Ongoing. Seven Feathers, Canyonville. Live music and other performances on stage in the Umpqua Grand Ballroom and the Elements Lounge. sevenfeathers.com
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
Daily Life – Then & Now
Select Saturdays, February –April, Beekman House Museum, Jacksonville. See what it was like in 1900 in this living history experience. historicjacksonville.org
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 plus First Fridays May – November, Downtown Ashland. Outdoor market of artisans’ hand-crafted creations. lithiaartisans market.com
Rogue Valley Growers Market
• Tuesdays, early March –late November, Science Works Hands-on Museum, Ashland.
• Thursdays, early March –mid-November, Hawthorne Park, Medford.
• Saturdays, early May –late October, Downtown Ashland.
• Tuesdays, December, Phoenix Center and Phoenix Grange.
Healthy produce, artisanal foods, and hand-crafted works. (Working service animals only). rvgrowersmarket.com
• 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 classic and new productions. This season’s stagings include: Julius Caesar, As You Like It and The Merry Wives of Windsor; Fat Ham, a new take on Hamlet; Oscar Wilde’s The Important of Being Earnest; Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods; August Wilson’s Jitney; Quixote Nuevo, a modern twist on Cervantes; and an adaptation of the western classic, Shane. osfashland.org
Barnstormers Theatre
Seasonal, Barnstormers Theatre, Grants Pass. The current season continues spring 2025 with Lost (and Found) in IKEA and 9-to-5 the Musical barnstormersgp.com
Cave Junction
Farmers’ Market
Fridays, April – October. Cave Junction. Serving the Illinois Valley region with farm goods and artisan crafts. cjfarmersmarket.org
Grants Pass
Makers Market
Saturdays, May – October. Downtown Grants Pass. Artworks, crafts, jewelry and more. gpmakersmarket.com
Jacksonville
Sunday Market
Sundays, early May –early October, Downtown Jacksonville. Produce, art and more in front of the historic county courthouse. jacksonville-sunday-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 full-size fiberglass bear sculptures. 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
June 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, and July 4-5; Sept. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct. 5-6, and 12-13. 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 Earth, Wind & Fire; Regina Spektor; The Buena Vista Orchestra; Chicago and many more. The space also hosts Britt Festival Orchestra performances. brittfest.org
The Green Show
Tuesdays - Saturdays, early June – late 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 2025
Pear Blossom Festival
April 11 & 12, Downtown Medford. A tradition since 1954, featuring a parade, artisanal food & beverage tastings, street fair, and cornhole tournament. pearblossomparade.org
Ashland International Film Festival
April 24-27, Varsity Theatre, Ashland. Four days of independently produced and international motion pictures, plus Q&As with creators and talent, and other special events. ashlandfilm.org
Gem & Mineral Sale (Rogue)
April 26-27, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Vendors, exhibits, and demos. Official show of the Rogue Gem & Geology Club. roguegemandgeology.org
Oregon Cheese Festival
April 26-27, The Expo, Central Point. 60+ cheesemakers, wine, beer, and other vendors to pair with. oregoncheesefestival.com
Lithia Artisans Market in Ashland. PAULA MABRY
Top: Teddy Abrams conducting the Britt Festival Orchestra. Bottom: Britt Pavilion during the Britt Music & Arts Festival in Jacksonville.
MAY 2025
Jacksonville
Spring Wine Cruise
May 4, Jacksonville wineries. Food-wine pairings and trolley service to locations. jacksonvillewineries.org
Central Point
Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo
May 15-17, 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
Rogue Comic Con
May 17, Pear Blossom Park, Medford. Family-friendly, community minded pop culture fan event with presenters, vendors, kids zone, and costume contest. roguecomiccon.com
Uncorked Barrel Tour (Spring)
May 17, Applegate Wine Trail wineries. Visit 17 tasting rooms in a self-guided tour. applegatewinetrail.com
Boatnik
May 22-26, Riverside Park, Grants Pass. Memorial Day weekend festivities featuring a carnival, parade, live music, boat races, brewfest, games, food, fireworks and more. boatnik.com
JUNE 2025
Art in the Garden
June 7-8, Grants Pass. The work of 50+ juried artists are showcased and available for sale in regional gardens. gpmuseum.com
Medford Cruise
June 13-14, FitchnerMainwaring Park.
