Annual Events

Grants Pass Bear Statue wearing a french berret, painting another bear in front of a concert.
A street artist is sitting and drawing in focus, for example, portraits being displayed on a sign for $20. People are watching and taking photos at the street fair for First Friday Stroll.
Weekly & Monthly Events

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Upcoming Events

May 1st

Oregon Wine Month

Plan your adventure for Oregon Wine Month, starting May 1st. There are many amazing vineyards with special events & activities to check out.

Activities
Vials of wine samples sit in a potion-like frame as a hand twirls wine in the glass by a blistering fire.
May 25-29th

Boatnik 64th Anniversary

Enjoy the 64th annual Boatnik, held in Riverside Park, Grants Pass, hosted on Memorial Day weekend, Starting on the 25th of May and ending on the 29th.

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Two jet skis are cruising down the Rogue River, leaving a rift of water behind them.
June 10th

Pride Festival

2nd Annual Pride Festival

This year the festival expanded to TWO buildings at the Josephine County Fairground and will be fencing in the space between to maximize the fun and ensure our attendees’ safety.

The Pavilion building will include a hall of incredible local vendor and non-profit organizations. The Floral Building will be a space for community connection through conversation, art, dancing, drinks, and a STACKED lineup of top performers from the Southern Oregon area.

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June 10th & 11th

Art in the Garden

Grants Pass Museum of Art is hosting Art in the Garden, a two-day event with a tour of eight wonderful gardens with over 50 artists. Also featuring authors and two food trucks. Purchase your tickets online or in person, booklets can be picked up at the museum or a will-call location. Tickets are $25 per person, and kids under 12 are free.

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Gallery with viewers, the wall is covered in framed pictures of a variety of styles of art, at the Grants Pass Museum of Art.
June 13th - July 18th

Concerts in the Park

The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual “Concerts in the Park” series! Tuesday evenings beginning June 13th through July 18th, 6:30pm-8:30pm. *No concert July 5th.

This family friendly event features local food trucks, sweet treats from Soroptimist, kid activities, vendor booths as well as Wild River Brewing’s Tap Trailer. Make a night of it, bring the family for great music, delicious food, dancing and fun for all ages. Featuring a great band lineup this year!

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June 17th

Porchfest

Porchfest is a free music festival that is taking place on the front porches of neighborhoods in small towns and large cities across the nation, and it’s coming to Grants Pass again this summer. Porchfest will be coming to Grants Pass on June 17th.

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People are crowded around a house, some sitting on chairs, others standing in the street, as a band preforms live music on their porch.
Grants Pass Downs

Horse Racing

Returning September & October

September 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

October 1, 2, 8, 9


Hosted at the Don Jackson Racing Facility, located at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Free parking and $4 admission; kids under the age of 12 are free. Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing, on the historic 1/2 mile track.

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Stadium full of people spectating the Horse Race at the Grants Pass Downs.
Racing on the Rogue

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July 18-23rd

Back to The 50s

The 33rd Annual Back To The 50s is an iconic Josephine County celebration. Travel through time back to the 50s and view an array of vintage cars featuring live Rock & Roll music for the full atmospheric experience.

Attend classic car shows, poker runs, live music, shopping, and a drive-in movie theater experience.

Hosted at the Josephine County Fairgrounds.

Travel Through Time
Back to the 50s car show, rows of colorful vintage cars in the park, hosted at the Josephine County Fairgrounds.
4th of July

Reinhart Volunteer Park

It’s a day to celebrate with family and friends. Celebrate with having a picnic in the park, games, and family friendly fun.

The City of Grants Pass encourages all Community Members to come to Reinhart Volunteer Park for a day of food, fun and festivities. Free and all community members are welcome!

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Aug 9-13th

Josephine County Fair

Live music, free family shows, carnival, livestock, arts, & more. Details Coming Soon

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Mary-go-round at the Josephine county fair.
First Weekend of October

Art Along the Rogue

Art Along the Rogue is sponsor-supported and free to the public. Dozens of local and regional businesses sponsor Art Along the Rogue. Grants Pass loves the arts – and it really shows!

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October 14th

Tap Walk

This is the valley's premier craft beer event held in beautiful Grants Pass on Saturday, October 14th. The Chamber of Commerce places breweries inside downtown businesses. Participants stroll from location to location sampling amazing craft brews and delicious food!

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October 31st

Safe Halloween

Safe Halloween returns to downtown Grants Pass on Tuesday the 31st from 3-5pm. Plan an afternoon of trick-or-treating in the Historic District where downtown merchants will be handing out goodies.

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November 18th

Uncorked Barrel Tour

Saturday, November 18th 11am-4pm

Come celebrate growing season with a self-guided tour of the Applegate Valley Wine Country. Spring is the perfect time to visit our 17 tasting rooms. The winegrapes have been picked, pressed, and barreled, and the winemakers have time to chat.

Pick your starting location, and let yourself be lured from one winery to the next. Each will offer an appetizer and wine for tasting. You’ll even get to meet some of the latest releases! Uncorked is a great opportunity to stock up on wine for upcoming holiday gifts, or parties.

Tickets are $59 each and include a commemorative Wine Trail wine glass.

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November & December

Festive Events

Grants Pass, Oregon, is a delightful place to experience the holiday season. With dazzling lights, a festive parade, artisan markets, and musical performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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