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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.

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September 3, 2026

So You Think You Can Ride? EBW Brings Mechanical Bull back in 2026!

The Mechanical Bull Is Back and Better Than Ever

September 2, 2026

CLF Network's "Toddler Zone" and Family Activities sponsored by The Drifters

Preview the fun family activities coming to The Block Party in 2026!

September 1, 2026

Transportation Hub returns for 3rd Year - Ride Bikes!

Learn to ride, check out bike share and make pedal-powered art at The Block Party 2026.

August 31, 2026

Wait, where is The Block Party?

How To Get To The Block Party

August 23, 2026

Make Memories with Family Photos at The Block Party 2026

August 18, 2026

Sanipac joins The Block Party 2026 at Stage Sponsor!

The Sanipac Green Stage at The Block Party 2026

August 16, 2026

Get Drifty at The Block Party - Springfield's Baseball Team is the 2026 Family Sponsor

August 16, 2026

Press Release - The Block Party 2026 powered by SELCO

The Block Party Returns to Springfield for year seven with civic, business, and community support.

August 11, 2026

BRING Rethink Creates Way Finding for Partygoers

With 10 blocks of Downtown closed BRING Rethink is making sure party goers can find their way around The Block Party

Community Support from our Media Partners

Our Media Partners return in 2026 to continue spreading the word about Lane County's largest free party!

Ziply Fiber Invests in Downtown Springfield

Travel Lane County and Hersch Wine Lounge Step Up To Support The Block Party

Confident House Cleaning keeps Springfield Clean!

Confident House Cleaning supports The Block Party as a Super Premium Sponsor.

Aims Mobile Nursing and Two Rivers Dental Support Springfield

Introducing two of our premium sponsors, Aims Mobile Nursing and Two Rivers Dental. Learn more about these Springfield businesses and how they are supporting The Block Party in 2026.

UO, Lane County & Friends give back to Springfield at The Block Party 2026

UO and Lane County invest in Springfield's cultural celebration.

The People Behind the Party: Meet Our 2026 Stage and Super Premium Sponsors

Friends of the Party Power One Magical Night on September 12: Meet our Super Premium Sponsors

Just Landed and Ready to Ride the Mechanical Bull — Isaac Johnson at TBP 2025

Isaac Johnson touched down, grabbed a slice of pizza, and headed straight to The Block Party. We caught him right at the start of his adventure.

Springfield Has a Museum?! Curator Madeline McGraw Spills All

3,000 visitors a year. A haunted house every October. And yes, Springfield has its own history museum. Curator Madeline McGraw stopped by The Block Party to tell us everything.

City Manager Nancy Newton & Niel Laudati on What Makes Springfield Special

A city manager who chose Springfield on purpose. A 21-year resident who knows every mural by heart. This conversation is a love letter to a town that earns it.

KRVM's Rene Ragan on Music, Community & What Public Radio Means to Springfield

We sat down with KRVM 91.9 FM's Rene Ragan at The Block Party 2025. She talked live music, karaoke, and why community support for public radio has never mattered more.

The Extremely Talented Grey Matter Jugglers at Springfield's the Block Party

I wanted to pass along my excitement for the Block Party Last Week...

...Well, we had such a good time! I've told everyone about it, posted about it. It was just a wonderful mix of everything...

Concerned Citizen to the Mayor

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