Oregon Journeys: Rogue Valley Visitor Guide 2024

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

RECURRING

Glass Blowing Tour

Weekly, Monday – Saturday, The Glass Forge, Grants Pass. See live demonstrations in the glass studio. Free. glassforge.com

First Friday

Art Walk (Ashland)

Monthly, various locations in Ashland. Tour galleries after hours throughout town. Free. ashlandgalleries.com

Third Fridays (Medford)

Monthly, Downtown Medford. Celebrating art, culture and dining with new experiences every month. downtownmedford.org

Music at the Museum

Select Thursdays (monthly), Grants Pass Museum of Art, Grants Pass. Live music in the gallery. gpmuseum.com

Kids Day

Second Saturday (monthly), Crater Rock Museum, Central Point. Free for 17 and under. Gem stone panning (kids discount), rockhounding, and more. craterrock.com

Hosted Dinners

Monthly, throughout the region. A unique, curated dining experience from Harry & David at local restaurants and wineries. Reservations required. harryanddavid.com/ hosted-dinners

First Friday (Grants Pass)

Monthly, March – December, Downtown Grants Pass. Enjoy art, dining, music and more. Free. travelgrantspass.com

Lithia Artisans Market

Weekends, mid-March –November, Downtown Ashland. Outdoor market of artisans’ hand-crafted creations. lithiaartisans market.com

Rogue Valley Growers Market

• Tuesdays, early March –late November, National Guard Armory, Ashland.

• Thursdays, early March –mid-November, Hawthorne Park, Medford.

• Saturdays, early May –late October, Downtown Ashland.

• Tuesdays, December, National Guard Armory, Ashland & Sundays, December, Medford Center. Healthy produce, artisanal foods, and hand-crafted works. (Working service animals only). rvgrowersmarket.com

Grants Pass Grower’s Market

Saturdays

• Summer: mid-March –late November, 4th & F Streets, Grants Pass.

• Winter: late November –mid-March, Josephine County Fairgrounds. Produce, baked goods, woodworks, and more. (Working service dogs only). growersmarket.org

Oregon

Shakespeare Festival

March – October, OSF campus, Ashland. Worldfamous performances of the Shakespearean canon as well as other theatrical productions, both new and classic. This season’s performances are stagings of: Macbeth, Corialanus, and Much Ado About Nothing; newer works about the Bard: Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender, Born with Teeth, and Virgins to Villains; the West Coast premiere of a new adaptation of Jane Eyre; indie-rock musical, Lizard Boy; and other modern plays, Smote This and Behfarmaheen (If You Please) osfashland.org

Barnstormers Theatre

Seasonal, Barnstormers Theatre, Grants Pass. The current season continues spring 2024 with The Crucible and The 39 Steps barnstormersgp.com

1932 Living History

Third Saturdays, February –May, Beekman House Museum, Jacksonville. Meet the Beekman Family in this living history experience. Reservations required. Recommended for ten and up. historicjacksonville.org

Cave Junction

Farmers’ Market

Fridays, April – November. Cave Junction. Serving the Illinois Valley region with farm goods and artisan crafts. Facebook: Cave Junction Farmers’ Market.

Grants Pass

Makers Market

Saturdays, May – October. Downtown Grants Pass. Artworks, crafts, jewelry and more. gpmakersmarket.com

Jacksonville

Sunday Market

Sundays, May – October, Downtown Jacksonville. Produce, treats, meats, and more in front of the historic county courthouse. jacksonvillesunday-market.com

History Saturdays in the Cemetery

Second Saturday, May –September, Jacksonville

Historic Cemetery, Jacksonville. 90-minute guided tour of the site, first plotted in 1859. Donations suggested. friendsjvillecemetery.org

BearFest

Memorial Day – Labor Day, throughout Grants Pass. See amusing and creative full-size fiberglass bear sculptures around town. Free. evergreenfederal.bank/bearfest

Behind the Counter

Saturdays - Sundays, Memorial Day – Labor Day, Beekman Bank, Jacksonville. Guided tours of the historic site. Reservations required. historicjacksonville.org

Concerts in the

Park – Grants Pass

Tuesdays, June – July, Midway Park-Josephine Co. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Free. grantspasschamber.org

Haunted History

Second Fridays, June –September + special dates in October, Jacksonville. Guided evening tours retelling creepy stories of the past. Reservations required. historicjacksonville.org

Lecture with Ashland-based artist Betty LaDuke at the Grants Pass Museum of Art. COURTESY GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART

Racing on the Rogue

June 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 & July 4, Sept. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Oct. 6-7, Oct. 13-14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association races at Grants Pass Downs. racingontherogue.org

Britt Music & Arts Festival

June – September, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. A premier music festival. This year’s season includes Jason Mraz & The Superband, Pink Martini, The Dead South, and much more. The space also hosts Britt Festival Orchestra performances directed and conducted by Teddy Abrams. brittfest.org

The Green Show

Wednesdays - Saturdays, early June – early Sept., OSF campus, Ashland. Music and entertainment before evening shows. Free. osfashland.org

Ashland City Band

Thursdays, mid-June –mid-August, Lithia Park, Ashland. Free concerts in the historic Butler Bandshell. ashlandband.org

APRIL 2024

Pear Blossom Festival

April 12 & 13, Downtown Medford. A tradition since 1954, featuring a parade, artisanal food & beverage tastings and street fair. pearblossomparade.org

Oregon Fringe Festival

April 24-28, Southern Oregon University, Ashland. A celebration of spirited and outrageous creativity through visual arts, music, theatre, dance and other art forms. oregonfringefestival.org

Gem & Mineral Sale (Rogue)

April 26-28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Vendors, exhibits, and demos. Official show of the Rogue Gem & Geology Club. roguegemandgeology.org

Oregon Cheese Festival

April 27-28, The Expo, Central Point. 70+ cheesemakers, wine, beer, and other vendors to pair with. oregoncheesefestival.com

Teddy Abrams conducting the Britt Festival Orchestra in Jacksonville.

PHOTO BY MATT HONNIES, COURTESY BRITT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

tasting room • lavender field • giant sandbox • onsite guesthouse

3976 Bellinger Lane Medford, OR

Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Allen Elizabethan Theatre (pictured, The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus in 2005).

PHOTO BY T. CHARLES ERICKSON, COURTESY OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

MAY 2024

Rogue Comic Con

May 4, Pear Blossom Park, Medford. Family-friendly, community minded pop culture fan event with presenters, vendors, kids zone, and costume contest. roguecomiccon.com

Jacksonville

Spring Wine Cruise

May 5, Jacksonville wineries. Food-wine pairings and trolley service to locations. jacksonvillewineries.org

Central Point

Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo

May 16-18, The Expo, Central Point. Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association competition with bull riding, saddle-bronc riding plus music and dancing at night. attheexpo.com/rodeo

Uncorked Barrel Tour (Spring)

May 18, Applegate Wine Trail wineries. Visit 17 tasting rooms in a self-guided tour. applegatewinetrail.com

Boatnik

May 23-27, Riverside Park, Grants Pass. Memorial Day weekend festivities featuring a carnival, parade, boat races, brewfest, games, food, fireworks and more. boatnik.com

Rogue World Music Festival

May 24-27, various locations in Ashland, Talent & Medford. Live performances from multicultural musicians in Lithia Park, with food, workshops, a self-guided “SoundWalk” and intimate storytelling. Free. rogueworldmusic.org

JUNE 2024

Art in the Garden

June 8-9, Grants Pass. The work of 50+ juried artists are showcased and available for sale in eight regional gardens. gpmuseum.com

Medford Cruise

June 11-13 + 15, Downtown

Medford & Fitchner-Mainwaring Park. Car show with show ’n’ shines and cruise-in. medfordcruise.org

Antique Tractor Show & Pull

mid-June, Pottsville Historical Museum, Merlin. Tractor pull, “parade of power,” kids activities and flea market. pottsvilleoregon.com

Porchfest

June 15, Grants Pass. Musicians perform on neighborhood porches, plus arts and food. Free. porchfestgrantspass.org

Southern Oregon Lavender Festival

June 21-23 & July 12-14 Applegate Valley. Experience blooming fields at six farms and gardens, some featuring lavender classes, and music. southernoregonlavender trail.com

Rogue River National Rooster Crow Festival

June 28-30, City of Rogue River. A tradition since 1953, highlighting both real rooster crowing and a human crowing contest, live music, and parade. rogueriverchamber.com

JULY 2024

July 4 Activities

• Freedom Festival Pfaff Park, Central Point. centralpointchamber.org

• BoomFest

The Expo, Central Point. attheexpo.com/boomfest

• Independence Day Parade & Main Street Vendor Fair

Eagle Point. eaglepoint chamber.org

• Fourth of July Celebration Lithia Park, Ashland. ashlandchamber.com

Rogue Valley Farm Tour

July 14, 31 regional locations. An opportunity to meet Jackson and Josephine County farmers on their land, and sample their artisanal goods, including vegetables, honey, dairy, wool, orchards, lavender and much more. No pets. roguevalleyfarmtour.com

