put your name on the 2027 lounge

The Block Party VIP Lounge is a thank you to our sponsors, strategic supporters and the civic leaders that help make this annual festival possible.

Larry pattis

Award-winning musician Larry Pattis plays melodic, soulful, original compositions written for the acoustic guitar. Larry has performed on such illustrious stages as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.

7p

Comedian Noah Blodgett

The 30-year-old comedian has built a following on Instagram and TikTok through his “Top Five” video series, a collection of short sketches that turn everyday ... experiences into deadpan rankings. The videos poke fun at local habits, landmarks and shared experiences that many residents recognize immediately. - KLCC

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Performing Artist

TBD third performing artist.

5p

Delicious Treats

Catered bites from Chef & Baker Derek Weber and The Washburne Cafe.

Featured Cocktails

Signature cocktails featuring locally produced Stern Mama Distilling Rum.

Beer With Friends

Try a pale ale or a lager from our down the street besties, Plank Town Brewing Company and Oakshire Brewing.

Willamette Wines

Try a glass of WV Rose, Gris or Pinot Noir, thanks to the new kids on the block, Hersch Wine Lounge.

Featured displays

We're welcoming these folks to feature their incredible work inside the VIP Lounge in 2026.

MOREL INK

Morel is a partner in helping you cultivate community and belonging. We do this through apparel, communication on paper, or anything you put in people’s hands. info

Turning tides music festival

Turning Tides Music Foundation advances the arts by cultivating multicultural acoustic music, supporting musicians, and creating inclusive community events. We bring people together through public performances, festivals, dances, workshops, retreats, and collaborative programs that celebrate artistic expression and build cultural connection.

THE WASHBURNE East

This space brings warmth, coffee, food, and connection to a new neighborhood - Thurston. Everything you love about Downtown's treasure, The Washburne Cafe, in a new and beautiful location in the East side of Springfield.

thurston life foundation

To seek the well being of the community through Initiatives and Strategic Partnerships that contributes to the Social, Emotional and Spiritual Health of our Community

ARBOR SOUTH ARCHiTECTURE

For over 40 years, Arbor South Architecture has designed homes and buildings across the Pacific Northwest that are thoughtful, buildable, and true to each client's budget and goals.

Eugene magazine

Each quarter our award winning writers and photographers showcase the very best our region has to offer including stories about: the arts, entertainment, outdoor activities, health and wellness, travel, dining, wine, home and garden, local history, business, style, the University of Oregon Ducks and our unique calendar of local and regional events.

Downtown Springfield at The Block Party 2025 - Sunset, Ken Kesey Mural, Main Street, Springfield Oregon
Built By People Who Live Here, For People Who Live Here

We started Community Activation Network (501c3) to organize free, in-person community events that activate public spaces, support small organizations, and foster civic engagement and local collaboration while building community.

Downtown Springfield at The Block Party 2025 - Ben Wilkinson, Ken Kesey Mural, Main Street, Springfield Oregon
Benjamin Wilkinson
Executive Director

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Springfield's The Block Party is small, local and scrappy. We welcome inquiries, questions, donations and volunteers, especially if they come bearing donuts.

This page will feature our press and media related information as we are able to provide it throughout the year.

Community Activation Network

Lane County

Charity Nonprofit, Established 2025

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