January 18, 2024 3:20 a.m. 

Registration continues for the Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby dinner and auction.

It will be held on Friday, February 2nd in Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and draws around 700 people each year. A silent auction opens the evening while the Umpqua Fisherman’s Association has barbequed oysters available. Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. The silent auction closes at 6:45 p.m. with the program and live auction getting underway at 7:00 p.m.

The derby is dedicated to help protect, restore, and enhance critical habitat for the endangered fish species in the Umpqua Basin so that future generations can enjoy a healthy fishery.

Tickets for the banquet are $75 per person and includes dinner and two drink tickets. A table of 10 is available for $750. A VIP Table and personal bartender is $2,000 for a table of ten.

Registration is online at: https://ufed.ejoinme.org/2024FishDerby

For questions and more information, email: tina@douglastimber.org or call 672-0757.