Cottage Grove's Animal House 50 year reunion & Muralfest from here on out kown as the Cottage Grove Music, Art & Cinema festival - featuring the Walldogs!
CG MAC Festival 2027 - Featuring the Walldogs
Music • Art • Cinema
- WHAT: The Cottage Grove Music, Art & Cinema (CG MAC) Festival is a three-day celebration featuring live music, public art, film, local history, and community festivities. Highlights include the internationally renowned Walldogs, bringing hundreds of artists to create approximately 15 permanent historical murals, and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of National Lampoon’s Animal House with a parade, toga pary, and entertainment.
- WHERE: Cottage Grove, Oregon.
- WHEN: August 26–28, 2027
- WHY: To celebrate Cottage Grove's rich history, vibrant arts community, and cinematic legacy while creating a lasting cultural and economic impact. The Festival is expected to attract 30,000–40,000 attendees, generating an estimated $4.2–$5.6 million in visitor spending that will benefit local hotels, restaurants, retailers, vendors, and attractions. The permanent murals and increased tourism visibility will continue bringing visitors and economic opportunities to Cottage Grove for years to come.
Three Days of Celebration. A Lifetime of Impact.
The committees are forming, contacting community members who have expressed interest in participating, and starting to work! If you have not been contacted but want to be on a committee. Contact CG M.A.C. event organizers at thecgmacfestival@gmail.com.
Committees
Some committees will not begin work just yet. We will update this page with committee info once they set meeting dates and times.
Fundraising Committee
The fundraising committee has been working to raise dollars, donations, and in-kind to help pull of this amazing event. Currently, everything that businesses and the community commit is generously matched 4-1 by the Woodard Family Foundation. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
The Mural Committee
The Mural Committee is compiling a list of themes for the the murals and has a questionnaire to gather input!
Accepting Donations!
If you want to help with a tax deductible donation. You can mail a check to
CG M.A.C. at P.O. Box 1071, Cottage grove OR 97424.
Drop off your donation at the Chamber of Commerce, 836 E. Main Street.
Donate online here.