Jackson County Fair at The Expo

July 16-21, The Expo, Central Point. Established in 1859, the fair offers 4H and FFA events, ranch rodeo, music festival, carnival, and games. attheexpo.com/fair

Back to the Fifties

July 24-28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Get nostalgic with a classic car show, pie & ice cream social, concerts, poker run, sock hop, and more. josephinecounty fairgrounds.com

Meadowlark Comic Con

July 27-28, Rogue X, Medford. Media personality and pop culture artist panels along with comic & toy vendors, cosplay contest, video game tournament, and more. meadowlarkcomiccon.com

AUGUST 2024

Josephine County Fair

Aug. 7-11, Josephine County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Grants Pass. A tradition for over a century, featuring 4H, FFA, carnival rides, rodeo, and concerts. josephinecounty fairgrounds.com

SEPTEMBER 2024

Pine to Palm

Sept. 7-8. A 100-mile endurance run with 7,000 foot climbs. Starts in Williams, Oregon (south of Hwy. 238) and goes to Lithia Park in Ashland. roguevalleyrunners.com

Rogue Broadband

Southern

Oregon BrewFest

Sept. 13-14, The Expo, Central Point. 70+ craft brews on tap. attheexpo.com/brewfest

Rat Rod Rukkus Car Show

mid-September, Pottsville Historic Museum, Merlin. A car show with a rustic edge. Featuring beard and pin-up contests, food, and music. pottsvilleoregon.com

Lithia Artisans Market in Ashland. HAL DAY

Jacksonville

Wine & Dine Festival

Sept. 21, Bigham Knoll Campus, Jacksonville. Tastings from 11 winereies and 11 restaurants, plus live music and trolley service to town. jacksonville wineries.org

OCTOBER 2024

Art Along the Rogue

Oct. 4-6, Grants Pass

Historic District. A festival of street painting with world-class artists, pastel drawings by local youths, and diverse live music. travelgrantspass.com

SO Pride

early October. Downtown Ashland. Starting with the thousands-strong Pride Parade down North Main Street to Lithia Park, festivities include entertainment and vendors celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. sopride.org

Heart of the Rogue Festival

Dates TBA, Downtown Medford. Bringing art, music, and food into downtown, plus the Rogue Marathon and Bikes & Brews. travelmedford.org

Ashland Open Studio Tour

mid-October, Ashland and vicinity. Free, self-guided tour through the art studios of Ashland and nearby Talent and Phoenix. ashlandgalleries.com

Grants Pass Tap Walk

mid-October, Downtown Grants Pass. Sample craft brews located inside businesses in town. Trolley shuttle. grantspass chamber.org

Ashland New Plays Festival

Dates TBA, venues to be announced in Ashland. A presentation of four readings of newly created, juried plays, plus workshops with the winning playwrights. ashlandnewplays.org

Children’s Halloween Celebration

Oct. 31, begins at Ashland Public Library, Ashland. A massive costume parade followed by safe trick-or-treating at downtown Ashland businesses. ashlandchamber.com

Grants Pass

Safe Halloween

Oct. 31, Downtown Grants Pass. Safe trick-or-treating in local businesses.

NOVEMBER 2024

Southern Oregon Holiday Market

Nov. 8-10, The Expo, Central Point. Four buildings will be filled with unique gifts and goodies from over 200 vendors. attheexpo.com/ holiday-market

Uncorked Barrel Tour (Fall)

Nov. 16, Applegate Wine Trail wineries. Visit 17 tasting rooms in a self-guided tour. applegatewinetrail.com

Festival of Light Parade

late November. Downtown Ashland. Get into the festive spirit with a million lights, carolers in town, followed by Santa’s Parade. Festivities continue throughout Ashland into December. ashlandchamber.com

Victorian Christmas

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 17. Beekman House Museum, Jacksonville. Costumed docent tours, caroling, and more. jacksonvilleoregon.org

DECEMBER 2024

Rogue Winterfest

early December, Evergreen Federal Bank’s Bear Hotel, Grants Pass. A gallery of uniquely designed Christmas tree displays plus Santa Claus, kids activities, and more. roguewinterfest.org

MARCH 2025

Oregon

Chocolate Festival

Dates TBA, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, Ashland. Over 50 vendors offering fine chocolate, wine and other delicacies. oregonchocolatefestival.com

Gem & Mineral Show (Roxy Ann)

Dates TBA, The Expo, Central Point. Displays, demos, and auctions. Official show of the Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society. craterrock.com

A premier collective marketplace featuring local goods from local people

Rocks and mineral specimens, clothing, jewelry, Vintage items, antiques, collectibles, home decor, toys, records, art glass, books handmade soaps, lotions and perfumes, sport cards, game cards and so much more.

