Two days of living history, family fun, great food, and small-town charm await you at this year’s Fort Umpqua Days celebration! Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
August 30th & 31st, 9 AM – 4 PM | Saturday & Sunday at the Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC), 15850 Highway 38 W Elkton.
Visit ECEC’s life-sized replica of historic Fort Umpqua and experience what life was like on the Umpqua in the early 1800's! Meet costumed re-enactors and dive into the past through:
• Voyageur Expedition Obstacle Course
• Live Animal Exhibits
• History-themed Crafts
• Hands-on Demonstrations
• Perfect for kids, families, and curious minds of all ages!
FOOD, DRINKS, & COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Start your day right:
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast | 7–11 AM (each morning). Fluffy pancakes, friendly faces - what more could you want? Also, part of their proceeds go to funding scholarships for local high school graduates!
BBQ Lunch Fundraiser | 11 AM – 2 PM. The Elkton Baptist Church crew is manning the grill, and every delicious bite helps raise funds for ECEC. Enjoy burgers & hot dogs hot off the grill! Eat well, do good—it’s that simple!
Outpost Café | 9 AM – 4 PM. All-day treats-- try a smoothie, coffee, or our famous butterfly cookie, served up by ECEC student employees!
The Wine Garden | Saturday at 11 AM – 4 PM. Don't miss a chance to enjoy a glass or two from Elkton’s local wineries.
Fort Umpqua Days Parade | Saturday at 10 AM: Watch as floats, fire trucks, and community groups march down River Road to ECEC.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND!
Saturday
10:30 AM – Sunny Sky Boys (Live Music)
1 PM – Pie Auction: Bid on homemade pies to support ECEC programs
5 PM – Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant "Mischief in the Fifties"!
Sunday
11 AM – Live Music by Mark Malefyt
1:30 PM – 2nd Annual Mullet Contest
Win $100 for the best mullet in one of 3 age groups (for those who can't quite commit - show off your best mullet wig)!
5 PM – Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant "Mischief in the Fifties" returns for its final show!
SHOP, STROLL & EXPLORE
10 AM – 4 PM: Shop artisan vendor booths
Stroll through ECEC’s stunning gardens
Visit the art exhibit in the Library
Explore the Butterfly Pavilion and join our "Adopt-a-Butterfly" club!
Don’t forget to stop by the ECEC Gift Shop for unique keepsakes!
Take a tour through our Market Garden, (it is Certified Naturally Grown), and if you are inspired, pick up some native plants from our Native Plant Nursery.
Mark Your Calendar & Bring the Whole Family!
Whether you're here for the music, the history, the food, or just to enjoy a weekend of good company in a beautiful setting - Fort Umpqua Days has something for everyone.
Visit elktonbutterflies.com/fort-umpqua to learn more.
