What's Happening at the Fair?

Come one and all and join us as we celebrate our Second Annual Christmas Bazaar! Happening this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. within the heated Youth Building, bring your family along and enjoy an afternoon of fun.

Our volunteers have organized tons of fun activities including Bingo, carnival games and a cribbage tournament. Local vendors will be selling their wares, providing beautifully crafted gifts, perfect for the holiday celebrations.

You can flex your taste buds and sample the delicious baked goods, or sink your teeth into a mouth watering hot dog. Fun for all ages; don’t miss this annual fun-filled family event.

Also this Saturday is the annual spaghetti feed happening at the Skamokawa Grange from 6 p.m. This is a wonderful event sponsored by the Skamokawa Fire District and Grange Hall. Families are welcome to attend and are invited to enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner for free. Donations are welcome but not required.

2010 is just around the corner and we need a new fair theme. So put on your thinking caps and start brainstorming as the fair board and I need your help. This year’s contest is sponsored by the Wahkiakum Fair Friends who have donated $25 for first prize. Entries can be emailed (wahkiakumfair@centurytel.net) mailed (PO Box 1, Skamokawa, WA, 98647), or left via phone (360 795 0419). Entries will be accepted until January 13 with the winner decided at the January fairboard meeting.

This year has been an amazing year for the fair, we’ve faced many challenges but no matter what’s come our way, the community has united to show its support. As most of you know, the fair is dependent upon its volunteers so I would like to thank everyone who has contributed this year. Your hard work, determination and unwavering support are what make Wahkiakum such an amazing place to live.

I also want to thank this year’s sponsors. Throughout the year these local businesses have lent their support, helping ensure the continuation of our historic fair. This includes: Cathlamet Chevron, Cathlamet Pharmacy, Cathlamet Video, The Wahkiakum County Eagle, Foster Farms, Georgia Pacific Foundation, Grays River Grange, Hancock Forest Management, Larry's Auto Parts, Lower Columbia Realty, Made in Wahkiakum, McClain Auctions, Riverview Restaurant, Sam Longtain Construction, Secret Garden, Sharon's Pizza, Simply Massage, Skamokawa Grange, Stockhouse Farm, Wahkiakum Community Foundation, Wahkiakum Community Network, and Wright Pro Hardware.

Please be aware that following yesterday’s fair board meeting, the revolving account for the fair premium checks is now closed. If you lost your check or have any questions please contact the fair office immediately. To those who donated their checks back to the fair, thank you again for your continued support.

Calling all teenagers 14 and older who live in the Wahkiakum or Naselle area! Do you want to go to college but need a little help getting there? Why not join the 2010 fair royalty program? The King and/or Queen receive a $500 scholarship. It’s a great way to meet new people and gain experience for your resume.

Would you like to become involved with the planning of our 102nd fair next summer? The fair board is looking for new volunteers and potential members to join one of the new fair committees. Whether it’s entertainment, the princess program or the fair book, this is your chance to help make a difference and let your voice be heard.

Please be aware that the Wahkiakum County Fair board meets every month on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor meeting room of the courthouse. The next fair board meeting will take place on January 13. Please note that the public is always welcome to attend.

In an effort to cut costs and stay within our budget the fair office will now be open by appointment only. If you need to gain access to the fairgrounds please contact the fair office 360-795-3480 or leave a message on my cell phone 360-355-7743.