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lease join us June 16-18 as we celebrate Burlington’s agricultural and dairy history during the 80th Annual Berry Dairy Days Festival. Many thanks to Skagit Bank for its generous support as the presenting sponsor. We would also like to thank Fred Meyer for making the Grand Parade possible, and congratulate the

Burlington Fire Department as Grand Marshal. Special thanks to the City of Burlington and Skagit Farmers Supply for their support. Family-friendly events will keep you entertained throughout the three-day festival. Shortcake will be available all over town, served by our own Burlington-Edison High School cheerleaders. Look for them on Fairhaven Avenue in front of the Visitor Information Center beginning Friday and during the fireworks show at Skagit River Park Friday night. For a special treat, visit the Kiwanis Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue at the Senior Center on Greenleaf adjacent to Maiben Park and the Berry

Cool Car Show along Fairhaven on Sunday. The festival on Saturday includes the Fred Meyer Grand Parade, live music sponsored by The Skagit Casino Resort from noon to 7pm, along with food, crafts, vendors and more. The Kids Zone, presented by Hub City Church, DreamChasers RV of Burlington and Haggen, is sure to entertain our youngest guests. Linda L. Jones President/CEO Burlington Chamber of Commerce

Table of Contents Welcome..........................................................................3

Fred Meyer Grand Parade..................................................8

Schedule of Events............................................................4

Berry Dairy Days Runs..................................................9-10

Map.................................................................................5

Skagit Bank Presents: Festival in the Park........................11

Berry Dairy Days History....................................................6

Skagit Speedway: Big Rigs Racing............................... 12-13

Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue.............................7

Berry Cool Car Show................................................... 13-14

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Schedule of Events

Schedule of events also available at BerryDairyDays.com Friday, June 16

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. .................................................................. Strawberry Shortcake Booth at the Burlington Visitors Center 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. .................................................................... Strawberry Shortcake Booth at Skagit River Park – 1100 S. Skagit St. 5 p.m................................................................................... Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, food vendors at Skagit River Park Dusk ................................................................................... City of Burlington Fireworks Show at Skagit River Park with live music 10:30 p.m. .......................................................................... Free Outdoor Movie “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at Skagit River Park

Saturday, June 17

6:30 a.m. ............................................................................ Berry Dairy Days Runs 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. .................................................................. Strawberry Shortcake Booth at the Burlington Visitors Center 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. .................................................................. Skagit Bank presents Festival in the Park - 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. (Kid Zone, Food & Craft Vendors and More!) 11 a.m. ............................................................................... Fred Meyer Grand Parade - Fairhaven Avenue 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. .............................................................. Kiwanis Salmon BBQ at Maiben Park – 1011 Greenleaf Ave. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. .................................................................. The Skagit Casino Resort presents Live Music in the Park at the Burlington Visitors Center 7 p.m. ................................................................................ Berry Dairy Days night at Skagit Speedway – Big Rigs Racing

Sunday, June 18

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (registration at 8 a.m.) ................................ Berry Cool Car Show presented by North Cascade Street Rod Association Fairhaven Avenue 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ................................................................... Strawberry Shortcake Booth at the Burlington Visitors Center

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Berry Dairy Days History

lthough it started as the “Strawberry Festival,” Berry Dairy Days has been a consistent part of the community for the past 80 years! Berry Dairy Days continues to celebrate Burlington’s history, agriculture, farming, traditions and community. In 1937, the first annual “Berry Dairy Days” was launched when the Burlington volunteer firefighters organized a fundraiser to purchase new equipment. The community event served as a fundraiser and a way to celebrate strawberry farming in Burlington. To add excitement and draw a crowd, they made a giant strawberry shortcake that was pulled down Fairhaven Avenue in red wagons. Pieces of the cake were handed to the crowd that had gathered to catch a glimpse of the shortcake. As the festival grew not only in size but in scope, in 1965 the event 6

