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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

RECURRING

Glass Blowing Tour

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

First Friday Art Walk

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

First Friday Stroll

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

Third Fridays

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

Lithia Artisans Market

Weekends, March – December, Downtown Ashland. Outdoor market of artisans’ handcrafted creations. lithiaartisansmarket.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.

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

Murphy’s Outdoor Market

Fridays, April – Sept., 6890 Williams Hwy., Applegate Valley. High quality food and handcrafted goods. murphysoutdoormarket.com

Oregon

Shakespeare Festival April – 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: Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, a new take on The Three Musketeers, the beloved musical Rent, and the new solo piece, Where We Belong. osfashland.org

Grants Pass

Makers Market

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

Cave Junction

Farmers’ Market

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

1932 Living History

Second 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

Haunted History

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

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

Jville Market

Sundays, June – October, Downtown Jacksonville. Produce, treats, meats, and more in front of the historic county courthouse. Facebook: Jville Market

Behind the Counter

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

Britt Music & Arts Festival

June – September, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville. A premier music festival. The space also hosts Britt Festival Orchestra performances directed and conducted by Teddy Abrams. brittfest.org

The Green Show

Wednesdays - Saturdays, early June – late September, OSF campus, Ashland. Music and entertainment in between the theatre venues. Free. osfashland.org

Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Allen Elizabethan Theatre (pictured, Alice in Wonderland in 2019). PHOTO BY KIM BUDD

Concerts in the Park – Grants Pass

Tuesdays, June – July, Riverside Park, Grants Pass. Free. grantspasschamber.org

Ashland City Band

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

MARCH 2023

Oregon Chocolate Festival

March 3-5, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, Ashland. Nearly 40 vendors offering fine chocolate, wine and other delicacies. oregonchocolatefestival.com

Oregon Cheese Festival

March 11 & 12, The Expo, Central Point. 70+ cheesemakers plus wine, beer, and other vendors to pair with. oregoncheesefestival.com

Gem & Mineral Show (Roxy Ann)

March 18 & 19, The Expo, Central Point. Displays, demos, and auctions. Official show of the Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society. craterrock.com

APRIL 2023

Pear Blossom Festival

April 7 & 8, Downtown Medford. A tradition since 1954, featuring a parade, artisanal food & beverage tastings and street fair. pearblossomparade.org

Oregon Fringe Festival

April 26-30, 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 29 & 30, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Vendors, exhibits, and demos. Official show of the Rogue Gem & Geology Club. roguegemandgeology.org

MAY 2023

Central Point

Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo & PRCA Xtreme Bulls

May 18-20, The Expo, Central Point. Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association competition with bull riding, saddle-bronc riding plus music and dancing at night. Xtreme Bulls: May 18. Pro Rodeo: May 19-20. attheexpo.com/rodeo

Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville (pictured, Michael Franti in 2022).

PHOTO BY JAMES MONTES DEOCA

Uncorked Barrel Tour

May 20, Applegate Wine Trail wineries. Visit 18 tasting rooms in a self-guided tour. applegatewinetrail.com

Ashland World Music Festival

May 26-29, various locations in Ashland. Live performances from regional and national musicians in Lithia Park, with food, workshops, a self-guided “SoundWalk” and intimate storytelling. Free. rogueworldmusic.org

Boatnik

May 26-29, Riverside Park, Grants Pass. Memorial Day weekend festivities featuring a carnival, parade, boat races, brewfest, games, food, fireworks and more. boatnik.com

JUNE

Medford Cruise

June 16-17, Downtown Medford. Car show with show ’n’ shine, cruise, fun run, concert and more. medfordcruise.org

Racing on the Rogue

June 16-18, 24-25 & July 1, 2 and 4, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association races at Grants Pass Downs. racingontherogue.org

Father’s Day BBQ

June 17, Wildlife Images, Merlin. Animal encounters, Papa Terrall’s barbecue, and more. wildlifeimages.org

Antique Tractor

Show & Pull

June 17-18, Pottsville Historical Museum, Merlin. Tractor pull, “parade of power,” kids activities and flea market. pottsvilleoregon.com

Porchfest

June 19, Grants Pass. Musicians perform on neighborhood porches, plus arts and food. Free. porchfestgrantspass.org

Southern Oregon Lavender Festival

June 23-25 & July 14-16

Applegate Valley. Experience blooming fields at six farms and gardens, some featuring lavender workshops and music. southernoregon lavendertrail.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

