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- calendar_today October 28, 2026
A Night in Solidarity with Farm Worker Rights Announced
Eugene Friends of Farmworkers, alongside 20 other local organizations, is presenting A Night in Solidarity with Farm Worker Rights on October 29. The event is a benefit concert dedicated to supporting Pineros y Campesinos Unidos Del Noroeste, a union representing Latino tree planters and farmworkers in the northwest.
Cultural and Musical Performers
The evening at Wildish Theater begins with a special appearance from Ballet Folklórico Colibrí, a dance group known for blending traditional Mexican folk dance with contemporary ballet. Following them is Mariachi Del Sol, an award-winning mariachi band from Springfield High School, bringing energetic performances to the stage.
Headliner: Tish Hinojosa
Headlining the solidarity event is Tish Hinojosa, a renowned Texas-based bilingual Latina folk singer. Hinojosa is set to perform a selection of American folk and protest music, cowboy songs, original compositions, and classic Spanish love songs from the 1960s and 1970s.
Event Purpose and Community Remarks
Event organizer Nancy Bray emphasizes the concert’s aim to highlight the contributions of farmworkers. "I want people to learn about and remember how important workers are," Bray stated. "We need to remember them and honor them and this is a way to do that." The event leverages the tradition of protest music to celebrate and support farmworker rights.
Event Details: Free and Open to the Public
A Night in Solidarity with Farm Worker Rights is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at Wildish Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield. Admission is free, though sliding scale donations are appreciated at the door. Organizers invite everyone to join, enjoy the performances, and learn more about farmworker issues. For additional information, attendees can visit WildishTheater.com.
Bringing Attention to Farmworker Rights Through Arts
The benefit concert uses music and cultural expression as tools to raise awareness about the experiences and contributions of Latino farmworkers. By combining traditional dance, mariachi, and protest songs, the event seeks to foster community support and solidarity with agricultural laborers through accessible and engaging performances.
Source: eugeneweekly.com.
