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The Siskiyou Golden Fair is underway in Yreka, with three big days still ahead. Friday brings Senior Day and rodeo action, Saturday adds Military Appreciation Day and a free grandstand jaripeo, and Sunday wraps the fair with Family Day, free admission for everyone and the Destruction Derby

Kruise of Klamath returns June 25–28 with four days of classic cars, music and community events across Klamath Falls, including Saturday’s downtown Show ’N Shine and the evening cruise through historic downtown.

The Medford Cruise returns June 19 and 20 with car shows at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, a Friday evening gathering, Saturday judging events and the downtown cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. Drivers should expect road closures and no-parking restrictions along the route.

Fair season is getting closer in the Rogue Valley. The 2026 Jackson County Fair returns July 14–19 at The Expo in Central Point with opening night bull riding, four nights of headline entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors and the 4-H and FFA youth activities that remain the heart of the county fair tradition.

Greater Klamath CityFest returns to Klamath Falls on Saturday, May 30, bringing free family activities, action sports demonstrations, live music, worship and a Ryan Stevenson concert to downtown Main Street and Veterans Park.

Benefit for the Basin returns Saturday, May 30, at the Klamath County Fairgrounds, bringing together a car show, vendors, family activities and dinner in support of youth, education, community programs and the fairgrounds.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions across its Ashland stages from March through October. The lineup includes Shakespeare classics, contemporary drama, comedy, musical theater and a solo portrait of Frida Kahlo.

Linkville Playhouse will open A Changed Person, an original dramatic comedy written and directed by Erin Barker, on Friday, May 15. The production follows a group of people whose astral projection workshop goes wildly wrong, forcing them to learn what it really means to walk in someone else’s shoes.

Linkville Playhouse will host a fashion show and costume sale Friday night at Yesterday’s Plaza, offering community members a chance to browse costumes from past productions while supporting the local nonprofit theater. The fundraiser will include raffles, cupcakes and a special auction package tied to The Devil Wears Prada 2.

A new 270-degree movie experience is coming to Medford as Cinemark introduces ScreenX at Tinseltown, expanding select scenes beyond the main screen for a more immersive theater experience.

The Oregon Army National Guard is hosting an open house and a Norwegian Foot March in Medford this May, inviting the public to connect with local soldiers and participate.

The Ross Ragland Theater has announced a full May lineup featuring Klamath Chorale, Blippi, the Klamath Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and a summer camp fundraiser supporting local youth programs.

The Miss Klamath County Scholarship Competition returns to the Ross Ragland Theater this Saturday for the first time in over a decade. The event will feature 15 contestants competing for titles that advance to Miss Oregon, along with scholarship opportunities, performances, and community mentorship programs.

The Oregon Cheese Festival returns to Central Point April 25–26, bringing nearly 100 artisan vendors, cheesemakers, and specialty food producers to the Jackson County Expo. The two-day event will feature tastings, local products, beverage add-ons, and a kickoff Cheesemaker Dinner in Ashland, drawing thousands for one of the region’s largest food festivals.

Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist and actor known for his roles in film and television, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed his passing in a heartfelt statement, remembering him as both a global icon and a deeply devoted family man.

Klamath Music and Watershed Row have announced the full lineup for the 2026 Klamath Music Festival, returning July 24–25 to downtown Klamath Falls. The event will feature Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys alongside regional and local artists as the festival moves to the new Watershed Row community venue.

The Britt Music & Arts Festival has added several new shows to its 2026 lineup, including Modest Mouse, Chicago, Elle King, Brantley Gilbert, and comedians Jeff Dunham and Gabriel Iglesias.

The Ragland Masquerade Education Fundraiser is set for February 28 in Klamath Falls, with discounted ticket pricing now available for school staff and military members.

Klamath Music has announced the 2026 Glenn Justus Memorial Scholarship, awarding two $2,000 scholarships to support local students actively involved in music and continuing the legacy of a longtime advocate for the Klamath Basin music community.

Britt Festival has announced the first round of artists joining its 2026 summer season, featuring a mix of international music acts and stand-up comedy performances.

Klamath Music has rebranded its showcase series as The Klamath Stage, aiming to spotlight the artists, venues, and partnerships that support live music in the Klamath Basin.

The Ross Ragland Theater is opening 2026 with winter classes, Teen Theater’s Charlotte’s Web, the Peking Acrobats, and the KCEDA Economic Summit later in the month.