Car show with show ’n’ shines and cruise-in. medfordcruise.org
Annual Tractor Show
June 14-15, Pottsville
Historical Museum, Merlin. Tractor parade and pull, vendors and live music. pottsvilleoregon.com
Porchfest
June 14, Grants Pass. Musicians perform on neighborhood porches, plus arts and food. Free. porchfestgrantspass.org
Southern Oregon Lavender Festival
June 20-22 & July 11-14
Applegate Valley. Experience blooming fields at seven farms and gardens, some featuring lavender classes, and music. southernoregonlavender trail.com
Rogue River National Rooster Crow Festival
late June, 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 2025
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. eaglepointchamber.org
• Fourth of July Celebration
Lithia Park, Ashland. ashlandchamber.com
Rogue Valley Farm Tour
July 20, 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
Fabulous ‘50s
Charity Car Show
July 25-27, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Get nostalgic with a classic car show and cruise-in party. roguevalleyclassiccruisers.com
Meadowlark Comic Con
July 26-27, Rogue X, Medford. Media personalities and pop culture artist panels along with comic & toy vendors, cosplay contest, video game tournament, and more. meadowlarkcomiccon.com
Josephine County Fair
July 30-Aug. 3, 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 2025
Pottsville Red Hawk
Memorial Pow-Wow
Sept. 6-7. Pottsville Historic Museum, Merlin. A celebration of Native American culture with dancing, music and drumming. pottsvilleoregon.com
Pine to Palm
Sept. 13-14. 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
Rat Rod Rukkus Car Show
Sept. 13. Pottsville Historic Museum, Merlin. A car show with a rustic edge. Featuring rat rods, hot rods, food, and music. pottsvilleoregon.com
OCTOBER 2025
Art Along the Rogue
Oct. 3-5, Grants Pass Historic District. A festival of street painting with pastel artists, chalk drawings by local youths, and diverse live music. travelgrantspass.com
SO Pride
Oct. 4. 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
Ashland Open Studio Tour
mid-Oct., Ashland and vicinity. Free, self-guided tour through the art studios of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix and Medford. ashlandgalleries.com
Grants Pass Tap Walk
Oct. 11, Downtown Grants Pass. Sample craft brews located inside businesses in town. Trolley shuttle. grantspass chamber.org
Ashland New Plays Festival
Oct. 15-19, venues to be announced in Ashland. A presentation of four readings of newly created, juried plays, plus workshops with the winning playwrights. ashlandnewplays.org
Art Along the Rogue in Grants Pass. TIMM O’COBHTHAIGH
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 2025
Southern Oregon Holiday Market
early Nov. 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)
Date TBA, Applegate Wine Trail wineries. Visit 17 tasting rooms in a self-guided tour. applegatewinetrail.com
Festival of Light Parade
late Nov. 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, late Nov.-late Dec.. Beekman House Museum, Jacksonville. Costumed docent tours, caroling, and more. historicjacksonville.org
Ashland Armory Christmas Faire
Nov. 28-30, Old Ashland Armory. A traditional Christmas faire with nearly 50 artists and craftspeople. lithiaartisansmarket.com
DECEMBER 2025
Rogue Winterfest
early Dec., 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
Medford Armory Holiday Market
late Dec., Medford Armory. Over 60 artisans of locally crafted goods, plus music. lithiaartisansmarket.com
MARCH 2026
Oregon Chocolate Festival
Dates TBA, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, Ashland. Over 40 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
Top: The Merry Wives of Windsor performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Allen Elizabethan Theatre in 2017. Bottom: Entrance to the theatre in the OSF Courtyard.
