Upcoming Events:

AUGUST EVENTS:

7th Annual Jefferson State Music Festival and Food Drive
Date: 8/14/2010 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: Free with food donation
Location: Riverside Park, Grants Pass
For more information, please visit The State of Jefferson website.

Josephine County Fair Date: 8/17/2010 - 8/21/2010

World of Wine Festival

Date: 8/27/2010 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $75
Location: Del Rio Vineyards in Gold Hill, Oregon 97526

The World of Wine Festival (WOW) is the Rogue Valley's premier wine event -- showcasing outstanding wines made exclusively with Southern Oregon grapes. WOW showcases the expertise of local wine grape growers and the creativity of regional winemakers with a delicious array of gourmet foods and live music prepared by Southern Oregon’s premier restaurants and artisan producers. This year’s event, which is sponsored by the Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association (RVWA) and the Southern Oregon Winery Association (SORWA) will be held outdoors under a festive and spacious tent in the middle of picturesque Del Rio Vineyard near Gold Hill, Oregon. Cooled by evening breezes, festival guests will be able to sample the finest wines from over 40 Southern Oregon wineries, while enjoying a delicious assortment of artisan foods, cheeses and desserts from the many outstanding restaurants and artisan producers throughout Southern Oregon. Attendees may also dance to live music or relax under the stars in an alfresco seating area outside the tent. Once again, a silent auction will be held to benefit the continued efforts of our “non-profit” organizations to build awareness for Southern Oregon wines, while preserving the unique agricultural heritage of our small-family vineyards and wineries. Only 500 tickets are available and WOW always sells out. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased starting June 1, 2010. Please check The World of Wine Festival website for further information.
Cost: Adults $8, Children 6 to 12 years is $3 and 5 and under are free.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

Grants Pass Museum of Art presents: American Watercolor Society

Traveling Exhibition

Date: 8/31/2010 - 10/8/2010
Location: Grants Pass Museum of Art
229 SW G St
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
National juried show featuring the best in watercolor.
The Museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please call (541) 479-3290.

The Firehouse Gallery presents: Shane Prine

"The Presence of Absence"

Date: 9/1/2010 - 9/24/2010
Location: The Firehouse Gallery
Corner of H and 4th St
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526

A series of photographs taken of a neglected old farmhouse that documents the farm’s slow but certain decay as a way to connect the viewer with their own life experiences by activating memories.
The gallery is located at the corner of H and Fourth Streets in the Historic City Hall, Grants Pass, Oregon. Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or tours by appointment.
For more information call (541) 956-7489 or 956-7339 (office).

4th Annual Ride the Rogue
A Southern Oregon Cycling Adventure!
Date: 9/18/2010 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Join us for the 4th Annual Ride the Rogue Event on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at Palmerton Park in Rogue River, Oregon. This year’s event offers exciting new ride routes, gourmet feast, live music and lots of fun and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
All rides and hikes take you through stunning areas of natural beauty and colorful history. From the majestic Table Rocks of Sam’s Valley, the sparkling Rogue River, the vineyards of Applegate Valley and the lush splendor of Evans Valley, the experience will be one you won’t soon forget.
You won’t want to miss the post race celebration at the Palmerton Park Arboretum, a beautiful park nestled along the banks of sparkling Evans Creek. Big trees, green lawns, a pedestrian suspension bridge and the friendly and supportive community make this an amazing place to hold the RTR event. This is also why we limit the amount of riders to 1200 as this location is special and it would be difficult to replace without losing the true quality of the experience.
Ride the Rogue is more than a ride or hike, it showcases the splendor of Southern Oregon’s incredible beauty, it’s people and epicurean delights. All proceeds support the development of the Rogue River Recreational Corridor and Greenway project.
For more information, please visit The Ride the Rogue website.

Fall Wine Stroll Date: 9/18/2010 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Cost: $20.00 in advance and $25.00 on the day (if available)
Location: Downtown
Grants Pass
Call 476-5773 for more information.

Oktoberfest at the Wolf Creek Inn
Date: 9/25/2010 11:00 AM - 9/26/2010

Cost: Free
Location: The Wolf Creek Inn
100 Front St

Authentic German Food, Music and Beer. Vendors, family activities, and fun for all! For more information, please call (541) 866-2474.

The Wiseman Gallery presents: Paul La Jeunesse

"Rhythms of Structure and Space"
Date: 9/27/2010 - 10/29/2010
Location: The Wiseman Gallery at the Redwood Campus at RCC
Grants Pass

La Jeunesse uses ink on canvas to create large representational landscapes that invoke a sense of mystery and investigation into the elegant structure that permeates the world.
The gallery is located on the Redwood campus of Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, Oregon. Our hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (closed Saturday) reduced summer hours. For more information call (541) 956-7339.