was handed over to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce to continue the tradition. Then President Roger Hulbush, along with other community members, decided to re-name the festival “Berry Dairy Days” to reflect the growing influence of dairy business and ongoing strawberry farming in Burlington. Many community members have fond memories of Burlington Berry Dairy Days throughout the years. Duane Stowe is the owner of the second oldest business in Burlington, Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing. He remembers the local strawberry processing plant and the effect it had on the community. Roger Hulbush is the owner of the oldest business in Burlington, Hulbush Funeral Home. He recalls one of his many memories of the Berry Dairy Days Grand Parade: “It was about 1970 and local firefighters dressed up

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as clowns to help line up the parade participants and drove a convertible car in the parade.” Berry Dairy Days is one of the oldest festivals in Skagit County. It still represents Burlington’s impressive agriculture and farming community. The Burlington Chamber has added many activities to this fun-filled weekend but the essence remains all these decades later with a Grand Parade, Festival in the Park and endless amounts of strawberry shortcake all weekend long. Join us for a weekend full of community events and strawberry shortcake! For a full schedule of events or more information please see the event schedule, visit berrydairydays. com or email: elli@burlington-chamber.com.

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Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue

Friday, June 16, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Saturday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

he Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue is one of the Burlington Edison Kiwanis Club’s biggest annual fundraisers. The money raised goes to support Kiwanis Club’s charitable contributions including between $11,000 and $13,000 worth of scholarships to the Burlington-Edison High School ($12,000 was awarded in 2016), funding the Key Club (the high school chapter of Kiwanis) and various local senior and children’s charities and programs. About 1,300 to 1,500 pounds of salmon are served every year over the two-day event. The meal includes char-broiled salmon with secret sauce, baked potato with sour cream and butter on the side, coleslaw, dinner roll, beverage and an orange/white Dixie cup ice cream. According to longtime Burlington resident Roger Hulbush, the secret sauce was invented in 1957 by his dad, Walter. His dad made the sauce for years then passed duties on to Roger. Roger eventually asked his trusted cleaning lady to take over the saucemaking only to find out that she left out a key ingredient for years. The cost of the meal is $12 for adults and $8 for kids under 12. There are three ways to enjoy the delicious salmon barbecue fundraiser: The Friday night barbecue is at the Skagit River Park soccer fields. It will be on June 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (or until sold out) to coincide with the live music and fireworks show. The Kiwanis Club built the barbeque pit at the Skagit River Park soccer fields in 2010 but began the Friday night barbecue in 2003. The Maiben Park barbecue at 1011 Greenleaf Ave. will be Saturday, June 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. To-go meals are made for business owners who want to feed their employees and support the cause; orders are delivered to businesses on Saturday. Most years more than 150 meals are ordered! To purchase to-go meals please call Les Tokarchuk at 360-391-3721; orders will be taken up until 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. June 16 - 18, 2017

Event History

The Burlington-Edison Kiwanis Club was founded on December 13, 1948, by Steve Johns; the club’s first president was Clarence Judy. The Kiwanis mission is to serve the children of the world one child, one family and one community at a time. The local chapter has always taken their mission seriously. The Salmon Barbecue was started by Kiwanis Club members in 1949 to raise money for the construction of a local community center; making this the 68th annual event! Raised in the Puyallup Valley, Fred Stump and his wife, Betty, moved to Burlington in the early 1960s for a partnership in the Skagit Animal Clinic. Fred joined Kiwanis at that time and became an enthusiastic promoter and participant of the salmon barbecue; many years he would sell over 200 tickets. Says his widow Betty Stump, “Fred had a way with people…you didn’t say no to Fred.” The fundraiser was renamed the Fred Stump Memorial Barbecue after he passed away in May 1992. Betty still lives in Burlington and has many happy memories of attending the Berry Dairy Days Festival.

