Colorful floats, marching groups, classic vehicles and community spirit will once again line the streets of Rogue River as the annual Rooster Crow Parade returns during the 73rd National Rooster Crow Weekend. For many residents, the parade remains one of the most anticipated parts of the celebration, drawing families, visitors[Read More…]
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Rogue River Rooster Crow’s Human Crowing Contest
Long before social media contests and viral videos, residents of Rogue River were gathering to do something few communities would proudly claim as tradition — competing to see who could crow like a rooster the best. The Human Crowing Contest, one of the most recognizable features tied to Rogue River’s[Read More…]
Rogue River Kiwanis Continues Supporting Local Youth And Community
For years, the Rogue River Kiwanis Club has worked behind the scenes supporting youth programs, recognizing student achievement and helping strengthen community connections throughout Rogue River. Part of the worldwide Kiwanis organization, the local club focuses heavily on projects benefiting children and families. Members volunteer time, organize fundraisers and support[Read More…]
Classic Cars And Community Spirit Return
Polished chrome, vintage engines and rows of classic vehicles will once again become part of the annual National Rooster Crow Weekend as the Rooster Crow Car Show returns to Rogue River this June. The longtime event has become a favorite attraction during festival weekend, drawing car enthusiasts, collectors and spectators[Read More…]
The Rooster Crow Tradition In Rogue River
Rogue River’s signature summer celebration is preparing to return as the community gets ready for the 73rd Annual National Rooster Crow Weekend, scheduled for June 26–28, 2026. For generations, Rooster Crow has brought together local families, visitors and former residents for a weekend filled with tradition, entertainment and hometown pride.[Read More…]
Rooster Crow Grand Marshals: Woodville Museum Board
After nearly 80 years of the National Rooster Crowing Championship, hosted by the Rogue River Kiwanis in its summer brightness, memories are made, and the keeper of memories in a town is its museum, its museum curated and maintained by locals, members of families who built the area, who went[Read More…]
The Crow That Started It All: Rogue River’s First Rooster Crow Contest
What began as a simple publicity stunt in 1953 has grown into one of Southern Oregon’s most beloved traditions. More than seven decades ago, community leaders in Rogue River were searching for a way to put their small town on the map. Inspiration came from an unusual source — a[Read More…]