February 18, 2021 3:30 a.m. 

The Umpqua Valley Homebuilders Association will hold the 2021 Home and Garden Show March 5th through the 7th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Executive Officer Dana Lepre said trade shows were recently included in the same category as retail outlets in the state guidelines. She said a safety plan has been submitted to the Douglas Public Health Network and the organization is working with the fairgrounds staff to assure that all safety recommendations are met.

Vendors will be distanced ten feet from each other. Many displays will be outside while others will be in Douglas Hall or the Exhibit Building, with the show functioning at half capacity. Traffic will enter in one door and exit outside the other with masks required.

Show hours are Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Booth space can be reserved by calling 673-3711. Go to: https://www.umpquavalleyhba.org/ for more information about the Umpqua Valley Home Builders Association.

Dana Lepre was on Inside Douglas County Wednesday on News Radio 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN podcast at www.541radio.com.