Downtown Roseburg will come alive for its 151st birthday and fall celebration Saturday with outdoor pop-ups, art, music, food, drinks and family fun. The second annual Roseburg Blocktober Fest is taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Newly added this year, is the Umpqua Brew Fest and Hesh Moto Show. Southeast Main Street, Southeast Jackson Street and the intersection of Southeast Kane Street and Southeast Oak Avenue will be closed from the south side of Southeast Douglas Avenue to the north side of Southeast Lane Avenue. Vendors, activities and entertainment will be set up along these roads.
There will be a family activity zone and art displays, including a live Experience Roseburg mural painting by artist Oliver Casillas, and many more activities. People interested in volunteering at the event can register at roseburgblocktoberfest.com. More information: roseburgblocktoberfest.com or facebook.com/roseburgblocktoberfest.