Medford, Oregon Art in Bloom: May 8 & 9

"Art in Bloom" is Medford, Oregon's gift to all moms. The weekend-long celebration will be held on May 8 & 9 this year....just in time to celebrate the most important woman in your life, your mom.

This is an event that some folks look forward to all winter. The two-day festival hones in on some of Southern Oregon's best and most vibrant artists. During the weekend, downtown Medford will be transformed with visual arts, entertainment, and culture. This is Medford's tenth year of celebrating its many local artists, local culture and cuisine.

The festival has grown to include musical performances, workshops and activities geared toward the kids. New to the festival this year are a children's petting zoo and a drawing contest featuring some fun prizes.

Art in Bloom provides a wonderful opportunity to find unique and affordable Mother's Day gifts while strolling along with your mom. Buyers can be feel good about supporting local, community artists as well as other well-known West Coast artisans. Aside from art vendors there will also be local foods and spirits.

The weather is normally very nice in early May and it is a perfect family outing, so mark your calender and visit the Art in Bloom Festival in and around Vogel Plaza as well as the blocks surrounding the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater and the Rogue Gallery and Art Center.