small batch Ice Cream
Sodas, Candy, Shakes, Floats, Sundaes Espresso
TOP PHOTO BY KIM BUDD, COURTESY OSF BOTTOM PHOTO: PAULA MABRY
Arrowhead River Adventures
Two sites along Rogue, near Merlin and Gold Hill. Half-day whitewater rafting trips offered daily. Multi-day Wild & Scenic Rogue River rafting and hiking trips. Reservations required. arrowheadriver adventures.com
Seven Feathers
Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln., Canyonville (44 miles north of Grants Pass). Casino, live entertainment, 300-room hotel, restaurants, spa, and arcade. Operated by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe Indians. sevenfeathers.com
Wildlife Images
Rehabilitation & Education Center
11845 Lower River Rd., Grants Pass. Tour this working 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 in Hellgate Canyon or to the Applegate River confluence. 14, 36 and 75-mile excursions. Plus exclusive access to dining at the Hellgate River Lodge Restaurant. Reservations required. Runs May – Sept. hellgate.com
Grants Pass Downs
1451 S.W. Fairgrounds Rd., Grants Pass. Live horse-racing. Kids 12 and under free with adult supervision. Summer and fall schedules. Free Parking. racingontherogue.org
Great Cats World Park
27919 Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction. Visit 50+ exotic cats at this conservation facility. Visits by appointment. Seasonal hours. Closed in winter.
Oregon Caves National
Monument & Preserve
19000 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction. See the Marble Halls and geological wonders. Experiences for different skill levels. Reservations recommended for most tours; reservations required for off-trail caving. Closed in winter.
Wimer Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge Rd. near Evans Creek Rd., north of City of Rogue River. Faithful 2008 reconstruction of a 1927 structure. Drivable.
The Oregon Vortex & House of Mystery
4303 Sardine Creek Left Fork Rd., Gold Hill. Investigate the peculiar “perceptual phenomena” at the Vortex, set at a 1904 mining structure.
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 – Aug.
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 by 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.
Jackson County Sports Park
6900 Kershaw Rd., Eagle Point. 1/3 mile dirt oval track, 1/4 mile drag strip, go-kart track, shooting range, and more.
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
Quail Point Golf Club & Centennial Golf Club
1200 Mira Mar Ave. & 1900 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford. 9-hole and 18-hole courses with golf shops, and dining at Centennial.
Forest Park
Jacksonville Reservoir Rd.
1,500-acre hiking ground just two miles west of town. There are 42 miles of canyon hiking and mountain bike trails with viewing opportunities of nearby mountain ranges. Day-use only. See jvwoodlands.org for trail map.
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. Dec. – 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.
24025 Redwood Hwy., Kerby. A gallery showcasing the works of artists 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. May – Oct.
Crater Rock Museum
2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point. World-class exhibits of gems, thundereggs, fossils, and Native American artifacts, and stone art. Open Tuesday - Saturday. Children 5/under are free. craterrock.com
Art du Jour Gallery
213 E. Main St., Medford. A collaborative gallery highlighting paintings, jewelry, and more. Open Tuesday - Sunday. 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.
Left: Art du Jour Gallery in Medford.
JOUR GALLERY
Lithia Artisans Market
20 Calle Guanajuato. Local artist booths in a creekside alley. Saturdays & Sundays, mid-March – Nov. lithiaartisansmarket.com
Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. A showcase of visual arts on the SOU campus of nationally 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. Open daily. Facebook: Ashland Artisan Emporium
Ashland Gallery Association
In addition to Lithia Artisans Market and the Schneider Museum of Art, the Ashland Gallery Association is also comprised of seven local galleries:
American Trails Gallery, 250 E. Main St.
Art & Soul, 247 E. Main St.
Art on First, 20 S. First St.
Ashland Art Works
291 Oak St.
Gypsy Road Studio
369 E. Main St.
The Columbia Hotel
261 ½ E. Main St.
The Association also has nearly 100 artist and studio members. ashlandgalleries.com
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Above:
Psittacosaurus fossil at the Crater Rock Museum in Central Point.
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CRATER ROCK MUSEUM
Lithia Artisans Market in Ashland.
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WINE TOUR
Foris Vineyards (RVV) Cave Junction
Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery Cave Junction
Cascadia Vineyards & Winery (AVA) Wilderville R
Apricity Vineyard (RVV) Grants Pass
Two Rivers Vineyard (AVA) 2123 Riverbanks Rd., Grants Pass. tworiversvineyard.net
The Twisted Cork Grants Pass.
