A message from the manager of the Northwest Washington Fair

I am excited to welcome you to the 2023 Northwest Washington Fair.

When you enter the Fairgrounds, I hope you make memories. I personally have a lifetime of memories that were made at the Fair, starting when I was a 4H exhibitor, FFA member, and continuing through my time as a volunteer and now as an employee.

It is my privilege to work with the Fair sta to create 10 days of activities that focus on our core values as an organization: education, agriculture, youth, competition, and entertainment. ank you for visiting the Northwest Washington Fair.

Take some time to see what a talented community we are all part of while exploring the still life and animal projects entered by individuals just like you and I.

Stop by and learn all you can imagine about reptiles at the Reptile Show, be awed by the Flying Fools High Dive and laugh with the Cartoon Poodles.

As you explore the Fair you will be greeted by our year-round and seasonal sta as well as volunteers, all who play important roles in making the 10 days of Fair a positive experience. Feel free to ask them questions as they are the ultimate Fair fans and love nothing more than to talk about the Fair with visitors.

I hope you can visit much-loved traditional parts of the Fair, as well as experience something new.

-Tear-o s - Re-Roofing

-Re-Sheeting

-New construction

-TPO-Flat roofing

After more than four decades together, 38 Special continues to bring a signature blast of southern rock to more than 100 cities each year.

At each show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. e band’s many gold and platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.

At 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 38 Special will take the stage at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden as part of the annual fair’s Grandstand Entertainment Series.

With sales in excess of 20 million, most people associate 38 Special with their are-

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At 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, the band 38 Specialwill take the stage at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden as part of the annual fair’s Grandstand Entertainment Series.

(Photos courtesy 38 Special) na-rock pop smashes “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’” and “Second Chance.” But those songs are just a few of the band’s timeless hits that remain a staple on radio, immediately recognizable from the rst opening chord, and paving the way to their present-day touring regimen. Guitarist/ vocalist Don Barnes says it’s all about maintaining that intensity in their live shows.

“We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft or complacent over the years,” Barnes said. “We’re a team, and it’s always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up. We stack up. We go out there every night to win.” Since 1976, 38 Special has released 12 studio, four live and four compilation albums. Since their origins dating back to 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band has toured relentlessly and brought their signature brand of muscle and melody to fans worldwide.

It is that steely determination that lives on in the hearts of these wild-eyed southern boys.

For 38 Special, being onstage is a celebration of camaraderie and brotherhood, a precision unit bringing the dedication and honesty to a long history of classic songs, as well as surprisingly fresh new material.

Joining Barnes in the current lineup are keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps, drummer Gary Mo att, bassist Barry Dunaway and guitarist Jerry Riggs. Said Barnes, the music of 38 Special “keeps our wheels on the road.”

“We’re a band that’s tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years,” Barnes said. “We started out with nothing but bold determination to make our own history and to endure. Looking back now, it has been our greatest pride to have persevered and attained that level of success and longevity. For us, it’s the ultimate validation.”

For Barnes, the band’s magic is still there.

“It’s an emotional high for us to keep bringing it after all these years,” he said. “When those lights go down and we all walk up those steps to the stage and hear that crowd roar, it’s a real rush to the head. It feels like we’re getting ready to strap ourselves in and it just takes o from there.” e members of Los Chicos del 512 came together for one reason and one reason only: to bring the magic of Selena to old and new fans worldwide. is show will be a mind-blowing experience, the closest to live a Selena concert. ese musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their rst song. ese talented and passionate musicians have come together to orchestrate an extraordinary show that will have you back in 1995 within seconds of their rst song. www.whatcomcd.org/farm-speaker-series

Order tickets for the Aug. 12 show at nwwafair.com/p/tickets. Tickets are $30-$40. However, tickets do not include gate admission unless you purchase VIP seating.

VIP experience includes the best seats in the house, premium parking, gate admission to the fair, full no host bar and dinner. Cost for VIP is $165. Purchase tickets at nwwafair.com/p/tickets.

Visit 38special.com for more on 38 Special. Visit nwwafair.com for more on the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.

Since the group’s inception in 2014, Los Chicos del 512 has been successfully doing just that.

Having sold out venue after venue and with performances for the Chicago Bulls and the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan, Los Chicos del 512 are on re.

At 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, see Los Chicos del 512 — e Selena Experience — as part of the Northwest Washington Fair’s Grandstand Entertainment Series.

Los Chicos del 512 will bring to you the nest Selena tribute that you can possibly imagine.

Now, get ready to sing, dance, and relive Selena.

All of Los Chicos band members have lived and performed the remarkable music that Selena brought to us for at least 15 years.

After living through her music Los Chicos wanted to have an opportunity to bring this incredible show to all her fans around the country.

For the past nine years they have done just that with performances not only across the United States, but also in Mexico and Japan.

Tickets to see Los Chicos del 512 — e Selena Experience at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds are $10-$15.

However, tickets do not include gate admission unless you purchase VIP seating.

VIP experience includes the best seats in the house, premium parking, gate admission to the fair, full no host bar and dinner.

Cost for VIP is $99. Purchase tickets at nwwafair.com/p/ tickets.

More on e Selena Experience at selenathetribute.com.

Learn more about the Northwest Washington Fair at nwwafair.com.