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Fred Meyer Grand Parade Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m.

romoting community spirit and participation, the 80th annual Berry Dairy Days Fred Meyer Grand Parade is one of the weekend’s many highlights. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17. Following tradition, the 2017 Grand Parade will run east down Fairhaven Avenue, between Walnut Street and Skagit Street in downtown Burlington. After the parade please join us for the Skagit Bank Festival in the Park behind the Burlington Visitors Center. Thousands of spectators come out to support the community and see 70 or more floats/performances. You are likely to see Burlington’s famous steam tractor, marching bands, drill and dance teams, 4-H clubs, antique John Deere tractors, local gymnasts and musicians; along with representatives from many local businesses, organizations and civic groups. Locally selected judges will award trophies to the first, second and third place parade winners on the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Facebook page on Monday, June 19.

Grand Marshal The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Burlington Fire Department as the 2017 Fred Meyer Grand Parade Marshal. This selection honors the festival’s origins: the Burlington Fire Department and their volunteers founded Berry Dairy Days in 1937 as a fundraiser for fire equipment. The Burlington Fire Department is a full-service emergency response agency providing vital fire, rescue and Highest Quality • Local Shrimp

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Berry Dairy Days Runs

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he Berry Dairy Days Runs draw approximately 500 participants from all around the region including local running enthusiasts and experienced marathoners. There is a run for participants at all levels! The races have been certified since 2008, which has created an even bigger draw among serious runners. This is a great venue that showcases scenic yet flat and fast courses. On Saturday, June 17, race checkin and same-day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. Early start is at 7:30 a.m.; the official start times are 8:30 a.m. for the Half Marathon and 9 a.m. for the 10K and 5K. The registration booth and the start line are both on the corner of Oak Street and Fairhaven Avenue. 5K - Beginning runners should try this 5K run as it is flat, friendly and affordable. The familiar two mile “out and back” route was changed to a 5K event three years ago with the enthusiastic support of the runners. Participants get to enjoy a portion of the scenic Skagit River Dike venue but finish in the fanfare curbed streets of Fairhaven Avenue while parade viewers are securing curbside parade route seats. 10K - Intermediate and advanced runners can achieve a fast time on the June 16 - 18, 2017

flat 10K course: The 10K is a USATF certified 10K run; it goes out and back along Fairhaven Avenue to Gardner Street. This route has been consistent for more than a decade and has been the battleground for many epic contests with familiar county names like Jeff Scott, Bill Krieger, Jim Finch, Bob Davis, Brad Adams, Kendal Townsend, Keefer Whan, Clay Wing, Gary Ash; plus numerous local high school alumni who return to test their fitness on the course. Half Marathon – Our half marathon course is ideal for anyone who aspires to run a half marathon: The popular USATF certified half marathon was added three years ago and runs flat along the scenic Skagit River Dike with the cooperative assistance of Dike District volunteers (John Burt). All half marathon finishers receive a medal in recognition of their accomplishment. The course has been voted by participants as the most scenic half marathon in the area. Race organizers are thankful for great cooperation from the Dike District in the half marathon event effort, the City of Burlington and the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department for their supportive roles

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in helping showcase the unique pride offered by the city. Rich and Tami Sakuma return this year as the official sponsor. They will provide finish-line berries and support from their market stand “From the Farm.” There will also be immediate access to various food vendors. “Runner’s Specials” will be available after the race at the Train Wreck Bar & Grill next to the start line (bring your race number).

Pre-register by June 14, 2017

Online: www.active.com or Print a registration form from www.berrydairyruns.com and mail to Berry Dairy Runs 1065 Chuckanut Drive Bellingham, WA 98229

Or submit in person: Skagit Running Company- 702 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon Fairhaven Runners-1209 11th St., Bellingham Klicks Running-1431 N. State St., Bellingham Same day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at 504 E. Fairhaven Ave. (corner of Fairhaven Avenue and Oak Street).

