Pear A Fare

When

April 10–11, 2026 · Fri–SatFri 3pm-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm

Where

Pear Blossom Blocks, SE corner of Central Ave & 5th St, downtown Medford, Medford, OR, US · Southern Oregon

Admission

Ticketed / paid

Cadence

annual, second weekend of April (part of the Pear Blossom Festival)

Pear A Fare is the food-and-drink centerpiece of Medford's long-running Pear Blossom Festival, held under a big tent at Central and 5th in downtown Medford. Rogue Valley vineyards, breweries, distillers, and artisan food makers serve tastes and sell their products, honoring the valley's pear-orchard heritage and supporting local culinary education. Admission is $5 with 5 taste tickets included; a glass plus 10 tickets is $20, and kids 5 and under are free.

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