Downtown Grants Pass will host its next First Friday event on Friday, October 3, from 5 to 8 p.m., with some activities continuing later into the evening. The monthly event coincides with the opening day of the Art Along the Rogue festival, which this year carries the theme “Time Warp: When Past Meets Future.”
The downtown district will feature live music, art displays, food, and activities organized by local businesses. Retailers, galleries, and restaurants will offer extended hours and a range of attractions. Among the scheduled activities are complimentary tastings from regional wineries and distilleries, live performances at multiple venues, art exhibitions, and family-friendly projects such as bracelet-making and seasonal displays.
The Grants Pass Museum of Art will open its new “Fire & Smoke” exhibit during the event, and Gallery One will highlight artist Janis Ellison’s work. Several shops are preparing pop-up stations with demonstrations, product showcases, and refreshments. Evening entertainment will continue past 8 p.m. at some restaurants and pubs, with scheduled live music extending into the night.
First Friday is a recurring downtown event intended to bring businesses, artists, and visitors together on a regular basis. The October date, overlapping with the start of Art Along the Rogue, is expected to draw participants for both events into the central business district.
The event takes place throughout downtown Grants Pass beginning at 5 p.m. on October 3.