July 4 Activities

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

• BoomFest The Expo, Central Point. attheexpo.com/boomfest

• Independence Day Celebration & Avenue of the Flags Eagle Point. eaglepointchamber.org

• Fourth of July Celebration

Lithia Park, Ashland. ashlandchamber.com

Jackson County Fair at The Expo

July 12-16, The Expo, Central Point. Established in 1859, the fair offers 4H and FFA events, ranch rodeo, musical festival, carnival, and games. attheexpo.com/fair

Rogue Valley Farm Tour

July 16, various 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. 31 locations. No pets. roguevalleyfarmtour.com

Back to the Fifties

late July, various locations in Grants Pass. Get nostalgic with a classic car show, pie & ice cream social, concerts, poker run, sock hop, and more. josephinecounty fairgrounds.com

AUGUST

Josephine County Fair

Aug. 9-13, Josephine County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Grants Pass. A tradition for over a century, featuring 4H, FFA, carnival rides, rodeo, and concerts. josephinecounty fairgrounds.com

Oregon Wine Experience

Aug. 16-20, Stage Pass, Medford. Taste the award winners of the Oregon Wine Competition, bid on special blends at the auctions, or savor the plank-roasted salmon bake. theoregonwineexperience.com

SEPTEMBER

Pine to Palm

Sept. 9-10. 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. 15-17, The Expo, Central Point. 70+ craft brews on tap. attheexpo.com/brewfest

Rat Rod Rukkus Car Show

Sept. 16, Pottsville Historic Museum, Merlin. A car show with a rustic edge. Featuring beard and pin-up contests, food, and music. pottsvilleoregon.com

OCTOBER

Bear Creek Salmon Festival

early October, North Mountain Park, Ashland. Native American demonstrations, kids activities, live music and more. bearcreeksalmonfestival.net

Music at Grants Pass Museum (pictured, Daniel Boling). COURTESY GRANTS PASS MUSEUM

Art Along the Rogue

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

Southern Oregon Pride Festival

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

Oct. 13-14, 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

Ashland New Plays Festival

Oct. 18-23, venues to be announced in Ashland. A presentation of four readings of newly created, juried plays, plus workshops with the winning playwrights. ashlandnewplays.org

Howloween

Oct. 21-22 & 28-29, Wildlife Images, Merlin. Costume contests, crafts, trick-or-treat with animal ambassadors, scavenger hunt. wildlifeimages.org

Children’s Halloween Celebration

Oct. 31, begins at Ashland Public Library, Ashland. Fun, family-friendly events leading up to a massive costume parade. ashlandchamber.com

NOVEMBER

Southern Oregon Holiday Market

Nov. 10-12, The Expo, Central Point. Three buildings will be filled with unique gifts and goodies from juried vendors. attheexpo.com/ holiday-market

Festival of Light Parade

Nov. 24. Downtown Ashland. Ashland gets in the festive spirit with a million lights, carolers in town, followed by Santa’s Parade. Festivities continue throughout Ashland into December. ashlandchamber.com

It’s Christmas, Carol!

late November – December, Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus, Ashland. OSF’s annual screwball musical comedy – with dinosaurs, zombies and zany antics from a familiar-looking trio. osfashland.org

Uncorked Barrel Tour

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

Victorian Christmas Saturdays & Sundays, late November – mid-December. Beekman House Museum, Jacksonville. Costumed docent tours, caroling, and more. jacksonvilleoregon.org

DECEMBER

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

Wild Winter Wonderland

Dec. 15-17, Wildlife Images, Merlin. After-hour nights with lights, photos with Santa, and meeting animal ambassadors. wildlifeimages.org

Left: Hellgate Jetboat Excursions.

20 days of live horse racing featuring a Summer and Fall Meet.

DON JACKSON RACING FACILITY

Josephine County Fairgrounds

1451 Fairgrounds Road • Grants Pass RacingOnTheRogue.org

Rogue River Outfitters

Premium multi-day fishing (Sept. – Nov.) 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. Open May – Sept.

Reservations required.

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 commercial horse-racing by Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association. Kids under 12 free with adult admission. racingontherogue.org

Great Cats World Park

27919 Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction. Visit 50+ exotic cats at this conservation facility. Tours by appointment. Seasonal hours.

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

19000 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction. See the Marble Halls and geological wonders. Experiences for different skill levels. Late March – early Nov.

