Ashland’s Oregon Shakespeare Festival was founded by an enthusiastic young teacher named Angus L. Bowmer, and was officially born on July 2, 1935 with a production of Twelfth Night. Since then the enterprise has grown considerably, and currently employs approximately 500 people. It has also changed direction significantly in recent years. Although it is still named after the … [Read more...]
#37 – Glass Float Treasure Hunting
February through April is Treasure Hunting Season in Gold Beach! Each year thousands of colorful glass floats are “hidden” on the beach for visitors to find. Every week the floats are placed above the high surf line on the beach from just south of Kissing Rock wayside to a little north of the Rogue River north jetty (approximately 3 miles of beach). During the week of … [Read more...]
#98 – Oregon Chocolate Festival
Every year in early March scores of chocolate companies and over 1500 chocolate lovers converge here for the Oregon Chocolate Festival. Dedicated entirely to Oregon chocolatiers and their amazing creations, chocophiles will encounter unique combinations, unexpected flavor profiles and decadent infusions. Taste truffles, bars, crunchy toffees, marshmallows, chocolate drinks, … [Read more...]
Growers’ Market, Grants Pass
The Growers’ Market, located in Grants Pass, is a Saturday morning tradition in downtown Grants Pass. Founded in 1980, the Grower’s Market has provided fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, specialty foods and gourmet herbs and seasonings for over 30 years. As the oldest and largest outdoor farmers’ market in Southern Oregon, leads the region in … [Read more...]
Port Orford Jubilee
Small Town...Big Events! The July 4th Jubilee is the largest single event in Port Orford for many years running, this spectacular celebration of Independence Day is packed with a huge schedule of events that happen over a 2 or 3 day period, depending on when the holiday falls. It literally brings thousands of people to Port Orford each year. The fun-filled list of events … [Read more...]
Prospect Hotel’s Music in the Mountains -Canceled!
Unfortunately, the event has been canceled due to smoke. More Info: ProspectHotel.com/Bluegrass.html … [Read more...]