Rogue Valley Earth Day Entertainment & Activities

Live Entertainment & Dance
Throughout the day, regional performers will share their upbeat theater, music and dance. See details below.

EcoQuest Hands-on Adventure for Kids
Visit the exhibits, do fun activities, learn about sustainability and earn prizes.


YMCA Field Games
Ashland YMCA will lead games on the field throughout the day. Join in sprout ball, parachute games and an obstacle course.
Courtesy Ashland YMCA

Earth Friendly Crafts
Visit the craft tent to make eco-friendly creations.

Community Drum Circle
Young and young at heart are invited to thump, shake, and rattle.
Courtesy of Rhythms of the Soul/Patricia Aulik

Fantasy Face-painting
Kids can have their faces painted Fantasy Face Painting & Co

Earth Friendly Edibles
Purchase a delicious, eco-conscious treat from Ashland Food Co-op, Katrina's Homemade Salsa and Tamales, Little Shop of Bagels, Pangea Grills & Wraps and Grilla Bites of Medford / Organicos Donuts .

Zero Waste Demonstration
See biodegradable plates, cups and utensils from Rogue Valley Earth Day ground up to become part of a compost demonstration. Help make Earth Day Zero Waste: Instead of bringing disposable cups, containers and other items, please bring reusable alternatives to the event.

Earth Day Performers

Jack & the Greenstalk — Oregon Stage Works' Ashland Children's Theatre Don't miss this retelling of the classic fairy tale with a green message. Jack climbs the beanstalk and meets the Giant, but what's with the fairies? Energy Fairy is joined by Recycle and Compost Fairies to give a whole new twist to this familiar tale, helping the audience to learn about the importance of conservation. Jack needs to do his part to help the Earth, but it''s difficult when some things are hard to understand and he'd rather be taking a nap… can the Fairies help him before the Giant can say "Fe-fi-fo-fum"! Jack & the Greenstalk is directed by Peter Alzado. Written by Eve Smyth, and performed by Orion Bradshaw, Mark Barsekian, Kate Sullivan, and Eve Smyth.

HAMFIST No song is safe from HAMFIST, an Ashland Oregon-based acoustic ensemble that covers everything from jug band jazz to classic country to power pop to contemporary Americana. Rich vocal harmony is the band's hallmark. Known for raucous, wild-eyed performances, they have also been known to show a softer, acoustic side when the mood strikes. The band plays nightclubs, bars, burlesque shows, festivals, fundraisers, parades, parties, and barn dances with energy, commitment and a healthy dose of humor. You'll listen, you'll laugh, you'll dance 'till you drop.

Dancing People Company Dancing People Company is the Rogue Valley's premier modern dance group, known for its energized and virtuosic dance that illuminates the commonality of human experience. The Company's professional dancers will be joined in one piece by students from the Ashland-based dance school.

Le Cirque Centre of Ashland Directed by Lorenzo SantaBarbara, the Rogue Valley's premiere circus arts school will showcase its earthy and talented children's circus company.

Pulsation & Bang Afro-Cuban and West African drumming will be performed by Pulsation and BANG under the direction of Sue Lundquist. These two dynamic groups of teenagers can play an alluring mambo to a swaying conga. Both groups began as an elective drumming class at John Muir School, with most of the members studying Afro-Cuban drumming since age nine. With ease and passion, these young musicians will play a wide range of drums; congas, surdos, djembes and dunduns and various rhythms from Africa, Brazil, Cuba, and Haiti.

EcoDragons Children from 1st through 4th grade at Helman Elementary School will come together to sing and perform "Can't Help Recycling It All" and "Let's Go Organic." Henry the Helman Dragon will dance to the music while the children pour their hearts into these classic recycled Elvis songs.

D.J. Jahfirm Weaving hope and empowerment into funky beats, D.J. Jahfirm will spin positive, eco-centered music in honor of Mother Earth between sets (and before the event for exhibitors as they set-up).

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