WALLA WALLA-"We are decorating Sunday," said the post on the Waitsburg FFA's Facebook page. "Please meet [at] 10 a.m. Bring extra supplies such as zip ties, wire, or side cutters if you have them."

The accompanying picture showed pink letters on a black background: "I CAN'T KEEP CALM IT'S FAIR WEEK."

The reference was to the upcoming 152nd Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. On paper, the event lasts a bit less than a week, kicking off this Wednesday and ending on Sunday. But as far as Waitsburg's FFA and 4-H members are concerned, the seven days between decorating their pens and giving them a...