Happy weekend, Grants Pass! In today’s happening-today edition: 40 years of concerts in the park, soapbox derby 2026, and a fly in pancake breakfast + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer music tradition lives on: Grants Pass Concerts in the Park will celebrate 40 years this summer, returning for 2026 with improved access, including expanded free parking at the McKinny lot and a pedestrian walkway -- get the full event details.
Community support in focus: PATH will meet June 23 at City Council Chambers to discuss food access and homelessness, featuring ShareTheHarvest.life. Attendees can donate non-perishable food to Josephine County Food Bank as harvest ramps up -- see the food drive plans.
Big-name partnership announced: Barrett-Jackson will spotlight Cruise the Rogue as brand partner when four-day event runs July 23 to 26 in Grants Pass, with displays and consignment team expected to draw thousands -- see what’s planned downtown.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Short game upgrade: If your putter feels like a broomstick with commitment issues, Bradley Putters builds custom sticks that actually suit your stroke, made right here in town. Swing by to get inspired, talk specs, and give your lag putts the confidence boost they’ve been begging for.
Close-to-home river reset: Skip the long haul and give your rig some love at Rogue Vista RV Resort, with Rogue River views, full hookups, clean showers, laundry, and legit Wi-Fi. Perfect for a zero-drama shakeout before summer trips or a low-key weekend that still feels like away.
Seafood, minus the fuss: The Laughing Clam LLC is that PNW alehouse sweet spot where microbrews, fish and chips, and creamy clam chowder all show up ready to hang. Founded in 1996, they keep it neighborly with housemade sauces, locally sourced touches, and the kind of staff who remember your usual when you wander in.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏁 Soapbox Derby 2026 @ Edgewater Christian Fellowship | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Soapbox Derby 2026 is back, swapping speed traps for gravity and bragging rights. Grade-level heats lead to an Open Category where parents and high schoolers build their own contraptions. A few cars need fresh paint, then comes bounce houses, carnival games, BBQ, and glory.
🧘 Soulful Self-Care Saturdays @ Body Alchemy Wellness Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Craving a reset that feels local, not lecture-y? This cozy, community-minded wellness spot serves chair massage, tarot or coffee cup readings, ionic foot detox, and high-quality locally sourced chai, plus house-made kava hot or cold. Let your shoulders, your feet, and maybe your fate relax.
👨 Dad's the Best Event @ Farmer's Building Supply | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Forget the novelty tie, Dad wants torque. Farmer’s Grants Pass serves hands-on demos and Father’s Day gift ideas from Milwaukee, plus a one-day tool sale at both locations with Milwaukee from $99, and dads shopping this week get entered to win a Shockwave Packout set.
🥞 Fly in Pancake Breakfast @ Grants Pass Airport | Saturday (6/20) – Head to the Grants Pass airport for Airport Day's fly-in pancake breakfast, where plane spotting, coffee, and pancakes all share the runway. Early pastries for the sunrise crowd, then a proper stack once the birds land. Summer at its most delicious, and a little noisy.
👨 Father’s Day @ LifeLink Church | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Father's Day the right way, with complimentary barbecue, all the fixings, and lawn games guaranteed to awaken everyone’s inner referee. Come for the brisket, stay for the bragging rights, and let someone else handle the grill, the scoreboard, and the cleanup.
🛍 Troon Vineyard & Farm Sunday Summer Market @ Troon Vineyard & Farm | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Take a breather from chores and wander Troon Vineyard & Farm’s Sunday Summer Market, the 2nd annual salute to longer days and summer bounty. Expect easy browsing, vineyard views, and tasteful sips while you pretend this counts as grocery shopping.
👑 Queen's Tea @ Cynthia's Home Sweet Home | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a proper afternoon tea when you want civility with your gossip. Dainty sandwiches, scones, and treats await at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home, with hats and gloves provided for full effect. Sit back, sip, and let your inner monarch stretch. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Grants Pass report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
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