Jacksonville Review – September 2026

THE SMELL OF FRESH-BAKED sourdough drifting across a sun-drenched lawn. A glass of estate wine that tastes unmistakably of this valley’s soil. A farmer handing you an heirloom tomato still warm from the vine, and telling you how it grew. This is what Saturday, September 5 looks like at the inaugural Rogue Flavor Showcase.

Join us for this authentic celebration of the Rogue Valley’s extraordinary culinary and agricultural identity—honoring the growers, winemakers, brewers, fermenters, chefs, and food and beverage artisans who make this region one of the most flavorful corners of the American West.

The harvest table alone will be worth the trip. Expect heirloom tomatoes, farm-fresh produce, handcrafted krauts and pickles, jams, breads, pasture-raised meats, vibrant pesto and chimichurri, flavor-packed hot sauces, and small-batch cheeses—all grown or crafted right here in Southern Oregon. A remarkable gathering of local farms and food makers, united by a shared love of this land and what it produces.

On the Culinary Stage, four chefs who source their ingredients locally will bring it all to life with live demonstrations—showing how easy recipes can turn extraordinary regional ingredients into delicious, flavor-packed dishes.

The Showcase also features two panel discussions designed to deepen the connection between consumers and makers—real conversations about how food is grown, crafted, and brought to your table. And for the youngest guests, Rogue Valley Farm to School is bringing a hands-on activity that introduces kids to the joys of local food and where it comes from. Families are warmly welcome. Children 12 and under are free.

For guests 21 and over, a commemorative tasting glass awaits—perfect for exploring pours from Troon Vineyard, Quady North, Circadian Cellars, Arpeggio Vineyard, Terrene Winery & Cidery and others. Tickets are $20.

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to be inspired by the best of what grows and thrives right here in the Rogue Valley.

Rogue Flavor Showcase, September 5, 2–7pm, Bigham Knoll Campus.

For more information, please visit rvfoodsystem.org/rogue-flavor-showcase.