Featured Downtown Events

See also our detailed calendar here.
New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Each year LGMSD hosts a New Years Eve Ball Drop and Block Party. Come count down till New Years with us in downtown La Grande. This event features burn barrels, a warming tent, and activities hosted by our partner organizations. We will see you there!.
December 31, 2023
Eastern Oregon Beer Festival (EOBF)
The Eastern Oregon Beer Festival, hosted by La Grande Main Street Downtown, is held annually in the summer at the Union County Fairgrounds in La Grande, OR. Proceeds from this event will go towards community and business development, community events, and beautification projects. It is the goal of LGMSD to make this the signature event of Eastern Oregon to bring economic development and revitalization to La Grande.

August 19, 2023
Crazy Days
On the second weekend in July, LGMSD hosts Crazy Days. On Friday, businesses set up booths and offer discounts for people to come down and shop. Saturday activities include many facets of family friendly recreation from archery, water games, demonstrations from local businesses, live music, food and craft vendors, and more. The Timber Cruisers Car Club also hosts their La Grande Classic Car Show in conjunction with Crazy Days for a full day of various activities. Organized by the Timber Cruiser’s Car Club, this car show brings people into La Grande from many surrounding locations. People travel to La Grande from Boise, Portland, Tri-Cities, and surrounding Oregon counties to participate and show off their vehicles, while networking with other car enthusiasts. 
July 14 & 15, 2023 
Safe Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat
LGMSD annually puts on a safe downtown trick-or-treat for the community. The roads are closed down to allow for a safe corridor of movement for kids, and businesses open their doors for kids and parents to come trick or treat. Businesses not located on Adams Avenue park and decorate their cars on for the Trunk-or-Treat. 
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October 31st 4:00p - 6:30pm
Click here to register.
Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday
The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, LGMSD hosts Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday to promote local and independently owned businesses during the holiday season.

Plaid Friday is the more colorful approach to the day after Thanksgiving shopping, with Small Business Saturday being a partnership between American Express and Neighborhood Champions all over the USA to host Shop Small Saturday the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
November 24th & 25th, 2023
Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
The annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting takes place every year, after Thanksgiving. The parade is in the evening and travels down Adams Ave from Greenwood until 4th Street—ending with the Tree Lighting ceremony in Max Square.

2023 Holiday Parade on December 2
C;lick here to register for parade