Oregon Shakespeare Festival February through November. Attend the Independent Film Festival in April. Discover Downtown and its charming Plaza, the Historic Railroad District, and Southern Oregon University’s campus. Tour the Schneider Museum of Art, Oregon Center for the Arts, Chamber Music Concerts and Rogue Valley Symphony. Shop art galleries and shops in the historical downtown and railroad districts. Take a Backstage tour at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Check out the local, live music scene with talented, local musicians. Walk through Lithia Park trails, along it's charming river. Explore Ashland’s thriving culinary scene, with talented chefs and innovative restaurants. Coffee shops; Noble Coffee on 4th St. The Rogue Valley Roastery on 8th St. Sip local at Ashland’s award winning breweries; Caldera Brewing Company – www.calderabrewing.com Standing Stone Brewing Company at 101 Oak Street - www.standingstonebrewing.com The Growler Guys on Lithia Way Gil's on Pioneer Tour Southern Oregon's many wineries; Wine tasting at Liquid Assets near the Plaza Edenvale Enoteca on the Plaza Visit the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market on Tuesday and Saturdays (March – October) Oregon Chocolate Festival in March A Taste of Ashland in April Oregon Honey Festival in August Brews & Boogie festival in October