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Southern Oregon’s premier food and wine event. If you’ve never been, this year promises to be the best ever - extravaganza of food and wine, complete with live music, over 50 sampling stations, special sales and more.

Harry & David Country Village
1314 Center Drive, Medford, OR 97501
864-2277
www.harryanddavid.com

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Lon Skinner Memorial "King of the Dirt"


Dirt Modifieds Only
$10,000 to Win!

Time:  7:00pm

Southern Oregon Speedway
Jackson County Sports Park
6900 Kershaw Rd, White City, OR 97503 
541-826-6825
www.sospeedway.com

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Josh Turner

His 2003 debut Long Black Train sold a million copies and brought Turner a pair of nominations from the influential Country Music Association, plus ajosh-turner.jpg (19744 bytes) Top New Artist nomination from the Academy of Country Music. This year, Turner earned three nominations for The Academy of Country Music Awards. His multi-week #1 hit “Would You Go With Me” earned two nominations for “Single Record of the Year” as well as “Song of the Year.” Turner’s Top 20 single, the self-penned “Me And God,” a duet with Ralph Stanley, with background vocals provided by Marty Roe, Gene Johnson and Dana Williams of Diamond Rio earned a nomination for “Vocal Event of the Year.”

Tickets:    $29.00 Lawn
                $17.00 Children (0-12)

Time:  7:30pm

Britt Festivals
P O Box 1124, Medford, OR 97501
Two Blocks from downtown Jacksonville
800-882-7488
www.brittfest.org

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Umpqua River Trail Mountain Bike Tour

The Umpqua River trip includes some of the best singletrack we ride anywhere in the country.The trail is truly world class - smooth perfect trail with excellent traction undulating through vast and diverse forests of montain hemlock, western cedar, and the mighty douglas fir.  Start and end point is in Medford, OR. 

Level is Intermediate to advanced.

Crater Lake National Park Rim Ride

Bicycling Magazine chose the Crater Lake Loop as one of its top ten rides.  It is   great way to expolore the unique geology of the lake that was created when Mt. Mazama erupted over 7,000 years ago and the resulting crater slowly filled with water.  Lodging includes a grat Bed & Breakfast and the Crater Lake Lodge. 

Cost is $1,745.  Intermediate to advanced level.

Western Spirt Cycling Adventures
800-845-2453
www.westernspirit.com

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Vince Gill - The Friends & Family Tour
Featuring Amy Grant and The Del McCoury Band

vince-gill.jpg (26631 bytes)Many have dubbed Vince Gill the un-official ambassador of country music. His prodigious talent, legendary compassion and quick wit have made him the face that country music likes to show the world. Joining Gill are Amy Grant and The Del McCoury Band.

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Amy Grant was not only one Christian music's most influential performers but also became a secular pop star in the late '80s and early '90s.

The Del McCoury Band proved their largest success to date with Cold Hard Facts. The project earned a Grammy nomination and spent seven months at the top of the bluegrass charts, holding down both the No. 1 and No. 2 slots with the title track and a version of Willie Nelson's "Blackjack County Chains."

Three powerhouses on one stage!

Tickets:    $51.00 Lawn
                $38.00 Children (0-12)

Time:  7:30pm

Britt Festivals
P O Box 1124, Medford, OR 97501
Two Blocks from downtown Jacksonville
800-882-7488
www.brittfest.org

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Durang Durang

Six short plays by christopher Durang.The American Theatre's funniest lampoon artist takes us on witty, cheeky side-splitting journey through our theatrical and cultural landscape.

The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)

London's longest running comedy!  A lively dash through the entire Shakespearean canon - funny, fast, irreverent, and totally engaging.   "The funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime!", Montreal Gazette. 

Oregon Stage Works
191 A Street, Ashland, OR 97520
541-482-2334
www.oregonstageworks.org

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Joss Stone has sold more than 7.5 million albums worldwide; been nominated for four Grammy Awards; appeared onstage with James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Patti Labelle, Mavis Staples, Donna Summer and Smokey Robinson; sat for an interview with Oprah Winfrey; starred in two major ad campaigns for the Gap; and performed for more than 200,000 people at the 2005 Live 8 Concert in London—all before the ripe age of 19.

Tickets:    $37.00 Lawn
                $25.00 Children (0-12)

Time:  7:30pm

Britt Festivals
P O Box 1124, Medford, OR 97501
                                   Two Blocks from downtown Jacksonville                              
800-882-7488
www.brittfest.org  

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35th Annual City of Talent Harvest Festival

Artists/crafters/commercial vendors and food booths will line Main Street.  Featuring live stage performances, kids games, party ponies and much more! 

Downtown Talent, Civic Center
541-535-1566

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Check Listing

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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Katarina drivers her family crazy!  Too spirited to adopt the docile roler her younger sister plays, she remains defiantly single, terrifying would-be-suitors and jeopardizing her sister's marital aspirations.  Enter Petruchio, who has come to wive it wealthily.  With relief, Katarina's father gives his eldest to Petruchio, but her heart isn't part of the bargin.  Petruchio'ss fortun=hunting enterprise quickly weers off into a courtship that breaks all the rules and becomes something far stranger, and more rewarding that either he or Katarina could have imagined

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A bitter feud poisons the peace of Verona. The hatred dividing the Montgues and Capulets some too old to fight and some too young to die - erupts in blood and violence. Young Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet set into motion a chain of events that brings about a fragile peace - but at a terrible cost.

