Tractor Pulls & Berry Pies

Each year the tiny town of Matlock swells as it welcomes the world to its Old Timer's Historical Fair on the campus at the local high school.

Traditionally held in the first week of May, with the fair open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, admission for this fun family event is free!

A picture is worth a million words. Can you smell the fresh salmon cooking? Try a slab with sides for under $10. Divine!

The Fair provides fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, delicious food (especially the homemade pies – try a piece or take home the whole pie to enjoy later), historical displays, a variety of crafts and even an exhibit of an authentic Civil War era military camp.

Teddy's unique and "on demand" decorated cupcakes are to die for! Try the red velvet and request the cream cheese butter and pearl sprinkles!

The fair celebrates Matlock’s heritage in the timber industry, with draft horses, early day machines and motors as well as blacksmithing and an entire gym filled with antique booths. In addition enjoy kids’ activities, hand-crafted items, historical events, agricultural events, food, a firewood raffle, prizes and live music.

While most of the displays are inside and outside the school buildings, the adjacent museum is packed with historical displays, including a room dedicated to John Tornow and the unsolved mystery of 106 years ago. Inside the museum are displays from early Matlock life and artifacts. Outside the museum check out the interactive display of memorabilia dedicated to the Tornow story.

The famous steam engine is worth a second look. If nothing else the noise will catch you attention!

Other attractions include kids’ train rides, tractor pulls, plant and starter vegetable sales, classic cars, tractors, steam engines and the popular Dolbeer steam donkey, used in the timber industry over a 100 years ago.

The school is located at 2987 Matlock-Brady Rd., about five miles south of the Matlock store and 15 miles north on Highway 8. For additional details visit explorehoodcanal.com/events.