The sun was shining bright all day long as residents of Eugene came out to play at the 8th annual Whiteaker Block Party in Eugene, Oregon. The entire event was organized and held by volunteers and residents of the neighborhood. There were four stages filled with promising bands from the Willamette Valley music scene, food carts, booths and tents with crafts and trinkets and street performers. Here is a glimpse at the fun:
The information booth was located off of Van Buren Street. Many houses were temporarily transformed into public hangout spaces. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
A band makes a stage of their own on Second Ave as they prepare to play for onlookers. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2 . (Chrisina Belasco/Emerald)
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The front of a miniature pirate ship next to a display of artwork, not far from Ninkasi Brewery. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
Homegrown Eugene reggae fusion band Sol Seed performed for a large crowd of fans. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
Locally crafted pipes were abundant at the street booths. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
This booth offered handmade wooden belt buckles of famous local breweries. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
Celebratory knuckles and good vibes followed after a successful jam and dance session. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco)
The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
A friendly water gun battle. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2 (Christina Belasco/Emerald)
One man practices fire dancing – without the fire. The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Chrisina Belasco/Emerald)
The Whiteaker block party took place on August 2. (Christina Belasco/Emerald)