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lease join us June 14-16 as we celebrate Burlington’s agricultural and dairy history during the 82nd Annual Berry Dairy Days Festival. Many thanks to Peoples Bank for its generous support as the presenting sponsor.

We would also like to thank Fred Meyer and Skagit Farmers Supply/ Country Store for making the Grand Parade possible and congratulate The Lyle Wesen Family as our grand marshal.

Special thanks to the City of Burlington for all of their additional support.

Family-friendly events will keep you entertained throughout the three-day festival. Shortcake will be available in two locations, served by our own BurlingtonEdison High School cheerleaders. Look for them on E. Fairhaven Avenue in front of the Burlington Visitor Information Center beginning Friday through Sunday and at Skagit River Park on Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For a special treat, visit the Kiwanis Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue at the Skagit River Park on Friday and at the Senior Center on Greenleaf Avenue adjacent to Maiben Park on Saturday. Don’t miss the Berry Cool Car Show, The Burlington BBQ

Battle and The Berry Dairy Days Road Run along E. Fairhaven Avenue on Sunday.

The festival on Saturday includes the Grand Parade, live music sponsored by The Skagit Casino Resort and Hugo Helmer from 12:15 to 5 p.m., along with food, crafts, vendors and more. The Kids Zone presented

by Hub City Church and Manpower is sure to entertain our youngest guests for hours.

Don’t forget to head up to Skagit Speedway to watch the Big Rigs starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

This year on Sunday, we are bringing the Burlington BBQ Battle back, and we’d like to thank Haggen Food and Pharmacy for being the Presenting BBQ Sponsor! We extended some Saturday events to Sunday for the 2019 festival!

The craft and commercial vendors will open at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Kids Zone will open at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The live entertainment on the stage presented

by Banner Bank will begin at 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The BBQ Battle Awards will be

presented on the Entertainment Stage at 2:15 pm.

We are excited to have you all join us for this year’s Berry Dairy Days Festival weekend, and hope you have a wonderful time!

Steph Vervaart Berry Dairy Days Event Chair Director of Operations Burlington Chamber of Commerce

Table of Contents Welcome................................................................3 Schedule of Events & Map........................................4 Berry Dairy Days History..........................................5 Grand Parade sponsored by Fred Meyer & Skagit Farmers Supply/Country Store................6 Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue...................7 Berry Dairy Days Runs.............................................8 Berry Dairy Days Sponsors.......................................9

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erry Dairy Days began as the “Strawberry Festival” but despite the name change a couple decades later the festivities have been a consistent part of the community for the past 82 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 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 affect 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 as clowns to help line up the parade participants and drove a convertible car in the parade.”

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Berry Dairy Days is one of the oldest festivals in Skagit County but the Burlington Chamber of Commerce keeps it fresh and fun every year while maintaining traditional favorites like the 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 www.

BerryDairyDays.com or email steph@ burlington-chamber.com.

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There were only 40 acres cleared, and Lyle’s grandfather cleared the other 80 acres of stumps. Lyle was born and raised in the Bow area and grew up on the farm.

Lyle was in the Air Force when his father suddenly died in 1952; because of that and his two younger brothers came home to operate the family farm. Lyle married MerriLou Shepler from Burlington in 1954. They have five sons who graduated from college and eventually came home and are involved in the farm operation. At one time they were involved in growing peas and partnered in a stationary pea viner set that gave the local students summer employment.

In 2006, their son Dean was called overseas to serve in Desert Storm and then Afghanistan. Lyle and MerriLou bought an adjoining farm during this time and started their first organic dairy farm there.

Dean is now retired as a Lt. Col. in the Army Reserves. In 2012, the original farm was also converted to Organic.

