January 17, 2023 3:30 a.m.

Tickets are available for the 2023 Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby’s banquet and auction on Friday February 3rd.

It is part of the series of events taking place the first week of February.

The evening runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It’s begins with a silent auction and social with the Umpqua Fisherman’s Association’s legendary barbecue oysters. Dinner is held at 6:00 p.m. with the silent auction closing at 6:45 p.m. The program and live auction will start at 7:00 p.m.

Auction items include a Willie boat, guided fishing trips, four-wheeler, guns, day trips and many other items to raise funds that all go towards projects benefitting the Umpqua Basin.

Tickets are $75 per person. Registration is available online at: https://ufed.ejoinme.org/2023FishDerby or by calling 672-0757.

Find out more about all the Derby’s events by go its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaDerby/