August 9, 2023 4:00 a.m.

The Douglas County Fair runs through Saturday.

4-H and FFA activities take place all week long.

The Coastal Farm and Ranch Challenge of Champions bull riding event will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Cascade Community Credit Union grandstands.

The Brewers Grade Band will play on The News Review Garden Park Stage at 8:30 p.m. Music will be on that stage throughout much of the day as well.

Wednesday is Senior Day. People age sixty-five and over get in for free until 3:00 p.m.-presented by Umpqua Dairy. Everyone is admitted until 3:00 p.m. -sponsored by Clint Newell Auto Group.  Kids age twelve and under are admitted for free all day, every day -sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Teens get in for $2 every day when they bring a canned food item.

Buses to the fair run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. They are available at Roseburg High School or at the First Student lot in Green. Buses are free. Parking at the fair is $10 per vehicle.

The main gate at the fair opens daily at 7:00 a.m. Commercial buildings open at 11:00 a.m. Carnival attractions open at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Go to www.douglasfairgrounds.com for more information about this year’s Douglas County Fair.