Partake Shop & Lounge 111 SE G St., Grants Pass. Open: Tuesdays – Saturdays. 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
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.
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 popular musicians and comedians.
Rogue River
99N 99S
Schmidt House Museum
512 SW 5th St., Grants Pass.
Tour this preserved 1900s craftsman-style house. Tours offered Tue. - Fri., 11 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, and water spray park. Outdoor concerts in the summer.
The Expo
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
2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point. World-class exhibits of gems, thundereggs, fossils, and Native American artifacts, and stone art. Open Tuesday - Saturday. Children 5/under are free. craterrock.com
Rogue Creamery
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.
Rogue X
901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. The Rogue Credit Union Community CompleX features a recreational pool and a 75,000 square foot indoor sports gym.
Get Air Trampoline Park
851 Medford Center, Medford. Indoor trampoline courts, with foam pit, slamball, slackline, and dodgeball. Open daily.
Collaborative Theatre Project
555 Medford Center, Medford. A nonprofit theatre company staging quality productions.
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
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.
Art du Jour Gallery
213 E. Main St., Medford. A collaborative gallery highlighting paintings, jewelry, and more. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, till 2 p.m. artdujourgallery.com
Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Gallery spaces and an artisan gift shop. Free. Closed Sun. & Mon.
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
413 W. Main St., Medford. This historic 1930 entertainment space has been restored and re-opened in early 2025 to showcase live music, comedy and more.
Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon
413 W. Main St., Medford. Hands-on experiences, environments, and exhibits for kids to play and engage in. Closed Mondays.
Downtown Medford
Historic District
Explore the historical architecture of Medford through its cafés, restaurants, breweries, shops and entertainment spots.
Harry & David
1314 Center Dr., Medford. 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. harryanddavid.com
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
101 Talent Ave., Talent. Community theatre located in the town of Talent, just south of Medford.
JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville
Historic District
Most of the entire town sits inside a National Historic District, where you can see an magnificent collection of buildings from the 1850s – 1880s.
Walk Through History
206 N. 5th 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). Free, donations accepted.
Art Presence Art Center
206 N. Fifth St. Collective art gallery open Wed. - 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.
Trolley Tours
185 N. Oregon St. Multiple tours per day, seasonal schedule. Departs from Jacksonville Visitor Info Center. 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. 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+.
Right: The 1892
Jeremiah Nunan House in Jacksonville, a stop on the Walk Through History tour.
HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDINGS
SURVEY, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS
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Left: Shops and historic buildings along California Street. PAULA MABRY
7 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.
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.
Forest Park
Jacksonville Reservoir Rd. 1,500acre hiking ground just two miles west of town. There are 42 miles of canyon hiking and mountain bike trails with viewing opportunities of nearby mountain ranges. Day-use only.
See Jacksonville Woodlands Association for (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.
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, a 2.1-mile hiking trail, pickleball courts, and a tranquil Japanese garden.
Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink
95 Winburn Way. Open late-Nov. through mid-Feb. An outdoor ice rink for the whole family.
Site A: Downtown, 101 Oak St. Saturdays, May – Nov.
Site B: ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St. Tuesdays, March – Nov. Healthy produce, artisanal foods, and hand-crafted works. Working service animals only.
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Cabaret Theatre
241 Hargadine St. Performing original and established productions since 1986 in a restored 1911 church-building.
Lithia Park. PAULA MABRY
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Ashland Gallery Association
In addition to Lithia Artisans Market and the Schneider Museum of Art, the Ashland Gallery Association is also com prised of seven local galleries:
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Artisan Emporium
1674 Ashland St., Ashland.
A collective marketplace of 90+ vendors including rocks and minerals, jewelry, and more. Open daily. Facebook: Ashland Artisan Emporium ScienceWorks
Hands-on Museum
1500 E. Main St. Open Wed.Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Children can interact with indoor and outdoor exhibits and problem-solve scientifically.
