Good morning, Medford.

The 54th Annual Harvest Festival will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Talent — 173 vendors will show their goods across the park and down five downtown blocks.

ODOT said a half mile of Oregon 234 between Modoc and Dodge roads near Eagle Point will close for about a month beginning Thursday at 8 a.m.—crews will repair sinking pavement by excavating up to 30 feet beneath the roadway while drivers follow detour routes to avoid delays.

Medford residents voiced hope and caution over the Creekside Quarter Project during Wednesday night’s city council meeting as they questioned its purpose and future funding.

The council approved a 6—4 motion to use a transient lodging tax on visitors for the project, with the tax planned for the November ballot.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, Hive Midwifery & Family Health and the Hive Birth Center will open in Ashland—offering a home-like setting for low-risk births and full family primary care while visitors can tour two private birth suites and join a raffle for new or gently used baby items.

Noam Pikelny & Friends Concert

7-9 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of exceptional banjo music and creativity with Noam Pikelny and his talented ensemble.

The Rogue Marathon

7 a.m.–12 p.m. — Downtown Medford Visitor Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon course through Southern Oregon’s stunning Rogue Valley.

Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail Clinics

October 11-12, 4 a.m. – 10 p.m. — 11910 Blackwell Rd, Central Point, OR — Ticket prices vary — Enhance your riding skills with expert JoLinn Hoover in this transformative clinic experience.

Fall Fest 2025

4-8 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Free entry — Get ready for a two-day harvest celebration featuring local vendors and seasonal treats.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

Oct 20–24 — Medford Online Academy — $2250 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led training in object-oriented design.

Demun Jones Meet and Greet

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Rocky Tonk Saloon — Free autographed merch included — Hang out with Demun and get your picture taken and autographs.

Howl-O-Ween Party for Kids

6-9 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — $5 per person, children under 1 free — Celebrate Halloween with music, games, bounce houses, and a chili cook-off.

Monster Dash Run

8 AM – 5 PM — Lithia Park — Entry fee required — A fun family costume run with options of 1 mile, 5K, or 10K to support the Ashland Parks Foundation.

Last Run Day of the Season

11 AM – 3 PM — Medford Railroad Park — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with themed train rides and festivities for all ages.

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center Spooktacular Halloween Event

12-8 p.m. — Rogue Valley Family Fun Center LLC — Free Mini Golf Trick or Treating and goodie bags for kids — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly activities and a costume contest.