Eugene’s longest-running alternative pageant returns Friday, as the Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous ...

The Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous Gastropod's annual S.L.U.G. Fest and S.L.U.G Queen Competition & Coronation started in 1983 as backlash to the bland choice of "Eugene Celebration" ...

On Aug. 8, the S.L.U.G. Queens will gather once again to continue their tradition of crowning the unofficial goodwill ...

It revolves around creating a safe community for all ages — and they are totally punk rock. They hold benefit concerts, carnivals and mosh pits, all family friendly, and all in need of endorsement ...

The free event featured a fashion show, talent competition and more at the Saturday Market Pavilion from 6 to 9 p.m. on ...

A S.L.U.G. Queen has “rained” over Eugene since 1983. At the end of their one-year “rain” a S.L.U.G. Queen becomes an “Old Queen,” and continues to insert their tentacles into the ...

It’s that time of year again to slither downtown for the annual SLUG Queen Pageant and Coronation Friday, August 9, and it will be an evening full of swirling and twirling, local celebrity judges and ...

Wannabe Queen Supreme Slugerella SlimeShin aka Brennus DeGross competes in the 42nd annual S.L.U.G. Queen Competition and Coronation in the Park Blocks of Eugene Friday, August 9, 2024.

In the end, Princess Slugasana was crowned 2010’s SLUG Queen by a slim margin, with Holly GoSlugly and Little Orphan Sluggie coming in second and third place, respectively.

It was slime well spent. The second incarnation of the giant slug inches down a damp Charnelton Street as parade-goers do their best to keep dry during the Eugene Celebration Parade in 2009.

The 2024 competition and coronation “Slugfest!” is scheduled for Friday, August 9 at 6 p.m. in the Park Blocks of Eugene. A S.L.U.G. Queen has “rained” over Eugene since 1983.