Events

Celebrate the 2010 Rogue Winterfest

Proceeds support children, adults and families with mental health needs at Options for Southern Oregon, Family Friends, and SOASTC.


Public Preview Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
December 4 & 5, 2010

Culinary Christmas Classic
Monday, December 6, 2010

Gala Event and Auction
Tuesday, December 7, 2010

All events are held at the:
Evergreen Federal Bank Bear Hotel
(Warehouse annex)   MAP
2101 NE Spalding Ave.
Grants Pass, OR 97501

PUBLIC PREVIEW WEEKEND

Saturday and Sunday,
December 4 and 5, 2010
10:00am to 4:00pm

Description: A holiday event for the whole family. The public is invited to view 25 creatively decorated trees designed by local professionals and community members, local art sculptures hand crafted by the areas’ best local artists, and outdoor art produced by some of our best builders and contractors.

  • Every 45 minutes the entertainment on the big stage will change. From bands, choirs, individual singers, and musicians you will surely be entertained.
  • Santa will be available for pictures so bring your camera.
  • Evergreen Bank will again present their one-of-a-kind displays ... you will be amazed.
  • Then there is also Fishing at the North Pole
  • Coloring and Letters to Santa
  • And an assortment of other family activities.
  • Purchase a raffle ticket for $2.00 and enter to win a beautiful decorated tree
    for your home, office, or favorite charity.

Entertainment: Check back…We will be adding the entertainment soon!

Saturday Preview:
Saturday Entertainment Line-up
10:00 to 10:45am
 
11:00 to 11:45am  
12:00 to 12:45pm
 
1:00 to 1:45pm 
Timeless
2:00 to 2:45om
 
3:00 to 3:45pm  
   
Sunday Preview
Sunday Entertainment Line-up
10:00 to 11:00am
Bob Clark
11:15 to 12:00am 
 
12:00 to 12:45pm
 
1:00 to 1:45pm 
Timeless
2:00 to 2:45pm
 
3:00 to 3:45pm  


Santa and kidsSanta’s Visit:

Santa’s schedule will be 10:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. When you go fishing at the North Pole you receive a book marker and it allows you to pick out a children’s book from Santa's library.  Bring it to Santa and he will sign it for you!

Food and Beverage:

The River Rock Café will be on site to sell beverages and delicious pastries. A portion of the profits will go to help the organizations. So come hungry!

Ticket Sales:

Tickets for Saturday or Sunday during the Public Preview Weekend are only sold at the door
Admission is

$5.00 Adult (18-59)
$3.00 (17 and under) and Senior (60+)
$15.00 Family Pass (up to six family members)

CULINARY CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

Monday, December 6, 2010
Evergreen Federal Bank ‘s Bear Hotel
6:30pm – 9:00pm

What an incredible night…..gourmet food, exceptional wine and brew, fun entertainment, and thrilling silent auction. 
This has been said to be the “best event in Josephine County!”

Silent Auction: From 6:30pm to 8:30pm attendees bid on their favorite auction items.  This year items will be grouped together in categories: Example…. “Slumberland,” “Vacations Vacations!”, “Wine Tour”; “Golf Arama,”  or maybe the “The Gourmet Chef,”  Bid on your favorite package with your friends! How fun is that! See Silent Auction for 2010 silent auction packages.

Now let’s talk food, wine and beer….Your admission includes sampling over ten of the top Southern Oregon restaurants and culinary establishments. They have gathered to showcase the best they have to offer. And it gets even better.  Paired with their food is incredible wine or brews from the Applegate Valley, Grants Pass, and Medford. Savor the tastes….see who is your favorite…..and try it again.

Check back to see what's in store for 2010.

  1. Troon Vineyards and TBD
  2. Winery TBD  Prospect Hotel Dinner House
  3. Fiasco Winery and Jacksonville Vineyards with TBD
  4. Longsword Vineyard with TBD
  5. TBD with Cary’s of Oregon 
  6. Rising Sun Farms (Tortas) and Vineyard
  7. Wild River Brewing Company and Rogue Creamery
  8. Rosellas Vineyard and TBD
  9. Wooldridge Winery with TBD
  10. Schmidt Family Vineyards with Goodness Gracious Catering
  11. Home Sweet Home and Coffee

Stroll through the Bear Hotel sampling delicious food, viewing the spectacular trees and art displays, sipping your favorite wine, and listening to the evening’s entertainment.        Ahhhhhhh good times.

Santa and kidsEntertainment:

Dueling Pianos featuring Matthew Tavis Johnson and Aaron Johnson. This exciting duo will entertain and amaze you with their talent. We are excited to feature such great artists.

Ticket Sales:

Tickets will go on sale October 1, 2010. You may purchase your tickets online Buy Now!
Or in Grants Pass at The Lodge at Riverside on 7th street, Evergreen Federal Bank
at 969 SE 6th St., and South Valley Bank & Trust on the corner of 4th and G Street.
Tickets are $40 per adult (Must be over 21 to attend)

Order Rogue Winterfest 2010 Tickets

GALA EVENT and LIVE AUCTION

Tuesday – December 6, 2010
Evergreen Federal Bank ‘s Bear Hotel
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Dinner sponsored by Taprock Northwest Grill  
and viewing of trees and art.
7:30pm – 9:30pm Live Auction Begins!

 Dinner is sponsored by Taprock Northwest Grill, one of southern Oregon’s premier dining establishments.  Taprock has graciously donated the buffet dinner and service for this event.  All ticket sales from tonight will go directly to Options for Southern Oregon, Family Friends, and SOASTC.  Thank you Taprock for your generous contribution and making tonight happen!

Wine tonight is provided by the Applegate Valley Wine Trail Association and beer by Wild River Brewing Company. Thank you for your continuous Support!

Oh what a night!  Thousands of lights are sparkling, the Bear Hotel is decked out to its fullest, the band is playing your favorite song, your taste buds are completely satisfied, you ask for another glass of wine….  the excitement is building…..then….. auctioneer steps on the stage and says, “Welcome…. to the 2010 Rogue Winterfest Live Auction.”

Entertainment:  Please check back.

Live Auction: Twenty-five decorative trees, 10 heirloom artists sculptures, and numerous outdoor displays will be auctioned.  Proceeds from the auction will go help children, adults and families at Options for Southern Oregon, Family Friends, and SOASTC.  Bid often…bid high! Make sure you check out all the gift items under the trees.  Truly amazing. Bid on your favorite item for your home, office or charity. What an exciting night. See LiveAuction Items and Trees to find out what will be auctioned.

Ticket Sales: Tickets will go on sale October 1, 2010.  You may purchase your tickets online Buy Here Now! or in Grants Pass at The Lodge at Riverside on 6th Street, Evergreen Federal Bank at 969 SE 6th St., and South Valley Bank & Trust on the corner of 4th and G Street. Tickets are $75 per adult (must be over 21 to attend)
or you may purchase an entire table of 8 for a discounted price of $500.

Order Rogue Wintersest Tickets

For event ticket information and outlets contact Sue Price at 541-890-5472 or sue@roguewinterfest.com

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South Valley Bank & Trust
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Pacific Power
Gene & Nancy Kettwig
Applegate Valley Wine Trail Assoc.
Ron & Margie Goss
Club Northwest
Chet's Garden Supply
The Glass Forge
Cauble and Cauble, LLP
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Lithia Motors