Featured Events in Ashland in May, 2025 (June Updated)

Mothers Day baskets are $50 and will include pimento cheese, chicken salad, crackers, jam, cured meats, brownies and 1 bottle of wine. Upgrade available for $20 to swap a regular bottle of wine out for a bottle of sparkling wine. Information Source: Oakdale RVA | eventbrite

Third annual event benefitting SEEDnet hosted this year by CrossFit Steadfast. SEEDnet shares the Gospel of Jesus in low income areas and gives them their own church. In the competition, participants bench press a percentage of their body weight. Each lift (up to a max of 30 reps) reduces their 5-kilometer run time by 30 seconds. Depending on age, men must bench press 60 to 100 percent of their weight, and women 40 to 70 percent of their weight. Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishing males and top 3 finishing females. If you aren't into the competition, you can still be part of the event by running or walking a mile or the 5k. New this year is a Youth Mini Pump & Run at 10am. This time slot is for kids of all ages. They can bench press if they want and then run a mile. Teens between the ages of 14-17 can choose if they want to compete with the adults during the 9 or 11am heat or do the mini pump & run at 10am. It will be a fun morning for the whole family! Each participant that registers through May 11th, will receive a quality commemorative t-shirt. One prize awarded randomly during each heat. Arrive 15 minutes before your heat/ticket time for weigh-in and warming up prior to benching. Bottles of water provided. Register between February 28 - May 11th for early bird pricing of $30 for adults, $15 for kids. After May 11th and same-day registration is $40 for adults, $20 for kids. If you want to learn more about SEEDnet's ministry, check out www.goseednet.com. Information Source: SEEDnet | eventbrite

Welcome to the Angelman Syndrome Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser ! Join us at Freer Field for a day of fun and fundraising for a great cause. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk for a cure. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Angelman Syndrome. Let's walk, raise awareness, and show our support for this important cause. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. See you there! Information Source: Cari Campbell | eventbrite

Description Ready to try plein air sketching or painting? Sarah F. Burns will show you her favorite strategies for creating artwork outdoors at the spectacular Pompadour Bluff and guide you in understanding color and light to create your own unique expression. This is a great opportunity for artists with some experience, but all are welcome to attend. Please bring your own painting or sketching supplies. Sarah will provide a list of suggestions upon registration. Before painting, artists will have the opportunity to tour Pompadour Bluff on a guided hike by Kristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director. Walk through the beautiful oaks and grasslands before reaching the top where the views are outtasight! In 2021, we were honored to be gifted an iconic landmark of the Southern Bear Creek Valley, The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff. Harry Fisher bequeathed this 55-acre property to SOLC in his will. Read more about what makes this scenic place so special and how you can support its conservation. Date and Time Wednesday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Tour of Pompadour Bluff) 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Paint Out at Pompadour Bluff) Due to the accessibility of Pompadour Bluff, please expect to stay for the entire time. If you are unable to stay the entire time, then please drive seperately. There will not be any in and out access. Meeting Location Rite Aid Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpool to Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff) Focus Plein Air Painting, Introduction to Pompadour Bluff, Ecology, Future Plans for Pompadour Bluff Guide Sarah F Burns, Local Artist, and Kristi Mergenthaler, Stewardship Director, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Hiker Limit 15 Hikers Difficulty Moderate to Difficult, Low Speed, Hike Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain, Steep Slopes, Elevation Gain of 280 Feet Visitors will be walking on and off trail on steep slopes at a slow pace. There will be no more than one mile of walking. Bathroom None Pet Policy This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email events@landconserve.org. You can also visit our website . Information Source: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | eventbrite

Let’s Go, Wrestling! Come join us for an exciting evening of wrestling at the Fairview Elementary Gymnasium! We specialize in family friendly entertainment! Larger than life characters, jaw-dropping athletic performances and most importantly, FUN! Proceeds benefit Fairview Elementary School! Information Source: eventbrite

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Opus II Dance Studio and Ashland Regional Ballet present the 43rd Annual Spring Concert featuring the classic ballet "Sleeping Beauty". Performances will be Saturday, May 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 18th at 2:00pm at Ashland High School's Archer Auditorium. Please be sure to have either your printed ticket or ticket available on your mobile device upon arrival to the theatre as seating is reserved. For wheelchair accessible seating, please email annmarieofopusarb@gmail.com so we may reserve your seats. The program will include a variety of ballet, tap, jazz and modern pieces. Children 2 years and under do not need a ticket. All others attending will need a ticket for entrance into the show! Please join us in celebrating 43 years of dance excellence and education in our community with a performance that is promises to delight and inspire. There are no refunds for ticket purchases. Information Source: Ashland Regional Ballet | eventbrite

Opus II Dance Studio and Ashland Regional Ballet present the 43rd Annual Spring Concert featuring the classic ballet "Sleeping Beauty". Performances will be Saturday, May 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 18th at 2:00pm at Ashland High School's Archer Auditorium. Please be sure to have either your printed ticket or ticket available on your mobile device upon arrival to the theatre as seating is reserved. For wheelchair accessible seating, please email annmarieofopusarb@gmail.com so we may reserve your seats. The program will include a variety of ballet, tap, jazz and modern pieces. Children 2 years and under do not need a ticket. All others attending will need a ticket for entrance into the show! Please join us in celebrating 43 years of dance excellence and education in our community with a performance that is promises to delight and inspire. There are no refunds for ticket purchases. Information Source: Ashland Regional Ballet | eventbrite

Description Meet our newest preserve located in the Colestin Valley and the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument! We will explore the oak woodlands, cliffs, scablands, and forests by car and on foot and see a unique community of vagrant lichens. Date and Time Saturday, May 24, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Meeting Location Rite Aid Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpool to Bear Gulch Preserve) Focus Introduction to Bear Gulch, Wildflowers, Lichens Guide Kristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Hiker Limit 15 Hikers Difficulty Moderate to Difficult, Low Speed, Hike Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain, Elevation Gain of 600 Feet Visitors will be walking on roads, jeep roads, and cross country for up to two miles. Bathroom None Pet Policy This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email events@landconserve.org. You can also visit our website . Information Source: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | eventbrite

Description Spring on spongy soils at the Sharon Fen Preserve! This hike with Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, will include an expansive view of a unique landform, a brief history of the geologic history, and discussions about the general ecology of this particular type of wetland. With favorable conditions, there is also an opportunity to see infrastructure from decades past and to test the load bearing qualities of floating mats of moss. Date and Time Sunday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meeting Location Rite Aid Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpooling Required for Sharon Fen Preserve) Focus General Ecology Guide Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Hiker Limit 10 Hikers Difficulty Difficult, Low Speed, Hiking Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain Visitors will be walking on difficult terrain that may require bending and long strides. There will also be an opportunity to walk onto the fen, which is unstable and wet. Bathroom None Pet Policy This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email events@landconserve.org. You can also visit our website . Information Source: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy | eventbrite