FEATURED
April 11th & 12th, 2025
Friday: Noon to 10 pm
Saturday: 7 am to 6 pm
Location: Downtown Medford
Food, fun and games, art and crafts galore. Something for everyone!
Friday, April 11th, 2025 – 3pm to 10pm
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 – 10am to 6pm
The fertile Rogue Valley produces a palette of exceptional flavors for the table. The Pear A Fare events celebrate the unique flavors of the Rogue Valley, recognize our outstanding chefs and artisan food, and support education and training to continue our tradition of excellence in the vineyards, orchards, and kitchens of the Rogue Valley.
This event includes:
Vineyards, breweries, distillers, local artisan food makers are all under the festival canopy serving tastes, and selling products. Tasting glasses and tickets to sample the flavors will be for sale at the Pear A Fare entrance. Admission is $5, includes 5 taste tickets. A glass and 10 taste tickets is $20, more taste tickets can be purchased. Kids 5 and under free. Vendors will also be selling wine, beer, coffee, and other local drinks by the glass. Our artisan food makers will have a wide variety of products for sale as well as samples available. Thank you to Pear A Fare glass sponsor, Crater Lake Ford.
Pear A Fare Tent is located in the parking lot at the south east corner of Central and 5th in Medford.
April 12th, 2024 5 to 9pm
Opening night of the Pear Blossom Festival is a special evening in downtown Medford. 350 tickets will be sold for a walking and tasting tour around downtown Medford. With each ticket, you will receive a wine glass and a pass to sample a taste of specially prepared pear and local food themed items. With 13-15 downtown restaurants participating, the ticket holders will stroll with glass in hand, to sample the specialty creation of each chef. The stroll begins at 5pm and concludes at 9pm. With all that great food, stretching the legs, walking the downtown, listening to music at the Pear Blossom stage, it will be THE evening event of the year for downtown.
Call 541-840-PEAR for more information. The Stroll will begin at Commons Amphitheater on 4th Street.
STROLL TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE MARCH 15TH
TICKETS CAN BE RESERVED AFTER MARCH 15TH BY CALLING 541-840-7209
Ticket prices are $40
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10 Mile/5k / 1 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Runs
Since 1954, tens of thousands of parade lovers have cherished the Pear Blossom Parade. Growing from a small contingency of local kids pulling wagons the Annual Parade is now southern Oregon’s largest.
The Pear Blossom Parade has grown from 20 wagons and youngsters in the first event to today’s 150 entries with 4000 participants and 25-30,000 enthusiasts lining the parade route.
April 12th, 2025 at 11 am in Downtown Medford
Contact pearblossom@pearblossomparade.org or 541-840-8007 for more information.
Parade starts at Beatty & Central, proceeds down Central Avenue, turns right onto West Main Street and begins dispersing at Mistletoe.
Parking to view parade will be the side streets surrounding the parade route.
Saturday, April 12th at 11:00am
On Local Charter Channel 180
(Ashland Home Network Ch 9 and Josephine County Charter 183)
Saturday, April 12th, 2024 at 6 pm
Sunday, April 13th, 2024 at noon and 9 pm
Live Streaming At: RVTV.SOU.EDU
Redding Fire Festival in Anderson - California - things to do - kids - cosplay - food - art show
Date: Saturday, April 19.2025
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Check-in: 8:30 am
Location: Nine check-in/out locations along the Bear Creek Greenway from Central Point to Ashland!
Clean-up gear is available by SOLVE and their local partners at the registration/check-in booths. However, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own supplies, including gloves and tools.
Vendor Booths: $55 per booth ($10 discount for nonprofits)
Performance Opportunities Available – Share your talents on stage!
Volunteers Needed – Help us create an unforgettable experience!
If you’re interested in participating, please email volunteer@scienceworksmuseum.org to reserve your spot or learn more. Space is limited—sign up today!
The Pacific Northwest’s Premier WIldflower Show
Gem and mineral sale by the Rogue Gem ad Geology Club in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Featuring a wide variety of gems, fossils, crystals, silver jewelry and more.
Vendors, raffle, silent auction, kids corner, food truck.
Josephine County Fairgrounds, Pavilion
FREE Admission
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Admission to this year’s Swap is free!
Buy, sell, or donate a bike, parts, or accessories at this festive and long-running annual event. Learn a skill or two in our free youth bike rodeo, register your bike with the Ashland PD, and learn about bike events and advocacy efforts in your community. Free bike safety checks, adjustments, and light tuning will be provided to shoppers free of charge. A portion of each sale will go to fund the PedalPower Youth Bike Program, which brings safety education to local public schools.
~ ~ ~ Food truck TBA! ~ ~ ~
You MUST drop off your bike for sale or donation BEFORE the event:
Friday, April 25 from 4-6pm at the RVTD building in downtown Medford (229 S Front St)
Friday, April 25 from 5-7pm at the Grove in Ashland (1195 E Main St)
Saturday, April 26 from 8:30-10am at the Grove
Consignment Terms:
80% of sale price to seller; 20% to youth bike education fund. If selling a bike, it must be in good working condition; event organizers reserve the right to refuse sale bikes in poor condition. Maximum fee to youth bike education fund shall be $100; i.e. any bike selling for $500 or over shares $100 with youth bike education fund.
Selling Bike Parts:
Those who wish to sell parts have two options.
If you have 5 or less parts to sell, use consignment model above (80/20% split).
More than 5 parts to sell: Pay $30 for a space to set up a table and sell parts for whatever prices you wish; seller to handle all $ transactions.
Collect my bike after the swap:
If your bike does not sell, you MUST pick up your bike at the Grove on Saturday 4/26 between 3-4pm.
Those who dropped off bikes on Friday in Medford may pick up unsold bikes after the swap on Saturday at the Grove OR can pick up at the Medford drop location on Tuesday, April 29, 5-6pm
You also have the convenient option of donating your unsold bike to RVTD, in which case it would be tuned by volunteers and either given to an individual in need of free basic transportation or sold at a future date to fund youth bike education programs. Donations like these are very much appreciated by their new owners!
May 2-3, 2025
At The Expo, Jackson County Oregon Fairgrounds. Our Spring Market will have the expo chock full of vendors including true vintage, handmade jewelry and gifts, garden décor, plants, and boutique clothing!
Food trucks, beverages, and a super fun shopping experience!
FREE Admission - May Faire is a celebration carried from ancient times, to say farewell to winter and welcome to spring and is celebrated around May Day. Dances around the May Pole have been passed through generations and honor the fertility of the new season. Join us for a celebration including maypole dances, music, activities and food in a country fair atmosphere.
The heart of Made in Southern Oregon was created to highlight all the wonderful makers in Southern Oregon. From Art, Leather Goods, Woodworking, Welding, Food, Drinks, Farming, Jewelry and much more, there is something for everyone!
The Wine Stroll is the Rogue Valleys premiere wine event held in beautiful Grants Pass!
The stroll is held downtown within local business. Participants stroll from location to location sampling amazing wine and delicious food.
Tickets pricing:
$45 Pre-Sale
$50 Day-Of
Can be purchased online ONLY at this time. Tickets are non-refundable.
****WARNING: Beware of scammers, we DO NOT sell tickets through third party sites*****
CHECK-IN TIME:
12:00pm-3:00pm
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
Elegance Antiques: 331 SE 6th St.
*EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BE PRESENT AT CHECK-IN & HAVE VALID PHOTO ID
TIP: For a hassle free check-in, grab your stuff early and come back when the event begins.
Participants receive: Commemorative glass, re-usable bag for shopping and a map of participating locations.
For convenience, a free shuttle service will be provided. This is a 21 and over event-minors are not to accompany participants. Each participant must have a valid ID.
Redding’s Premier Cirque Show
Don’t miss the stunning “Realm of Robots” cirque performance, where fantasy and technology collide in an awe-inspiring display of fire and creativity.
Craft Fair & Unique Shopping
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures from a curated selection of local artisans and crafters. With a wide variety of handmade goods, this is your chance to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift or something unique for yourself!
Live Entertainment & Activities
- Cosplay Fun: Dress up in robot-themed costumes, Renaissance attire, Viking gear, or your favorite cosplay outfit and join the celebration!
- Vikings and Thee Viking Ship: Immerse yourself in Viking history and lore with interactive displays and entertainment.
- Mermaids & Face Painting: Perfect for families and those young at heart, enjoy magical encounters and colorful face painting.
- Live Music, Food Vendors, Beer & Wine: Savor delicious food and beverages while enjoying vibrant music throughout the day.
- Get cozy with a blanket or chairs on the lawn to watch Redding's Premier Cirque Show!
FREE ADMISSION
Join Rogue Comic Con in downtown Medford on Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025. There will be over 100 vendors encompassing everything from an Artists Alley, Comic Book Vendors, and all things pop culture. We will also have a large children’s activity area, presenters, workshops, and roaming performers.