The family is Lyle and MerriLou and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Rich and Shaun (Chad, Jesse, Chris and Michelle), Ron and Jan, David, Dean and Dani (Drew 2019 Grand Marshal is the Lyle and Dylan), Mark and Barbara Wesen Family: (Miranda and Mitchell) and two he Burlington Chamber of Commerce great-grandchildren. The family has been very active with various is pleased to announce The Wesen Family as the 2019 Grand Parade marshal. organizations in the community including 4-H, Future Farmers The Wesen’s have been a lifelong Skagit of America, Boy Scouts, sports, Valley Family. The 120-acre farm in the school activities, Darigold Board, Bow area was purchased in 1907 by Lyle’s

romoting community spirit and participation, the 82nd annual Berry Dairy Days Grand Parade is sponsored by Fred Meyer and Skagit Farmers Supply/ Country Store. Kicking off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, this event is one of the weekend’s many highlights. Following tradition, the 2019 Grand Parade will run east down Fairhaven Avenue, between Walnut and Skagit streets in downtown Burlington. After the parade please join us for the Peoples Bank Festival in the Park located between Oak and Pine streets off East Fairhaven Avenue.

Thousands of spectators come out to support the community and see 70 or more floats/performances. You are likely to see the famous steam tractor owned

by Oscar Lagerlund, 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 the first, second and third place parade winners.

Winners will be announced on the Berry Dairy Days Entertainment Stage at 1 p.m. Winners will also be posted on the Berry Dairy Days Facebook Page by Monday, June 17.

County Commissioner, Conservation Board, School Board, Hospital Board, Cancer Society, Dairy Women, District Drainage and Dike District, and the Holstein Board.

The family are proud Burlington-Edison High School graduates! Lyle’s mother Helen, daughter-in-law Barbara and granddaughter Michelle have all been teachers in the Burlington-Edison School District.

For more information about the parade please call the Burlington Chamber of Commerce at 360-757-0994.

Avoid the rush and sign your float up early! Download your application at: www.

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njoy a delicious salmon meal during Berry Dairy Days! The Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbeque 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 ($10,600 was awarded in 2018 because one scholarship had no applicants), funding the Key Club (the high school chapter of Kiwanis) and various local senior and children’s charities and programs.

About 1300 to 1500 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 sauce making only to find out that she left out a key ingredient for years.

The cost of the meal is $13 (no children’s meals this year).

There are three ways to enjoy the wonderful salmon barbeque fundraiser: The Friday night barbeque is at the Skagit River Park soccer fields. It Continued on page 10

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he 2019 Berry Dairy Days Road Run marks the 41st annual event! The runs are a popular feature of the Berry Dairy Days festival, attracting about 500 participants from all around the region including local runners 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 and those who want to accurately benchmark their progress. However, the race attracts beginner level runners/walkers as the course is both scenic and easy. The runs take place on flat and fast courses while showcasing beautiful Skagit Valley.

On Sunday, June 16 race check-in and same-day registration will begin at 7 a.m. Early start is at 8 a.m. and the official race start times are at 9 a.m. The registration booth and the start line are both on the corner of Oak Street and Fairhaven Avenue. All races end at 11 a.m.

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 in 2015 with the enthusiastic support of the runners.

Participants get to enjoy a portion of the scenic Skagit River Dike venue but finish down main street (Fairhaven Avenue). The course is looped out and back, which allows runners of all levels to cheer and encourage their fellow run participants.

Road Run girls Bryanna Jones, Madeleine Wing, and Stephanie Schlimmer show their spirit.

Half Marathon – The half marathon course is ideal for anyone who aspires to run a half marathon: The popular USATF certified half marathon was added seven years ago and runs flat along the scenic Skagit River Dike with 10K - Beginner, intermediate and advanced runners the cooperative assistance of Dike District volunteers. All half can achieve a fast time on the flat 10K course: marathon finishers receive a medal in recognition of their The 10K is a USATF certified 10K run; it goes out and back accomplishment. The course has been voted by participants as the along Fairhaven Avenue to Gardner Street. This route has been consistent for more than a decade and allows runners to compare most scenic half marathon in the area.

Race organizers are thankful for great cooperation from the run times with past years. Part of the course overlaps the Half Dike District in the half marathon event effort, the Burlington Marathon; allowing runners to be spectators while they race. Like Chamber, City of Burlington members and the Burlington Parks the 5K, the 10K course is an out and back route so runners are & Recreation group for their supportive roles in helping showcase able to engage with their fellow race participants upon return. the unique pride offered by the City of Burlington.

