Cruise the Rogue is Southern Oregon's premier all-genre automotive festival, held in Historic Downtown Grants Pass and Riverside Park. Now in its inaugural year as a full festival, the event continues a 15-year cruise tradition that has attracted participants from across the Pacific Northwest. The four-day festival from July 23–26, 2026, include a Show & […]
Music in the Pines is La Pine’s community concert series, offering live music, local food, vendors, and relaxed summer evenings in the beautiful outdoor setting of La Pine Parks and Recreation. Featuring local bands and community-centered activities, the series gives residents and visitors a true taste of La Pine’s culture, creativity, and natural beautity — […]
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is Central Oregon’s premier summer tradition, bringing together community, culture, and western heritage for an unforgettable, multi-day celebration. The largest country fair in Oregon, it showcases the very best of the region from agriculture and livestock to arts, entertainment, and family-friendly fun for all ages. This year’s fair runs […]
Community Conversation: What Does It Mean to Be American? is presented in partnership with Oregon Humanities and community weaver Chisao Hata, this conversation will explore when and how we define ourselves as an “American.” Does knowing the Constitution make us American? Does living on land controlled by the United States of America make us American? […]
Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on August 7 for an educational talk exploring the origins of the U.S. Coast Guard. Before the Coast Guard, there was the Revenue Cutter Service, a federal agency created in 1790 to assist with tax collection. From its roots in 1790, a modern U.S. Coast Guard would later be […]
Music in the Pines is La Pine’s community concert series, offering live music, local food, vendors, and relaxed summer evenings in the beautiful outdoor setting of La Pine Parks and Recreation. Featuring local bands and community-centered activities, the series gives residents and visitors a true taste of La Pine’s culture, creativity, and natural beautity — […]
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC), with thanks to the James and Marion Miller Foundation, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency,” a 7-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network. Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, the friends organization for NHOTIC, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with Salute to America, a commemorative performance presented by the Dolphin Playhouse. Through a blend of spoken word and music, this nonpartisan production explores the nation’s history, ideals, and enduring spirit. Musical performances are interwoven with readings of historical writings and speeches by America’s founders and […]