Race Fees History

Originally founded by local resident and business owner Duane Stowe, the Berry Dairy Days Runs have been going strong since the late 1970s. Duane’s original vision was to support the Burlington-Edison track team as his kids were high school track runners at that time. Today, race fees go to support local Track and Cross- Country Teams who assist in course marshalling and management of the race. The participating schools have brought a lot of pride to the community; in the past decade they won eight back-to-back state team cross- country titles. As Duane’s kids grew up and he became more involved in other festival events, the Burlington Parks and Recreation department took over the race in 1997. The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department ran the race

through 2010 but decided to place their focus on the large Friday evening soccer tournament and fireworks presentation. They handed the reins over to local, well-respected running enthusiasts Chris Whan and Kevin Ryan in 2011. Over the years, the running routes have changed multiple times. The original runs were four and seven miles long along Pulver Road. Next, the runs changed to “out and back” on Anacortes Street before settling into their current forms. For more information including course maps or to print a registration form please visit www.berrydairyruns. com. Official race times are recorded and posted on www.berrydairyruns. com. Visit www.berrydairyruns.com/ photos_from_course to see pictures of the half marathon course.

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Race Day Schedule

Saturday June 17, 2017 6:30 a.m.: same day registration 7:30 a.m.: EARLY START for Half Marathon, walkers and anyone over 2 hours, 30 minutes 8:30 a.m.: Half Marathon start 9 a.m.: 10K & 5K start Results and awards will be announced following the completion of each race; half marathon results to be announced at 11 a.m. Races begin at 504 E. Fairhaven Ave. at the corner of Oak Street and Fairhaven Avenue. Note: please do not park on Fairhaven Avenue as the Grand Parade will follow the races at 11 a.m. and you will be blocked in. June 16 - 18, 2017

Skagit Bank Presents The Festival in the Park

Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

aturday’s Festival in the Park at the Burlington Visitors Center will be held from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. After the Grand Parade at 11 a.m. wander down to the park for great family fun! You will find local food (the Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue remains at Maiben Park), craft and commercial vendors, live music, and a free Kids Zone with games and prizes. The Burlington Visitors Center is a beautiful replica of Burlington’s original railroad station from the early 1900s. The address is 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue between Oak and Cherry Streets. The Entertainment Stage is presented by THe Skagit Casino Resort.

Here is our fun, family-friendly lineup: 12 p.m.: Out of the Ashes 1 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest presented by S & W Pies 2 p.m. : Weslee Jones 3 p.m.: Soul Siren 5 p.m.: The Olson Bros Band 6 p.m.: Margaret Wilder Band Presenting Sponsor Biography Skagit Bank was established in 1958 by the late James P. Bishop and local investors. Skagit Bank remains an independent bank, run by local people, serving local people. Today, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Cheryl R. Bishop, the bank has grown to more than 185 employees, with more than $750 million in assets. The bank

offers a wide range of financial services for both personal and commercial banking. The home office is still located in Burlington, Washington, with sister offices in Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom and King Counties. Skagit Bank prides itself on its independent spirit and being able to react quickly to meet the unique needs of its customers. Skagit Bank has tremendous local pride and invests heavily in the communities and organizations that make the communities they serve so special. They believe in building genuine, lasting relationships through great customer service.

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Speedway’s 3/10-mile oval an optimal venue to experience sprint car racing! With one of the highest power-toweight ratios in motorsports, sprint car racing is something you have to see to believe. Also racing on Saturday night, Outlaw Tuner cars are a four-cylinder import car popular among the younger crowd and a great beginner class for racers on a budget. Tuners are essentially the modern version of street racecars that are often seen in drifting competitions. Skagit Speedway is nationally recognized as one of the top tracks in the country. The first event was held in

1954, with countless exciting races and records set by the best racers in the country in the decades since. There is a family-friendly non-smoking section, ice cold beer garden, excellent food and souvenir booths, clean restrooms located at each end of the grandstand and free parking in a lit 20-acre lot. Don’t forget glasses and ear protection for your little ones! The Burlington Chamber of Commerce will be selling strawberry shortcakes during the 46th annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, June 22 through 24.

