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FUNdraisers & Events
FUNdraisers & Events
Support the race. Build community. Get to know the Race Committee, Volunteer Leads, and other volunteers ahead of time!
Apr
27
2026
Sustainability Coalition Quarterly Gathering
Quarterly Gathering
- Benton County Public Library
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
May
09
2026
'Filmed By Bike' Showing at the Whiteside Theater
Join us as we view the best bike films at the Whiteside Theater.
- Whiteside Theater | Corvallis, OR
- 7:00 PM
May
14
2026
Common Fields Fundraiser
Grab lunch, dinner, or a snack anytime from noon–9pm, and a portion of all food sales will support the Graand Kinetic Challenge and our non-profit efforts.
While you’re there, check out our limited-edition, hand silk-screened posters by Earl Newman. Each one is a vibrant piece of kinetic history. Pick your favorite now, and don’t miss the upcoming artist signing event at the museum on June 13!
Come say hello, meet the GKC committee, and help keep the wheels turning (literally). Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love of art, engineering, and all things delightfully kinetic.
For the fun of it!
- Common Fields | Corvallis, OR
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
17
2026
Spring Roll
- Cloverland Park | 1605 NW 29th St, Corvallis, OR
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
May
20
2026
GKC & Oakshire Brewing Inspires FUNdraiser
A Graand Kinetic Challenge FUNdraiser that celebrates creativity, community, and seriously fun engineering. For every core beer purchased, $1 goes straight to supporting the race, so every pint helps keep the wheels turning.
- Oakshire Brewing | 207 Madison St, Eugene, OR
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
May
21
2026
Corvallis Knights SEA Day
The Corvallis Knights have partnered with OSU Colleges of Science and Engineering to deliver an entertaining, engaging and interactive experience for students of all ages.
- Goss Stad
- 9:30 AM
Jun
11
2026
Burgerville FUNdraiser
Join us at Burgerville for a Graand Kinetic Challenge FUNdraiser where every bite helps power the most whimsical race in Corvallis.
BE SURE TO MENTION "DA VINCI DAYS" or "GRAAND KINETIC CHALLENGE."
Swing by between 4 PM-8PM, grab your go-to order, and a portion of the proceeds will roll straight into supporting the 33rd annual Graand Kinetic Challenge. Come hang out with the GKC crew, talk kinetic creations, and maybe even dream up your future race entry while you dip your fries.
- Burgerville | Corvallis, OR
- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jun
13
2026
Hysterical History Tour + Poster Signing
It's a magical, mystery tour...um we mean a HYSTERICAL HISTORY TOUR! Stories Of The Corvallis Kinetic Race! Sponsored by the Graand Kinetic Challenge and the Benton County Historical Society.
Join us at the Corvallis Museum on Saturday, June 13 for a behind-the-scenes look at the wonderfully wacky world of da Vinci Days' Graand Kinetic Challenge! Artist Earl Newman will be signing hand silk-screened posters he created for the 2026 race! Special fundraiser from 11-12.
- Corvallis Museum & Cultural Center
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
28
2026
Open Streets
Join us at Open Streets, a street festival in Corvallis, Oregon.
- 2nd Street | Corvallis, OR
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jul
18
2026
Corvallis Kaleidoscope
Join us at Corvallis Kaleidoscope!
- 2nd Street | Corvallis, OR
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jul
18-19
2026
Graand Kinetic Challenge
Join us for the Graand Kinetic Challenge! The third weekend in July!
- Starts at PRAx | Corvallis, OR
- Starts at 10:00 AM