m. 400m Hurdles women semifinal
4:25 p.m. 800m women semifinal
4:40 p.m. 800m men semifinal
4:40 p.m. Shot Put men final
5:01 p.m. 100m men quarterfinal
5:24 p.m. 800m women heptathlon
5:48 p.m. 100m women final

SUNDAY JUNE 29

Theme: Great Track and Field Performances

This day will showcase spectacular performances of athletes from around the world. There will be video footage of a "Top 10" list of the greatest performances ever.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 9:00 a.m.

On the Festival Stage:
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. On the Video Screens: Great Track & Field highlights of US Olympic athletes, and previous days’ taped highlights and interviews
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live coverage of meet
5:00 p.m. to 6:00pm Mike Tracey Band w/special Guest Paul Biondi
6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Ben Rice Blues Band
8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The Vipers featuring Deb Cleveland

At The Starting Block:
9:30 a.m. Walking tour to the south side of the Willamette River

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway
12:30p.m. – 2:30p.m. Autograph sessions with 2004 Olympic Team shot-putter Reese Hoffa – Johnson & Johnson tent

Competition Schedule:
10:00 a.m. 100m men decathlon
10:50 a.m. Long Jump men decathlon
12:00 p.m. Shot Put men decathlon
1:15 p.m. High Jump men decathlon
2:25 p.m. Triple Jump women final
2:30 p.m. 100m men semifinal
2:40 p.m. Pole Vault men final
3:00 p.m. 400m women quarterfinal
3:15 p.m. Discus Throw women final
3:15 p.m. Long Jump men final
3:35 p.m. 400m men decathlon
4:02 p.m. 400m Hurdles women final
4:17 p.m. 400m Hurdles men final
4:24 p.m. 400m men quarterfinal
4:49 p.m. 100m men final

MONDAY JUNE 30

Theme: Sport and the Environment

Eugene is a very environmentally conscious city so we will showcase the efforts by the LOC to make Eugene 08 as climate friendly as possible. The day’s activities will highlight the solar stage, the Safeway Track Town Power Station (people pedaling to generate battery power), and our waste management plans.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Festival Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 10:30 a.m.

On the Festival Stage:
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Annette Peters PSA and information on sustainability;
11:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Live coverage of meet and footage from the Safeway Track Town Power Station
10:00 p.m. - 10:45pm Hip Hop Dance Performances

At The Starting Block: Nike ReUSE A SHOE display
9:30 a.m. Walking tour – Alton Baker Pond

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the TrackTown Power Station presented by Safeway
5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Autograph sessions with 2004 Olympic medalist Lauryn Williams at the Johnson & Johnson booth
Competition Schedule:
11:30 a.m. 110m Hurdles men decathlon
12:20 p.m. Discus Throw men decathlon
2:35 p.m. Pole Vault men decathlon
4:45 p.m. Javelin Throw men decathlon
7:00 p.m. Hammer Throw men qualifying
7:05 p.m. Long Jump women qualifying
7:10 p.m. 400m women semifinal
7:15 p.m. High Jump women qualifying
7:25 p.m. 400m men semifinal
7:40 p.m. 3000m Steeplechase women semifinal
8:15 p.m. 800m women final
8:20 p.m. Javelin Throw women final
8:25 p.m. 800m men final
8:35 p.m. 1500m men decathlon
8:50 p.m. 5000m women semifinal
9:40 p.m. 5000m men final

TUESDAY JULY 1
Theme: Youth Day

On this non-competition day, we will be celebrating the contributions of youth and encouraging their continued involvement in the sport. There will be an All-Comers Meet for youth of all abilities 12 and under. Eugene 08 Festival music and entertainment will be youth oriented.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 15 -20 minutes) 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 4:00 p.m.

On the Festival Stage:
4:00p.m. - 4:20p.m. Exchange students from China
4:50p.m. - 5:50p.m. HIP HOP YOUTH
6:20p.m. - 7:20p.m. Performances by ACTSO medalists
7:50p.m. - 9:00p.m. School of Rock

All-Comer’s Meet: Oregon Track Club presents the
4:00 p.m. 12 and under All-Comer’s Meet.

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition Schedule: Rest day for athletes

WEDNESDAY JULY 2

Theme: Community Day

On the second non-competition day, we will celebrate Community Day. There will be an all-comers meet for individuals of all abilities ages 13 and up starting at 4:00 p.m. To acknowledge those in need in our community, Food for Lane County will position bins at the entrances to the Festival and community members are encouraged to bring donations.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 15 -20 minutes) 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 4:00 p.m.

On the Festival Stage:
5:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. AJ and the Rockers
6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Phil Bowermans
8:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. Soulicious

All-Comer’s Meet: Oregon Track Club presents the
4:00 p.m. 13 and over All-Comer’s Meet.

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition Schedule: Rest day for athletes

THURSDAY JULY 3

Theme: Sport Meets Art

The City of Eugene’s motto is “World's Greatest City of the Arts & Outdoors.” To honor the intersection of the City of the Arts & Outdoors and Track Town USA, we will display sport-inspired art throughout the Eugene 08 Festival. There will also be an art exhibit/challenge in Eugene 08 partner Windermere Real Estate’s tent.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Festival Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 6:00 p.m.

