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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Year of Plenty

August 10 is the Deadline for Spokane County Fair Entry Forms

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For the last five years we have entered items in the Spokane County Fair. Mostly vegetables, last year we entered our chickens, this year I'll try some photographs. The deadline for getting in your entry forms is tomorrow, August 10.

Entry forms must be postmarked or received on or before August 10.  Staff will be available in Bay 4 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 10 to assist exhibitors with completing their entry forms.  Please access the facility from the South Gate off of Havana Street for this special event.

Adult Photography must also submit their photos August 5 to 10. All remaining categories have their arrival date listed at the beginning of their department information.

Livestock Exhibitors: Entry fees must accompany the entry form in order to be accepted.

It's a wonderful experience for the kids. Maybe this year we'll get that 100 lb pumpkin we've been trying for. If you're not in Spokane look up your local county fair and get involved.



Year of Plenty

The Year of Plenty blog was created by Craig Goodwin in the winter of 2008 to chronicle the experiences of his family as they sought to consume everything local, used, homegrown or homemade. That journey was a wonderful introduction to people and movements in the Spokane area who are seeking the welfare of the community through local foods, farmers markets, community gardens, sustainable transportation, and more fulfilling and just patterns of consumption. In 2009 and beyond the blog will continue to report on these relationships and practices, all through the eyes of a family with young children. Craig manages the Millwood Farmers' Market, is a Master Food Preserver and Pastor at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Craig can be reached at goody2230@gmail.com