Pioneer Picnic in Pioneer Park August 3

The 113th Annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and General Meeting is on August 3 at La Conner’s Pioneer Park.

The celebration includes live music, an old car show, and historic pictures recognizing the Honored Families. Many “old-timers” are expected. The $12 cost registers attendees as pioneers and includes a ribbon, program, Historian’s memorial pamphlet and ticket for a barbecue salmon dinner for the 11:15 a.m. lunch.

Staff from the Skagit County Historical Society and Museum and Skagit Valley Genealogical Society volunteers will display historical Skagit County documents. Bring questions on your Skagit County ancestors.

The Wallace Family of Burlington will be honored as Pioneer Family of the Year, and retired Police Chief Bonnie Bowers of Anacortes will be honored as contributing to the Pioneer Spirit. Honored guests will be recognized for their contributions to the Skagit community and history.

A Pioneer Picnic ribbon provides admission to the Skagit County Historical Museum, in La Conner, that afternoon.

The Association’s business meeting starts at 12:45 p.m. A group sing a long is included ,as are officers’ elections.

Coffee, tea, and other beverages will be served by members of the La Conner Civic Garden Club. They are made available by the La Conner Sunrise Food Bank, to raise project funds.

The Skagit County Pioneer Association was originally formed in 1891 but restrictive membership requirements caused its closure. In 1904 this Association was created by citizens in Sedro-Woolley, with less stringent membership rules. The annual meeting and picnic has been a feature from that re-formation.

Contact Dan Royal, 360-826-6141 or 360-929-5749 for more information.