Jacob Hammond joins county fair royalty

Jacob Hammond has been involved with the Wahkiakum County Fair in one way or another for over a decade. This year, he decided that he wanted to express his appreciation by vying for a fair crown, which would allow him to formally fundraise for the event.

"I wanted to run because I like helping the fair," Hammond said. "I realized that the fair princesses can benefit the fair a lot by raising money and I wanted to do that. Where are the guys? When they decided I could run for Fair King, I decided that could be my project."

Hammond will be at the Elochoman Slough Marina for the Wooden Boat Show this weekend to sell fair passes, baked goods, and tickets for a couple raffles.

"I've been involved with the fair for 12 years now," Hammond said. "I do the market, I've shown multiple animals, and ridden horses in competition. I've had a lot of fun there. It's a great experience. It teaches kids how to make the world better."

Lore Twiet, his grandmother, counts him as a member of her 4-H club.

The 17 year-old son of Emma Hammond and Greg Smith will be a junior at Wahkiakum High School in the fall. He is on the wrestling team, plays percussion in band, and is involved in a leadership club and Future Farmers of America.