Over 90 Individual vendors

541-708-0577

1674 Ashland St. in the Ashland Shopping Center

Art Along the Rogue in Grants Pass. TIMM O’COBHTHAIGH

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Let us help you find your next adventure!

“I feel the Rogue should be on everyone’s bucket list… It will absolutely change your life.”

— Craig Hughson, Owner

Rogue River Outfitters

Premium multi-day fishing (seasons depend on type of fish) and rafting (July – Aug.) experiences on the Rogue, hitting landmarks like Zane Grey’s historic cabin on the way to Foster Bar in Curry County, Oregon. rrotrips.com

Morrisons Rogue

Wilderness Adventures

325 Galice Road, Merlin. Featuring 40-mile, multi-day rafting excursions on the Wild & Scenic river, plus fishing, hiking trips and lodging built around an historic 1945 lodge. Seasonal packages. Reservations required.

Wildlife Images

11845 Lower River Rd., Grants Pass.

ing rehabilitation center and sanctuary for wild mammals, birds, and reptiles. Open all year. wildlifeimages.org

Hellgate

Jetboat Excursions

966 SW 6th St., Grants Pass. Scenic tours on the Rogue River

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Grants Pass Downs

1451 S.W. Fairgrounds Rd., Grants Pass. Live horse-racing. Kids 12 and under free with adult supervision. Free Parking. racingontherogue.org

Great Cats World Park

27919 Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction. Visit 50+ exotic cats at

Photo by Charlotte Angin Photo by Charlotte Angin

ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES

Rogue Valley Zip Line Adventure

9450 Old Stage Rd., Central Point. Cast off five lines through the historic Gold Mining Hills. Reservations required. Open all year. rvzipline.com

Table Rocks Area of Critical Environmental

Concern Trailheads off of Table Rock Road near Hwy. 234, north of Medford. Left Fork Rd., Gold Hill. Twin volcanic mesas with stunning valley views and hiking trails (Upper mesa: 2.8 miles, Lower mesa: 5.4 miles). For hiking only, no bikes or pets. Managed by BLM and The Nature Conservancy. Open all year.

Rogue Jet Boat Adventures

8400 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. Jet boat rides along the Rogue, including camping and fishing. Reservations required. Runs May – Sept.

Bear Creek Greenway

A paved 20-mile multi-use path for biking and walking that stretches from Central Point to Ashland, parallel with I-5 and Hwy. 99. The Greenway passes local parks with restrooms.

Covered Bridge Park

Near W. Main St., Eagle Point. Features a restored 1922 bridge, accessible to bikes and pedestrians.

Lost Creek Bridge

Lost Creek Rd. near Hwy. 140, southeast of Eagle Point. Believed to have been built in 1881, accessible to foot traffic.

Outdoor Activities

Water Activities

Family Attractions Historical Site

Talent Phoenix

Prescott Park

Off of Roxy Ann Rd. east of Medford. 4-mile trails up to panoramic views atop Roxy Ann Peak. Bike and horse paths. Managed by City of Medford. Open all year.

Lower Table Rock. MIKE WHITMORE

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Quail Point Golf Club & Centennial Golf Club

1200 Mira Mar Ave. & 1900 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford. 18-hole courses with golf shops, and dining at Centennial.

Forest Park

Jacksonville Reservoir Rd.

1,080-acre hiking ground just two miles west of town. There are 30+ miles of canyon hiking and mountain bike trails with viewing opportunities of nearby mountain ranges. Day-use only. See Jacksonville Woodlands Association (jvwoodlands.org) for trail maps.

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CascadeSiskiyou

Scenic Bikeway

55-mile, counter-clockwise ride heading east of Ashland. Ride passes campgrounds and lakes. Listed difficulty: “Extreme.”

Mt. Ashland Ski Area

The mountain has a 7,533 foot elevation with four ski lifts and 23 runs. Mid-Dec. – late April.

Cascade-Siskiyou

National Monument

111,200 acres featuring hiking, camping, fishing with access to Pilot Rock, Howard Prairie Lake and Hyatt Reservoir. 30 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the Monument ( ). Operated by Bureau of Land Management.

