Grants Pass Upcoming Events

Looking for a way to contribute and engage with our school? Sadie has compiled some Grants Pass-related events for you to clear your calendars for in October!

What Events are happening in October?

By Sadie Allison

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Sources: Fort Vannoy Farms website; Travel Oregon website

Fort Vannoy Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fort Vannoy is one of Grants Pass’ most popular attractions in the fall. This year, there will be a corn maze, cow train, and pumpkin patch. The pumpkins are each $0.39 per pound. The cow train is $6.00 per ride. The 8-acre corn maze is $6.00 per person. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the plan is that there will be no food trucks or the Farm Kids Play Area. A new activity this year that may be available will be pumpkin carving. Overlooking all of the fields is the Farm Stand. It is stocked with freshly picked produce every day. The fresh produce available consists of broccoli, candied onion, carrots, dill, eggplant, green beans, and winter squash. One of the most loved events is the haunted corn maze. The haunted corn maze consists of 19 rooms of horror, from classic scares (including clowns with chainsaws) to the new addition of a zombie maze, and so many jump scares. It will be open each weekend for the rest of October, starting on October 9th, at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 per person.

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Art Along the Rogue

Grants Pass’ historic district is having The Northwest’s Premier Street Painting and Art Festival. This annual event occurs every fall. Art Along the Rogue celebrates the arts with chalk art on 5th and H Street. The variety of art and displays are done by some of the nation’s best street artists. There are fun activities for people of all ages with opportunities to purchase a street square. All levels of artists are invited to participate. The 2’x2’ squares are $5.00 and the 4’x4’ squares are $20.00. These can be purchased at the informational booth at the corner of 5th and H Street at any time throughout the event. Art Along the Rogue is sponsored by dozens of local and regional businesses. It will be held on October 1-3.

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The Annual Quilt Show

This year will be the 43rd Annual “Quilts in the Country” quilt show. This show, put on by the Hugo Ladies Club, includes a Basket raffle, the Quilter’s Boutique table, silent auction, quilts to purchase, magazines and books, tickets for the 2021 Opportunity Quilt “Star of Hugo”, and live music. Lunch from Big O Spuds can be purchased or pies from the Hugo Ladies Club. Admission is free. This event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 1st and 2nd. The address is 6050 Hugo Road, Grants Pass. To learn more, contact Diana Foree by texting 541-441-2215.

Grants Pass Porchfest

The Grants Pass Porchfest has become an annual event to revive a tradition from the past to bring the community together. Friends, family, and neighbors would come together to play music, such as the guitar. At this family-friendly event, everyone is welcome to come hang out and listen to some live music. There are also crafter booths, food vendors, and a raffle. Due to the generous sponsors, admission is free. Each year, it takes place at NW Washington Blvd.


IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to Grants Pass’ weather conditions and COVID restrictions, the Porchfest has been postponed to June 18, 2022.