Boatnik is an annual festival held in Riverside Park in Grants Pass, Oregon over Memorial Day Weekend for more than 60 years. There is no admission to attend Boatnik and there are many activities and shows for all ages. There are additional activities available for purchase including the Davis Shows Carnival, concert, and Boatnik Brewfest. The best part...ALL of the proceeds from the event are donated throughout the year to children and youth-based organizations in Josephine
The activities start Thursday evening with the Davis Shows Carnival featuring food, rides, games and family fun. The excitement continues Friday with the concert, a spectacular fireworks display on the river, midway vendors, and the carnival. Saturday morning features the well-known Boatnik parade that travels through downtown Grants Pass and ends at Riverside Park. Throughout the weekend the festivities continue in the park where there are a whirlwind of activities that include: Sprint and Drag boat racing, carnival rides, arts and crafts, children's activities, Bingo, food vendors, Monday Sundaes, the Boatnik Brewfest, the Chevy Drive It Home Golf Shoot Out and a second night of patriotic fireworks. Monday is the highlight of Boatnik featuring the World Famous Tom Rice Memorial White Water Hydroplane Race, and the Memorial Day Service including a jet flyover.
Thousands of locals and visitors from around the world come to share the tradition and unique experience of Boatnik.County!
The Azalea Festival Parade on Saturday morning, Street Market, Kid’s Fishing Pond, Curry County Cruisers Benefit Car Show Saturday and Sunday, Saturday Concert and Festival Ceremony in Azalea Park, Quilt Show, Art Show, Sunday FunDay in the Park, Friday Night Dance Party, Elks BBQ, Sunday Morning Community Church Service, and more! Our Event Schedule is posted. We will provide a downloadable PDF by May 1st. New for 2024? Our dedicated non-profits and service organizations will be joining the festivities in Azalea Park! Games and Activities will abound! We are offering enhanced sponsorship opportunities for any advertising budget!
BBQ, Blues Music and Local Beer
Experience LIVE entertainment with an international, multicultural flair that combines music and dance
52 N River Road
Gold Hill, OR US 97525
What: Gold Dust Run 5K/10K
Where: Del Rio Vineyards & Winery | 52 N River Rd, Gold Hill, Oregon
When: Saturday, June 1st, 2024 | 10K run 8am |5K 815am
Course Description: Both starts at Del Rio Vineyards - 5k Out and back. 10K Out and through downtown Gold Hill, onto Lampman Rd and loops back around to Del Rio. Both courses are flat and fast!
Race Fees: Early Registration: All Races $20 for SOR Members | $25 for Non-Members | 18 and under run for free through our RunFree Youth Program
Packet Pick-up: Day of from 7-7:45am
Day of Registration: $30 for members and non-members | 18 and under Free
Awards: Ribbons for 1st-3rd in individual age groups.
Race Director: Lindsey Zagar
NO DOGS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS OR SKATES PERMITTED.
Parade, Vendors, Food, Family-Friendly Event in downtown Gold Hill.
Join us on Saturday, June 3rd from 2 to 8pm at RoxyAnn Winery in Medford for six hours of food, music, and fun! Featuring TBD bluegrass bands; local craft beer, cider & wine; delicious food trucks with options for all dietary preferences; kids activities; and craft vendors.
We have shifts available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to fill a variety of needs. Support RVFSN, help make BBB happen, and enjoy the show! Stay tuned for more info about how to volunteer.
Porchfest is a revival of a tradition from the past, when time moved a little more slowly and folks gathered on their porches to visit with neighbors, family, and friends, brought out the guitar or fiddle, and made music together.
Fun, free, family-friendly music festival. 125 musicians perform, with food vendors,
You're invited to the summer's spookiest party... Halfway to Halloween Summer Festival!
Enjoy TWO critically acclaimed haunted houses along with live music, a live DJ, food vendors and a Halloween midway!
Haunted Houses include Nightmares on the Rogue and The Nightmare Chamber!
We will also be hosting a costume contest with a prize!
Halloween is about nostalgia, creativity and imagination! Don't wait until October to get your SPOOK on!
Tickets are limited so get yours today!
Event Info:
Time: 5 pm - 10 pm (Haunted Houses will be open 7 pm - 10 pm)
Location: Rogue Adventures (502 N. Fir Street, Medford, OR)
Siskiyou Field Institute Birds & Brews - Live Music - Folk - Bluegrass - Local Beer and Wine - Food - Birding Hikes - Kids Activities
May 18 - 9am-5pm
May 19 - 9am-4pm
Admission: Adults, $2.00 – Kids 12 and under are free.
Central Point City Wide Yard Sale
Come to Talent, OR for the 2024 Talent Craft Crawl! This FREE, walkable event in downtown Talent showcases local crafters, artists, makers and food & beverage vendors who make and/or design their own products at hubs around the city.
