Elgin Riverfest draws in over 100 cars and seven lucky duck race winners

By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

ELGIN – (Release from the Elgin Lions Club) “We broke our record on number of entries with over 100 vehicles registered for Riverfest,” commented chair Steve Oliver. Sunshine streamed down on the numerous entries in motorcycles and antique tractors as well. The Lions sold out early for tickets on the Duck Race with the seven winners: 1^st Tim Booleu, 2^nd Kait Bonnie, 3^rd Colleen McDonald, 4^th Bob Reiter, 5^th Doreen Baker, 6^th Kennedy Neicher, and 7^th Cindy Knate.

The Duck Train kept moving “down the tracks” with engineers Jim Baker and Jim Way. Other busy spots included a BINGO booth, cake walk, pine cone throw, corn hole toss and an information booth on local Lion history and events. Under the chair of Kate Botger, flyers were placed around the businesses where visitors could find treasures at local yard sales.

Vendors lined the outside of the field as well as inside the fence. Special music was shared from 9:00-1:00 by the Old Time Fiddlers.

Photo #1 1934 Ford pickup owned by James Dempsy

Photo #2 1930 Ford Tuder owned by Allen Anderson of Ione

Photo #3 2021 Chevy Corvett owned by Dan Redick

Photo #4 Kathy Rysdam and Tiffany Lambert man booth on upcoming Sasquatch Day

Photo #5 Old Time Fiddlers play for visitors

Photo # 6 Cycles line field for judges

Photo #7 Lion Jim Baker gives rides on Duck Train