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ome on out to the Skagit Speedway on Saturday, June 17, at 7 p.m. “Where Families Come to Have Fun!” Experience dirt track racing as the 600+ horsepower Sportsman Sprint Cars and Outlaw Tuners race at the Skagit Speedway Big Rig Show! Skagit Speedway welcomes back The Rolling Thunder Big Rigs! See the 1000+ horsepower full-size over the road trucks as they battle it out on the famous clay oval for Big Rig bragging rights! Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed to reach speeds of over 120 miles per hour on an oval dirt track. This is what makes Skagit

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Berry Cool Car Show

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onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the 2017 Berry Cool Car Show; you will Highway 99 North, Burlington, WA love the oldies tunes and 98233. FREE PARKING. beautiful classics, muscle Take I-5 Exit 232 (Cook Rd.). The speedway is five miles north of the Shell cars and everything in between. The 16th annual Station on old Highway 99. When: Saturday, June 17. Gates open Berry Cool Car Show will be held on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day: at 5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies at Sunday, June 18, from 7 p.m. Races start after the opening 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along ceremonies. Price: Adults $16, juniors and seniors Fairhaven Avenue. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and costs $15. The 2016 show $10, children 6 & under FREE. Family 6 had 141 cars on display. Dash plaques pack: 2 adults & 4 kids for $45. are provided to the first 175 cars. For more information visit The 2017 event marks the third www.skagitspeedway.com or call year organizing for 30 plus year 360-724-3567. North Cascade Street Rod Association

(NCSRA) member and past president, Reed Harlow. Born and raised in Anacortes, Reed has lived in Skagit County his whole life; he now lives in Burlington. Reed retired from Cascade Natural Gas in October 2014 after 41 years of service. He has been attending the Berry Dairy Days Car Show since its

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Berry Cool Car Show Continued opening year and is friends with both Garnor Bensen and Les Tokarchuk, founders of the original car shows. First, second and third place trophies are awarded to each class, voted on by all show participants. Show classes are ‘29 and Older, Best 70s and Newer, Best Truck, Best 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s and Best Oddball. Special trophies are awarded by local car enthusiasts, handpicked the day of the show. Categories include Best Stock, Best Truck, Best Muscle Car, Best Modified, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine Compartment, Best Street Rod, Best Corvette and the big prize: Kahuna Best in Show. In all, 39 trophies are awarded to 39 different car owners. The event is free to peruse but is organized and financially supported by the NCSRA. Raffle tickets purchased

at the show along with prizes donated by local sponsors also contribute to the show’s success. The money raised pays for two students’ tuition and books at the Skagit Valley College’s Auto Technology Program (two year program). The Burlington-Edison High School cheerleaders will be selling strawberry shortcake from their booth at the Burlington Visitors Center at 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Local merchants on Fairhaven Avenue sponsor the show, staying open especially for the event and donating funding for the trophies. Since the show’s start and returning for another year as the number one sponsor, is Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers of Burlington-Sedro-

Woolley. Other returning sponsors are the Train Wreck Bar & Grill, Hottie Tottie Deli, Billy’s Café (formerly the Blueberry Café), Café Burlington and Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing; the latter three being original sponsors. Award sponsors are Skagit Bank, Cedardale Upholstery, JR’s RV Repair, Ken’s Radiator, Skagit Transmission, Budget Towing, Twin City Lanes, Valley Auto Machine, All Valley Auto Glass, Specialty Plating, Corvette Alley, Train Wreck Bar & Grill, Larry’s Auto & Truck Parts, Karl’s Paint, Farmer’s Insurance of Burlington, Fab-Tech Inc. & Trailers of Burlington, Doyle Guffies Auto & Truck Sales, Scholten’s Equipment, Glow Cleaners, Wallace & Associates Insurance, Seaside Autobody and Wycoff Insurance of Mount Vernon.

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