Philomath Farmers' Market Dates: May 24 to October 18, 2026 Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Philomath Community Library (1050 Applegate St.) Mission: • Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. • Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. • Create inclusive space […]

Sunday, July 5 from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy four hours of great blues tunes while sipping wine in the shade under the oak trees! Featuring Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Band, Tin Can Alley, and much more! Performances by: Adam Scramstad, Matt Neely, Jacques Gabriel, and Dennis Monroe. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Naked […]

The Philomath chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9 a.m. Mondays at Peace Lutheran Church with weigh-in preceding the meeting from 8:30-9 a.m.

Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at Timber Towne Coffee in Philomath. From the organizer: “Come savor this casual opportunity to connect and laugh with people with dementia/Alzheimer’s and caregivers.”

The Benton County Board of Commissioners typically meet for regular meetings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays each month at the Kalapuya Building. Holidays and special events occasionally forces the board to move a regular meeting to another date.

This summer we are hosting Playdate In The Park. Join us at the Philomath City Park, 231 S 23rd St from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays from June 16th to August 18th. Children of any age are […]

Please come to the Philomath Rotary Club meeting on July 7 at noon in the fellowship hall of the Peace Lutheran Church. The meeting will be a Club Assembly meeting […]

Free meal and fellowship — everyone welcome! Live music, prayer room, delicious meal. Sponsored by Philomath Area Churches.

The Philomath D1 baseball team is scheduled to play at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at home vs. Junction City.

The Philomath Evening Book Club meets at the Philomath Community Library on the first Tuesday of each month (unless noted). Copies of book club books are available monthly at the library; please ask at the front desk.

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music.

Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and "messy" play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity.

Wed, July 8, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Philomath City Park. Join us for a fun evening of live music in the park with Katalysst with music described as "folk-inflected rock meets thoughtful songwriting and contemporary commentary. At its core, our sound is folk rock rooted in acoustic textures (especially guitar) and tethered by a bass […]

The Frolic Home Run Derby is scheduled for 6:00pm on Wednesday July 8th. Check in will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Philomath High School Softball Field. There are three brackets, men’s, women’s, and teens, for the home run competition. There is also a youth farthest hit competition for children 12 and under. ​$10 registration […]

The Philomath D1 baseball team is scheduled to play at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at home vs. Corvallis.

Board meetings are scheduled monthly — currently, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month — at the Wren Community Hall. All meetings are open and welcome to the public.

Craft Buffet is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 9:30 a.m., at Philomath Community Library. Age Group: Everyone Drop in craft program for all ages  

This year’s annual Frolic Fish rodeo will be Thursday, July 9th, 2026 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each and will all be sold online. Sorry, no cash sales at the event. However, you can purchase a ticket and participate until all 200 tickets are sold. No pole? No hook? No problem! Purchase your ticket […]

The Philomath D1 baseball team is scheduled to play at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at home vs. Cascade.

Join us for 3 days of action packed NPRA sanctioned rodeo performances. Thursday July 9th is Family Day where you can enjoy fun activities for the entire family, including our All Ages Afterparty located in our Yew Wood Corral beer gardens, complete with a DJ, photobooth, and dirty sodas. Friday July 10th and Saturday July […]

The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Court serves as ambassadors of the rodeo and the entire Philomath community as they travel throughout the Northwest promoting our heritage, rodeo and the western way of life. The Court’s term is from January 1st through December 31st, and the next year’s court is selected at tryouts during the Philomath […]

Each year the Philomath Library hosts the Frolic Chalk Round-up in front of the library building. Upon arriving, artists of all ages, abilities, and imaginations register and given a 5 ft. x 5 ft. section of sidewalk to color. All chalk is provided, but participants may use their own as well. This is not so […]

The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Court serves as ambassadors of the rodeo and the entire Philomath community as they travel throughout the Northwest promoting our heritage, rodeo and the western way of life. The Court’s term is from January 1st through December 31st, and the next year’s court is selected at tryouts during the Philomath […]

