|
|||
Lithia Artisans Market |
1-888-303-2826 |
||
| Experience Ashland's finest outdoor arts and crafts market. Over 35 booths to visit. Stroll along Lithia Creek, talk to local artists, relax and enjoy a massage, have your portrait painted. Discover fine art, handcrafted jewelry, photography of local landscapes and international delights, metal work, handmade, hand painted clothing, artfully designed pottery, beautifully created wood art, handcrafted body care products and much more. From Bach to the Beatles, sit and relax to the sounds of Ashland's talented muscians. Fun for all ages! | |||
First Friday Art Walk |
541-488-8430 |
||
| Sponsored by the Ashland Gallery Association, Ashland invites you to walk the town, have some wine and appetizers and appreciate the truly amazing talent of many different art forms the 1st Friday of every month from 5:00-8:00pm. | |||
A Taste of Ashland |
541-488-8430 |
||
| Showcasing the best of our region’s Art, Food & Wine, the event has become one Ashland’s most anticipated celebrations. The ‘Taste’ takes place in Ashland Gallery Association galleries throughout town, which are paired with regional restaurants, wineries and brewing companies. A colorful Food & Beverage Guide as well as a walking map leads you through this sensory experience. | |||
World of Wine Festival |
541-855-2062 |
||
| Food, Wine, Music, Silent Auction and World of Wine Medal awards to regional vineyards. | |||
Rogue Valley Blues
Festival |
541-535-3562 |
||
| A Blues Festival in January, features an acoustic concert Friday evening, a dance with the best blues bands ever on Saturday evening, up-and-coming under 21 bands on Sunday evening, workshops by the headliners plus free performances from noon-4 p.m. at area restaurants. | |||
4th of July Celebration |
541-482-3486 |
||
| Now over 100 years old, this celebration is what makes Ashland a "great small town to live in." The festivities begin early with a run, followed by a grand old parade, activities, food and entertainment in gorgeous Lithia Park, and concludes late that evening with spectacular fireworks! | |||
A MidSummer's Dream
Art & Music Festival |
541-535-3733 |
||
| Ashland's Premier Art & Music Festival. Annual event featuring 100 of the region's finest artists and craftspeople in an outdoor venue featuring 2 stages of music, hands-on art projects for children of all ages, food and family fun for all. A benefit for the Briscoe Art Wing and the Ashland School District. At the old Briscoe School, Corner of Laurel and N. Main in downtown Ashland. Come and celebrate the artist within each of us. Free Admission. | |||
Oregon Chocolate Festival |
1-888-795-4545 |
||
| Ashland turns into the chocolate aficionado's paradise! Tastings, workshops, restaurant specials & more! • Over 20 Chocolatiers • Chocolate, Coffee & Wine Pairings • Seminars & Cooking Classes • Chocolate Spa Treatments • Gallery Art & Chocolate Walk • Wine & Beer Garden • White Chocolate Special on Mt. Ashland | |||
Festival of Light |
541-482-3486 |
||
| The Festival of Light begins each year the day after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season. There is entertainment on the Plaza, followed by Santa’s Parade at 5:00 pm and a Grand Illumination with a countdown led by Santa and Mrs. Claus who officially turn on over one million lights all over downtown. Childlike wonder at the magic of the town takes over as you view the lights, the decorations and the beautiful storefront windows. Feast on delightful cuisine at one of Ashland’s amazing restaurants, catch a festive music or theater performance, and glide on the ice at Ashland’s outdoor ice-skating rink or ski down the runs at nearby Mt. Ashland. The festive holiday season will be celebrated beginning with Festival of Light, each weekend through the month of December! Strolling carolers throughout downtown, Photos with Santa, Storytelling with Mrs. Claus, Kids Candy Cane Workshops and a Candy Cane Enter to Win contest! The warmth and friendliness experienced at community events underscores Ashland’s small town values and gives you a chance to run into friends and neighbors celebrating community spirit. | |||
1257 Siskiyou Boulevard #7, Ashland, Oregon 97520