Photos: 2023 Territorial Days

Area residents and visitors turned out in great numbers for this year’s Territorial Days Parade held Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Area residents and visitors turned out in great numbers for this year’s Territorial Days Parade held Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz

Area residents and visitors flock to Amboy Territorial Park for three days of ‘Logs and Lawnmowers’

The 2023 Amboy Territorial Days Celebration was held this weekend, July 7-9, at Amboy Territorial Park. The theme of this year’s event was “Logs and Lawnmowers.’’

This year’s event included the annual parade, vendors and artisans, Car Show, Kids Zone, Lawn Mower Races, Log Show and the naming of the Territorial Days Court.

​Amboy Territorial Park was established over 50 years ago to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first Amboy Post Office (established in 1886). Amboy, Washington was and still is an unincorporated town in Southwest Washington.

The park is home to the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration which is held every year over the second weekend in July. This event is hosted by the Amboy Territorial Days Association, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that owns and manages Amboy Territorial Park.

Photos of this year’s event are courtesy of Mike Schultz, Schultz Photography.

2023 Territorial Days Log Show Results 

Men’s All Around Logger: Ben Clark

Women’s All Around Logger: Jesica Frick 

Stock Saw Chain Race: 1st Place – Jeff Fetter; 2nd Place – Dan Clarke; 3rd Place – Denton Clarke.

Modified Saw: 1st Place – Kyle McKee; 2nd Place – Aaron Brown; 3rd Place – Forest Jackson.

Double Buck: 1st Place – Dan Clark & Mike Troung; 2nd Place – Darryl Durnford & Scott Frick; 3rd Place – Ben Clark & John Clark.

Jack & Jill: 1st Place – Melani Keel & Andy Rolston;  2nd Place – Jeff Fetter & Carrie Campbell 3rd Place – Jesica Frick & Darryl Durnford.

Jill & Jill: 1st Place – Jesica Frick & Beverly Frick; 2nd Place – Allie Clark & Kelsee Pattee; 3rd Place – Melani Keel & Carrie Campbell.

Men’s Choker Set: 1st Place – Travis Hafner; 2nd Place – Ben Clark; 3rd Place – Kenny Loye.

Women’s Choker Set: 1st Place – Allie Clark; 2nd Place – Beverly Frick; 3rd Place – Jesica Frick.

Obstacle Pole Choker Set Over Water: 1st Place – Ben Clark; 2nd Place – Dustin Clarke; 3rd Place – Denton Clarke.

Obstacle Pole Cut Over Water: 1st Place – Ben Clark; 2nd Place – Kyle Patterson; 3rd Place – Gordon Grimes.

Log Rolling: 1st Place – Greg Brown; 2nd Place – Jeff Fetter; 3rd Place – Ben Clark.

Men’s Ax Throw: 1st Place – Kyle McKee; 2nd Place – Dan Clark;  3rd Place – Jeff Fetter.

Women’s Ax Throw: 1st Place – Jesica Frick; 2nd Place – Melani Keel;.3rd Place – Allie Clark.

High Climb: 1st Place – Travis Hafner; 2nd Place – Kyle Patterson; 3rd Place – Ben Clark.

