Community Calendar

Jackson County Master Gardener™ Association is proud to announce the 2026 Spring Garden Fair. This is the largest gardening event in Southern Oregon, and this year we are even bigger with vendors in the Mace and Padgham Buildings! We will be selling plants grown by our Master Gardener student volunteers, including a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as a large selection of native plants from our Native Plant Nursery. There will be local nurseries and businesses for all things garden related, children’s activities, a snack bar, and food Demonstration from Master Food Preservers. As always, Master Gardeners will be available to answer all your gardening questions.

Hope to see you there!

Where: Jackson County Expo
Mace and Padgham Buildings

When: May 2 and 3, 2026
Saturday 9:00- 4:00 and Sunday 10:00-2:00

Information: Admission $5.00
Free Parking
Jacksoncountymga.org

Spring showcase and market - SMHS's CTE/trade programs will be selling their student crafted items and vendors will be selling their handcrafted goods & fresh flowers to delicious local treats and one-of-a-kind treasures. There will be activities for the whole family. No admission

Sparking Action! invites all ages to explore the science of fire, wildfire prevention, and how Rogue Valley communities are working together for a healthier, more resilient future.

Presented by the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC) and partners, this free event features live fire science demonstrations in the ScienceWorks Dome and hands-on preparedness activities. Learn how slope, fuel density, moisture, and wind impact flame height and severity.

Heron’s Flight is a 5k Run/Walk and Wellness Fair that promotes health, connects families to local wellness providers, and raises funds for The Carmen Bernal Compassionate Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students in Douglas County pursuing a degree in nursing.

A fun, inclusive, community-centered, hands-on music experience for all ages.

There’s so much to explore—from learning how to DJ and trying out instruments at the 'petting zoo' to enjoying a silent disco, musical arts and crafts, and interactive story time with music.

The event will also feature a sensory-friendly Zen Zone, demonstration music lessons for different age groups, refreshments, and more.

A schedule of activities will be released soon so you can plan your visit. You can check our events page for more up-to-date information at ashlandoregon.gov/parkevents

The Best of the Best features high school students from Southern Oregon. The show is juried on who gets to show their art; each school is allowed 10 projects. Once the museum puts the art on display a committee of local artists judge the art for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Show is up until May 5th. Come down and show these young artists your support.

Experience the beauty of the Upper Rogue Valley while enjoying award-winning wines and delicious appetizers at six participating wineries: Bayer Family Estate, Cliff Creek Cellars, Del Rio Vineyard, Kriselle Cellars, Sams Creek Cellars, and The Punch House.

Tickets are $49 and include a commemorative Riedel wine glass, two wines, and paired appetizers at each winery. Designated Driver tickets are $15 and include appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.

Transportation services and local hotel discounts are available. Don’t wait - tickets will sell out quickly!

🎟️ Purchase tickets: upperroguewine.com/product/roam-the-rogue-2026

Join us for a special Open Barn Sanctuary Social where guests are invited to meet the rescued animals, tour the sanctuary, and learn more about the care that keeps them healthy and safe. Every visit, donation, and shared moment helps us continue providing compassionate care to the animals who call the sanctuary home.

Classical guitarist Jason Wolverton and Jazz vocalist Vanessa Finney play Brazilian standards and the American songbook. Jason is known for his work with the trio Tres Palomas, and Vanessa was recently honored as a singer in the Jazz band category by Sneak Preview readers.