The big football game is coming Friday night with No. 1 Cascade vs. No. 2 Philomath at Clemens Field. The Warriors are undefeated so far this season with a high-powered offense and tough-nosed defense. The Cougars also have a perfect record. These two schools have had some great games through the years.
Beyond football, the Autumn Craft Show and More at Philomath Scout Lodge and Philomath Open Studios in and around Philomath both present great options for either checking out handcrafted items or connecting with local artists on both Saturday and Sunday. For those who love to run, stop by Philomath City Park on Saturday morning for Lilly’s Lope for Hope.
And if you want to hit the Philomath Farmers’ Market one last time before the season ends, you can do that from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday in front of the library.
That’s just a taste of everything going on. Here’s a rundown of Philomath events and activities for the weekend — defined here as Friday evening through Sunday — along with a selected few from neighboring communities.
Friday, Oct. 18
In what could be billed as the game of the year so far in Class 4A, No. 1 Cascade will play at No. 2 Philomath Friday night. The winner will take a big step forward toward the 4A Special District 3 title and perhaps the No. 1 seed heading into the 4A playoffs in a few weeks. The Warriors this week vaulted up to No. 2 in the OSAAtoday coaches poll on the strength of last week’s rout over a very good Stayton team. Philomath is sitting at No. 4 in the OSAA rankings. The kickoff at Clemens Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students in grades K-12, free for children under age 6 and senior citizens 65 and over. Reserved seats are available for $6.
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The place to go for deals on cross-country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets and much more arrives this weekend at the 56th annual Corvallis Ski Swap. A fundraiser for the Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol, the event runs from 6-9 p.m. Friday (VIP entry at 5:30 p.m.) and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds (in the Solar Building). Get your entry tickets on the organization’s website.
Saturday, Oct. 19
The 11th annual Lilly’s Lope for Hope, the 5-kilometer race and fun run that raises money and promotes awareness of youth suicide, is scheduled for Saturday at Philomath City Park. The timed 5K is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. On-site registration, a community resource fair and a raffle get started at 9 a.m. The cost for individuals in the 5K run is $30 for adults and $20 for youth. Children under 3 are free. For more details, the Philomath News published a preview story.
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The Autumn Craft Show and More will take over Philomath Scout Lodge on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A variety of handcrafted items will be available from several different vendors that have registered to participate. Admission is free. There will be concessions on site. The Philomath News published a short preview of the event.
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The Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale features 30 artists at 13 locations in and around Philomath — many of those being the artists’ own studios. The free-self guided tour runs from noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This event maintains a very informative website with all of the information that you’ll want to know. Before you head out, download a map here. The Philomath News published a preview story.
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Oregon State will play its homecoming game at 7 p.m. Saturday at Reser Stadium. The Beavers (4-2) will square off against UNLV (5-1). The Rebels have a good team this season and were ranked in the top 25 a few weeks ago before stumbling against Syracuse in overtime. Oregon State, meanwhile, will be looking to rebound after a tough loss last week at Nevada. If you need tickets, check SeatGeek.
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Philomath High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams will make an appearance in Cottage Grove Saturday at the CG Bramble Scramble. Coach Joe Fulton entered a full varsity girls team but is giving the varsity boys a rest this weekend. There will be JV boys and girls participating. The teams are gearing up for the district meet on Nov. 2, which will be at Philomath, and the state meet on Nov. 9 in Eugene.
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The GreenGable Pumpkin Patch features more than 200 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squashes in all colors, sizes and shapes. The venue also features a corn maze with a scavenger hunt. Plus, the property has a lot of photo opps, including a Cinderella carriage. Farm flowers, wreaths and other decorations are also available. The hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and Sundays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays (event remains in place through Oct. 31). GreenGable Farms is located at 24689 Grange Hall Road.
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The Philomath Museum will host a Philomath Open Studios exhibition beginning Saturday in the Moreland Gallery on the second floor and it will remain in place through Jan. 11. On the museum’s ground floor, the “What Is It?” exhibition remains with objects that were used locally in the past and would have been familiar to most people living then — an opportunity to enjoy your encounters with the past. Philomath Museum is open from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Sunday, Oct. 20
The Philomath Farmers’ Market will make its final appearance of the season from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in front of Philomath Community Library. The market’s vendor list includes produce, other food items, crafts, services and information. The POP Club for kids is also available. The market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards and Double Up Food Bucks, which match SNAP purchases up to $20 each week for fresh produce and food products.
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The Independent Community Club will host its annual potluck beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday at the organization’s historic schoolhouse on the corner of Fern Road and Airport Avenue. Barbecue brisket and smoked pork will be provided along with some sides and water. Folks planning to head out can add to the meal with a potluck item. The afternoon will also include the ICC’s annual board meeting. For more details, see a preview published by Philomath News.
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The Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale continues from noon-5 p.m. Sunday. See the Saturday listing for details and links.
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The Autumn Craft Show and More also continues on Sunday with the hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See the Saturday listing for details and links.