The Tempest 

tempest.jpg (38502 bytes)Elemental spirits lurk and the air shimmers with enchantment on Prospero's island. His royal title usurped, Prospero and his young daughter Miranda, washed up on its shores 12 years earlier. Since then, the exciled duke has brooded on the injustice done to him as he has mastered the art of magic. At last, Fate places the architects of his downfall within his grasp. In the charmed crucible of Shakespeare's farewell masterpiece, Prospero conjures a storm that will transform ancient enemies, innocent lovers and the great magician himself.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Elizabethan Stage/Allen Pavilion

                                              15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR  97520
                                             541-482-433
                                                 www.osfashland.or

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Cascade Paint Horse - Summer Classic

Sponsored by Cascade Paint Horse club, the regional paint horse club, this 3-day 4-judge show is host to several premiere Tripple Crown Tuturities. 
Including:

  • 2 YO Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure
  • 3 & 4 YO Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure
  • 3 & 4 YO Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure
  • 3 & 4 YO Reining

Jackson County Fairgrounds
1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR 97502
541-830-0883
www.cascadepainthorseclub.com

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floater.jpg (14791 bytes)Floater - A hard rock/heavy metal band based in Portland, Oregon, known for their progressive concept albums, stylized storytelling.  

 

Joe Bonamassa - bonamassa.jpg (20435 bytes)an American blues guitarist/singer, well known for his raw, gritty voice and technically accomplished playing.  His style is considered in the same blues-rock style as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jonny Lang.

 

Rogue Theatre
143 SE H Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-471-1316
www.roguetheatre.com

 

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This delightful revue of songs and sketches takes a look at the joys and challenges of contemporary male-female romantic relationships. Waiting, dating, marriage, in-laws, newborns, family outings and starting all over again with dating in one’s golden years.

Oregon Cabaret Theater

First & Hargadine, Ashland, OR
541-488-2902
www.oregoncabaret.com

 

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Friday &
Saturday
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Champion Raceway - Street Legal Drags

15th - King of the Track
22-23 - Hot Rod Drags, Race #2
24th - Street Legal Drags
28th - Street Legal Drags
29th - National Dragster Challenge

Champion Raceway Jackson County Sports Park
6900 Kershaw Road, White City, OR  97503
541.830-DRAG
www.championraceway.com

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Saturday Nights

Southern Oregon Speedway

8th -
15th - Point Series Finals
22nd - Point Series Finals - "Race of Champions"
28-29 - 7th Annual I-5 "Bud Cup" Series

Southern Oregon Speedway
Jackson County Sports Park
6900 Kershaw Rd, White City, OR 97503 
541-826-6825
www.sospeedway.com

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chevy-car-show.jpg (33623 bytes)2nd Annual Fall Classic ALL CHEVY CAR SHOW

Sponsored by Rogue Valley Corvettes, Heritage Motors and Manna Motors, the Fall Classic boasts Chevy show cars and trucks from Seattle to Sacramento. Raffles, 50-50 drawing, vendors and trophies await participants. Food, music, and beautiful show Chevys greet the public. Local youth charities benefit from the proceeds. Finish the summer car show season off in style at the 2007 Fall Classic!

Location:  Heritage Motors - 439 N. Central, Medford OR

Time:  10:00am - 2:00pm - Registration at 8:00am

www.roguevalleycorvettes.com

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Celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band, Foreigner is back, bigger, more powerful and explosive than ever.
Don’t miss Foreigner play all their hits including “Juke Box Hero,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and “Hot Blooded.”

Lithia Amphitheater
                                                                                 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR 97502
                                                                                          541-774-8270
                                                                                       www.lithiaamp.org

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The fair features an eclectic mix of jazz, latin, rock, folk, pop and reggae music; dance and martial arts troupes representing Latin America, Asian and Pacific Island cultures; as well as ethnic food and crafts through out the world.

Alba Park
Medford, OR
541-292-2169

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The Fall festival celebrates the bounty of the harvest with many land product displays, livestock exhibits, crafts, photos, home economics exhibits and they all salute the harvest and upcoming holiday season. A growing wine industry in the Rogue Valley is becoming an ever-increasing presence in the Wine and Microbre Pavilion. Local microbrews and wines are available for tasting. The fair features antique cars, lawnmower races, antique tractor pulls, grape stomping and many other family activities.

Jackson County Fairgrounds
1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR 97502
541-774-8270
www.jcfairgrounds.com

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Bite of the Rogue Valley

bite-rogue-valley-sm.jpg (38859 bytes)Bite of the Rogue Valley will feature culinary delights from the Valley's best restaurants & wines from the region's top vineyards including a concert by Robert Cray Band.

Jackson County Fairgrounds
1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR 97502
541-774-8270
www.jcfairgrounds.com

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