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2025 Boatnik in Grants Pass
May
22
to May 26

2025 Boatnik in Grants Pass


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!


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Azalea Festival in Brookings
May
23
to May 25

Azalea Festival in Brookings

 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!

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PEDALS 'N PEARS
Apr
15
7:30 AM07:30

PEDALS 'N PEARS

Sign up for one of our four different bike rides:

  • 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.

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ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Apr
14
to Apr 20

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

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.























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PISTOL RIVER WAVE BASH in GOLD BEACH
Jun
11
to Jun 19

PISTOL RIVER WAVE BASH in GOLD BEACH

  • Pistol River State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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ELK MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES & MAY DAY FESTIVAL
Apr
30
to May 1

ELK MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES & MAY DAY FESTIVAL

  • 8205 East Evans Creek Road Rogue River, OR, 97537 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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MADRONE TRAIL MAY FAIRE FESTIVAL
May
2
11:00 AM11:00

MADRONE TRAIL MAY FAIRE FESTIVAL

  • Madrone Trail Public Charter School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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AHH SHUCKS!  OYSTER FEED in CHARLESTON
Apr
25
12:00 PM12:00

AHH SHUCKS! OYSTER FEED in CHARLESTON

  • 63466 Boat Basin Road Charleston, OR, 97420 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Charleston community invites seafood lovers to come celebrate fresh and delicious Coos Bay oysters at the 15th Annual Charleston “Ahh Shucks!” Oyster Feed. The celebration is from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) Dining Hall.

Local Oysters from: Clausen Oyster Co., Coos Bay Oyster Co., North Bend Oyster Co., Qualman Oyster Farms, and Pacific Seafood Oysters. Steamed, sauteed or fried oyster meals include sauces, baked beans, coleslaw, bread and drink $12-$16. Gourmet hotdog meals, $8 for adults, $5 for kids. Shrimp cocktails from Hallmark Fisheries and Oregon Trawl Commission $2.

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MEDFORD BEER WEEK
Jun
7
to Jun 16

MEDFORD BEER WEEK

  • Medford, Oregon United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A city wide celebration of the craft beer industry, focused on local and regional craft beers. Not only do we have world class beers being brewed locally and regionally, Medford also has top-notch establishments – both restaurants and bars – that understand the importance of quality beer, and who are committed and care about the beer and food they serve. There is no better way to showcase this passion than to celebrate it for an entire week.

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE

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LINK RIVER FESTIVAL
Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00

LINK RIVER FESTIVAL

The trail and festival is open to the public, and all ages are encouraged to attend.  It is a walking event, taking place on the west side Link River Trail. (Approximately 1.5 miles each direction.)  There will be presenters, music, vendors and food along the trail.  Should you wish to walk only one direction, free shuttles will be available.

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