For those over 21, taste your way through local wineries and breweries pouring at each hub.
Check in at any event info table on the day of the event for:
-A 21+ tasting bracelet
-An event map of all hubs and participating vendors.
Stay tuned for a full list of participating vendors, coming soon.
Produced by the Talent Business Alliance. https://bit.ly/Talent-Craft-Crawl
Hanley Farm Heritage plants are mostly perennials that have grown at the farm for many years and were originally planted by Martha Hanley, matriarch of the family who lived there from 1857 until her death in 1887, or her daughter Alice who was born there in 1861 and ran the farm until her death in 1940. The last generation to live on the farm, Claire, Mary, and Martha, were collectors of plants for many years. It was Mary Hanley who left the farm to the Southern Oregon Historical Society in 1982.
Every year volunteers propagate plants from Hanley Farm in preparation for the spring Heritage Plant Sale. Join us, explore the historic area and see how the family members laid out their plantings as you enjoy the spring beauty of the farm. And, of course, take home a piece of history by buying heritage perennials!
There will be over 50 varieties of heritage plants, including:
Iris in a multitude of sizes–from mini to tall bearded–in a variety of colors: yellows, purples, maroon, white, blue
Hellebore in heritage pink with purple freckles
Trees: Incense cedar, dawn redwood, figs
Yarrow: Pink and white are drought tolerant and excellent native pollinator plants
Peonies–Hanley farms popular long-lived heritage plants in a red, pink, and white, double and single forms
Lilacs with an Oregon Trail history in lavender, white, and dark purple
Daylilies in bright sunshine orange
Ornamental Poppies for that splash of red
Ease into autumn with blooming pink anemones
PLUS, 400 Heritage tomato and pepper plants will be available for purchase
And many more special heritage plants
Also, there will be raffle tickets for sale! You just might be the lucky winner who takes home a framed succulent garden, ready for hanging on a patio wall or garden fence!
Medford Open Streets
Scavenger Hunt
Bicycle Safety
Pop-up Galleries
Live Music
Giveaway
21+ event
$15 Tasting Glass & 5 Taste Tickets, $1 for extra taste tickets
Join the annual fundraising event in May at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Our "BREW HAHA”, features Craft Beer tastings served to you by off-duty Local 2091 Douglas County Professional Firefighters and Local 1110 Roseburg Professional Firefighters, plus members of Douglas County Fire Dist. No. 2, along with live music, games, food and fun.
Proceeds from the 2023 Brew HaHa will go to benefit the Treven Anspach Memorial Fund. Treven Anspach never quit. Despite obstacles, he always found a way to achieve his goals. And in honor of the fight and courage that Treven displayed, even in the face of death, the Treven Anspach Memorial Fund has been established to reward those who display the “never quit” attitude Treven was known for. The scholarships provided are for those majoring in a career field of First Response, Health Care, Law Enforcement, Fire Service and Emergency Medical Technician.
Join us for an evening under the Stars, overlooking some of the most breathtaking views in the Applegate Valley. Along with music, friends, and fun, we will have Smitty's Food Truck on site for all your dinner desires and plenty of local beverage options including: Estate wines, beer, cider & kombucha to keep the dance floor moving.
This is an all ages show - costumes & light sabers highly encouraged! Advanced ticket purchasing has it's benefits - at the door tickets will be $20, buy now & save! Full event details below.
When
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Doors & Opening Act 6 p.m.
Show from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where
Vista 222
222 Missouri Flat Road
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Cost to Attend
$15 in advanced, $20 at the door
Free admission for kids 12 & under
Join AGA and APWC in celebrating the restoration and artistic upgrades to Cantrall Buckley Park. Donors of all levels, community members and the artists will be present for the daylong celebration. Enjoy trolley tours of the park, learn more about the sculptures and park improvements and the organizations that helped make them possible!
The Comice 4 Miles Family Ride - This ride stays on the Bear Creek Greenway for 2 miles to reach Rogue Valley Mentoring center (previously Coyote Trails School of Nature), allowing the kids to run around a bit before hoping back on their bikes to head back to the starting point.
The Bosc 14 Miler - This ride follows the Comice, but continues South on the Greenway to South Stage Rd. After crossing Highway 99, riders will make a loop by turning left onto Griffin Creek Rd, left onto Pioneer Rd (continuing straight onto Carpenter Hill Rd), left onto Voorhies Rd and then a right onto South Stage Rd again as you head back to the starting point.