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Wimer Covered Bridge Covered Bridge Rd. near Evans Creek Rd., north of City of Rogue River. Faithful 2008 reconstruction of a 1927 structure. Drivable.

Gold Paddle Tour Co.

541-450-9427. Tour the river on a stand-up paddle board, led by experienced guides –for all skill levels.

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.

— Craig Hughson, Owner

TIMM O’COBHTHAIGH

Photo by Charlotte Angin

ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Activities

Activities

Attractions

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 mid-April – mid-Sept.

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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 hits local parks for 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.

View from Lower Table Rock.

© CHESAMPSON / 123RF.COM

Osprey at Emigrant Lake. © DAVID HOFFMANN PHOTOGRAPHY / 123RF.COM

Quail Point Golf Club

1200 Mira Mar Ave., Medford. 18-hole course with golf shop and snack bar, and 18-hole putting course. quailpointgolf.com

Centennial Golf Club

1900 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford. 18-hole course with clubhouse and dining at Centennial Grille. centennialgolfclub.com

Forest Park

Jacksonville Reservoir Rd., Jacksonville. 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.

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.

ARTWORKS & ARTIFACTS

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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

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday

• ArtDuJourGallery.com

• Third Friday Art Walk 5 - 8 p.m.

Membership Applications Available at the Gallery

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It’s a Burl 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.

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Crater Rock Museum

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

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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.

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Art Presence Art Center

206 N. 5th St., Jacksonville. See page 20 for more info.

Above: Grants Pass Museum of Art.

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

Below, left: Art du Jour Gallery in Medford.

Below, right: Basket and Day of the Dead vessel, courtesy of American Trails in Ashland.

WINE TOUR

GRANTS PASS • APPLEGATE

Foris Vineyards (RVV) Cave Junction

Cascadia Vineyards & Winery (RVV) Grants Pass

Apricity Vineyard (RVV) Grants Pass

Two Rivers Vineyard (AVA) Grants Pass rev

Hellgate Cellars

Grants Pass

The Twisted Cork

210 SW Sixth St., Grants Pass.

Open: Tues-Thur 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 541-295-3094

thetwistedcorkgrantspass.com

Partake Shop & Lounge 111 SE G St. Grants Pass.

Open: Tues-Sat, 4 p.m. to close. 541-916-5888 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 (AVA) Grants Pass

Troon Vineyard (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

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

John Michael Champagne Cellars (AVA) Jacksonville

Red Lily Vineyards (AVA, RVV) Jacksonville

Devitt Winery (AVA) 11412 OR-238, Jacksonville. Thurs. - Tues., 12 - 5 p.m., closed Wed. 541-899-7511. devittwinery.com

Quady North (RVV) Jacksonville R

LongSword Vineyard (AVA) Jacksonville

Valley View Winery (AVA, RVV) 1000 Upper Applegate Rd., Jacksonville. Daily, 11 - 5 p.m. 800-781-9463 valleyviewwinery.com

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden Jacksonville R

Cricket Hill Winery (AVA, RVV) Jacksonville

Wild Wines (AVA) Jacksonville

Tasting rooms where reservations are required are noted with R.

Local Wine Groups & Associations

Applegate Valley Vintner’s Association (AVA) applegatevalley.wine

Rogue Valley Vintners (RVV) rvv.wine

Photos courtesy Schmidt Family Vineyards.

WINE TOUR

MEDFORD • JACKSONVILLE • ASHLAND

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 (BCWT) Central Point

Ledger David Cellars (BCWT) Central Point

The Rogue Grape Central Point R

Hummingbird Estate (BCWT, RVV) Central Point

Rellik Winery (RVV) Central Point

Anchor Valley Wine (RVV) Jacksonville

Kimball’s Artisan Wines Jacksonville

South Stage Cellars

Jacksonville

Jacksonville Inn

Restaurant & Lounge

Jacksonville

Awen Winecraft (RVV) Jacksonville

DANCIN Vineyards

(BCWT, RVV) Medford

The Urban Cork Medford

Rocky Knoll at Dunbar Farms (RVV) Medford

RoxyAnn Winery (BCWT, RVV) Medford

Margo’s Wine Shop and Tasting Room Medford

2Hawk Vineyard & Winery (RVV) Medford

Harry & David Country Village

1314 Center Dr., Medford. 541-864-2278. Daily, 9 a.m.6 p.m. harryanddavid.com

EdenVale Winery (RVV) Medford

Catalyst Wine Collective Phoenix R

Pebblestone Cellars (BCWT, RVV) Talent

StoneRiver Vineyards (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Trium Wines (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Paschal Vineyard & Winery (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Naumes Suncrest Winery (BCWT, RVV) Talent

Long Walk Vineyard (RVV) Ashland R

Dana Campbell Vineyards (BCWT) Ashland

Grizzly Peak Winery (BCWT, RVV) Ashland

Belle Fiore Estate

Winery (BCWT, RVV)

100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland.

