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 10th, 2026 – 3pm to 10pm
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 – 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 10th, 2026 5pm 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.
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 11th, 2026 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.
Live Streaming At: RVTV.SOU.EDU
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!
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.
FREE ADMISSION
Join Rogue Comic Con in downtown Medford on Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026. 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.
BBQ, Blues Music and Local Beer
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,
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.
Parade, Vendors, Food, Family-Friendly Event in downtown Gold Hill.
Celebrate the world of flight at your city-owned airport! This annual event will take place on June 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free admission and parking!
The event offers a unique opportunity to explore and connect with your airport community. The Airport is located at 403 Dead Indian Memorial Rd. Here’s what to expect:
Skydivers
Smokejumpers
Ashland Robotics Club
ScienceWorks presentation
Radio controlled plane exhibitionn
Airplanes on display
Food trucks
Kid’s activities
Drones
& more!
Learn about the Ashland Municipal Airport at ashlandoregon.gov/Airport.
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.
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!
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!
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 - 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.
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!
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.
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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!
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
The Pacific Northwest’s Premier WIldflower Show
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!
Celebrate Community and the Magic of Ashland’s at the Earth Day A Street Block Party
Ashland, OR – On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the historic part of Ashland will come alive with
music, food, and community spirit at the Earth Day A Street Block Party from 4:00 PM to
7:30 PM. This lively outdoor celebration organized by Karolina Lavagnino of Wild Thyme
Productions invites locals and visitors alike to connect, support small businesses, and embrace an active, sustainable lifestyle—all while enjoying the abundance of talent and unique flavors of the region.
A Celebration of Local Talent & Entertainment
Live music will set the stage for a vibrant gathering:
4:15 PM: Young local fiddlers kick off the event with energetic, traditional tunes at La
Baguette Music Cafe.
4:00 PM – music and refreshments at KS Wild headquarters
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Elbow Room Taiko drummers bring a dynamic, rhythmic performance
(in the parking lot adjacent to the Ashland Yoga Center)
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Jenika Smith & Simon Chrisman headline with folk tunes to close
out the evening at La Baguette Music Cafe.
Food, Drinks & Artisan Goods
Attendees can savor delicious offerings from Tacos Libertad food truck, Simple Café, Masala
Ashland Food Coop and artisan food makers including Southern Oregon Sourdough, as well as
sip on wine by Circadian Cellars at the Ashland Recycled Furniture, and mocktails by
Hummingbird Heart Co. in the lot near Fourth Street. A diverse selection of vendors will be on-
site, showcasing their crafts—including handmade jewelry, chocolate creations and more.
Supporting Sustainability & Active Lifestyles In celebration of Earth Day, local nonprofit organizations will be present to promote outdoor recreation and the beauty of our mountain trails. Community members are encouraged to explore, hike, bike, and embrace the joys of an active lifestyle, and have an opportunity to register for local races including the Siskiyou Outback and Mt. Ashland Hillclimb. Ashland Yoga Center will offer a mini outdoor yoga session, and an Earth Day Special for new students.
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.
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
