r/Eugene • u/kath3r1n333 • Jul 15 '24

OCF Something to do

My bf and I moved just here a bit less than a week ago. So far, we are already loving this town and finding so much to do! Anyway, today we went to OCF. I’m seeing so many jaded comments about the fair:/ honestly, we really enjoyed it! The live music was spectacular, and it was so nice just walking and looking at things and people around. The place felt like a maze but in a fun way not in an overwhelming labyrinth kind of way. Bf and I are both on the reserved/anxious side w these event sort of things, and we’re both happy that the place just felt comforting, fun, and rly happy! Until next year, but if there’s anyone else who maybe was on the fence, I’d suggest you give it a try if you have someone close you can go with to soak it all in and enjoy the stroll!

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u/RexicanFood Jul 15 '24

Saw our hometown band Llorona and by mistake stumbled upon Reggie Watts talking about writing and art. Haven’t been to the Fair in years but I’m going to make it a habit again.

Lots of gatekeepers and small town minded folks on this sub seem adverse to fun. Expectations are the thief of joy!

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u/TheMaskedTerror9 Jul 15 '24

I don't think anyone's keeping the gate around here other than a $60.00 ticket price. No one is trying to keep you from going again.

What exactly is a "small town mind" though? Like the folks who live in Veneta?

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u/RexicanFood Jul 15 '24

People who seem trapped in the past/ closed minded. Not talking about a specific place, it’s more of a mindset.

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u/TheMaskedTerror9 Jul 15 '24

just an interesting thing to say considering that event that is held in a very small town