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32 years of holiday fun

For 32 years the Festival of Light has been a shining backdrop to Ashland's many magical winter events and seasonally inspired performing arts productions. Shop, taste, play and stay with us. Ski on Mt. Ashland or skate down in town at the Ice Rink in Lithia Park.

Thanks to the thousands of happy people that joined us for the amazing (and chilly!) kick off on November 29th with A&M Brass Band, Santa's arrival, Grand Illumination and holiday carols. Festivities continue through the holiday season, see below for more including caroling on the weekends, Noon - 2pm throughout downtown. Happy Holidays!

11.15 - 12.31 Pine Mountain Lodge at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre

11.22 - 11.24 Open House Celebration at Paddington Station 125 E. Main and their new storefront 142 E. Main St. with tastings, entertainment, kids activities and more

11.23 Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink Scheduled Opening Day

11.29 Festival of Light Kick off Celebration @ 4pm with A&M Brass on Brickroom Balcony followed by Santa's Procession starting @ 5pm at the Library and the Grand Illumination on the Historic Downtown Plaza and Holiday Songs with Greg Capp

11.29 - 12.1 Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild's 43rd Harvest Show of Find Woodworking @ Hay Patton Rehearsal Center

11.29 - 12.1 Lithia Artisans Christmas Faire @ Historic Ashland Armory Fri 10 - 7; Sat 10 - 6; Sun 11 - 4

11.30 Ashland Greenhouses Annual Poinsettia Festival 10am - 4pm Enjoy thousands of colorful poinsettias; hot beverages, snacks and Rolling Smoke food truck. Christmas photos with Santa and raffle.

12.6 Winter Wassailing on Ashland Plaza with Ashland School of Uncovering the Voice

12.6 & 12.7 Winter Faire at The Siskiyou School

12.7 Mt. Ashland Winter Kick-Off Party and Open House Noon - 4pm at the Lodge - stoke the stoke and pray for snow!

12.7 Holiday Market at Simply Sharpe Boutique 11am - 4pm

12.7 Nina and the Notes A Holiday Music Affair to Remember at Carpenter Hall

12.7 Bugg's Toys visits with Santa 11am - 1pm bring your camera!

12.7 & 12.8 Ashland's Scout Troop 112's 66th annual Christmas Tree sale at the Elk's parking lot Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: 10am - 3pm

12.8 Harmonies for the Holidays - Rogue Valley Symphonic Band at SOU Music Recital Hall 3pm click here to reserve tickets.

12.13 Winter Fine Arts Festival @ Ashland High School Cafeteria Commons. Ticketed event.

12.13 - 12.15 Rogue Valley Symphony presents A Gospel Christmas at Angus Bowmer Theatre

12.14 Holiday Concert "Sweet Songs of the Season" by the Siskiyou Singers at SOU Music Recital Hall (Free) at 3pm.

12.20 & 12.22 Repertory Singer's Holiday Concert "All the Stars Looked Down at United Church of Christ in Medford

12.20 - 12.22 Lithia Artisans Holiday Market @ Medford Armory Fri 10 - 7; Sat 10-6; Sun 11-4

12.21 First Frost Community Skate Event at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink in Lithia Park

12.25 Chabad Candle lighting on the Plaza first night of Hanukkah

12.28 Hanukkah Faire with children's crafts, songs, storytelling, gift shop, hot latkes with all the trimmings for sale and a communal candle lighting (be sure to bring your menorah) The Havurah 185 N. Mountain

For gifts they will love

Not sure what to get your loved ones?
We have you covered with Chamber gift
certificates to select local shops.

Live out your daydreams by night

The diversity of attendees is reflected in the businesses who choose to share their collective light and support the festival. Join us in filling Ashland with another three decades of winter cheer at whatever level matches the needs of your organization.