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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 barbeque; 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 Barbeque after he passed away in May, 1992. Betty still lives in 360.707.2353 | northwestfcs.com Burlington and has many happy memories This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. of attending the Berry Dairy Days Festival.

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fter the Grand Parade at 11 a.m. wander down East Fairhaven Avenue between Spruce and Pine streets for great family fun, local food, live music, craft and commercial vendors and a free Kids Zone with games and prizes. In the heart of the festival is the Beautiful Burlington Visitor Information Center which was built in 2012 as a replica of Burlington’s original railroad station from the early 1900s.

Looking for the BBQ? The Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbeque is just down the road at Maiben Park, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Free children’s activities at Maiben Park will include an inflatable bouncy ROAD RUN from page 8 team’s coach and a summer employee at the time. Today, race fees go to support local track and cross-country teams who assist in course marshalling and management of the race. The BurlingtonEdison High School cross country track team has brought a lot of pride to the community; winning state titles in 2006, 2007 and 2009.

As Duane’s kids grew up and he became more involved in other festival events, the Burlington Parks & 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. This race begins the Summer Race Circuit that includes ‘Tesoro’ Refinery Runs and the Sedro Woolley Fourth of July Runs.

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Saturday’s family-friendly lineup on the Entertainment Stage at the Burlington Visitor Information Center is presented

by Hugo Helmer and The Skagit Casino Resort: 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. The Dizzy’s Announce Parade Winners - Kaaren Flint 1:05 p.m. – 2 p.m. Yogoman/Jordan Rain 2:05 p.m. – 2 p.m. Brian Ledbetter 2:35 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. Chris Eger 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Brian Ledbetter 4:05 p.m. – 5 p.m. Weslee Jones (Lazy Acres)

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7 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.: same day registration 8 a.m.: EARLY START for Half Marathon, walkers and anyone over 2 hours, 30 minutes 9 a.m.: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K start

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Berry Dairy Days Night at Skagit Speedway!

Rolling Thunder Big Rigs & Sportsman Sprint Shootout “Where Families Come to Have Fun!”

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Price: Adults $16, juniors, military and seniors $10, children 6 & under FREE. Family 6 pack: 2 adults & 4 kids for $48.

For more information visit www. skagitspeedway.com or call 360-724-3567.

Where: Skagit Speedway: Old Highway

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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 20acre lot.

You will find ticket prices and information at www.skagitspeedway.com.

Like Skagit Speedway on Facebook for event updates.

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce will be selling strawberry shortcakes during the 48th annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, June 20 through 22.

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ome on out to the Skagit Speedway on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and see The Rolling Thunder Big Rigs and Sportsman Sprint Shootout! You’ll be wowed by the 1000+ horsepower full-size over the road trucks as they battle it out on the famous clay oval for Big Rig bragging rights! Experience dirt track racing at its finest with the 600+ horsepower Sportsman Sprint Cars and Outlaw Tuners race at Skagit Speedway with the Big Rig Show!

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 Speedway’s 3/10 mile oval an optimal venue to experience sprint car racing! With one of the highest powerto-weight ratios in motorsports, sprint car racing is something you have to see to believe.

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. Their first event was held in 1954, with countless exciting races and records

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June 14 - 16, 2019

Haggen Food & Pharmacy Presents the Burlington BBQ Battle NEW!

Sunday, June 16 at the Burlington Visitor Information Center (11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.)

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e’re thrilled to bring back the Burlington BBQ Battle with presenting sponsor: Haggen Food & Pharmacy! On Sunday come on out to see the competition and taste the delicious barbeque. Competitors will be going head to head over their beef brisket and pork butt recipes; competing for cash payouts and bragging rights. Enjoy live entertainment on the stage presented by Banner Bank during this family friendly event. Visit www.burlingtonbbqbattle.com for more information.

