assuming you're talking about eugene, oregon, that's not a small city
I find it pretty small, though that's probably because I'm used to Seattle.
Are you going to go to it?
You should go, either for keks or support. I don't regret going to the one here.
If I was more adventurous I would. I scoped out the venue a bit on my way back from work and there were already police officers and news helicopters canvassing the area. Big media events like this just make me feel nervous.