Festival returns today through Sunday at Amboy Territorial Park
It started in 1960 as a way to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Amboy Post Office.
That’s right, the post office in Amboy (established in 1886) predates Washington becoming a state in 1889.
Community members gathered in 1960 and had such a great time, they decided to turn it into an annual tradition.
The only thing that could pause it was the pandemic.
After a two-year hiatus, the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration is making its triumphant return, beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.
The festival officially opens at 3 p.m. Friday at Amboy Territorial Park. There will be bingo, a silent auction, and a beer garden. Plus, the coronation of the queen.
On Saturday, the parade will begin at 10 a.m., with the park opening at 11 a.m. for a full day and night’s worth of entertainment.
The big event on Saturday: The Log Show. Contestants compete in such events as the ax throw, log rolling, high climbing, and, of course, sawing.
“In the heart of Logging Country, the Amboy Territorial Days Log Show is the heart of the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration,” according to the event’s website.
On Sunday, lawnmower racing takes center stage.
Throughout both days, there will be music, food, and events for children, such as the painted rock scavenger hunt. Musical guests are scheduled throughout the weekend, as well.
Saturday’s parade begins at Amboy Middle School and will end at the park.
The grand marshal of this year’s parade is Clark County Fire District 10 for its history of service to the community. Fire District 10 had its first meeting on Dec. 28, 1960. According to information on the Territorial Days’ website, the district now covers more than 80 square miles with six stations and 57 firefighters and EMTs, most being volunteers. Fire District 10 responded to 902 calls for assistance in 2021.
Larry and Beth Goble are the citizens of the year for the event. They have lived in Amboy for more than 40 years, volunteering throughout the community. For more information on the event, go to: https://www.tdays.org/
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