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This Week’s Events and News: July 6–12, 2026

A weekly roundup of La Grande Loop events for the next seven days.

Here are community events coming up around La Grande for July 6–12, 2026, plus the latest La Grande Loop news.

Latest News

La Grande City Council Votes to Send Gas Tax Measure to Voters (News) — The La Grande City Council voted 4-2 Wednesday night to send a proposed 5-cent-per-gallon gas tax with a 5 year sunset clause to voters in November

Main Street Monday – Neighborhood Coffee (Community) — July 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM — The Press Room. Join Jeff Crews for a conversation on turning Crazy Days crowds into loyal customers. Free drip coffee provided by The Press Room. RSVP appreciated. Contact Jeanne Williamson at 503-422-5922.

La Grande Farmers Market — Tuesdays (Farmers Market, Food & Drink, Community) — Tuesdays, 3–6 p.m., May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.

Elgin Stampede — Family Night (Family, Rodeo) — July 08, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Elgin Stampede Grounds.
Wyden to hold Union County town hall in La Grande July 8 (Community, Government, Town Hall, City) — Sen. Ron Wyden Union County town hall, Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m. at La Grande Armory Conference Center.

Elgin Stampede — Ty Hallgarth Memorial Xtreme Bronc Riding (Rodeo) — July 09, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Elgin Stampede Grounds.
Mud Kitchen Kids summer series runs June through August (Outdoors, Kids, Blue Mountains Conservancy) — Blue Mountains Conservancy’s Mud Kitchen Kids summer series offers $25 drop-off outdoor play sessions for potty-trained children ages 3–7 from June 11 through August 27.
Summertime Mad Hatter high tea comes to Le Bebe Cakes Bakery (Food, Family) — July 2–25 at Le Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave.; 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; adults $23.99, kids $14.99; some dates sold out; call 541-963-2253.

Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer schedule (Outdoors, Kids, Blue Mountains Conservancy, Family) — Free Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer programs include Wild Preschool for ages 0–6 and Wild School for ages 6–12, with dates from May 16 through August 8.
Country Night with Good Time Charlie @Raul’s Taqueria (Music) — Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Raul’s Taqueria in La Grande.
Elgin Stampede — PRCA Rodeo: TETWP Night (Rodeo) — July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Elgin Stampede Grounds.
Summertime Mad Hatter high tea comes to Le Bebe Cakes Bakery (Food, Family) — July 2–25 at Le Bebe Cakes Bakery, 1101 Washington Ave.; 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; adults $23.99, kids $14.99; some dates sold out; call 541-963-2253.
Youth Art Open Studio at Art Center East (Family) — Free creative open-studio time for young artists in kindergarten through eighth grade at Art Center East.

Alice in Wonderland Mystery Tea Party Dinner — Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM | $49pp | Ages 12+ | Family-friendly mystery dinner
Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer schedule (Outdoors, Kids, Blue Mountains Conservancy, Family) — Free Blue Mountains Conservancy Wild Schools summer programs include Wild Preschool for ages 0–6 and Wild School for ages 6–12, with dates from May 16 through August 8.
Elgin Stampede — Final PRCA Performance (Rodeo) — July 11, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Elgin Stampede Grounds.
Elgin Stampede — Grand Parade (Community, Parade) — July 11, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Grand Parade Lineup.
La Grande Farmers Market — Saturdays (Farmers Market, Food & Drink, Community) — Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, May 9–October 17, 2026 at Max Square, 4th and Adams in downtown La Grande.