2023 Lawn Mower Race winners

Trophy Dash Winners

Powder Puff Beer – 30 Kristi Kellogg

8 Horse – 60 Chad Kuschel

Open Horse – 77 Mike Kuschel

A Main Winners

Powder Puff

1st Place Beer – 30 Kristi Kellogg

2nd Place – 00 Courtney Nicholson

3rd Place .– 02 Lindsey De la Grange

8 Horse

1st Place – 60 Chad Kuschel

2nd Place – 77 Mike Kuschel

3rd Place – 00 Courtney Nicholson

Open Horse

1st Place – 77 Mike Kuschel

2nd Place – Chad Kuschel

3rd Place – 73 Roland Barker

Best Rollover – 420 Skyler Riggs

Prettiest Mower – 32 Wyatt Peterson

Ugliest Mower – 420 Skyler Riggs

1st Time Racer Award – Roland Barker

The annual Territorial Days Parade brought participants of all ages. Photo by Mike Schultz
The annual Territorial Days Parade brought participants of all ages. Photo by Mike Schultz
“Logs and Lawnmowers was the theme of the 2023 Territorial Days Celebration. Photo by Mike Schultz
“Logs and Lawnmowers was the theme of the 2023 Territorial Days Celebration. Photo by Mike Schultz
Children loved the confetti and candy offered in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Children loved the confetti and candy offered in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Saturday’s parade included plenty of antique vehicles. Photo by Mike Schultz
Saturday’s parade included plenty of antique vehicles. Photo by Mike Schultz
The Amboy American Legion Family Tum Tum Post 168 was an entry in this year’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
The Amboy American Legion Family Tum Tum Post 168 was an entry in this year’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Arnie Kuchta showed off his antique fire truck in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Arnie Kuchta showed off his antique fire truck in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
The Clark County Fair Court enjoyed greeting the attendees at this year’s Territorial Days Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
The Clark County Fair Court enjoyed greeting the attendees at this year’s Territorial Days Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Every parade needs a Color Guard. Photo by Mike Schultz
Every parade needs a Color Guard. Photo by Mike Schultz
Josh Ostrand was one of those who rode a tractor in this year’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Josh Ostrand was one of those who rode a tractor in this year’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz
Mike Harelson prefers bare feet when he does wheelies on his motorcycle. Photo by Mike Schultz
Mike Harelson prefers bare feet when he does wheelies on his motorcycle. Photo by Mike Schultz
The Patriot Guard Riders are always welcome in Clark County. Photo by Mike Schultz
The Patriot Guard Riders are always welcome in Clark County. Photo by Mike Schultz
Chad Kuschel hits the gas to try to catch Roland Barker during the Lawn Mower Races Sunday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Chad Kuschel hits the gas to try to catch Roland Barker during the Lawn Mower Races Sunday. Photo by Mike Schultz
It’s all fun and games until someone tries to ride on two races, as is the case with Marty Ebert who is battling Chris Waters. Photo by Mike Schultz
It’s all fun and games until someone tries to ride on two races, as is the case with Marty Ebert who is battling Chris Waters. Photo by Mike SchultzIt’s all fun and games until someone tries to ride on two races, as is the case with Marty Ebert who is battling Chris Waters. Photo by Mike Schultz
Mike Kuschel and Kyle Thorson were racing each other hard Sunday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Mike Kuschel and Kyle Thorson were racing each other hard Sunday. Photo by Mike Schultz
The start to the Powder Puff Race Sunday included a little accident. Photo by Mike Schultz
The start to the Powder Puff Race Sunday included a little accident. Photo by Mike Schultz
Kristi Kellogg maneuvers her lawn mower around a corner. Photo by Mike Schultz
Kristi Kellogg maneuvers her lawn mower around a corner. Photo by Mike Schultz
Wyatt Peterson had a little trouble staying on his lawn mower during Sunday’s event. Photo by Mike Schultz
Wyatt Peterson had a little trouble staying on his lawn mower during Sunday’s event. Photo by Mike Schultz
Will Smith, Wyatt Peterson and Dave O’Brien battle it out in the Territorial Days Lawn Mower Races. Photo by Mike Schultz
Will Smith, Wyatt Peterson and Dave O’Brien battle it out in the Territorial Days Lawn Mower Races. Photo by Mike Schultz
Jeff Fetter and Mike Truong participate in the log roll competition at the Territorial Days Log Show Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Jeff Fetter and Mike Truong participate in the log roll competition at the Territorial Days Log Show Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Beverly Frick gives it her all during the Jill and Jill event at the Log Show. Photo by Mike Schultz
Beverly Frick gives it her all during the Jill and Jill event at the Log Show. Photo by Mike Schultz
Dan Clark discovers the Obstacle Pole Cut event isn’t as easy as it looks. Photo by Mike Schultz
Dan Clark discovers the Obstacle Pole Cut event isn’t as easy as it looks. Photo by Mike Schultz
Emma Jane Todd clears the logs in the Youth Choken Set event. Photo by Mike Schultz
Emma Jane Todd clears the logs in the Youth Choken Set event. Photo by Mike Schultz
Ethan Joner seems to have everything under control in the Youth Choker Set event Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Ethan Joner seems to have everything under control in the Youth Choker Set event Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Kenny Loye and Gordon Grimes seem to be mastering the Obstacle Pole Cut event Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Kenny Loye and Gordon Grimes seem to be mastering the Obstacle Pole Cut event Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Lindsey Brooks and Mike Truong display some impressive teamwork in the Jack and Jill event Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Lindsey Brooks and Mike Truong display some impressive teamwork in the Jack and Jill event Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz
Paul Sheldon seems to be destined for a splash in the Obstacle Pole Cut. Photo by Mike Schultz
Paul Sheldon seems to be destined for a splash in the Obstacle Pole Cut. Photo by Mike Schultz
Travin Harris looks like an experienced pole climber. Photo by Mike Schultz
Travin Harris looks like an experienced pole climber. Photo by Mike Schultz
Bob King shows off the bear he created with a chainsaw. Photo by Mike Schultz
Bob King shows off the bear he created with a chainsaw. Photo by Mike Schultz
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