2025 is the 5 year anniversary of the Almeda and South Obenchain Fires that devastated much of Jackson County. This year, Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue will honor first responders and community resilience at the Butte Falls Firemen's BBQ on Saturday, August 9 from 11a to 3p.

As the Almeda Fire raged in Talent and Phoenix, the South Obenchain Fire raced towards the Town of Butte Falls and Shady Cove. Regional fire crews were focused on Almeda, so for the first four days, Butte Falls' loggers and truckers and timber fallers fought the Obenchain Fire. For four days these volunteers held the line with the tools of their trades: cats, dozers and low boys, chain saws and pick axes until the Utah Unified Fire Authority and regional crews could break away to assist. We thank all the first responders who braved the flames and coordinated recovery work during those unforgettable late summer weeks.

So celebrate with Butte Falls - a small, resilient community deep in the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest. Escape the heat and the downtown bustle on Saturday, August 9 at the 2025 annual Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue BBQ. Tender, juicy tri-tip, grilled chicken, Jeff’s Famous Beans, sides and much more will tantalize your taste buds at just $17 a plate. The Butte Falls volunteer fire crew will be grilling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the town square.

After a glorious groan of satisfaction, pick up a 2025 Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue commemorative t-shirt, enjoy games, a silent auction for a custom hunting knife and other items then dance to the tunes of Southern Oregon's hottest new band, The Torpedoes. At 2600’ elevation, Butte Falls has spectacular views of Mount McLoughlin and is cooled by forest breezes and fed by natural spring water.

For more information on the 2025 Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue BBQ, check out their Facebook page or contact Taylor Myers 541-821-7500 or bffrevents@gmail.com