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Oregon Journeys: Rogue Valley Visitors Guide 2026

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JOU R NEY S

EXPLORE

Grants Pass, Medford, Jacksonville, Ashland and more

ENJOY Events • Attractions

Outdoor Recreation • Wineries

Art Galleries • Live Performances

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

RECURRING

Entertainment at Seven Feathers

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

Haunted History Tours

Two tours in Jacksonville, the second Friday of each month June – August with Friday and Saturday tours in September and two October weekends. historicjacksonville.org/ haunted-history-tours 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

Third Saturdays, February –May, Beekman House Museum, Jacksonville. See what it was like in 1900 in this living history experience. historicjacksonville.org

First Friday (Grants Pass)

Alive at Five, all year long, Downtown Grants Pass. Enjoy art, dining, music and more. Free. travelgrantspass.com

Lithia Artisans Market

Weekends, mid-March –October plus First Fridays May – September, Downtown Ashland. Outdoor market of artisans’ hand-crafted creations. lithiaartisansmarket.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 Civic Center.

• Thursdays, December, Rogue X in Medford.

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. World-famous performances of the Shakespearean canon as well as other classic and new productions. This season’s stagings include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Come From Away; A Raisin in the Sun; Yellow Face, You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!; August Wilson’s King Hedley II; Smote This A Comedy About God... and Other Serious $H*T; The Taming of the Shrew; Henry IV, Part One; Emma; and Green Show. osfashland.org

Barnstormers Theatre

Seasonal, Barnstormers Theatre, Grants Pass. Live performances including Hamlet, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), La Cage Aux Folles. 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

Concerts in the Park – Grants Pass

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

Gold Hill Bridge in Jackson County. © BOB POOL / SHUTTERSTOCK

Racing on the Rogue September and October. 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. 2026 lineup: Ying Quartet, Terra String Quartet, cellist Tommy Mesa with pianist Albert Cano-Smi 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

For more community theatre events visit roguetheatercompany.com or camelottheatre.org.

APRIL 2026

Pear Blossom Festival

April 10 & 11, Downtown Medford. A tradition since 1954, featuring a parade, artisanal food & beverage tastings, street fair, and cornhole tournament. pearblossomparade.org

Ashland Independent Film Festival

April 23-26, 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 Show (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 25-26, The Expo, Central Point. 60+ cheesemakers, wine, beer, and other vendors to pair with. oregoncheesefestival.com

A performance at Britt Music & Arts Festival. MATT HONNIES, COURTESY BRITT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Howard Prairie Lake. JIM KINGHORN

Jacksonville

Spring Wine Cruise

May 3-4, Jacksonville wineries. Food-wine pairings and trolley service to locations. jacksonvillewineries.org

Grants Pass Wine Stroll

May 9, downtown. Sample wine, food and local wares. grantspasschamber.org/ events

Art In Bloom

May 9-10, Medord celebratiuon of fine arts, flowers and food. Lithia Park and side streets. art-in-bloom.com

Central Point

Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo

May 14-16, 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 16-17, 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 16, Applegate Wine Trail wineries. Visit 17 tasting rooms in a self-guided tour. https://applegatevalley. wine/events-2

Boatnik

Memorial Day weekend, 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

Art in the Garden

May 30-31, Grants Pass. The work of 50+ juried artists are showcased and available for sale in regional gardens. gpmuseum.com

JUNE 2026

Medford Cruise

June 19-20, FitchnerMainwaring Park. Car show with show ’n’ shines and cruise-in. medfordcruise.org

Porchfest

June 20, Grants Pass. Musicians perform on neighborhood porches, plus arts and food. Free. porchfestgrantspass.org

Annual Tractor Show

Fathers Day weekend, June 20-21, Pottsville Historical Museum, Merlin. Tractor parade and pull, vendors and live music. pottsvilleoregon.com

Southern Oregon Lavender Festival

June 19-21 & July 10-12

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 2026

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

• Celebration & Parade

Lithia Park, Ashland. ashlandchamber.com

Rogue Valley Farm Tour

July 19, at 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

33rd Annual Back to the ‘50s Charity Car Show

July 18-23, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Get nostalgic with a classic car show and cruise-in party. roguevalleyclassiccruisers.com

Meadowlark Comic Con

July 25-26, 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 29-Aug. 2, Josephine County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Grants Pass. A tradition for over a century, featuring 4H, FFA, carnival rides, rodeo, and concerts. josephinecounty fairgrounds.com

OCTOBER 2026

Art Along the Rogue Oct. 2-4, Grants Pass Historic District. A festival of street painting with pastel artists, chalk drawings by local youths, and diverse live music. travelgrantspass.com

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. 10, Downtown Grants Pass. Sample craft brews located inside businesses in town. Trolley shuttle. grantspasschamber.org

Ashland New Plays Festival

SEPTEMBER 2026

Pine to Palm

Sept. 12. A 100-mile endurance run with 7,000 foot climbs. Starts in Williams, Oregon (south of Hwy. 238) and ends at Lithia Park in Ashland. roguevalleyrunners.com