Mon. & Tue., 12 - 4 p.m. Wed. & Sun., 12 - 7 p.m. Thurs-Sat, 12 - 8 p.m. bellefiorewine.com

Irvine & Roberts

Vineyards   (RVV) Ashland R

Ashland Wine Cellar

Weisinger Family Winery (BCWT, RVV) Ashland R

GRANTS PASS

The Twisted Cork

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 commercial horse-racing by Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association. Kids under 12 free with adult admission. 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.

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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.

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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: Art Along the Rogue. TIMM O’COBHTHAIGH Far Right: Grants Pass from above. © MDURSON / 123RF.COM

Rogue River

Dine Dine

Affordable Quality Wines from Around the World Hard-to-Source Artisan Cheeses • Custom-cut Meats

Charcuterie Trays & Baskets – Paired with Wines Craft Cocktails, Wines and Scratch-made Gourmet Small and Share Plates Fine Dining • Seasonal, Fresh Tasting Menu of 3, 5 or 7 Courses All in Our Casual Lounge and Shops or Fine Dining Rooms

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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

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. Open TuesSat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission. Children 5/under are free. craterrock.com

Rogue Creamery

N. Front St., Central Point. The makers of the “Best Cheese in the World” at the 2019 World Cheese Awards run a charming roadside shop.

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.

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, bronzes, photography and more. Open Wed - Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. artdujourgallery.com

Ghostlight Playhouse

115 E. Main Street, Medford. Live theatre by the Randall Theatre Company, plus comedy and music.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center

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

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Arts & Entertainment Outdoor Activities Family Attractions

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.

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. harryanddavid.com

The RRRink

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

Quail Point Golf Club

1200 Mira Mar Ave., Medford. 18-hole course with golf shop and snack bar, and 18-hole putting course. quailpointgolf.com

Centennial Golf Club

1900 N. Phoenix Rd., Medford. 18-hole course with clubhouse and dining at Centennial Grille. centennialgolfclub.com

Camelot Theatre

101 Talent Ave., Talent. Community theatre 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 unprecedented 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, summers. Meets at the 1883 former courthouse (now Jacksonville City Hall). Donations accepted.

Art Presence Art Center

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

Beekman Bank Museum

California & 3rd 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. 1st 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. Tues - Sat. 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.

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 Feb. – Dec. The beautiful 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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Arts & Entertainment

Outdoor Activities

Family Attractions

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.

Applegate River Lavender Farm

375 Hamilton Rd. Open select weekends in June – Aug. by appointment. 1.5-acre multicolored lavender farm offering you-pick as well as “you-distill” for essential oils. Onsite shop with lavender goods. Also open for Southern Oregon Lavender Trail festival in June and August.

Left: Jacksonville Historic Cemetery.

Above: Beekman Bank Museum. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS DIVISION, PHOTOGRAPH BY CAROL M. HIGHSMITH LC-DIG-HIGHSM-49918

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

15 S. Pioneer St.

Since 1935, this legendary celebration of theatrical arts entertains audiences from mid-April – Oct. on three stages: the Angus Bowmer Theatre, the Thomas Theatre, and the open-air Allen Elizabethan Theatre.

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

Ashland Rotary

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.

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., Ashland. Performing original and established productions since 1986 in a restored 1911 edifice.

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 30+ galleries and art studios at ashlandgalleries.com.

Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University

1250 Siskiyou Blvd.

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

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.

ScienceWorks

Hands-on Museum

1500 E. Main St., Ashland. Children can interact with nearly 100 indoor and outdoor exhibits and problem-solve scientifically. Just 1.5 miles from downtown. Open Wed. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Oak Knoll Golf Course

3070 Hwy. 66, Ashland.

Historic nine-hole course with clubhouse and FootGolf option. Just south of town at Exit 14 on I-5.

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