Dare to Pear Chopped Challenge

Will be held during the Taste of Harry and David, Labor Day weekend, Sept 1st and 2nd.  11AM to 6PM.

Please come and see 8 chefs from various restaurants from the Rogue Valley come together for our own Chopped Challenge.

We are proud to be part of Harry and David for a wonderful two days of wine, beer . . . → Read More: Dare to Pear Chopped Challenge

A great big Thank You to Hillcrest Orchard

I want to give a great big thank you to Hillcrest Orchard for donating all 20 smudges pots for the stroll.  This adds a truly unique element to the stroll.

The smudge pots have been placed at each of the participating restaurants.  Each restaurant has the opportunity to decorate them if they wish.  . . . → Read More: A great big Thank You to Hillcrest Orchard

The Pear a Fare once again welcomes tent sponsor Southern Oregon Subaru

Many thanks to Southern Oregon Subaru for once again supporting the Pear a Fare and we look forward to another exciting year at the tent.

Southern Oregon Subaru will be promoting it’s “Drive Safe” program.

Welcome

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Festival Sponsor – Rogue Federal Credit Union

Living Local – Rogue Federal Credit Union has stepped up to lend it’s support to the Pear Blossom Festival.

This is Living Local at it’s best.

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Ice Carving to add a “cool” element to the Street Fair

Chef Dale Fowler will be doing a Multi-block Ice sculpture expedition. There will be about 1800 lb. of Ice total. The Ice was sponsored by The Rogue Regency Inn . . . → Read More: Ice Carving to add a “cool” element to the Street Fair

Congratulations to the 58th Pear Blossom Festival

Living Local, Rogue Federal Credit Union, has “peared” up with the 58th annual Pear Blossom Festival to bring the 2011 theme to the public.  This years theme “Pear”ents, Kids, Family Fun will hit the streets beginning Friday as the Ice Carving begins at 3PM, the 1st annual Smudge Pot Stroll begins at . . . → Read More: Congratulations to the 58th Pear Blossom Festival

Southern Oregon Subaru Promotes Safe Driving

Subaru is one of the only manufacturer with all its vehicles named a top safety pick by the insurance institute for highway safety.

Southern Oregon Subaru is a proud sponsor of the Pear A Fare and will be located in front the tent to remind everyone about safe driving.

Thank you Southern Oregon Subaru for your generous donation . . . → Read More: Southern Oregon Subaru Promotes Safe Driving

Thank You for the Great Advertising!

The events of the Pear A Fare are only possible with the tremendous volunteers and sponsor support.    This year, several local media outlets have donated free advertising to help get the word out about the Pear A Fare events.

We sincerely thank all our advertising sponsors for supporting the Pear . . . → Read More: Thank You for the Great Advertising!

Thanks to the Medford VCB for supporting the tent!!!!!

The Medford Visitors & Convention Bureau supports the Pear-A-Fare and Dare to Pear Challenge as they are completely in line with our mission. These events strengthen the economy of Medford by bringing the leisure traveler here to discover and enjoy the bounties of . . . → Read More: Thanks to the Medford VCB for supporting the tent!!!!!

Pear Donation will feed the hungry

1 in 8 American families faces hunger on a daily basis.

DonateFruit.com has generously agreed to provide pears to all the restuarants participating in the Dare to Pear Challenge and in the Smudge Pot Stroll.  They will match the amount of pears the restaurants use for these events, with a donation of pears to food banks.  It’s an absolutely doubly . . . → Read More: Pear Donation will feed the hungry