Community Calendar

Jefferson Center for the to present the third annual JCA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL September 12 through the 21. Six world class musical artists will take the stage every night at 8 PM over two weekends beginning with concert #1 Friday, September 12, SEFFARINE concert #2 Portuguese fado singer RAMANA VIEIRA Saturday, September 13 , Concert #3 BEAUCOUP CHAPEAUX on Sunday, September 14 and the following weekend concert number 4 hindustani vocalist RITA SAHAI on Fri Sept 19, the psychedelic sounds of MAKENU CUMBIA will have you dancing all night long for concert #5 on Saturday, September 20 and the final show of the festival featuring CELLO JOE incredible beat boxing cellist on Sunday, September 21!

Rock Point Artisan and Growers Market is held monthly with a variety of talented artisans from around the Rogue Valley. Come enjoy the wide array of vendors and while you browse, make sure to stop by the Rock Point Coffee Bar and have a delicious blended beverage or an espresso beverage of your choice.

Rogue River smokin bbq will have their food truck here. For anyone that is a fan of some of the best BBQ around, Rogue Rive smokin bbq has amazing food...

Fermentopia Harvest Edition, a flavor-forward adventure into the vibrant world of fermented foods and drinks. It’s a dynamic weekend of culinary exploration, education, and community. This two-day marketplace brings together makers, tasters, curious minds and cultured palates to explore the age-old, ever-evolving art of fermentation. Discover a symphony of bold flavors and endless nutritional benefits! Meet the passionate artisans behind small-batch cheeses, tangy pickles, gut-loving ferments, natural wines, craft beers, sourdough breads, miso, hot sauces, and so much more. This is your chance to taste, sip, shop, and learn—from educational sessions to conversations with the makers themselves. https://Fermentopia-Harvest.eventbrite.com

The highly anticipated Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace takes place on September 20th. This annual event promises a day filled with authentic German food, fabulous live music, and exciting games & competitions, including a free Mega Kid Zone, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike.

Enjoy imported German beer, including Weihenstephan, the
world’s oldest beer that has been around since 1040! Indulge in delicious German food from Lockeford Sausage and The German Guys. Benicia’s One House Bakery has created a one-day menu available only at Benicia’s Oktoberfest.

Join in the Masskrugstemmen (stein holding) competition, where participants will challenge themselves to raise and lift full beer steins for as long as possible. Bring your best traditional outfits for the Costume Contest, and enjoy performances by the fabulous Igor & Red Elvises, the AlpenBand California, and Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Bavarian Dancers—games for adults and a Mega Kid zone.

Huzzah! It's a Renaissance Faire at the Medford Library! Join us for an all-day event happening one time only. Open to all ages, E.L.F. (Enchanted Library Faire) will feature combat demonstrations, live music in the style of traditional Renaissance performance, a costume contest, face painting, book-inspired fortune telling, a scavenger hunt, personalized bookmarks, a fairy garden, a chance to meet the library queen and king, and much more! No weapons allowed. Any props resembling weapons will be inspected upon entrance for safety. Alcohol is prohibited, but a magical mocktail will be available while supplies last. Gather your crowns and wings and join us for a magical afternoon!

This program will be presented in English.

Fermentopia Harvest Edition, a flavor-forward adventure into the vibrant world of fermented foods and drinks. It’s a dynamic weekend of culinary exploration, education, and community. This two-day marketplace brings together makers, tasters, curious minds and cultured palates to explore the age-old, ever-evolving art of fermentation. Discover a symphony of bold flavors and endless nutritional benefits! Meet the passionate artisans behind small-batch cheeses, tangy pickles, gut-loving ferments, natural wines, craft beers, sourdough breads, miso, hot sauces, and so much more. This is your chance to taste, sip, shop, and learn—from educational sessions to conversations with the makers themselves. https://Fermentopia-Harvest.eventbrite.com

Well-known author and climate champion Bill McKibben organized Sun Day Global Celebration to announce that solar and wind and batteries are the cheapest and cleanest sources of energy on the planet. In Eureka CA, this event will take place on Sunday, September 21, in the picnic area at Carson Park at Carson and H St. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to live music, kids’ games, speakers and food carts, activities available include touring two fully electrified homes nearby, talking with electrification experts, and getting information about rebates and other financial incentives for buying energy-efficient appliances and transportation. This is a free event that is uniting people all over the world to state that renewable energy is unstoppable. Please email 350humboldt@gmail.com with questions about the event in Eureka.

The Southern Oregon Coast Legends Festival is a music festival with a Pacific Northwest Legends theme.  Visitors are invited for two days of music, food and spirits, merchant vendors, and kid activities.  Online ticket sales, band schedules, vendor applications and other information is available on our website.

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MEET & MINGLE WITH ADOPTABLE
DOGS & PUPPIES, FILL OUT APPLICATIONS, CHECK OUT QUALITY PET SUPPLIES, AND LEARN ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS!

The Southern Oregon Coast Legends Festival is a music festival with a Pacific Northwest Legends theme.  Visitors are invited for two days of music, food and spirits, merchant vendors, and kid activities.  Online ticket sales, band schedules, vendor applications and other information is available on our website.