A Mario Kart Tournament is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 3:30 p.m., at Philomath Community Library. Registration required. Age Group: Teens Registration is required for this event. Go to this page and find the "register" button: https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mariocart-tournement-28926 Registration will close on July 10, 2026 @ 3:30pm. This event is for registrants age 13 to 18. […]

Chicken meal will include half chicken, pickles, potato salad and a beverage -Hotdog meal will include hotdog, pickles, potato salad and a beverage. Funds go towards the Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue efforts in our area. See www.MPSAR.org for more information on their organization. Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 Friday 4:30pm to 7:00pm & Saturday […]

Marys River Grange No. 685 hosts bingo on the second Friday each month from 6-8:30 p.m. at Marys River Grange Hall.

Join us for 3 days of action packed NPRA sanctioned rodeo performances. Thursday July 9th is Family Day where you can enjoy fun activities for the entire family, including our All Ages Afterparty located in our Yew Wood Corral beer gardens, complete with a DJ, photobooth, and dirty sodas. Friday July 10th and Saturday July […]

You’ll get your fill, and then some at the annual Lions Club breakfast! Pancakes, ham and eggs with bottomless coffee or a cup of milk. Served Saturday morning from 7:00-10:00 a.m. at the rodeo grounds.  Yummm! $10 for full portion and $6 for half plate

The 29th annual Philomath Classic Car Show returns Saturday, July 11. The event will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Philomath City Park. Admission is free.

Call for Volunteers at the Cemetery Volunteer days are generally every second Saturday, April through October, 9:00 am to noon. This year’s volunteer days are April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities on our “We Need Your Help” page.

Race begins at 9:45am at the start of the parade and follows the parade route down Applegate Street to the rodeo grounds, with parade cheering runners/walkers on as they go whizzing by. Registration is now open for teams, individuals and organizations. All registrations and payments must be completed online following the button above. Same-day online […]

Creating a Mixed Carnivorous Plant Bog Workshop Saturday, July 11th | 10am & 2pm $55 / Person Learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. This workshop will have a selection of outdoor hardy carnivorous plants, like venus flytraps and pitcher plants for the creation of a beautiful mixed bog planter. Register for the class […]

This Year’s Theme: Frolic in the USA! “Frolic in the USA” celebrates 250 years of American Freedom and western heritage with a rodeo-inspired salute to the red, white, and blue. We invite everyone to come together for a patriotic parade filled with cowboy spirit, community pride, and the celebration of 250 years of America. ALL […]

Chicken meal will include half chicken, pickles, potato salad and a beverage -Hotdog meal will include hotdog, pickles, potato salad and a beverage. Funds go towards the Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue efforts in our area. See www.MPSAR.org for more information on their organization. Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 Friday 4:30pm to 7:00pm & Saturday […]

Saturday, July 11, from noon-4 p.m. The Plaehn and Hino Blues Band offers up a danceable repertoire chock full of country blues, R&B, old country, and originals. They will be joining us from 2-4pm on Saturday, July 11th! For more information about the band, check out their site: artistecard.com/plaehnhino Bring a blanket or lawn chair and […]

Creating a Mixed Carnivorous Plant Bog Workshop Saturday, July 11th | 10am & 2pm $55 / Person Learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. This workshop will have a selection of outdoor hardy carnivorous plants, like venus flytraps and pitcher plants for the creation of a beautiful mixed bog planter. Register for the class […]

The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Logging Competition will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the rodeo grounds in Skirvin Park and run for an estimated three hours. Competition grounds are located at the north end of the Philomath Frolic Rodeo arena. Chopping wood is Cotton Wood Hand Sawing wood is White Pine Check […]

The Philomath D1 baseball team is scheduled to play an alumni game at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Terry Stephenson Field.

Join us for 3 days of action packed NPRA sanctioned rodeo performances. Thursday July 9th is Family Day where you can enjoy fun activities for the entire family, including our All Ages Afterparty located in our Yew Wood Corral beer gardens, complete with a DJ, photobooth, and dirty sodas. Friday July 10th and Saturday July […]