On the Festival Stage:
4:00 p.m. - 5:15p.m. Oregon Bach Festival presents: Bach Remix with Dj Smuve, Dj Celsius, Dj Billy, Marv Ellis and the Raw Action Break Squad
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Flossin Hip Hop/rap performances by Liquid Assests, 97211, Steady and Chef Boyz
10:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Flossin Hip Hop/rap performances by Duna, Rochel, Mike Vegas & IllaJ, Liquid Assets, Soul P, Twisted and Lil Syck

At The Starting Block: Grab a Nike shoe and paint the tread on a mural.
4:30 p.m. Walking tour – Autzen Stadium

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition Schedule:
7:00 p.m. Hammer Throw women qualifying
7:05 p.m. Masters 3000m men exhibition
7:10 p.m. Pole Vault women qualifying
7:15 p.m. Wheelchair 800m women exhibition
7:20 p.m. Long Jump women final
7:25 p.m. High Jump men qualifying
7:30 p.m. 1500m women quarterfinal
8:05 p.m. 400m women final
8:15 p.m. 400m men final
8:25 p.m. 1500m men quarterfinal
8:30 p.m. Discus Throw men qualifying
9:10 p.m. 3000m Steeplechase men semifinal
9:20 p.m. Shot Put women qualifying
9:45 p.m. 3000m Steeplechase women final

FRIDAY JULY 4

Theme: Celebrate America

As we celebrate Independence Day, we will focus on the American athletes who have given us great performances throughout the years. The grand finale will be a fireworks display following the conclusion of the Men's 10K.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Festival Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 4:30 p.m.

On the Festival Stage:
3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. On the Video Screen: Showcase of U.S. athletes and Butte to Butte highlights
4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Bach Festival presents: Trio Voronezh
5:30p.m. - 10:00p.m. On the Video Screen: Live coverage of meet
10:00p.m. - 10:20p.m. Fireworks
10:20p.m.-11:00p.m. Music by Samba Ja (ending with march out of the Festival)

At The Starting Block: Create a red, white and blue necklace or apply a temporary tattoo
3:30 p.m. Walking tour – Pre's Trail

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway

Competition Schedule:
5:30 p.m. Javelin Throw men qualifying
6:50 p.m. 200m men qualifying
7:00 p.m. Hammer Throw men final
7:10 p.m. Triple Jump men qualifying
7:20 p.m. 200m women qualifying
7:30 p.m. High Jump women final
8:05 p.m. 1500m men semifinal
8:25 p.m. 1500m women semifinal
8:55 p.m. 5000m women final
9:20 p.m. 10,000m men final

SATURDAY JULY 5

Theme: Heritage Day

Eugene is Track Town, USA and we will showcase the heritage of track and field in the local area. We will highlight some of the “Men of Oregon” as well as the athletes who participated in the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympic Trials.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 10:00 a.m.

On the Festival Stage:
9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. On the Video Screen: 1972, 1976, 1980 Olympic Trials highlights; Bill McChesney, Jr. profile and history of University or Oregon/Track Town, USA
11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. On the Video Screen: Live coverage of meet
3:00p.m. - 4:15p.m. The Party Tigers
4:15p.m. - 4:45p.m. Comedy by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant
5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Marv Ellis
8:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. Jubilee Outreach Gospel Choir

At The Starting Block: Ancient Olympics Amazing Facts Race
9:30 a.m. Walking tour – Willamette River North

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway
Author signing: Geoff Hollister – Windermere tent

Competition Schedule:
7:00 a.m. 20 km Race Walk men final** (held on Leo Harris Parkway)
11:00 a.m. 100m Hurdles women qualifying
11:25 a.m. 110m Hurdles men qualifying
11:50 a.m. 200m women quarterfinal
12:10 p.m. 200m men quarterfinal
12:35 p.m. Masters 200m women exhibition
12:45 p.m. Special Olympics Race men exhibition
12:55 p.m. Special Olympics Race women exhibition
12:55p.m. High Jump men final
1:10 p.m. Hammer Throw women final
1:15 p.m. 100m Hurdles women quarterfinal
1:45 p.m. 110m Hurdles men quarterfinal
1:50 p.m. Shot Put women final
2:05 p.m. 200m women semifinal
2:29 p.m. 200m men semifinal
2:45 p.m. 3000m Steeplechase men final

SUNDAY JULY 6

Theme: Send-Off to Beijing

On this last day of competition we are celebrating the athletes who have earned the right to represent the USA, en route to Beijing. After the final event we will have a short closing ceremony that includes a Chinese dragon procession around the track and into the festival.

Free Shuttle Hours: (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium)
(every 10-15 minutes) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Hayward Field opens: 1:30 p.m.

On the Festival Stage:
11:00a.m. - 11:20a.m. Fan Dancers
11:50a.m. - 12:50p.m. Dan Jones and The Squids
1:20p.m. - 2:00p.m. Bach Festival presents: The Shanghai Quartet
2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. On the Video Screens: Live coverage of meet
6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. Flossin hip-hop/rap performances by Lila Dmone and Kokamo
8:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. Satin Love Orchestra

At The Starting Block: Send the athletes off to Beijing by signing a good luck banner
11:30 a.m. Walking tour – Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway
Author signing: Geoff Hollister – Windermere tent

Competition Schedule:
7:00 a.m. 20 km Race Walk women final** (held on Leo Harris Parkway)
2:20 p.m. Discus Throw men final
3:15 p.m. 110m Hurdles men semifinal
3:35 p.m. 100m Hurdles women semifinal
3:40 p.m. Pole Vault women final
4:00 p.m. Triple Jump men final
4:05 p.m. 1500m women final
4:15 p.m. Javelin Throw men final
4:25 p.m. 200m men final
4:40 p.m. 200m women final
4:55 p.m. Youth Race boys exhibition
5:05 p.m. Youth Race girls exhibition
5:30 p.m. 110m Hurdles men final
5:40 p.m. 100m Hurdles women final
5:50 p.m. 1500m men final

NOTE: All listings are subject to change – check the Eugene 08 website for up to date information: www.eugene08.com