Know Before You Go

Tips for Attending the Tea Festival

Immediately after you arrive and park, go straight to Registration to pick-up your tasting cup and program! Our volunteers will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about the event.
If you will be attending a workshop, please be sure to check-in with a volunteer at the Workshop Tent before sitting down for the class.
Check out this great article by Tea Infusiast for 5 tips to make the most out of your experience: teainfusiast.com/5-tips-for-attending-tea-festivals/
If you attend as paid General Admission or unpaid, consider bringing your own tote bag or backpack for purchases. General Admission guests will receive a paper tote bag, but may wish to bring their own bag for more merchandise.

The event is located at 85 E 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401.
Street parking is available all throughout downtown. All parking is free on Sunday in Eugene.
The Parcade (located at 35 W 8th Ave) and The Overpark (1000 E 10th Ave) are both easy to find and close to the Pavilion and Plaza.
Bicycle parking is available around the venue and throughout downtown Eugene (along Willamette Street, Broadway, and 8th Avenue) for folks cycling to the event. Onsite bike parking is in the NW and NE corners of the Plaza. Remember to bring a bicycle lock.
Local public transit is available, and there are buses such as Greyhound which go through the Eugene Bus Station (1080 Willamette St, Eugene OR 97401). That bus station is a 7 min. walk from the venue.

The Farmer’s Market Pavilion and Plaza has prohibited animals, with the exception of service animals. Please help us follow this policy so that we can continue to use the space for years to come!

The festival is open rain or shine! The forecast for Sunday May 25th is currently: mostly sunny, with light clouds, and a high of 76 degrees.
Check the weather report the day before, bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.
Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate dress.