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]
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]
In 1967, Leonard Nimoy was invited to act as grand marshal and provided the parade with the only known appearance of Nimoy as Spock of Star Trek fame in public.[9]
There was no festival in 2020 on grounds of COVID-19 pandemic.
References edit
- ^ Aldous, Vickie. "Medford's Pear Blossom Festival offers something for everyone". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Around the O: UO goes to Pear Blossom Festival and Parade in Medford". University of Oregon. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Kevin Keating (2011). Medford. Arcadia Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 978-0-7385-7445-5.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Judy Jewell; W. C. McRae (15 July 2014). Moon Spotlight Ashland & Southern Oregon. Avalon Travel Publishing. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-61238-847-2.
- ^ Aldous, Vickie. "2015 Pear Blossom Festival kicks off in Medford". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "Myra Rademacher of Eagle Point High School named Pear Blossom Queen". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Asnicar, Tammy. "At the starting line of health". Mail-Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Turnquist, Kristi (February 11, 2011). "Leonard Nimoy and his only public appearance as Spock -- in Medford". Oregon Live. Retrieved 1 September 2016.