The Social

The Willamette Valley Old-Time Social (WVOTS) is an annual celebration of old-time music and dance hosted in Eugene, Oregon. The 2018 social will be held May 3th-6th, and will feature a variety of hot bands, presenters and dance callers from across the region and beyond. Join us for jams, performances, dances, and workshops! Note that there will be MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY WITH OTHER MUSICIANS, so bring your instrument and come and jam with us!
  • Thursday 5/3 – Kick-off Party at 1st National Taphouse with local bands 7:00pm!
  • Friday 5/4 – Old-Time BBQ Social & Jam Fest at a private event space (West Eugene) 5:00pm-midnight
  • Saturday 5/5 – The Main Event (location TBD) from noon to midnight, including workshops, concerts, socializing, jamming, vendors, and square dancing!
  • Sunday 5/6 – Sunday Farewell Brunch at Fish Hawk farm for one last jam before heading home 12:00pm-3:00pm

    CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2017 WEEKEND SCHEDULE, (Stay tuned for the 2018 schedule)!

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    PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FOR THE SOCIAL HERE!

    Remember that the festival is 100% volunteer-run, and every penny helps! Can't afford a ticket? There are lots of volunteer opportunities to get in FREE!

    Buy a ticket ONLY for the DAYTIME WORKSHOPS: Sat. 5/5!

    Buy a ticket for the ENTIRE DAY: Sat. 5/5!

    Buy a ticket ONLY for the EVENING SQUARE DANCE: Sat. 5/5!

    Tickets will be available at the events Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the door. However, we LOVE advance ticket sales too! Use the links above to select your choice.

    1. You do NOT need a Paypal account to complete your purchase.
    2. You can pick up your pass AT THE DOOR on Thursday, Friday or Saturday anytime. We'll have your name on the list!
    3. We are keeping the cost for the event very low because of the generous support of our volunteers and donors. We are a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization. Donations support the Social as well as the many other community events we sponsor throughout the year. You can make a donation in-person at any of our events, or online safely and securely using the link below. Thank you for the support! Most importantly, we hope to see you at a dance or jam soon!

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