Eugene, OR is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about 60 miles (100 km) east of the Oregon Coast. The annual non-profit Oregon Country Fair, which takes place in nearby Veneta, is one of the largest volunteer events in the U.S. The annual Eugene Celebration is a three-day block party that takes place in the downtown area. The SLUG (Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous Gastropod) Queen coronation happens the month prior to the celebration at the coronation contest and ceremony. The SLUG Queen is the reigning monarch of the celebration festivities and the unofficial ambassador of Eugene. The annual coronation process takes place in August and is a little like a formal pageant but with a campy spin. The new SLUG Queen presides over the parade at the Eugene Celebration in September. Hendricks Park, situated upon a knoll to the east of downtown, is known for its rhododendron garden and nearby memorial to Steve Prefontaine, known as Pre's Rock, where the legendary University of Oregon runner was killed in an auto accident. Also located next to the Willamette is the Owens Memorial Rose Garden, which is home to more than 4,500 roses of over 400 varieties, and the 150-year-old Black Tartarian Cherry tree. People looking for a healthy organic meal will want to stop in at Red Agave. Red Agave is located at 454 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone: 541-683-2206. If you are looking for a good fish fry stop in at McGrath's Fish House. McGrath's Fish House is located at 1036 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401. Phone: 541-342-6404; Fax: 541-342-6079. If you are looking for a great place to relax after all of these event stop by the Eugene inn. Less