Trail to Roxy Ann Peak in Prescott Park.

ARTWORKS & ARTIFACTS

Regional to International Art Exhibitions

Amazing Variety of Local Art

229 SW G Street - Downtown Grants Pass 541-479-3290 GPMuseum com

It’s a Burl

Crater Rock Museum

Fine Art in the Heart of Medford

An artists’ cooperative featuring many talented local artists. We invite you to experience our beautiful gallery and apply for membership.

213 E. Main St., Medford • • ArtDuJourGallery.com

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday • Third Friday Art Walk 5 - 8 p.m.

Membership Applications Available at the Gallery

24025 Redwood Hwy., Kerby. A gallery showcasing the works of artsists who fashion wooden burls into stunning indoor/outdoor furniture and home decor.

The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio

501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass. On-site glass gallery with free tours of studio. Open Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Schedule to make your own glass ornament. glassforge.com

Grants Pass

Museum of Art

229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass. Open Tues-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art exhibits, sales gallery and gift shop, workshops, and monthly music performances. Free admission. gpmuseum.com

Grants Pass

Makers Market

5th St. beteen E & F Streets. Artworks, crafts, jewelry and more in this summertime outdoor market.

2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point. World-class exhibits of gems, thundereggs, fossils, and Native American artifacts. Open TuesSat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission. Children 5/under are free. craterrock.com

Art du Jour Gallery

213 E. Main St., Medford. A collaborative gallery highlighting paintings, jewelry, bronzes, photography and more. Open Wed - Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. artdujourgallery.com

Rogue Gallery & Art Center

40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Offering three gallery spaces and an artisan gift shop. Free entry, donations welcome. Closed Sundays & Mondays.

Art Presence Art Center

206 N. 5th St., Jacksonville. Regional artwork on display, located in a 1911 building, originally the Courthouse’s jail.

Above: Grants Pass Museum of Art. COURTESY GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART

Right: The Glass Forge, Grants Pass. MITCHELL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THE GLASS FORGE

Ashland Art Works

Facebook: Ashland Artisan Emporium 9 12

291 Oak St., Ashland.

A nonprofit, art collective featuring paintings, pottery, woodwork, fiber arts, jewelry, garden art and much more –housed in three galleries plus an outdoor sculpture garden. Seasonal hours. ashlandartworksgalleries. wordpress.com

Lithia Artisans Market

20 Calle Guanajuato. Local artist booths in a creekside alley. Saturdays & Sundays, mid-March – Oct. lithiaartisansmarket.com

American Trails Gallery

250 E. Main St. American Trails brings together the art and crafts of the Indigenous artists from across all the Americas, including weavings, ceramics, jewelry, as well as wildlife and landscape paintings. Open daily, 10 a.m.6 p.m. americantrails.com

Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University

1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. A showcase of visual arts on the SOU campus of national and world-renowned artists, including special exhibits.

Ashland Artisan Emporium

1674 Ashland St., Ashland. A collective marketplace of 90+ vendors including rocks and minerals, jewelry, and more.

art studios at Ashland Gallery Association, ashlandgalleries.com.

Left: Variscite gemstone, courtesy Crater Rock Museum.

Below, left: Musician Rod Petrone at Art du Jour Gallery in Medford.

COURTESY ROY MUSITELLI PHOTO & DESIGN

Below, right: “Walla Walla Woman” by R.V. Greeves. courtesy of American Trails in Ashland.

WINE TOUR

Foris Vineyards (RVV) Cave Junction

Cascadia Vineyards & Winery (AVA) Grants Pass R

Apricity Vineyard (RVV) Grants Pass

Two Rivers Vineyard (AVA) Grants Pass R

The Twisted Cork Grants Pass.

Partake Shop & Lounge

111 SE G St. Grants Pass.

Open: Tues-Sat, 4 p.m. to close. partakegp.com

Dwell Wines (AVA, RVV) Grants Pass

Soloro Vineyard Grants Pass

Schmidt Family

Vineyards (AVA, RVV) 330 Kubli Rd., Grants Pass.

