Record revenues highlight 76th Okanogan County Fair

OKANOGAN – Pateros FFA and student livestock exhibitors at this year’s 76^th annual Okanogan County Fair received much-needed support from the Pateros-Methow Volunteer Firefighters Organization (PMVFO).

Pateros City Council member Bruce Henne said the firefighters ponied up a $850 donation that was divided equally $50 for each of the 17 students. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Coffman put his signature on the pledge given to the Market Stock Fund.

Donation recipients included:

• Jenessa Scroggie

• Keyla Simpson

• Nevelyn Wilson

• Wrandie Bowen

• Raelyn Coffman

• Addyson Henton

• Bryan Hernandez

• Taylor Johnson

• Charles Oborne

• Payton Ravenstein

• Zayne Ravenstein

• Cody Simmons

• Reese Stennes

• Clayton Zahn

• Jaymes Dial

• Kendra Dial

There was good news all around for the Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) that held its first monthly meeting on Oct. 5, since the conclusion of the 76^th annual Fair on Sept. 10. 

Gate revenues totaled $118,759, just $6 shy of last year’s amount of $118,765.

Livestock sales came in at a record $606,759.88 for 216 animals. The Fur and Feather Auction set its own record of $60,004.

The old one was worn out and dangerous,” said Race Director Carol Sivak. “We did not even use it last year.”

A new 40-stall horse barn, built by the Colville Confederated Tribes from money donated by the Sawdust Makers Union Fund, now sits at the north end of the reconditioned racetrack. This year the racehorses emerged from a new starting gate purchased from safety grant funds.

“The old one was worn out and dangerous,” said Race Director Carol Sivak. “We did not even use it last year.”

The FAC elected new officers include Mike Eggerton, chairman, Cutter Reins, co-chair, and Chantry Leslie, secretary.

Mike Maltais: 360-333-8483, michael@ward.media