This is one of the towns that you fall in love with on road-trips. The sense of community from…read moretalking to people really seemed friendly and the scenery is gorgeous; the mountains surrounding it and the little "village" below. It's the kind of place where you would want to buy a cabin and have Christmas there. Loved it.

I don't know anything about local politics, but I love this town. It's like the sign says downtown,…read more"it's the climate." The people are decent there just enough "stuff." OK restaurants. Lots of small businesses. Plenty of variety. Yeah... I like it here.

I have purchased so many different and exquisite pieces of pottery from the various Clayfolk…read morepotters over the years -- and I treasure each one. I love going to their annual show where I invariably meet friends who also love beautiful pottery. I look forward to it every fall. Please keep doing this; it is an important part of what makes the Rogue Valley so special.

this is southern oregonbig pottery sale. it has music friday night and christmas lighting. then…read morethere are demos and a clay play area on sat. and sunday! you will have fun! and be dazzled! 44th Annual Clayfolk Show and Sale November 22 - 24, 2019 Medford Armory Friday 4 - 9 pm Saturday 10 am - 7 pm Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Simple little town w a few gas stations and restaurants. Nothing amazing really. However they are…read morealso home to Lillie belle chocolates and Rogue Creamery (award winning cheese!). It's a decent, cozy place w all the basic necessities. For local, non chain store coffee: seek out Central Point Perk. Thai garden is a decent little spot, and I've been hearing good things about the tamale factory too. Family fun center is a great place to take the kiddos and burn off some energy, complete w batting cages, go karts, bumper boats, mini golf, arcade and an indoor play structure called Cactus Jacks Playground.

The town of Rogue River with a population of 2,380. It is known for the beautiful Rogue River…read moreflowing by, whitewater rafting, its salmon runs and gorgeous scenery. The town is named for the Rogue River which flows about 215 miles from Crater Lake to where it meets the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach. There are quite a few restaurants and interesting shops. It's a beautiful place to come see.

It's a statue of a caveman. You see him the moment you enter Grants Pass. We like him.read more

Bull Riding: Check Monster Trucks: Check…read moreSteer/Pigs/Goats: Check Horses/Equestrian Events: Check Concerts: Check Fair Food: Check I'd been to a state fair, and a world's fair but not to a "county" fair until moving to Oregon. They definitely grow on you! (Entertainment is sparse in this neck of the woods). For five days this past week the Josephine County fair was in full swing. There is a free shuttle buss that stops right in front of my house every hour. It's like a magic bus that beckons me. I successfully resisted on Tuesday and Wednesday but was drawn to and on that bus each night thereafter through closing. THURSDAY: I'd never seen bull riding up close and personal before. OMG!!! These kids literally risk their lives for the thrill of hanging on to a gigantic, most likely stinky animal. Spunky ass, cuter n' all get out guys on pissed off bulls makes for an exciting time! One Star FRIDAY: I realized shortly after landing at this outpost that I had to give up my drug of choice, shopping. It was not long before I found solace in MOPARS! Suffice it to say I can build 'em and drive the 'em. What joy to see my grandsons appreciate bad ass trucks. At first they were having more fun watching me watch the trucks but after two days, two of my grandsons are firm believers in big blocks and fat trannys. SATURDAY: Monster trucks (see above) and livestock. There are not enough stars in the celestial world to give to the 4-H kids who raise livestock from babies to gigantic animals: loving and caring for them and finally showing them at fair and, in some cases, selling them at auction knowing in the back of their heart, soul and mind that these animals that they have grown to love are going to slaughter. There are definitely a lot of tears shed ... and college educations locked into place with the profits made. FOOD: Now we're talking!!! I become one with the swine that I so love when I get to fair. I had the most amazing, yes I said AMAZING roasted corn on the cob EVER!!! The people that own the Ruch (yes, Cootz, there is a Ruch) Country store have a corn roaster that is about as big as an outhouse and can roast 150-250 ears of corn at a time. Good God in Heaven this is good corn. They only bust this machine out for the fair! Sweet, succulent and ready to be drenched in butter, pepper, Parmesan, hot sauce, Cajun creole spice ... whatever your heart desires. Have you ever eaten so much corn it made you sick? Neither have I but my brother did when we were kids and my grandson did on Friday. Sucked to be them!! You just have to know how to pace yourself. I recommend butter, pepper & Parmesan. I also had a made from scratch corn dog worth mentioning. Culinary nirvana! CARNIVAL RIDES! Not for me, not since the aneurysm burst (except at Disneyland but that's another review). I leave those to the kiddos and they assure me they had fun. HUGE, MEGA PROPS to all who work their butts off for the Josephine County Fair, threatened with extinction. The kids who put their hearts and souls into their projects and down home good kids who sparkle and shine each August. We no longer have libraries. Don't let the fair die too. See ya next year!

VERY VERY disappointing, don't waste your $9,00 not counting $5.00 for parking…read more Very few vendors, 1/3 of the exhibits that were there last year and nothing new. Exotic animals were good but pictures with them overpriced at 20.00? really

Small town right off interstate five. And of course it is right next to the rogue river. Make sure…read moreyou check out the Riverside Inn if you want a good place to stay right on the water and you can see it from the room. Places on Sunday close early other than that it is a cool little town with plenty of food to eat. Just make sure you check around to see what is open past 5 PM.