Open Tues-Sat, 12 - 5 p.m. sfvineyards.com

Rosella’s Vineyard & Winery Grants Pass

Wanderlust Vineyard

Grants Pass Opens Summer ‘24

Troon Vineyard (AVA, RVV) Grants Pass R

Walport Family Cellars (AVA) Grants Pass

Schultz Glory Oaks Vineyard & Farm (AVA, RVV) Grants Pass

Wooldridge

Creek Winery (AVA, RVV) Grants Pass

Plaisance Ranch (AVA, RVV) Williams R

Augustino Estate at the Big Red Barn (AVA) Grants Pass

Crooked Barn Vineyards (RVV) Applegate

John Michael Champagne Cellars (AVA) Jacksonville

Red Lily Vineyards (AVA, RVV) Jacksonville

Devitt Winery (AVA) 11412 OR-238, Jacksonville. April – Oct. Thurs. - Tues., 12 - 5 p.m., closed Wed. devittwinery.com

Quady North (AVA, RVV) Jacksonville R

LongSword Vineyard (AVA) Jacksonville

Valley View

Winery (AVA, RVV) 1000 Upper Applegate Rd., Jacksonville. Daily, 11 - 5 p.m. valleyviewwinery.com

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden Jacksonville R

Cricket

Jacksonville

Tasting rooms where reservations are required are noted with R

Many establishments recommend reserving an appointment anyway, for the best experience.

Vineyards in Applegate Valley. © CSNAFZGER / SHUTTERSTOCK

Tasting rooms where reservations are required are noted with R.

Many establishments recommend reserving an appointment anyway, for the best experience.

Del Rio Vineyards (RVV, URWT) Gold Hill

Sams Creek Cellars (URWT) Gold Hill

Cliff Creek Cellars (RVV, URWT) Gold Hill

Kriselle Cellars (RVV, URWT) White City

Bayer Family Estate (URWT) Eagle Point

The Punch House (RVV, URWT) Central Point

Local Vines Wine Bar Central Point

Ryan Rose Wine (RVV) Central Point

Hummingbird Estate (BCWT, RVV) Central Point

Rellik Winery (JW, RVV) Central Point

Tasting room hours may change seasonally, and minors or pets may not be welcome at most establishments.

Check before you go.

Local Wine Groups & Associations

Bear Creek Wine Trail (BCWT) bearcreekwineries.com

Jacksonville Wineries (JW) jacksonvillewineries.org

Rogue Valley Vintners (RVV) rvv.wine

Upper Rogue Wine Trail (URWT) upperroguewine.com

Anchor Valley Wine (JW, RVV) Jacksonville

Kimball’s Artisan Wines Jacksonville

South Stage Cellars (JW) Jacksonville

Wine Lounge at Jacksonville Inn Jacksonville Remotion (JW) Jacksonville

Daisy Creek Vineyard (JW, RVV) Jacksonville

Parkhurst Wine Cellars (JW) Jacksonville

Awen Winecraft (JW, RVV) Medford

Dos Mariposas Vineyard & Lavendar Farm (JW, RVV) 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. Open Thurs. – Mon. Seasonal hours. dosmariposasvineyards.com

DANCIN Vineyards (BCWT, JW, RVV) Medford

The Urban Cork Medford

Rocky Knoll at Dunbar Farms (RVV) Medford

RoxyAnn Winery (BCWT, RVV) Medford

Margo’s Wine Shop & Tasting Room Medford

Padigan Wines  (RVV) Medford

Catalyst Wine Collective (RVV) Phoenix R

Harry & David Country Village

1314 Center Dr., Medford. Daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. harryanddavid.com

EdenVale Winery Medford

Pebblestone Cellars (BCWT, RVV) Talent

StoneRiver Vineyards (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Agathodaemon Wine (RVV) Talent R

Trium Wines (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Sound & Vision

Wine Co.

Naumes

Irvine

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Lounge & Wine

Pottsville Historical Museum

2400 Pleasant Valley Rd., Merlin. Explore the past with two museums (one is devoted to vintage cars), a pioneer town, and outdoor exhibits. Tours by appointment.

Josephine County Fairgrounds

1451 S.W. Fairgrounds Rd., Grants Pass. Home of the Josephine County Fair, as well as many concerts and sporting events all year round, and the Growers Market’s winter location.

Grants Pass Downs

1451 S.W. Fairgrounds Rd., Grants Pass. Live horse-racing. Kids 12 and under free with adult supervision. Free Parking. racingontherogue.org

Bear Hotel at Evergreen Federal Bank

2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass. See the world-famous fiberglass bear sculptures when they are hibernating from “BearFest.” Free admission. Tours by appointment only.

Barnstormers Theatre

112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. Oregon’s longest continuously-running community theatre, operating since 1952. barnstormersgp.com

Grants Pass

Growers Market

F St. & 4th St., Grants Pass. Saturdays (in summer) offering produce, baked goods, dairy, honey, ready-to-eat meals, and crafts. ADA service dogs welcome, but no pets.

