February 27, 2026 3:05 a.m.

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

The Umpqua Valley Arts Association is already preparing for its Summer Arts Festival, which is coming up on June 26th-28th.  The festival is the largest of its kind in central/southern Oregon, drawing thousands of visitors to Fir Grove Park in Roseburg.

Each year, UVAA welcomes over 100 art vendors and over a dozen food vendors, along with many talented performers from across the region. Friday night at midnight is the early bird application deadline to be eligible for special discounts.

UVAA is seeking artists in well over a dozen categories. All applicants are juried on a rolling basis until the final application deadline of May 1st. Vendor information and details on how to apply are posted at: https://uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/vendor-information/