Between the Cascades and the Siskiyous, the Rogue Valley has always made things worth tasting. Snowmelt-fed creeks, volcanic soils, long sun-drenched days — this landscape doesn't just grow food and drink. It gives them character. A sense of where they came from. A flavor you can't replicate anywhere else on earth. The inaugural Rogue Flavor Showcase is your invitation to taste it all — in one glorious afternoon, in one of Southern Oregon's most beautiful settings.

On September 5th, the grounds of the historic Bigham Knoll campus in Jacksonville come alive with the tastes, scents, and stories of the Rogue Valley. Wander from table to table. Sample a small-batch cider pressed from local apples. Taste seasonal harvest. Try a world-renowned cheese, a preserve, a chocolate, a brew — and hear directly from the person who made it. A truly festive setting including live music!

Step into the heart of what Southern Oregon's culinary community is all about — tasting, learning, and savoring every moment up close.

Pull up close as local chefs turn the valley's freshest ingredients into something extraordinary — simple demonstrations that show just how alive and inventive this food community truly is.

Taste the terroir. Wines, ciders, beers, and ferments rooted in Rogue Valley soil — alongside farm produce, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods from the people who grow and make them. Every sip and every bite carries the character of this land.

This isn't a farmers' market or a food court. Every person behind a table grew it, fermented it, baked it, or crafted it themselves. Come curious — and leave with new favorites and the stories behind them.

The Rogue Flavor Showcase will feed your body and your soul – with a feast for the senses as you discover what makes this region so unique. Wander through a vibrant collection of local farms, food artisans, food trucks, and beverage makers. Taste what this valley can do — and meet the people who make it happen.

Bigham Knoll Campus is a lovely historic property in Jacksonville, Oregon — a fitting backdrop for a celebration of southern Oregon’s agricultural and culinary heritage. Situated at the gateway to the Applegate Valley and in the heart of Southern Oregon’s wine country, Jacksonville and the Bigham Knoll Campus bring together the region’s history as well as its future. Come discover for yourself the bounty of the Rogue Valley.

This event is made possible in part from a Specialty Crop Block Grant award from the Oregon Department of Agriculture.