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Grants Pass

Makers Market

5th St. beteen E & F Streets. Artworks, crafts, jewelry and more in this summertime outdoor market.

The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio

501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass. On-site glass gallery with free tours of studio. Open Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Schedule to make your own glass ornament. glassforge.com

Grants Pass

Museum of Art

229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass. Open Tues-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art exhibits, sales gallery and gift shop, workshops, and monthly music performances. Free admission. gpmuseum.com

Historic Rogue Theatre

143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. A preserved 1938 jewel, presenting top-rate musicians and comedians.

Above: Flower basket in Downtown Grants Pass. JAMES DAY

Schmidt House Museum

512 SW 5th St., Grants Pass.

Tour this preserved 1900s craftsman-style house. Tours offered Tue. - Fri., 10 a.m.3 p.m. for $10 each. Operated by Josephine County Historical Society.

Downtown Grants Pass

Historic District

Enjoy the architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries as you shop, drink and dine in Grants Pass.

Hellgate

Jetboat Excursions

966 SW 6th St., Grants Pass. Scenic tours on the Rogue River in Hellgate Canyon. 14, 36 and 75-mile excursions. Reservations required. Runs May – Sept. hellgate.com

Riverside Park

304 SE Park St., Grants Pass. Overlooking the Rogue River, with walking and biking trails, sports fields, disc golf, a water spray park. Outdoor concerts in the summer.

The Expo

Rogue X

1 Peninger Rd., Central Point. Home of the Jackson County Fair, the Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo, A-list concerts, and other events.

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center

1A Peninger Rd., Central Point. Go-karts, mini-golf, arcade, bumper boats and more.

Crater Rock Museum

901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. The Rogue Credit Union Community CompleX features a recreational pool and a 75,000 square foot indoor sports gym. Collaborative

Theatre Project

555 Medford Center, Medford. A nonprofit theatre company staging quality productions.

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point. World-class exhibits of gems, thundereggs, fossils, and Native American artifacts. Open Tues.Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission. Children 5/under are free. craterrock.com

Rogue Creamery

Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne & E. Jackson Streets, Medford. Selling produce, fresh meals, and handcrafted goods. Thursdays from March – Nov. ADA service dogs welcome, but no pets.

N. Front St., Central Point. The makers of the 2019 World Champion and 2022 SuperGold Winner at the World Cheese Awards run a roadside cheese shop, open daily.

Medford Railroad Park

799 Berrydale Ave., Medford. A spirited ride on a miniature train track on the second and fourth Sundays, April – Oct., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations welcome.

Art du Jour Gallery

213 E. Main St., Medford. A collaborative gallery highlighting paintings, jewelry, bronzes, photography and more. Open Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. artdujourgallery.com

Rogue Gallery & Art Center

40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Gallery spaces and an artisan gift shop. Free. Closed Sun. & Mon.

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Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. A state-of-the-art, restored venue which hosts major touring music and performing acts and is home to the Next Stage Theater Company, Teen Musical Theater of Oregon, and the Medford space for Rogue Valley Symphony.

Holly Theatre Coming Soon

226 W. Sixth St., Medford. An historic 1930 entertainment space currently being restored.

Downtown Medford

Historic District

Explore the historical architecture of Medford through its cafés, restaurants, breweries, shops and entertainment spots.

Harry & David

The delicious home base of gourmet gift-giving; daily tastings of Harry & David treats and one of the largest selection of wines in the Rogue Valley. Store open daily.

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The RRRink

1349 Center Dr., Medford. A year-round ice rink. Prices and schedule vary.

Medford Rogues at Harry & David Field

2929 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. The Rogues are a summer collegiate baseball team in the Pacific Empire League.

Camelot Theatre

541-899-9190

110 N. 5th St.

Jacksonville Historic District

Most of the entire town sits inside a National Historic District, where you can see an unprecedented collection of buildings from the 1850s – 1880s.

Walk Through History

206 N. Fifth St. Free, one-hour walking tours of town at 10 a.m., Saturdays in the summer. Meets at the 1883 former courthouse (now Jacksonville City Hall). Donations accepted.

Art Presence Art Center

206 N. Fifth St. Collective art gallery open Fri. - Sun., 12 - 5 p.m. Regional artwork on display, located in a 1911 building, originally the Courthouse’s jail.

Beekman Bank Museum

California & Third St. Seasonal tours of a preserved 1863 – 1915 bank. “Behind the Counter” summer tours, weekends. Presented by Historic Jacksonville, Inc.

