18th Annual Blooms & Butterfly Festival and 5K Butterfly Run

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefactor: Elkton Community Education Center

It’s that time of year again! Mark your calendars for the annual Blooms & Butterflies Festival at ECEC, taking place on Saturday, June 21st.

This one-day celebration is a vibrant tribute to the colors of spring and the return of butterflies to the picturesque town of Elkton. Oregon. The festival offers something for everyone, including the annual 5K Butterfly Run and ¼ mile Dragonfly Run, guided Butterfly Pavilion Tours, Fort Umpqua Tours, live music and a variety of activities for all ages.

Support local artisans and vendors showcasing handmade eco-friendly, and wellness-focused products, along with home and garden treasures. Enjoy delicious food, coffee and baked goods throughout the day at ECEC’s cafe. Don’t miss the chance to shop for native plants, butterfly-friendly perennials,  and garden starts to bring a piece of the festival home with you.

Hours:

• Run Event Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Vendor Booth Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Outpost Cafe Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• ECEC Site Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Highlights:

• Butterfly 5K Run (with Yoga Cool-Down) & Dragon ¼ mi Run
• Butterfly Origami Crafts & Live Music
• Eco-Workshops & Family Activities
• Native Plant Nursery & Veggie Starts

Registration:

Participants can choose to run anytime between 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
$30 — Adult Butterfly 5K Run

• Includes 18th Annual Butterfly Run tank top.
• Choose your size (S-XXL) at checkout.

FREE — Kids Dragonfly ¼ mile Run

• Tank tops are not available for this run.

Full Schedule:

• Coming soon!

Don’t forget to enjoy ECEC’s Native Plant Nursery, Gift Shop and “Rivers” Art Show while you’re on site!

Proceeds from the event support ECEC’s many educational programs, including our Butterfly Pavilion and Youth Employment Program.

You will need to read and sign the waiver listed in the Terms and Conditions section under the running information. 

All Ages. Tickets Non-Refundable.