Whether it’s world class theater at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival or down-home fun at the Jackson County Fair, Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley is a non-stop stage for entertainment and good times. All year around, performances, celebrations and activities abound. Here are a few highlights:

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater, Medford Throughout the year, the theater brings a variety of musical, vocal, dance and theatrical performances by national and local artists to the Southern Oregon community.

Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland In addition to the works of Shakespeare, the company stages modern and classic plays in three venues. The season runs February through October, with 780 performances attended by over 360,000 people.

Britt Music Festival, Jacksonville This 43-year-old festival offers world class musical performances in a gorgeous outdoor location during a 3-month summer schedule.

Harvest Festivals Several local celebrations of the season are held each fall, highlighted by the Jackson County Harvest Festival and the Pheasant Fields Harvest Festival with pumpkin patches and face painting.

Art in Bloom Festival, Medford An annual Mother’s Day Weekend celebration of fine art, flowers, wine and food tasting in the city’s historic downtown.

Medford Cruise This 3-day classic car show in June with live entertainment benefits the local Boys and Girls Club.

Jazz Jubilee, Medford Dixieland, blues, swing and traditional jazz performances at seven locations, plus food and dancing make this 3-day festival in October a huge hit.

Lithia Motors Amphitheater at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point Newly completed, the outdoor amphitheater provides a 5,800-seat capacity venue for presenting regional and headline concerts, theater and other productions in Southern Oregon.