Join the fun and celebrate

historic Fort Umpqua

Labor Day Weekend 2025!

FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT THE FORT

Visit ECEC’s replica of historic Fort Umpqua  9 AM – 5 PM Saturday and Sunday and see historical re-enactors portray life in the mid-1800s. Press your own cider and try your hand at grinding corn. Kids can participate in a voyageur expedition, obstacle course, live animal exhibits, and history-themed crafts.

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT!

Start your morning with pancakes served by the local Lion’s Club from 7 – 11 AM (both days). Then head downtown Elkton at 10 AM on Saturday for the annual Fort Umpqua Days parade that travels along River Road to ECEC.

Eat and dance your way through the rest of the weekend!  The Elkton Baptist Church is grillin’ up burgers & dogs for lunch both days to raise funds for ECEC’s educational programs. Stop by the student-run Outpost Café anytime between 9 AM and 5 PM for a smoothie, coffee drink & the house special butterfly cookie. Elkton’s wineries will be pouring their best in the wine garden on Saturday from 11 AM – 5 PM. And you won’t want to miss the popular Pie Auction Saturday at 1 PM!

Enjoy live music Saturday

Our Second Annual Mullet Contest on Sunday at 1 PM! Rock your ‘do for a chance to win a $100 prize in one of three age categories; there will be a prize for the best mullet wig too!

The Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant happens Saturday AND Sunday from 5 PM -6 PM, featuring local actors and musicians, and lots of small-town charm.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & MORE!

Shop until you drop with local artisans 10 AM – 4 PM. Enjoy our extensive gardens as you stroll along the paths to Fort Umpqua where you will step back in time with trappers and traders ~ oh my! Cool off in the Library to admire the current art exhibit, and be sure to grab a raffle ticket for this year’s quilt at the gift shop 9 AM – 5 PM before and during the big event. The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday at the pageant.

Last but not least–don’t miss a chance to learn about our native butterflies in our butterfly pavilion and to Adopt-a-Butterfly before the Monarchs start their fall migration.

Fort Umpqua Days 2025

Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH

7-11    Lion’s Club Breakfast

9-5     Butterfly Tours, Fort Umpqua Encampment, Gift shop & Café Open

10-11  Parade on River Road

10-4   Artisans, Butterfly Adoptions, Historic Demos & Native American Cultural Presentations at the Fort

11-2    Burgers & Dogs from the Grill FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS AGES 1-18

11-1    Live Music

11-5    Wine & Beer Garden

1-2      Pie Auction

2:30  Chain Saw Carving Demo

5-6     Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant Performance

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST

7-11    Lions Club Breakfast

9-5     Butterfly Tours, Fort Umpqua Encampment & Tours, Gift shop & Café Open

10-4   Artisans, Butterfly Adoptions & Fort Activities

11        Chain Saw Carving Demo

11-2    Burgers & Dogs from the Grill  FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS AGES 1-18

1         Mullet Contest!

2:30  Chain Saw Carving Demo

5-6     Echoes of The Umpqua Pageant Performance

Many Thanks to our Past Event Sponsors!

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation

Big K Guest Ranch & Outfitters
Brandborg Winery
Elkton Baptist Church
Elkton RV Park
Generous Local Donor
Lexeme Winery
River’s Edge Winery

City of Elkton

Our Mullet Contest Sponsors:

Jody Smith Guide Service

Beckley Family

Trout Ranch

Madison M3 Ranch

Quinby Ranch

Bend of the River Ranch Air BnB

Lazy Rafter G Ranch

Ray Family Ranch