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Community Info
Festivals and Events
Amazing May is the season opener. Festivities are scheduled throughout the entire month of May. Events include the Native American Arts Festival; Spring Wine Stroll, Antique & Collectible Street Fair, Boatnik, the Wild Rogue Balloon Festival, and many more. For a list of May events please visit www.amazingmay.com or call 1-800-547-5927 for further information.
Art Along the Rogue A premier fall event. This unique event introduces an art and music festival at its best, introducing nationally-known and local pastel street artists along with local and regional musical entertainers and art displays, in an event that promises to be as inspiring as it is fun. This three-day event is a must see!
Back to the 50's Car Show is a summer event not to be missed. This summer celebration includes a downtown 50's car cruise, a dance, live music and much more for the entire family to enjoy.
Boatnik is an event for the entire family to enjoy memorial weekend. The event is kicked off by a parade terminating in Riverside Park, the starting point for whitewater hydro boats racing 35 miles down the Rogue River and back. Activities in the park include magic and art shows, crafts, art, clothing and food vendors. Visit www.boatnik.com
Concerts in the Park is a great setting for a family picnic! Annually this even provides a unique variety of local music performances free to the public. Limited food vendors, beverages and other snack treats for the kids are available throughout the concert. Every summer from July to August performances will take place every Tuesday evening starting at 7:00 pm at Riverside Park.
Josephine County Fair is held in mid-August and is a great summer event. This old-fashioned county fair includes baking, crafts, and hobby contests along with livestock auctions, entertainment, carnival rides and even pig races. Please visit www.jocofair.com
First Friday Art Night Enjoy an evening stroll through downtown Historic "G" and 6th Street viewing a variety of local talents in our art Galleries and Museum. Occurring on the first Friday night of the month (excluding January), Grants Pass comes alive with music and art. There are various shops, galleries and restaurants open late displaying local art and musical talent. Event begins at 6pm and ends at 9pm.
Magical Musical Holiday Murals These holiday murals light up Grants Pass along both 6th & 7th Street annually, mid November to December 31st. Donated by the fine works of Fiber optic Lighting, 20 murals decorate downtown, each 5 ft x 10 ft uniquely designed giant holiday card, weighing 400 pounds, specialized in its own sound system along with playing its own holiday tune. Who says you can't stroll through downtown Grants Pass during the holidays listening to Jingle Bells? Visit: www.magicalmurals.com
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