Rat Rod Rukkus Car Show

Sept. 11-12. Pottsville Historic Museum, Merlin. A car show with a rustic edge. Featuring rat rods, hot rods, food, and music. pottsvilleoregon.com

Oct. 14-18, venues to be announced in Ashland. A presentation of four readings of newly created, juried plays, plus workshops with the winning playwrights. ashlandnewplays.org

SoPride Parade & Festival Oct. 16-18. Downtown Ashland. Celebrating 16 years of pride with the Pride Parade down North Main Street to Lithia Park on Oct. 17, fun entertainment and vendors celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. sopride.org

A bear at Wildlife Images in Grants Pass. COURTESY WILDLIFE IMAGES

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 2026

Southern Oregon

Holiday Market

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

Gem & Mineral Show (Rogue)

Nov. 14-15, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Vendors, exhibits and demos. Official show of the Rogue Gem & Geology Club. roguegemandgeology.org

Uncorked Barrel Tour (Fall)

Nov. 21, 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

Thanksgiving weekend, Old Ashland Armory. A traditional Christmas faire with nearly 50 artists and craftspeople. lithiaartisansmarket.com

DECEMBER 2026

Rogue Winterfest

Early Dec., Evergreen

Federal Bank’s Bear Hotel, Grants Pass. 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 2027

Oregon Chocolate Festival

March 6-8, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, Ashland. Over 40 vendors offering fine chocolate, wine and other delicacies. oregonchocolatefestival.com

Gem & Mineral Show

March 13-15, The Expo, Central Point. Displays, demos, auctions. Official show of the Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society. craterrock.com

Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Bottom: Raul Cardona and Ensemble in Quixote Nuevo JENNY GRAHAM. PHOTOS COURTESY OSF
Applegate valley vineyards. ©CSNAFZGER SHUTTERSTOCK

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. Weekends 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. or by appointment any day for larger groups. 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

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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.

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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.

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.

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Cascade Siskiyou Scenic Bikeway

ARTWORKS & ARTIFACTS

The Glass Forge in Grants Pass

It’s a Burl

Crater Rock Museum

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.

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.

Lithia Artisans Market in Ashland.

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

PAULA MABRY
Mata Ortiz Pot by Jose Martinez Cano COURTESY AMERICAN TRAILS

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

Rosella’s Vineyard & Winery Grants Pass

Wanderlust Vineyard Grants Pass R

Troon Vineyard & Farm (AVA, RVV) Grants Pass

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 (AVA, 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. Nov. – March, Sat. & Sun., 12 - 5 p.m.

Quady North (AVA, RVV) Jacksonville

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Wine Bar or Shop

Tasting rooms where reservations are required are noted with R

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

DANCIN Vineyards (BCWT, JW, RVV) Medford

City Center Wine District

The Urban Cork

The District Wine Bar Pallet Wine Co.

L. Donovan Medford

Rocky Knoll at Dunbar Farms (RVV) Medford

RoxyAnn Winery (RVV) Medford

Margo’s Wine Shop & Tasting Room Medford

Eliana Wines (RVV) Ashland

Padigan Wines  (RVV) Medford R

Harry & David

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

Edenvale Winery Medford

Ravissant Cellars Winery (BCWT) Medford

Dark Hollow Farm (RVV) Medford

Pebblestone Cellars (BCWT) Talent

StoneRiver Vineyards (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Agathodaemon Wine (RVV) Talent R

Goldback & Iruai Wine Room (RVV) Talent

Trium Wines (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Sound & Vision Wine Co. (RVV) Talent

Paschal Vineyard & Winery (BCWT) Talent

Naumes Suncrest Winery (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Walk Vineyard (RVV) Ashland R

Lithia Springs Resort & Wine Garden Ashland

Dana Campbell Vineyards (BCWT) Ashland Grizzly Peak Winery (BCWT, RVV) Ashland

Resistance Wine Company Ashland Bloomsbury Blends Ashland

GRANTS PASS

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

Above: The Rogue River in Grants Pass. SUBMITTED

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

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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.

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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

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.

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

Harry & David Flagship Store

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

located in the town of Talent, just south of Medford.

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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+.

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Left: Shops and historic buildings

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Outdoor Activities

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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.

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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.

SUMMER 2026

BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

World-class sound. National talent, united in the Rogue Valley

ANNOUNCEMENTS STARTING IN JANUARY

BRITT.ORG

Right: Jacksonville City Hall and Courthouse.
AMERICAN BUILDINGS
PHOTO BY CAROL M. HIGHSMITH, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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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 stages. 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.

Lithia Artisans Market

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

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

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.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre

241 Hargadine St. Performing original and established productions since 1986 in a restored 1911 church-building. Hilltop Gem & Mineral 40 N. Main St. Wide selection of gems, minerals, fossils, custom jewelry, glass art, and much more.

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:

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 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.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A showcase of visual arts of national and world-renowned artists, including special exhibits.

Southern Oregon’s Raiders

SOU is a NAIA Frontier Conference competitor with football, basketball, and other matches held at Raider Stadium and

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