Medford Pear Blossom Festival

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Pears in blossom in a Medford orchard in April 2016. Stewart-Voorhies House with pear blossoms - Medford Oregon.jpg
Pears in blossom in a Medford orchard in April 2016.

The Medford Pear Blossom Festival is an annual spring parade and festival in Medford, Oregon. [1] [2] It is held in April to mark the time when pear trees that are a traditional part of the town's economy come into blossom. It was founded in 1954. [3]

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The event includes seasonal activities such as promotion of local agriculture, a running race, cycling events along the Rogue River and a pageant. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Aldous, Vickie. "Medford's Pear Blossom Festival offers something for everyone". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Around the O: UO goes to Pear Blossom Festival and Parade in Medford". University of Oregon . Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. ↑ Kevin Keating (2011). Medford. Arcadia Publishing. p. 96. ISBN   978-0-7385-7445-5.
  4. ↑ Sarah Pagliasotti (5 July 2011). Fun with the Family Oregon: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids. Globe Pequot Press. p. 161. ISBN   978-0-7627-6924-7.
  5. ↑ Judy Jewell; W. C. McRae (15 July 2014). Moon Spotlight Ashland & Southern Oregon. Avalon Travel Publishing. p. 46. ISBN   978-1-61238-847-2.
  6. ↑ Aldous, Vickie. "2015 Pear Blossom Festival kicks off in Medford". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Myra Rademacher of Eagle Point High School named Pear Blossom Queen". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  8. ↑ Asnicar, Tammy. "At the starting line of health". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  9. ↑ Turnquist, Kristi (February 11, 2011). "Leonard Nimoy and his only public appearance as Spock -- in Medford". Oregon Live. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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