2026 Annual Meeting
April 16th - 18th
|University of Oregon
Theme: Folklore as a Resource -- Old and New
Time & Location
April 16th - 18th
University of Oregon, 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403, USA
About the Event
This is the Annual Meeting for the Western States Folklore Society, where we gather to connect and learn together from our current and future society members.
Airport Transportation
If you need transportation from the airport, there are several options available:
There is a free bus (99 Vine) with a limited schedule, Monday-Friday only (Link to 99 Vine free bus).
The taxis parked across the street from the baggage claim.
Ride share services such as Uber/Lyft.
Select taxi companies for reference:
Express Taxi, 541-285-8022
Elite Taxi, 541-600-5577
Cascade Taxi, 541-255-3444
Final Conference Program:
Includes panel abstracts.
Welcome Reception
Thursday, April 16, from 5:30-7:30pm
Roaring Rapids Pizza Company
4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
Access:
Roaring Rapids is accessible from the Hayward Inn via LTD bus route 89 (8 mins, $1.75
each way). Details can be found on google maps.
Directions for purchasing tickets via the Umo Mobility app.
2026 WSFS Conference Hotel Information:
(541) 485-2727
1759 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
The WSFS Conference block includes 40 rooms. Room rates are $129 for double queen and king rooms. The conference block rooms will be held until 14 days before the conference, so anyone interested should book by April 2nd.
Registration Costs
Regular Member
$45.00
Non-Member
$70.00
Student Member
$25.00
Non-Member Student
$45.00
Sold OutRetired Member
$25.00
Limited Income Member
$25.00
Non-Member Retired
$45.00
Non-Member Limited Income
$45.00
Total
$0.00