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Convention Planning

Oregon Convention Planning

We here in Rogue River Country understand how much effort you and your staff put into planning a every meeting, event or convention. We understand, because we make that very same effort for every group that chooses Rogue Country as its convention and event destination. Let us help you with your Convention Planning and Event Planning.

Convention Event Planning

Rogue Country has many Oregon Convention planning options as well as a fun and exhilarating list of activities, Oregon Convention and Event attendees can participate in. We at Rogue Country find that Oregon Conventions and Events with planned activities have greater attendance. We think you will find this true also.

Oregon Convention planning locations are varied, we will list them here:

Medford Oregon Conventions

Located on Interstate 5 just 30 miles north of the California boarder. Numerous Convention and Event Facilities for up to 700 people. Larger Conventions and Events can be arraigned. We will tailor a proposal for your needs. Convention lodging rates will come in below other areas with the benefits of less traffic, more activities for Convention and Event attendees and a local airport with direct flights to Portland, San Francisco, New York City. Medford convention and event planning Area activities to enjoy here while attending your Event or Convention include Rogue River Salmon & Steelhead Fishing, Fly Fishing, Whitewater Rafting, Snow Sports, Crater Lake National Park (80 miles), Great Golf, Bowling, shopping and Winery Tours with nearby Ashland & Shakespeare Theater.

Medford Oregon Population 2000: 63,154

 



Grants Pass Oregon Conventions

Gants Pass Located on Interstate 5 about 55 miles north of the California boarder. A great location for Conventions and Events to 300 attendees.
Great parks (Indian Mary is a favorite) and the Rogue River runs through town. Attendees will have trilling Whitewater rafting opportunities and Whitewater Jetboat Trips with Hellgate Excursions. Salmon and Steelhead fishing is supplied by the Rogue River with its huge runs of fish. Medford Airport services Grants Pass also only 25 miles away.

Grants Pass Oregon Population: 22,000


Ashland Oregon Conventions

Ashland  Shakespeare Theater Ashland Located on Interstate 5 about 20 miles north of the California boarder, home to Oregon's best live Theatre performances and Lithia Park. Ashland Shakespeare Theater is world renowned. Mt. Ashland Ski Park is a big draw for the snow sports enthusiast. Wineries, Golf and great dining some with entertainment. Ashland is home to Southern Oregon State College, Ashland is truly the quaint college town with culture. Convention and Event Facilities for up to 250 people. Just 12 miles to Medford.

Ashland Oregon Population:
19,490


Brookings OregonBrookings Conventions

Located 7 miles north of the California boarder on Highway 101 were the Chetco River meets the Pacific Ocean. Brookings Convention and Event facilities will handle 250 people. A small coastal retirement town just 45 minutes from the Crescent City airport. Convention attendees will enjoy the uncrowded beaches, summer time swimming in the Chetco River, Ocean Charter fishing for Salmon and Bottom Fish. October thru March Salmon and Steelhead abound in the famous Chetco is a fisherman's paradise as is the Rogue 30 miles north at Gold Beach. Salmon Run Golf Course (18 hole) is one of the best courses on the Coast is located here.

Brookings Oregon Population: 5500


Gold Beach Oregon Conventions

Located 37 miles north of the California boarder on Highway 101. Just 1 hour to Crescent City, Ca. airport and 1.5 hours to Coos Bay / North Bend Airport. Gold Beach is the County seat and boasts the County Fairgrounds as well as a number of private facilities for your Convention and Event meetings. Serving of meals is available from some of the finest caterers in Oregon. Gold Beach is where the famous Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean. The Rogue Rivers Salmon and Steelhead runs are legend, Spring Chinook Salmon, Fall King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Summer and Winter Steelhead all these runs are the largest recorded runs in the state. Gold Beach has many professional full time Guides for your fishing excursions Fly Fishing or Conventional trips. Rich Ocean bottom fishing opportunities are found off the Rogue River Reef. Beaches and Tide Pools with secluded Coast Old Growth Timbered hiking trails. Upriver Whitewater Tour Boat Rides are provided May to October by Jerry's Rogue Jets. Local 9 hole Golf Course and 4 top ranked 18 hole Golf Courses within a 1 hour drive.