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Trolley Tours

185 N. Oregon St. Multiple tours per day, seasonal schedule. Departs from Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.

45-minute narrated tour of the historic homes and commercial buildings in a wood-paneled trolley.

Britt Gardens

350 S. First St. 4.5 acre park. The Britt Pavilion is home to the famous Britt Music & Arts Festival held every June through September. brittfest.org

Segway of Jacksonville

360 N. Oregon St. Seasonal hours. See the historic sites on a two-hour guided glide through town. Ages 14+.

Historic Cemetery Cemetery Rd. Pioneers – as well as other historical groups – have been buried here since 1859. The cemetery is open daily with an interpretive center and self-guided tours. Guided tours are offered seasonally.

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Arts & Entertainment

Outdoor Activities

Family Attractions

Beekman House & Beekman Arboretum

452 E. California St. Museum of local history inside the Beekman Family’s Gothic Revival home from the 1870s. Tours offered May – Oct., plus Victorian Christmas tours. The charming Arboretum next door to the museum is a public park.

Jacksonville Woodlands Trails

A 16-mile network of hiking trails rim the south side of Jacksonville on historic mining terrain. Access points include Britt Gardens and the Beekman Arboretum. See Jacksonville Woodlands Association (jvwoodlands.org) for trail maps.

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150 S. Oregon St. (Below La Fiesta)

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Forest Park

Jacksonville Reservoir Rd. 1,080acre hiking ground just two miles west of town. There are 30+ miles of canyon hiking and mountain bike trails with viewing opportunities of nearby mountain ranges. Day-use only. See Jacksonville Woodlands Association (jvwoodlands.org) for trail maps.

Applegate River Lavender Farm

375 Hamilton Rd. Open select weekends in June – Aug. by appointment. 1.5-acre multicolored lavender farm offering workshops and classes in lavender crafts and distilling. Onsite shop with lavender goods. Also open for Southern Oregon Lavender Trail festival in June and August.

Medford: McAndrews Marketplace, 1250 E. McAndrews Rd., Ste. 112 Featuring NY-Style Pizza by the slice or whole pies!

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Left: Jacksonville’s old City Hall building, built in 1880.

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival

15 S. Pioneer St. Since 1935, this legendary celebration of theatrical arts entertains audiences from March – Oct. on three neighboring stages: the Angus Bowmer Theatre, the Thomas Theatre, and the open-air Allen Elizabethan Theatre. osfashland.org

Downtown Ashland Historic District Boutique shops, restaurants and cafés, breweries and wine bars, and an arthouse cinema reside in Ashland’s historic buildings.

Lithia Park

Entrance on Winburn Way. This beautiful 100-acre city park has playgrounds, gardens, historical landmarks, and a 2.1-mile hiking trail.

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Centennial Ice Rink

95 Winburn Way.

Open late-Nov. through midFeb. An outdoor ice rink for the whole family.

Lithia Artisans Market

20 Calle Guanajuato (along creek). Saturdays & Sundays, mid-March – Oct. Outdoor market of artisans’ hand-crafted creations.

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Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

Site A: 101 Oak St.

Saturdays, March – Nov.

Site B: 1420 E. Main St.

Tuesdays, March – Nov.

Healthy produce, artisanal foods, and hand-crafted works. Working service animals only.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre

241 Hargadine St. Performing original and established productions since 1986 in a restored 1911 church-building.

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American Trails Gallery

250 E. Main St. American Trails brings together the art and crafts of the Indigenous artists from across all the Americas, including weavings, ceramics, jewelry, as well as wildlife and landscape paintings. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. americantrails.com

Ashland Art Works

291 Oak St. A nonprofit, art collective featuring paintings, pottery, woodwork, fiber arts, jewelry, garden art and much more. Seasonal hours. ashlandartworksgalleries. wordpress.com

Ashland Gallery Association

Learn about Ashland’s many galleries and art studios at ashlandgalleries.com.

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Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University

1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A showcase of visual arts on the SOU campus of national and world-renowned artists, including special exhibits.

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Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University

491 & 450 S. Mountain Ave. The SOU theatre department performs on the campus’ main stage. Meanwhile, the music department hosts performances at its Recital Hall for its students and internationally-known musicians alike.

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Hands-on Museum

1500 E. Main St. Open Wed.Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Children can interact with nearly 100 indoor and outdoor exhibits and problem-solve scientifically. Just 1.5 miles from downtown.

Rogue Theater Company

1600 E. Nevada St. A small, professional dramatic group performs several plays and readings each year from a stage at Grizzly Peak Winery.

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