We Are Bethel 2026

The 2026 We Are Bethel Celebration was a great success for Bethel Residents! We had over 500 of our neighbors come out for a day of Fun, Music, Dancing and learning what there is to celebrate in our Bethel Neighborhood. Below are some of the pictures that we have from that special yearly event.

We had over 60 different organizations host booth, with games and displays and lots of friendly faces. 9 different music and dance performances from our community came to help us celebrate. Thank you to Cascade and Irving from the Bethel School District for providing fantastic performances from their kids. Thank you as well to Bellet Folklorico Colibrí dancers for beautiful dances and some of the most fantastic dresses. The West African Cultural Arts Institute put on an amazing and interactive dance and drum performance. The Eugene Peace Choir helped everyone out with some beautiful singing. and the Petersen Barn Dance Performance group gave a great dance that really got the party started.

Special thanks to all of the people and organizations that came to highlight their programs and activities. Also special thanks to all of the members of the ABC Board who were there to help. Also thank you to the Scouts Troop who were there to help every step of the way. Also thank you to some very helpful teenagers that came out early on a Saturday to help set up and get everyone parked safelyt. And a very, Very special thank you to Lin Woodrich, who really pulled it all together to make this event a success!