Gold Beach


Bandon

Bandon Oregon Conventions

Located 54 miles north of Gold Beach on Highway 101 at the mouth of the Coquille River where the Coquille meets the Pacific Ocean. Bandon Convention and Event facilities will handle up to 200 people. Convention attendees will experience great Ocean Charter fishing for Bottom Fish, Salmon, Halibut and Tuna. Bandon is the best place to crab for Dungeness Crab on the coast. Crab from the port docks with shops renting equipment and bait and even cleaning and cooking your catch afterward. Bandon boasts of two of the nations top three Golf Courses in Pacific Dunes ranked #2 by Golf Digest and Bandon Dunes #3 by Golf Digest. A third course is to open in June of 2005, Pacific Trails and it is forecast to rank in the top 10 also. Salmon fishing in the Coquille River is very good Late August to mid October.

Bandon Oregon Population: 2,875
 


Coos Bay / North Bend Conventions


Located 27 miles north of Bandon on Highway 101. Coos Bay / North Bend offer Convention and Event facilities for about 400 Convention attendees.
Coos Bay / North Bend
Clamming , Oysters, Crabbing, Ocean Charters, scenic beaches and parks are hallmarks of Oregon's second largest sea port. Known as the Bay Area, Coos Bay - North Bend has the best regional shopping and gift shops. One of the tourism hot spots in the Bay area is the Old Mill Casino & Hotel located on beautiful Coos Bay in North Bend, Oregon. The Bay Area is also the gateway to the Dunes National Recreation Area which include some of Southern Oregon's finest Large Mouth Bass fisheries in local lakes such as 10 Mile Lake at Lakeside, Or. just North of North Bend. It is hard to imagine better clamming anywhere in on the coast than is found a Charleston Harbor here in the Bay Area, local shops will rent gear and point you in the right direction for a seafood gathering excursion.

Population 15,615


Roseburg Oregon Conventions


Located on Interstate 5 about 100 miles from the California line and 70 mile south of Eugene, Oregon. Convention facilities in Roseburg will accommodate 300 Oregon Convention and Event attendees. Good choices for convention dinning and lodging.Roseburg Oregon  Fly-fisherman on the North Umpqua

Highway 138 runs East from Roseburg following the tremendously beautiful North Umpqua River. The North Umpqua is a Mecca for Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing. Highway 138 leads to the North entrance to Crater Lake National Park, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The North Umpqua is also noted for its Whitewater Rafting opportunities. Small Mouth Bass and Shad fishing are to be found in abundance in the Main-Stem Umpqua west of Roseburg.

Umpqua National Forest in can boast of the largest Old Growth Douglas Fir Forest in the World.

Roseburg Oregon Population: 20,017
 


From your first contact with Rogue River Country Oregon Convention Planning staff, we begin to put together a detailed list of your conventions needs and desires. With that information, we will assemble a tailor-made proposal, complete with rates and availability for facilities and locations that can accommodate your convention.

 Our strong, professional attention to detail, our knowledge of Rogue River Country and those businesses that can provide you with needed resources, and our personal commitment to you combine to form the basic structure upon which your Oregon Convention, event or meeting will be built.

We take the success of your Oregon Convention personally. And the results show!

To receive a detailed response to your meeting needs, please contact Rogue River Country staff by e-mail at: Oregon Convention Planning
with this information:

Preferred Dates for your Convention
How many Convention Days
Number of Convention attendees
Convention Facilities Requested
Convention Lodging Needed  yes / no 
How many nights 
Number of rooms
Meals needed
Coffee Bar  yes or no  Pastries Yes / No
Budgeted Amount?


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