JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – This Saturday, downtown Jacksonville will come alive with a full day of live music, historical re-enactments, free trolley rides, artisan vendors, and much more!
Attendees can enjoy photo-ops with groups like the Belles & Beaus, tours of the historic Beekman Bank and cemetery, a fire department open house, and a local scavenger hunt.
Santa Claus is even planning to make an appearance to celebrate Christmas in July.
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Don Litchfield told NBC5 News the festival is inspired by Jacksonville’s “Gold Rush Jubilee” held back in 1932.
“They had donkey races, they had gold panning competitions, they had a contest for the best 1850s costumes, they did a parade… It was just, you know, a celebration of Jacksonville’s gold mine heritage,” he said.
The Jacksonville Jubilee starts Saturday at 11 am.
WHAT: The Jacksonville Jubilee
WHERE: Downtown Jacksonville
WHEN: Saturday, July 11th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
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