We will be in front of the Burlington Visitor Information Center and Burlington Chamber of Commerce at 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. Here is the schedule:

11 a.m. Tasting open to the public 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Puirt Na Gael on the Entertainment Stage 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meat turn in for judges 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Soul Siren on the Entertainment Stage 2:15 p.m. Awards presented

Admission: Hungry spectators: $10 (includes: water, 5 tickets and vegetable side) Little tykes: $5 (includes: water, a bag of chips and hotdog)

Sponsor Biography Founded in 1933 in Bellingham, Washington, Haggen has built its business on providing guests the freshest and most local products with genuine service, while supporting the communities it serves.

Throughout more than eight decades in business, the company has supported

regional farms, ranches, fisheries and other businesses, creating a lasting and sustainable food economy. We are honored to be a part of the Burlington community, providing nutritious foods to our guests and employing friends and neighbors.

Haggen is a proud supporter of the 82nd annual celebration of Burlington’s history of farming and agricultural history, Berry Dairy Days. For more information about Haggen, visit haggen.com.

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Berry Cool Car Show

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ou will love the oldies tunes and the wide range of beautiful classics to muscle cars and everything in between at the 2019 Berry Cool Car Show. The 18th annual Berry Cool Car Show will be held on Father’s Day: Sunday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along E. Fairhaven Avenue.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and costs $15.

The 2018 show had 147 cars on display; in some years the show has been as big as 170 cars. Dash plaques are provided to the first 200 cars.

The event is free to spectators but is organized and financially supported by the NCSRA. New this year will be T-shirts for sale with a picture of a street rod and the Berry Dairy Days Car Show logo printed on the front of the shirt. 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).

Local merchants on e. Fairhaven Avenue sponsor the show, staying open especially for the event and donating funding for the trophies. Thank you to long-time supporter Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing who opens during the show. For the first

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Sunday ever, Ekrem Hardware Store will be open on the day of the show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you Corey at Ekrem’s Hardware Store! Since the show’s start and returning for another year as the number one sponsor is Les Schwab Tire Centers of Burlington-Sedro-Woolley. Other returning sponsors are the Train Wreck Bar & Grill, Billy’s Café, Café Burlington, and Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing; the latter three being original sponsors.

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.

Reed Harlow returns for his fifth year organizing the car show. Harlow is a 30 plus year North Cascade Street Rod Association (NCSRA) member and past president. Born in Mt. Vernon and raised

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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 opening year and is friends with both Garnor Bensen and Les Tokarchuk; founders of the original car shows.

The Burlington-Edison High School cheerleaders will be selling strawberry shortcakes from their shortcake booth at the Burlington Visitor Information Center at 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Award sponsors are Banner Bank, Cedardale Upholstery, JR’s RV Repair, Ken’s Radiator, Skagit Transmission, Budget Towing, Twin City Lanes, Valley Auto Machine, All Valley Auto Glass, Train Wreck Bar and Grill, Mike Gubrud Farmers Insurance of Burlington, Fab-Tech Inc. of Burlington, Doyle Guffies Auto and Truck Sales, Scholten’s Equipment, Glow Cleaners, Wallace and Associates, Wycoff Insurance of Mt. Vernon, By Design Auto, J&K Automotive, Joe’s Towing, Lost and Found Classic Car, Avon Body Shop, and Mike Jones Financial Service Group.

June 14 - 16, 2019

Caring for our community Whether you need routine care from your family medicine provider or complex care involving imaging, surgery or rehabilitation, PeaceHealth is caring for our community right here in Skagit County.

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center 2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley PeaceHealth Sedro-Woolley Clinic 1990 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley

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Just in time to celebrate Berry Dairy Days with a great community. It all starts with our Burlington team—which has been an integral part of the Skagit community for many years. It is their level of commitment to local businesses and the community that makes them a perfect fit. Come say, “Hi” to the team at our new branch or see us riding around at the Berry Dairy Days Grand Parade.

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BURLINGTON 360. 953.5100 110 Cascade Mall Dr June 14 - 16, 2019