The Bartlett 30 Miler - This ride follows the Bosc, but instead of turning left onto Voorhies Rd, riders will continue onto Coleman Creek Rd while working their way through the Pioneer Rd/Dark Hollow Rd area (don't worry our rides are marked with color coded signs) then will get back to the same route as the Comice ride as you head back to the starting point.
The Royal Riviera 62 Miler - This metric century ride starts the same as the Comice & Bartlett, but instead of turning left onto Pioneer Rd; riders will continue on Griffin Creek Rd and will turn right onto West Griffin Creek Rd. From there riders will turn right onto Sterling Creek Rd and ride until Highway 238, after turning left and heading towards Ruch. Riders will then turn left onto Applegate Rd and will make their way back by turning left onto Little Applegate Rd back onto Sterling Creek Rd, back to the Griffin Creek area and turning right onto Pioneer Rd. Then riders will primarily follow the Bartlett ride (after making a little jaunt into Phoenix) back into the Pioneer Rd/Dark Hollow Rd area while working their way back to the staring point.
Check in will be at the Pavilion in Medford’s Bear Creek Park.
The AIFF 2023 Documentary Showcase has been made possible through a Community Collaboration of local cinephiles, Coming Attractions' Varsity Theater, and the support of the AIFF Board of Directors.
The Showcase takes place April 14-20, 2023 at Coming Attractions' Varsity Theatre
in Ashland, Oregon.
Lakeview Irish Days
Friday, March 17th
St. Patty’s Day Dinner at the Lakeview Elks Lodge
5pm-6pm Happy Hour
6pm-8pm Dinner
Saturday, March 18th
8am Breakfast & Bloody Mary’s at Lakeview Eagle Lodge (While supplies last)
9am Shamrock Walk / Run at Lakeview High School
11am Parade
Noon - Kids Stick Horse Races
1230opm - Outhouse Races
4pm - Pub Crawl
The American Windsurfing Tour’s Pistol River Wave Bash Contest at “the Rock” in the Pistol River State Park, or if conditions warrant, in front of the Beachcomber in Gold Beach.
2022 will see some ongoing travel restrictions, so we encourage all riders to hold off booking definite travel plans until closer to the event dates when they can be confirmed. Each of the IWT Wave Tour events will earn overall ranking points to qualify RIDERS for the Pro Men, Women, Youth and Masters divisions in The IWT Grand Final Aloha Classic.
* IWT divisions: PRO MEN, WOMEN, YOUTH (18 max), MASTERS (45+), G.MASTERS (55+), OPEN (all ages, all sexes, all fun)
* IWT Wave Titles: Pro Men, Women, Youth & Masters will count their best 3 x 3 star (60%) event results + the Grand Final 5 star (100%) event result.
* IWT Wave Titles: Open & G.Masters will count their best 3 x 3 star event results with no Grand Final.
* IWT #1 ranked overall G.Master will be offered a place in the Masters division of the IWT Grand Final Aloha Classic.
* IWT #1 ranked overall Open rider will be offered access to the PRO division the following year.
Central Point Parks and Recreation is proud to bring back drive-in movies! We will be featuring the new James Bond Movie No Time to Die at the Central Point Little League Fields. All proceeds will go right back to the Central Point Little League. A big thanks to TP Trucking for their sponsorship!
Gates open at 7:00pm and the movie starts at dusk. Cost is $17 per vehicle.
Highland Games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centered on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture
May Day is an ancient holiday that celebrates the return of Spring. It is celebrated throughout the Northern Hemisphere and is a public holiday in many countries with festivals and May Pole dancing.
Two Day Pass: Adults $15 Children $10 | One Day Pass: Adults $10 | Children $5
Kids 10 & Under Free
You're invited to the Ashland Food Co-op's Earth Day celebration! Join us for an afternoon of eco-friendly fun for the whole family. Among the activities offered are the opportunity to play with giant bubbles, create chalk art, pick up an eco-friendly seed kit, learn about recycling, and much more.
Guests at the event will include goats from The Crest at Willow Witt, Rogue to Go ambassadors, friends from Recology, Picadilly Cycles, Southern Oregon Food Solutions, among others.
Help us beautify our Children's Garden this Earth Day by helping us plant a vertical garden. Materials and instructions will be provided. This event will be held outside, and getting dirty is likely. Dress accordingly.
Explore the green world around us with Bugs-R-Us Educational Services. Learn about the massive importance of local trees and plants. Examples of local cones, leaves, and plants are discussed, including the life cycles of many different specimens. This presentation includes handouts describing the parts of trees and leaves as well as a Douglas Fir or Redwood cone to plant your own forest! Presented by Bugs-R-Us Educational Services.
